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Jerry: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...Florida. I taught Algebra there, as I have almost every year since: 5 years at college, 6 years middle school, and 7 years high school, here in Connecticut. At the middle school, I served as the head of the math department, IT, and SSAT testing, including English, verbal, and more. Along the way, I taught every math course from 5th Grade to Calculus. Algebra remains my favorite, but I enjoy them all! In 2012, I...
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Central Connecticut State University - Master of Arts, Mathematics
Stephen: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...students than most people can. I have learned different management styles and taken advice from people that are from across the globe. This dichotomy of students and educators that I have been exposed to over the years has given me the knowledge and confidence to truly connect with people, to truly help people. I believe this connection is the key to unlocking the door of a child's intellect. This connection allows me to provide the...
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American International College - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
American International College - Masters in Education, Middle School Teaching
Linda: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...to attending Capella, I earned a degree in Fabric Development and Marketing from The Fashion Institute of Technology. You might ask; ' What does a degree in Fabric Science have to do with Reading Comprehension, or Business in general? That is a fair question and it deserves an answer. The degree in Fabric Science required participation in English Literature. Art History, Physics, Chemistry and Calculus. I found that I absolutely loved and excelled in both...
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Fashion Institute of Technology - Associate in Science, Textile Science
Capella University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Administration and Management
Danielle: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...variety of interests that intertwine and you may too. I decided early on that I wanted my initial background to be in art and move forward from there so my Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts is really just the beginning for me. Teaching and healthcare are just as important to me as being an artist and I am very proud of my resume in standing. I have always had optimal performance on standardized tests and...
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New Hampshire Institute of Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine and Studio Arts Management
Angela: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...have taught private students and at schools both in New York City and in France, focusing on general English, ESL, and various standardized tests (TOEFL, IELTS, SAT/ACT), In addition to my teacher training, I am a writer, actor and performer, possessing excellent skills in communication and being in front of small or large groups of people. I have a burgeoning writing career, writing for various websites and working on a blog and novel. I achieve...
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Fairfield University - Bachelors, Theatre
James: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...teaching experience at Iowa State University including: supplemental instruction, recitation instruction, and summer course instruction both in calculus-based physics and several mathematics courses. I've participated in mathematics and science competitions since middle school and have tutored students in middle school and high school seeking to prepare for the AMC exams. My foremost passion is the Physical Sciences but the majority of my teaching experience has been with Mathematics. Be it for school, a standardized test,...
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Iowa State University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Iowa State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
Andy: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...help you get from the first to the last panel of an expanding brain meme! I have a BA in Psychology with minors in Philosophy and Music Performance from Denison University (in Ohio, my home state). For the last four years I've been teaching statistics, research methodology, writing, and intro psych to college students while I work on my doctorate. I believe teaching is all about enabling personal growth. Nobody is born great, but anybody...
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Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, Psychology
GRE Verbal: 167
Matthew: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have tutored students for the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT and LSAT for more than 15 years. I love it! As I tailor my instructions toward the unique needs of each student, my goal is to improve not only the student's performance but also the student's confidence as test day approaches.
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
SAT Math: 740
GMAT: 760
Adaliss: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a classroom instructor, one-on-one tutor, and academic coach with over a decade of experience working with elementary age students (K-6), undergraduate and graduate students in the Northeast and on the West Coast and across seas. I look forward to working with you to achieve your academic, personal and professional goals.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Developmental Psychology
Harvard University - Master of Arts, Applied and Professional Ethics
Brianna: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...with a certificate in Creative Writing. Currently, I am a doctoral student and fellow in English Literature at Brown University, where my research interests lie broadly in twentieth-century American literature and culture, narrative theory, and writing pedagogy. I have worked as a tutor in reading comprehension, composition, and editing for four years in various not-for-profit programs and at the University of Connecticut, including as a reading tutor for the nonprofit Connectikids, as a classroom assistant...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, English Composition
Brown University - Doctor of Philosophy, English Composition
Jordan: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...defined by my work at the Elon Writing Center and as a Writing Fellow, where I was able to polish my tutoring pedagogy through experience and a full-semester preparatory course. I approach sessions with a collaborative mindset, knowing that knowledge is formed via communication, probing questions, and strategic challenges. In the Writing CenterI consulted with clients on all genres of writing, from the classic five-paragraph essay, to lab reports, to business memos. As a Fellow,...
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Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Writing: 700
Tim: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...first drafts. I teach language arts because I want to help students develop a subtle and rigorous command of language. While information is available to us more quickly than ever before, the ability to interpret that information and distinguish between different qualities of content is only as strong as our ability to read well, and reading well has less to do with speed than with patience and focus. Now more than ever young people need...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Creative Writing
University of California-Santa Cruz - Doctor of Philosophy, General Literature
Damian: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
It's very important for me to empower students to be able to succeed on their own. A real tutor gives them the skills they need to perform on their own, with the training wheels off. I have the content knowledge, the teaching experience, and the calm and disciplined approach to help students get to this place.
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Chicago - Master of Arts, Humanities
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 710
Ellen: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...consulting firm. Many people in my family attended Yale. I graduated from a small school in New York with a BA in History, then graduated from a Manhattanville College whose initial buildings were a donation from the Reid family who were close personal friends of my great aunt and uncle. I taught English to high school, college, grad school and business professionals. I taught the TOEFL to them, also the GMAT and GRE. I have...
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Nyack College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Manhattanville College - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Alexander: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have been tutoring math, science, and English for the past 17 years (+15,000 hours of experience) to elementary, middle school, high school, and college students attending public and private schools. I have also taught students around the world in ESL and standardized exams.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Physiology & Neurobiology; Philosophy
Smriti: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...the GMAT, graduated magna cum laude with a BSc. in Visual Communication and recently received my MBA from Yale. I have tutored students for 3+ years in various subjects including math, statistics, probability, and test prep. I also offer career development counseling - specifically Resume Reviews for people looking to apply to universities or looking to enter the job market. I'm passionate about tutoring because it helped me constantly throughout my schooling and also really...
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University of Madras - Bachelor of Science, Graphic Design
Yale University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 750
Jean: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
I have been tutoring for many years in a variety of fields, especially in the quantitative sciences. I am well-versed in test prep and excited to help students discover their passion for learning.
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Electrical Engineering
Yale University - Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Nia: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...Masters student at Yale Divinity School. I did my undergraduate schooling at Brown University where I received a B.A. in Health and Human Biology. I have spent a lot of time tutoring and mentoring students ranging from elementary-age (~9 & 10 years old) to adults in their late 50s. I have been very privileged to attend the aforementioned institutions, and it brings me joy when I can "pay it forward" by helping others attain their...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Human Biology
Yale University - Master of Divinity, Religious Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Viola: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...BC), Psychology, Neuroscience, R and Python Programming, and test prep, including the SAT, ACT, and GRE. I am the most passionate about tutoring Math subjects as it forms the foundations for understanding the sciences. I firmly believe in education being accessible to all and I want to instill critical thinking and learning for the sake of learning in my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking, drawing, and doing programming projects.
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Yale University - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Dorian: Portland GRE tutor
Certified GRE Prep Tutor in Portland, OR
...AlphaPrep in Fairfield Connecticut. AlphaPrep focused primarly on SATs and ACTs (I got a 2200 on my SATs and 34 on my ACTs) though I also tutored Physics, Economics, Algebra II, Calculus, Precalc and many others. Through Josh's advice and my relationships with hundreds of students, I came to see that tutoring is about creating a unique learning style to help each student best make sense of the material. Before long, more and more parents...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
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