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I recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from New York University, completing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama and a minor in history. The incredible teachers I have had have shown me the power of education, and I love being able to share that with others through tutoring.

In my tutoring sessions, I emphasize foundational concepts and principles, and achieve growth through consistent practice and overcoming misconceptions and unhelpful habits. While preparing for standardized tests, I help students feel confident about the knowledge on which they will be examined. I understand that these important tests can be stressful experiences for many people, so I also work with students to develop strategies to overcome any anxiety that might get in the way of a student not demonstrating his or her full potential. I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects, but I find it especially rewarding to guide students in taking ownership over their writing as they find greater self-expression and explore complex ideas with more depth and clarity.

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Richard’s Qualifications
Education & Certification

Undergraduate Degree: New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Acting

Test Scores
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Writing: 720
Hobbies

Outside of tutoring, I spend my time acting, playing jazz piano, and reading.

Tutoring Subjects
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
Algebra
AP World History
Audition Prep
College Application Essays
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
Graduate Test Prep
GRE Analytical Writing
High School Level American History
High School World History
High School Writing
History
ISEE Prep
ISEE- Lower Level
ISEE- Middle Level
ISEE- Upper Level
Math
Middle School Reading
Middle School Reading Comprehension
Middle School Writing
Music
Music Theory
Other
Piano
Pre-Algebra
PSAT Prep
PSAT Critical Reading
PSAT Mathematics
PSAT Writing Skills
SAT Prep
SAT Math
SAT Reading
SAT Writing and Language
Social Studies
SSAT Prep
SSAT- Elementary Level
SSAT- Middle Level
SSAT- Upper Level
Test Prep
World History