Ben: GRE tutor
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...lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test and know how to beat it with the right tools, and I am eager to pass along what I...
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George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Simon: GRE tutor
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...middle school for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies, and I love the way science and real-world issues can interact. Part of my...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Yale University - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
Alex: GRE tutor
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...it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
David: GRE tutor
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...the key to education. The teacher's job to identify and facilitate that connection and encourage the student's curiosity. People learn best when they want to learn. Information should be manageable and engaging and assignments should fuel a desire to learn more. To do this I will ask my students a lot of questions and listen carefully to all they have to say. My job is to show them the path to the answer and encourage...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, International Political Economy
Pepperdine University - Masters, Master of Public Policy
Matthew: GRE tutor
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...a variety of roles from principal instructor of college math classes to one-on-one mentoring with high school students. I am passionate about social justice, novel mathematics education, and increasing diversity in STEM majors and careers. Currently, I am working on a thesis in discrete geometry and combinatorics, as well as doing research for UCSF where I design machine vision software. I am well positioned to motivate and justify nearly every aspect of math education as...
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SFSU - Bachelors, Philosophy/Mathematics
SFSU - Masters, Mathematics
Malcolm: GRE tutor
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...copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and human rights law. I love using teaching to build relationships and share ideas with his students! Though I teach a wide variety of subjects and enjoy them all...
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Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
Benjamin: GRE tutor
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...in physics and astrophysics. I work for a technology startup in St Paul, and aim to attend graduate school in technology policy. I began tutoring in high school, and have since continued enjoyed helping my peers to see a puzzle in a new light. From four summers as a leadership camp counselor, I have gained confidence working one-on-one with a student to help them consider new perspectives, and from four years of discussion sections in...
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Physics, Astrophysics
Stacie: GRE tutor
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...learn and understand. I love learning new things myself, but nothing compares to the sense of accomplishment and purpose that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education
Benjamin: GRE tutor
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...not have much formal experience in tutoring, I was a peer tutor throughout high school. Also, as the oldest sibling, it fell to me to help my younger brother and sister through the difficult times in their studies, so I have plenty of experience helping students find the right way to learn the skills and information they need for school. As you may have guessed from my interest in libraries, I love reading. Mostly I...
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University of California-Davis - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drexel Online University - Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Connor: GRE tutor
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...but I'm also active in athletics and love attending concerts and music festivals. I want you to be the best academic version of yourself. I want to teach you in a way that maximizes your retention and your understanding of the problem. I'm comfortable teaching psychology and US history, but I excel most at teaching standardized test-taking strategies. I can show you the best ways to approach GRE and SAT essays, and the fastest ways...
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Loyola Marymount University - Bachelors, Psychology
Connor: GRE tutor
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...I specialize in tutoring biology, chemistry, physics, and economics for high school students. In addition to this, I also tutor students in college level general chemistry, general biology, organic chemistry, introductory physics, economics and for the MCAT exam. I excelled in undergraduate coursework pertaining to these subjects and have prior experience in assisting pre-professional (pre-medical and pre-nursing) students looking to succeed in their required general science classes. My tutoring methodology is dependent on the establishment...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
John: GRE tutor
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I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...
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American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Samantha: GRE tutor
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...a degree in international and comparative political science and economics. I have experience working with students of a variety of ages from coaching an elementary school Science Olympiad team to working with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to...
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Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
Andrew: GRE tutor
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...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
Emily: GRE tutor
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...graduate with my DDS degree in May of 2019. I first started tutoring in my sophomore year of college for the Biology Department at my university. I ran weekly tutorial sessions for students taking Genetics. Then, after my junior year of college, I also began working for the Physics Department as an exam proctor and weekly quiz grader for the General Physics I & II courses. I was also available for tutoring for students taking...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Bill: GRE tutor
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...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 enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming,...
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University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English
Ben: GRE tutor
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...I love learning. I can't say I am an expert at anything, but I have a wide range of interests and abilities. I enjoy soccer, basketball, football, tennis, biking, board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Alisha: GRE tutor
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...and I put so much energy into our jobs. We'll often get home and just collapse on the couch. And we love every second of it." I have heard so many of my professors make similar statements over the years. They work tirelessly so their students will be successful. He taught me to never give up on a student, to work hard for them, and always advocate for their success. Along with my other teaching...
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Gonzaga University - Bachelors, English
University of Louisville - Masters, Women's and Gender Studies
Keith: GRE tutor
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...a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or you...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
JJ: GRE tutor
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...my graduation from Villanova, I was on a plane to California to start work on my Master's degree. I studied Entomology at the University of California, Davis and conducted a field research project that investigated how pesticides affect honey bee behavior. I also worked as a teaching assistant at Davis and co-created and taught a course about current issues related to beekeeping and bee conservation. I finished my M.S.in Entomology at the beginning of 2015....
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Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Entomology
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The GRE, or Graduate Record Examinations, is typically required as a part of the admissions packet when students are attempting to gain admittance to a graduate school. The GRE covers different skills and knowledge needed to be successful in a graduate degree program. The exam tests you on three separate areas: Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. The GRE is a computer-based exam, and certain sections of the exam are computer-adaptive, meaning the level of difficulty on can change depending on how well you are doing. Answering a question wrong can lead to questions which are slightly less challenging, and answering questions correctly can lead to more challenging questions. This is thought to give a more accurate picture of your academic potential.
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You and your teacher can work on reading comprehension skills and practice answering questions from the level of literature you will commonly find in graduate school. Your instructor can also help you work on text completion skills. For this part of the test, your instructor can help you practice using the information in a passage to determine which words or short phrases can fill in blanks to create a coherent sentence. You may also want to practice sentence equivalence questions. These questions will contain a sentence with a single blank and ask you to find two choices that create two sentences with the same meaning.
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