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Masters, Special Education
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Bachelors, Finance
Current Grad Student, Law and International Relations
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Bachelors, Biology, General
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Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Masters, MBA
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I received degrees from Syracuse University, S.I Newhouse School of Communications Television, Film, and Radio M.A (2017) and University of California Santa Barbara Film and Media Studies B.A (2016). I am a documentary filmmaker with a passion for helping others learn and grow. ... As a student-parent, I have faced many hurdles throughout my education. However, I believe you can truly conquer any obstacle you are faced with. I want to help students overcome their difficulties...
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Current Grad Student, Television, Film, Radio
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Masters, MFA Creative Writing
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PHD, Computer and Information Science
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I am currently a first year medical student at the University at Buffalo Jacob's School of Medicine. I graduated Syracuse University last year with a dual degree in Biochemistry and Neuroscience. I played hockey for the Orange, and have aspirations to become a neurosurgeon. Feel free to contact me with any questions, or tutoring needs!
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Current Undergrad, Biology, Neuroscience, and Psychology
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 31
SAT Math: 720
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Master of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
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Master of Arts, International Relations
GRE Quantitative: 170
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Doctor of Philosophy, Experimental Psychology
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE: 333
GRE Quantitative: 163
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Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
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Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
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Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 730
Sara: Smithtown tutor
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Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Master of Science, Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
John: Smithtown tutor
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...BA in History from the University of Arkansas, an MA in Religion from Boston University, and a PhD in Religion from Syracuse University. I look forward to arranging lessons in areas that you are interested in. My students in the past have describe me as entertaining, engaged, passionate, and knowledgeable: I would love to share...
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Bachelor in Arts, History
Doctor of Philosophy, Religious Studies
Brett: Smithtown tutor
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...Syracuse University, with a BS in bioengineering. I am pursuing my MS in electrical engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I spent my senior year tutoring student athletes in calculus and physics, and currently tutor physics and high school mathematics at a private tutoring center. I'm passionate about the subjects as I teach, and believe...
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Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Writing: 700
Solkem: Smithtown tutor
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...out your strengths, your best learning styles, and see if we can't make it a little less intimidating (and, maybe, even a little bit fun)! FRENCH: Having lived in a french speaking country until I was 8 years old, I have the benefit of being both a native speaker and someone who had to relearn...
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Bachelor in Arts, Civil Engineering
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