
Muhammad: Elgin tutor
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...strive to add more to our arsenal of information and to simultaneously be prepared to reinvent oneself in a very short period of time. It is my belief that that is what it takes to be a competent tutor. It is also my belief that I come through on the very same standards I set...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bachelors in Surgery/Medicine (MBBS)
Current Grad Student, Physiology
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 750

Logan: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
I'm currently a student at Yale who has a fervent passion for teaching those around me! The best way to better the world is to educate and guide the younger. I love to read, write and discuss, so this job naturally works with my attributes! I look forward to helping your loved ones.... In every student lurks the love of some facet of the human experience, and that the world holds an unbridled potential and that...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 35

Daniel: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...stays after class to asks questions because I didn't get it right away. I will always be that guy that is in office hours from start to end until I get it right. My whole life I have always been the guy on the other side of the table. I am the guy who always...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 33

Joshua: Elgin tutor
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...them at first. While tutoring math, it is very clear that each and every student has potential, and some use need guidance to discover what they are capable of. The best way to help someone learn is to show them how to take and active role in the learning process. Apart from tutoring, I also...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Ethics, Politics, and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Rishi: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In addition to mathematics, I am also studying music at Yale, where I have taken rigorous courses in music theory, musicianship, and piano performance. I would be able to tutor in those subjects as well. I currently have a 4.0 GPA...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics & Music
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

William: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...and I've been tutoring students for 5 years now. I've worked with students at all different levels, from 2nd grade reading to 12th grade physics. Most of my students were in junior high or high school, and I focused especially on math and English. I also have experience helping with standardized test prep: I'm a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35

Steven: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...multivariable calculus) and three years of tutoring experience (SAT and GRE subject tests, as well as high school algebra and geometry), I have developed a unique style that leaves my students from a variety of backgrounds and abilities not only as vastly improved problem solvers, intuitive reasoners, and logical thinkers,but also with a deep appreciation...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
PHD, Mathematics

Matthew: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
My students learn the tools to succeed at what they are doing. They discover their true questions and how to take all the steps to understanding and doing things for themselves.... My teaching philosophy begins and ends with respect for the student. I believe that each student can find an authentic interest and use for what they are studying It is important to build on levels of understanding and competence. Students learn by doing.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Latin American Studies

Kiran: Elgin tutor
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...I consider myself a test guru, with a 770 GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Malina: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...courses in Latin and Greek. These included courses in Roman history, Latin literature, Latin and Greek composition, study of translation, and study of historical linguistics. I am deeply committed to teaching. During my undergraduate, I was heavily involved in mentoring younger students in my department. I taught a class on Greek literature in translation as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics (Intensive) (Greek and Latin)

Erinma: Elgin tutor
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...literature, journalism, and English. Therefore, I am comfortable tutoring students in both science/mathematics and humanities classes. In addition, I also have a strong mastery of standardized tests, and have a firm grasp of leading students in test preparation. In high school, I scored in the 99th percentile (2250) of the 2009 SAT exam. Moreover, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 750

Jonah: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
I graduated summa cum laude from Yale with a BA in history. I care about helping students navigate standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and understand how to approach any question or prompt. I enjoy mentoring students, and I find tutoring to be a genuinely fun and meaningful experience.... The goal is not to assist with a particular problem or assignment, but to instill the understanding and skills that students need in order to gain confidence...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Sarah: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...have. I believe enthusiasm goes a long way, and that some of my best teachers have been the ones who loved their subjects the most. My tutoring style is interactive. I take an approach that constantly asks my students to explain things to me, talk me through how to work through problems, and say things...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Sam: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
My name is Sam, and I recently graduated from Yale University with a BA in History. I really enjoy helping people learn. Teaching is great, and I'm here to help!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Simon: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Jerome: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...learning, but not have the natural ability to be a fast learner, and I'm ready to share the tips and tricks that I've gathered with other students who want to become better learners as well. In high school, I spent much of my time working with the arts through choruses, drama, and dance; I was...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Music; Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Nathan: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...math, and language skills to students at an international school in Italy. This opportunity opened my eyes to the wonderful rewards of tutoring and teaching, and I have not looked back since! Since returning to the United States, I have offered private tutoring focused on test preparation, worked to coordinate music education outreach projects with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, Choral Conducting
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 166

Tessa: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Katrina: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...Yale University! Reading and writing have been integral to my life over the past few years as a Film and Media Studies and Sociology double major. I believe that crafting text can be a fun hobby and a very useful skill. Yet, it can often be challenging. I know what it is like to need...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sociology (Intensive); Film and Media Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36

Max: Elgin tutor
Certified Tutor
...math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
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