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Ajay: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...tutoring students who were struggling in their classes. Initially, I found this difficult; it was a challenge determining exactly where a student's understanding of a topic was faulty. Over time, however, I developed a keener sense for the hurdles that students sometimes face when learning, as well as the most efficient ways to overcome them. I also developed more patience and empathy through tutoring - I often remembered feeling the same confusion about a topic...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Andrew: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...favorite parts of being a doctoral student has been teaching and working one-on-one with students. To me, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing something 'click' for a student. My interdisciplinary training in biology and materials science has taught me how to communicate complex subjects in a way that anyone can understand. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects in mathematics and biology, and I can also help my students prepare for both...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Entomology and Nematology
Arizona State University - Masters, Biology, General
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165
Lindsay: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...as working with students with special needs. I particularly enjoy tutoring mathematics, biology, and helping students prepare for standardized tests. I can also tutor in writing and reading, since I have experience as a professional copy editor. My focus when tutoring is student understanding. I believe academic goals are more readily achievable when concepts are understood, rather than formulas memorized. When helping students prepare for standardized tests I focus on taking practice exams and working...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Spenser: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate about education policy, I understand the important role that standardized tests play in allowing students to maximize their own educational potential. My goal as a tutor is to help each student that...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Public Policy
Brown University - Masters, Urban Education Policy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Emily: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...and have gotten to see so many wonderful "aha" moments in my students! I love the feeling of helping a young learner gain confidence and independence in their learning skills and subject matter. My personal philosophy is that any subject can be fun, we just have to figure out how to make it so! My personal style is to use what the learner is interested in to make the subject more fun! Who says you...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Colorado State University-Fort Collins - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
GRE Quantitative: 166
Miles: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...area.I have a knack for explaining complicated ideas to people in simple terms, enjoy deepening people's understandings of issues, and value education highly. All of these characteristics make me an ideal tutor for Varsity Tutors, and I look forward to the opportunity to share my academic experiences and skills with tutees. In addition, I can give an expert's perspective on a wide range of topics including political science, public policy, various topics in science and...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Arizona State University - School of Life Sciences - PHD, Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760
Rebia: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...can lose confidence in subjects because the information is not presented in a way that is effective for their learning. My job is to work with students to figure out the best way to learn challenging material. This may involve breaking down complicated ideas into consumable parts, discussing concepts back and forth, or working through practice problems together. Ultimately, I believe that students should never feel unintelligent because they don't immediately grasp a concept. I...
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Stanofrd University - Bachelors, Biology - Ecology and Evolution
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Jeremy: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
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...Arizona. I began tutoring when other lawyers asked me to tutor their children for the SATs and the LSAT. More and more people asked me to tutor their children, so I contacted Varsity tutors to extend my reach to people who did not know me personally. My style is energetic and engaging. As a trial attorney, I routinely have to communicate complex matters to a jury that has no experience in the fields of chemistry,...
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University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
William and Mary - Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Verbal: 800
LSAT: 166
Shane: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...include Biology, Microbiology, Physiology, Life Sciences, Pharmacology, MCAT Biological Sciences, Graduate Test Prep and Cell Biology. Some of my favorite subjects to tutor would have to be MCAT Biological sciences and Life Sciences. These subjects are near and dear to me as I recently (2011) took the MCAT exam for entrance into medical school and my undergraduate major was in Life Sciences. I enjoy engaging with students and helping to lead them to the correct...
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Arizona State University - Bachelors, Life Sciences
University of Arizona - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Andrew: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...positions, I returned to my undergraduate campus in Indiana. I performed research for one of the leading professors in my engineering concentration and often tutored co-workers in college math and physics classes. While studying for the GRE, I developed my own study system and approach which has been passed on and used by several friends. My teaching style can be best described as knowledge gap identification. I believe that the single most important thing for...
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Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Arizona State University - Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 165
Raj: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...not just observation, it is also participation. By engaging students in interactive discussions, I encourage curiosity and intellectual exploration. I help students learn how to think not what to think. By learning to think critically, students are able to maximize their potential to excel in math and science and do well on exams. I am willing to work hard to be the best teacher I can to guide students through the challenges they will encounter...
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The University of Delhi - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Honors)
The University of Texas at Dallas - PHD, Chemistry
Ashley: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...experience in the educational arena and have worked with varying age groups, skill levels, and course work. I have instructed from the middle school level to the collegiate level. Aside from my formal teaching and tutoring, I have also had the opportunity to be a mother and teach my own children. I have a passion for both literature and writing and enjoy sharing that with others. I desire to help others enhance their learning abilities...
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Oregon State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Western Oregon University - Master of Arts, Teaching in Language Arts
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Carolyn: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...well. I want to equip learners with the tools they need to be successful outside of our sessions. I have experience working with students with a variety of special needs, including ADHD, autism, behavioral issues, and lack of motivation. My approach to test prep sessions is to equip students with the best strategies for test-taking. Test-taking is a skill, and being ill-equipped in that skill area should not be a barrier to your larger goals.
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The College of William and Mary - Bachelors, Psychology
George Mason University - PHD, Educational Psychology and Special Education
Jarett: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Biophysics
Midwestern University-Glendale - Doctor of Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Daniel: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...are working towards acceptance into a professional school that might have been out of school for a while. I have experience in private tutoring to elementary/middle school through college level students in math and the sciences and have helped many achieve goals that seemed unattainable. I have done this by establishing what areas of the subject are most troubling to students and focusing on them by using a variety of different sources. I have many...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
University of California-Los Angeles - Doctor of Dental Science, Dentistry
ACT Reading: 32
ACT Science: 31
Cory: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...do is make sure each student understands what they're trying to learn, not just tricks to get through their homework. If there's some basic skills missing, I make sure to go back and polish those up before getting back to the main problem. At the end of the day, I want the student to to feel confident they're getting better. I can handle things as simple as algebra or as complicated as calculus. I'm also...
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University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
Willis: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...I'm sure it's uncommon to find a full-time physician, wanting to tutor on the side, but my passion in tutoring and mentoring is deeply rooted in my experiences during my academic pursuit. As a student who struggled through middle school and high school, I was lucky to have encountered great tutors and mentors who aided and provided me the tools to become successful in academia and my personal life. I became motivated to become that...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Iowa College of Medicine - PHD, Medicine
Ekta: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...know exactly how to help students perform well. I tutor students in a way that is fun, helpful, but also logical. Students learn best when subjects are broken down into simple, easy-to-understand steps. That's my teaching style, taking concepts and moving forward one step at a time. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities and playing sports. Basketball, hiking, swimming, and reading are a few of my hobbies. I'm a driven and passionate individual...
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Arizona State University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
ACT English: 32
ACT Science: 31
Michael: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
...strongly that everyone has the talent needed to write and express themselves but that they need to learn how to structure and organize their writing so that their ideas can flow. For standardized testing I believe the most important factor in success is becoming comfortable with the test itself; learning the common ways the test makers misdirect a student’s attention and how to properly break down a problem. Outside of the classroom I have a...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Communcations
Wake Forest University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 164
Robert: Mesa Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Mesa, AZ
I am a graduate student in psychology with an extensive research background and a passion for education. I have presented an international conferences and am currently working on several publications in peer reviewed journals. Along with my extensive research background comes a strong foundation in statistics and writing. I look forward to working with you to help reach your goals!
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Arizona State University - Master of Science, Psychology
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