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Michael: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test's intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding of how the test writers think, the LSAT can become predictable and even enjoyable. I want to help students get to that point so they can go into test day...
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Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Joshua: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Miguel: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Alison: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
My name is Alison, and I am a senior at George Washington University. I am currently applying for law school, and received a 178 on my LSAT exam. My tutoring style is to work directly with your strength and weaknesses to help you improve. By the end of our session, you will come out feeling like you have made strides.
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Communication
LSAT: 178
Abhinav: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics (all branches from Algebra to Calculus) and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). As a high school student, I vividly remember preparing for the SAT and hope to use the tactics that I learned to help other students who may need improvement! I firmly believe in helping students and adapting to their individual needs and skill sets. In my spare time, I love to watch...
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Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770
Aakash: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at all stages and look forward to...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Rachel: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an innate characteristic. While I'm not...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Allison: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...
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Temple University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710
Rory: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a young high school teacher possessing a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management
Sarah: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to classroom teaching, I have tutored middle school, high school, and college students (both traditional-age students and returning adult students) through area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my...
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Calvin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Arts, English
Moin: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I wrote my master's thesis based on clinical research I conducted at the Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA. The thesis was related to the effects of prism glasses on the satisfaction of diplopia patients. The research was presented as a poster at the 2016 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS) conference, with me as a 3rd author. For the past year, I have re-enrolled at Drexel University College of Medicine to take graduate-level classes such...
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Arcadia University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Emily: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...students taking the course. I really enjoy working with students of all different learning styles and creating a plan that helps them achieve their potential. Tutoring allows me to keep my skills in the sciences fresh, while helping other students. I am passionate about the sciences and like to apply concepts I learn in class to real life situations. In my first year of dental school I completed a rigorous biomedical science curriculum including anatomy...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Cindy: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Mary: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider my style to be supportive but challenging - I want my students to realize how capable they are, and to do that, they need to work! I believe in a relaxed and friendly environment but I know my clients' time is valuable,...
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College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Classics (Latin and Greek languages)
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 170
Jessi: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research...
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Rice University - Bachelors, Psychology
Yale Divinity School - Masters, Religion
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Kaylette: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...typical tutoring session, I try to incorporate videos, textbooks, and models to help the student stay engaged. I make my sessions interactive in hopes of creating an environment where students can learn the material in a style that is most effective for them. In addition to Anatomy, I also tutor Physiology, Biology, General Chemistry, Physics, and elementary math. When I am not working as a tutor I love to travel, play music, and spend time...
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Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Drexel University - Master of Science, Biological Sciences
Sarah: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...literacy and math through AmeriCorps, and I plan to use my degree to encourage elementary and middle school students to love and appreciate literature as much as I do. I love tutoring because I feel that individual attention is an important facet of the learning process. By working one-on-one with students tutors can learn more about students' interests and learning styles, and incorporate them into the tutoring process. Academic subjects can be so much more...
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, English
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Elementary Education
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1390
SAT Verbal: 750
Bill: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I have a B.A. and M.A. in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I...
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University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English
Alexander: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and SAT prep since college, and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology/Sociology) and MCAT preparation. I understand how intimidating the mighty MCAT can feel. I help my students master both the content and strategy of the test, develop manageable study routines, and build the confidence they need to perform to their maximum potential on test day. I scored a 2350 (99th percentile) on my SAT...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Vip: Philadelphia Graduate Test Prep tutor
Certified Graduate Test Prep Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...support as needed. One of the best compliments I ever received was from a rival who sat in on a physiology tutoring session I led in graduate school. He said, "You break it down so that a six-year-old could understand it." This is the level of understanding I aim to impart to all my students. I firmly believe that a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts allows one ownership of an entire subject. Such understanding provides...
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Columbia College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
St. George's University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
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