Top Gifted Tutors serving White Plains

Adam: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...I tutor in the hopes that they too will find how enriching it can be to embrace their studies and expand their minds. My biggest interests lie in literature and film, as evidenced by my majors, and I have known from a young age that I would like to write a book someday. In addition to these, I am devoted to the arts, the study of foreign languages, and travel. I spend a large amount...
Education & Certification
Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Film, English with concentration in Creative Writing
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Lee: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...method of comprehension in an academic environment deserves to be heard and considered with flexibility and an open mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and...
Education & Certification
Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, English

Michelle: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...as a compassionate, reliable, effective, and fair teacher. I have worked in regular education and special education settings. A fun fact, I am also fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and love to incorporate that into my teaching style. I love the art of teaching and meeting new students. My favorite thing about teaching is interacting with children and teaching them new skills to help them be successful in all aspects of what they do.
Education & Certification
West Virginia University - Bachelor of Science, Child Development and Family Studies
Duquesne University - Masters in Education, PreK through 4 Education

Dana: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...in an Academic Learning Center in High School as a tutor in Math and Science. Even after I graduated college and got a job in a pharmaceutical industry, I continued tutoring students in math, science and English. I enjoy working with kids of different ages. I have a lot of patience and a good method to teach and explain things that are hard to understand. I discovered that my passion lies in work where I...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Rebecca: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...years. I strive to not only prepare students to exceed academic standards but also to be critical thinkers and curious, well-informed human beings. I recently completed a dual degree at Indiana University and moved to New York to take a gap year before beginning graduate school. As a scholarship student at IU, I majored in economics, cognitive science, and piano performance. Outside of tutoring, you can find me playing or teaching piano, doing jigsaw puzzles,...
Education & Certification
Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics (interdepartmental), Cognitive Science, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770

Dan: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...the ACT's Writing section, and was named a National Merit Commended Scholar following my performance on the PSAT. After experiencing such dramatic improvements firsthand, I'm proud to tutor in English, Reading, and Writing techniques at all age levels, and to apply those skills toward the ACT, SAT, and AP exams. In my opinion, positivity, creativity, and patience are crucial skills in effective education, and I strive to utilize them in all of my sessions. Additionally,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Character
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 36

Justine: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...Minor in English. There I was in the Campus Honors program, and also studied Dance and Psychology. I would like to pursue my Master's in Dance. I have tutoring experience working with youth ages 10-20, specializing in adolescents. I tutor English, English Language Arts, Spanish, Science, and Social Sciences. At the Elementary grade levels I can also tutor Math. My favorite subjects to tutor are Art and English, as they were my favorite subjects in...
Education & Certification
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Studio Art, English

Ning: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...I studied my math in China, I feel comfortable to transfer these concepts to the US classroom. I consider math and psychology as sciences and I believe the two can be used to understand each other. Besides math and psychology, as I've mentioned, I also tutor Chinese. In fact, I am currently tutoring an elementary student. Through my tutoring experience I have found ways to modify standards and to to gain feedback from my student....
Education & Certification
Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Kay: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...highest in New York State. My belief that every student can succeed and my relentless pursuit of that goal enables our success. Every day, I analyze student work to diagnose strengths and weaknesses and form individualized plans to accelerate every student's understanding. My engaging teaching, high expectations, progressive curriculum, and strong relationships with students and parents ensure that the plan is implemented to the highest level. With excellent, passionate teaching, every student can excel. In...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior
LeTourneau University - Current Grad Student, Master of Arts in Teaching
ACT English: 32
ACT Science: 33

Brent: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...extensive knowledge of biology; specifically biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology, as well as a good understanding of chemistry, history, and mathematics. My hobbies include reading and writing, animal care (I have a pet dog), hiking and fitness. Growing up with three younger siblings has given me the life experience necessary to understand and relate to younger generations. I also understand the concerns of parents as I'm friends with many who have small children, and can...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
New York University - Masters, Molecular Biology

Tiana: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...subjects and levels. First, at Stony Brook University, I was a Teaching Assistant (TA) for Biology, Chemistry, Biology Lab, Art History, Precalculus, Calculus, Sociology, Writing, and Women's Studies. Next, at University of Michigan, I was a Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) for Women's Studies and Psychology. Most recently, I was a math teacher at Esperanza Prep Academy and Independence High School in NYC. Last but certainly not least, I have been a SAT, SAT II, and...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University Honors College - Bachelor in Arts, Pre-MED
University of Michigan - Master in Public Health, Health Behavior and Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 740

Chad: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...age of fourteen (and also touring in a couple rock bands), I have some experience teaching music and guitar as well. My education includes a BA in English, an MA in European Studies, and an MFA in Creative Writing (fiction). In my spare time I like reading, writing creatively, and playing music. Most weekends in New York I try to visit a museum or see a concert, and many-a-Sundays you'll find me burrowed in a...
Education & Certification
Lynchburg College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Virginia Commonwealth University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Pia: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...quantitative methods (regression, applied econometrics, experimental methods). My teaching experience in the past has included SAT/ACT prep, essay revision, mathematics tutoring, and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their summer program for future first gen...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Current Undergrad, Plan II/Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Leanne: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...Childhood/Childhood Education with an extension through Middle School. I am currently in the process of becoming certified in students with disabilities. I have past tutoring experience as a college level tutor for my peers as well as a tutor for elementary students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects my passion is reading and writing. I also have a love for the arts and travel. I am a life long learner and am constantly...
Education & Certification
SUNY Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood/Childhood Education (Concentration in English)

Nathan: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
I'm a professional copy-editor and proofreader looking to make supplemental income. I'm very good with language, literature, writing, and speaking. I'm a good tutor because I focus on outcomes -- my last SAT client raised his Verbal score 200 points after I worked with him.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama/Journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36

Rachel : White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...grade students throughout my time there. I worked with these students in small groups and individual settings and tutored them in a variety of subjects, including math, reading comprehension and fluency, writing, handwriting, social studies, and science. I also coached competitive high school debate (following my own participation in the event throughout high school), and taught students research, writing, argumentation, and public speaking skills, as well as about international and domestic politics. I am comfortable...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, History, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Li: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...from Japan to China. Because my grandma served as a mentor who believed that 'I can do it', I remained confident and went from bottom of class to top. Ultimately, we will not only work on your weakness, but also develop mental and physical toughness. Tutoring experience: spent 2 years in college tutoring pre-meds in Organic chemistry, and student athletes in Physics, Biology, and Chinese. Upon graduation, I spent 1 year tutoring elementary students in...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Speech and Hearing
NYITCOM - Non Degree Doctorals, medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 730

Samantha: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...through hands on experiments. I am passionate about teaching both Biology and Mathematics and feel that every student should learn to not only understand the subjects, but enjoy the learning experience. I make sure to have a series of activities and examples (usually a hands on activity) that will help a student understand the concepts behind their problems and make sure to personalize my teaching style to the student's learning style. Outside of teaching, I...
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33

Calum: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...is in the classroom, in the community or around the world. I do online tutoring for Computer Science and Mathematics, and start teaching at University of Phoenix for Computer Science related courses from 2004. The courses I teach include Python, Java, JavaScript, C/C++ , C#, PHP, JQuery, Ajax, HTML, CSS, Database, SQL, Web Design, Operating System, Linux/Unix, Data Structure, Algorithm, Design Pattern, Project Management, SAD etc. For Math, Chinese and Computer tutoring, my clients need...
Education & Certification
Beijing Polytechnic University - Bachelors, Computer Science
Marquette University - Masters, MSCS (Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science)

Matthew: White Plains Gifted tutor
Certified Gifted Tutor in White Plains, NY
...guide them to solve their own problems through a deeper understanding of the issues at hand. Although no approach can be purely non-directive, it is my goal to only guide as much as I need to in order to help the student understand the problem and make the appropriate adjustment. I feel the measure of my success is the extent to which a student's comprehension has increased with as little direct instruction from me as...
Education & Certification
Kean University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Kean Universtiy - Master of Arts, English and Writing Studies
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