Alastair
Certified Tutor
I am a rising sophomore at Columbia University in the City of New York, a member of the Ivy League, where I have compiled a track record of academic success across a variety of disciplines including my majors in History and Political Science. I currently maintain a 3.96 GPA, with especially strong success in social science related fields and English courses. I am living in our Writers House next year, a selective, competitive residential space for students interested in a career in writing.
I am extremely passionate about the process of learning - the philosophy of teaching, the value of academic discussion, the development of a true appreciation for the classroom and for intellectual advancement. I believe my track record as a successful student - as someone who has had a strong first year in the Ivy League, who is currently researching with two professors, and who has prior tutoring experience - displays my profound desire to learn and to help others learn. I have a strong standardized testing record which complements the skills and motivation I have to teach.
In my spare time, I am constantly trying to help myself acquire new skills and to expand my intellectual foundation, whether that be through reading novels, learning languages or perusing academic journals. I know firsthand how valuable tutoring is, as it was crucial in helping me develop an Ivy League-caliber course load before I applied to college. A tutor helped me pass an entrance exam I had initially failed to gain acceptance to the right level of high school mathematics. I hope to pass this forward and help other students realize the kind of success I have experienced.
Ultimately, I see myself in academia, and working for Varsity Tutors is an experience I am using to help me explore my passion for education.
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Undergraduate Degree: Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
- SAT Math: 740
- SAT Verbal: 800
- SAT Writing: 800
Creative Writing, Russian Literature, Spanish Language
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- AP United States History
- AP US History
- AP World History
- College English
- College Essays
- College Level American History
- College World History
- Comparative Literature
- English
- Essay Editing
- European History
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School World History
- History
- Literature
- Reading
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- Social Studies
- World History
- Writing