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Bachelors, Art Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 750
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Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Law/Public Health
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Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 710
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...have been teaching since 2005, I served a two year term as Lead Faculty and have earned my Advanced Faculty Certification. In addition, I serve many purposes at UoP. I am involved in mentoring new instructors as well as training faculty on Diversity, training the incoming faculty during their certification process, and I am also...
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Bachelor in Arts, Radio-Television
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
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Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Chemistry
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Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Masters in Education, Curriculum & Instruction/Second Language Education
State Certified Teacher
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...senior years in the following subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Chemistry, and Biology. I worked with teachers in helping struggling students not only pass the class but also score 90 and higher on their exams! Math is my best subject, but I'm also very knowledgeable in the other subjects listed above. I help students fully understand the...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 32
Fadi: University at Albany tutor
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Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Masters, Architecture
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...and experience presenting material in a clear, engaging, and memorable manner. I earned a B.S. in business management from Louisiana Tech University as well as a M.A. in ethics from Southeastern Seminary, both with honors, and I am currently pursuing a M.A. in Philosophy at the University of Houston where I serve as a graduate...
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Master of Arts, Christian Ethics
Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
LSAT: 177
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Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
PHD, Biomedical Engineering
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Writing: 740
Daniel: University at Albany tutor
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...academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a would-be movie...
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Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
Master of Arts, English
Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 710
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Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Arts, Economics
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Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher
Frank: University at Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...tutored prior to this job one year for Kumon Learning Center, and also I tutored for the University of Houston for freshmen students. During the these tutoring jobs I focused on the teaching of subjects related to math and science, specifically at the University of Houston I tutored calculus 1, 2,3, and algebra 2. In...
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Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineer
Amir: University at Albany tutor
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...weekly instruction to fellow UH undergraduates during the Fall 2010 and Spring 2011 academic semesters. The subjects I tutored ranged from college level science courses to advanced mathematics. In my opinion, the most rewarding aspect of tutoring is when I am able to convey a particularly challenging question to a student. I do this by...
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Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Imene: University at Albany tutor
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A fun tutor who enjoys helping others; I've had two years of tutoring experience at the University of Houston. I feel comfortable tutoring people of all ages and have worked mainly with freshmen and sophomores. I also love tutoring middle school students, high school students, and adults.... My goal is to engage, challenge, and inspire growth in my students. I try to adapt my skills to each student depending on their personality and learning style. Also,...
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Bachelor of Science, Biochemical and Biophysical Sciences
PHD, Environmental Engineering
Dylan: University at Albany tutor
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...so that their brilliant ideas can be easily shared with the world. Additionally, I have found that improving a student's confidence is the first step that leads to major strides for students, and as such, I am a constant positive force with my students, providing constant and steady encouragement. I am also very steady and...
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Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
Phi: University at Albany tutor
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...of dental school at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Dentistry. I have 5+ years of experience in ACT/SAT test prep as well as biology and chemistry in the Houston area. Please see my LinkedIn Profile at https://www.linkedin.com/in/phitrongpham/ for more information, I hope to work with you soon. Thank you!
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Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
Jose: University at Albany tutor
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...really helps students become more proficient in what they are learning. I am quite interested in volunteering for my community, such as teaching English or computer skills to people who really need them. I am also interested in history, sociology, and philosophy. I was a district debate champion in the high school Lincoln-Douglas Debate (philosophy...
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Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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