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Aman: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today. As a...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Tessa: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced by great thinkers and writers of the past such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Michael: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...thought I'd start by following what I'm enthusiastic about. My experience in those classes showed me a darker side of those studies: books like Middlemarch and debugging. Ugh. I found my philosophy class, which I took as part of the core curriculum, to be far more interesting. So I followed that passion to three (I'm m still working on the third) graduate degrees. The first was an M.A. in Philosophy from Texas Tech University and...
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Furman University - Bachelors, Philosophy
University of South Florida-Main Campus - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 165
Lucas: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Mathematics and Physics to the humanities. My breadth across these subjects enables me to take a diverse approach to teaching that extends beyond knowledge of one individual subject area. My favorite high school courses were AP Calculus and AP Physics, and my favorite courses during undergrad were in Moral Philosophy/Ethics. While at OSU I worked as a Peer Tutor for the University, where I tutored mainly Mathematics ranging from Pre-Algebra to Calculus. I enjoy tutoring...
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Ohio State University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Sophia: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...make mistakes in the process. I want to reinforce the message that not naturally knowing or understanding something is not a deficiency! It is simply an area in which one can make greater improvements, especially with the help of a friendly and encouraging guide. I want to lead students towards academic independence through connecting what they are assigned to learn with what they know well already or what they are skilled at, so that they...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
John: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
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
ACT Composite: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 750
Jacob: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...in Politics and Philosophy. I grew up in the Treasure Valley and spent summers working on a ranch in eastern Idaho. I have worked in publishing and painting. I've taught courses for junior and senior high school. I spent internships in the Idaho Governor's office, assisting a retired US Ambassador at his academic post in Washington DC, and most recently a year in Delhi, India doing communications work for an international human rights NGO. I...
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Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 790
GRE Quantitative: 167
Joanna : Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...academic writing including lack of clarity, redundancy, the inability to structure an argument, and the most common spelling and grammar mistakes. It also forced me to develop ways of getting students to identify and correct these errors. This involved spending a lot of individual time with students and helping them through the revision process. The most important aspect of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them...
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy and Italian
Carnegie Mellon University - Master of Science, Logic and Computation
Brendan: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...I earned Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, and High Honors in Thesis for my 72-page work in the History of Science. I was also a committed Teaching Assistant (TA), going so far as to get special permission to TA Logic as an undergraduate due to my passion for teaching the subject, and participating in cross-departmental Physics-Education studies during my two semesters as a Physics TA. I have always gone above and beyond in my...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Andrew: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student, and thus strive to accommodate a wide variety of personalities and learning styles. Through a comprehensive approach, I attempt to instill in students both knowledge and...
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Haverford College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 740
Alex: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...be very stressful, and as a future professor, I think it is important that I help walk students through that process, sharing advice and critique and making sure that everyone has the chance to represent themselves well when those dream schools are on the line (IWU was mine!). In my free time, I am a creative writer, a singer, an amateur artist, and an aspiring vegetarian chef. I love reading anything that broadens my perspective...
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Illinois Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music, History
University of Illinois at Chicago - PHD, History--British, World, Science Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 31
Nicole: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental Science, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Hebrew, Languages, Politics, Reading, Religious Studies, Social Studies, Study Skills, and Writing. Outside of my academic interests I enjoy working as an actress and...
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Gordon College - Bachelor in Arts, Biblical and Theological Studies: Emphasis in Jewish Studies
Jerusalem University College - Master of Arts, History and Geography
Ted: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Cross Country coach and summer school instructor with the Center for Talented Youth. Aside from having strong content knowledge in various subject areas, I believe I am motivating, encouraging, and supportive of my students. Whether you hope to raise your grade in class, pass a test, or learn a better way to take notes, my approach to tutoring is based on your unique learning style. I look forward to helping you achieve your academic goals!
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University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/Classics
Radford University - Master of Science, Education
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David: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...and ability to begin teaching themselves. I enjoy teaching certain topics because of their power to bring this about, including languages, mathematics, and (of course) philosophy. All of these areas stretch from an elementary to an advanced level, and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Elijah: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
I am a recent graduate of St. Olaf College, where I received a B.A. (magna cum laude) in Philosophy with a concentration in Film Studies. I plan on pursuing a MA in Philosophy from The New School for Social Research. I am highly dedicated and detail oriented in both academic and professional pursuits.
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St Olaf College - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 164
Aakash: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, 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...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Keenan: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...on the page, and vice versa. For several years, I was the lead Writing Tutor at Bennington College, a school renowned for its literature department. While a student at Bennington, I studied literature, music, and French. I graduated with honors, and was the commencement speaker for the class of 2011. After graduating, I ran an acting camp, and then taught English in Tibet for eight months. Since returning, I have written CCSS-aligned English Language Arts...
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Bennington College - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Kelsey: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...whole. I am a firm believer in the idea that learning should be fun - never a chore - and I try to bring that to every student I work with. I also acknowledge that each student is unique, with their own struggles and learning styles, and my teaching style is adaptable to fit those needs. In my free time I enjoy reading novels (both graphic and written), playing the bass guitar, crafting and working...
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Seattle University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 770
Jennifer: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature
Carlie: Santa Barbara Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Santa Barbara, CA
...that with perseverance and some capable guidance, a student can work to overcome any learning obstacles and be successful. My goal is to closely assess my students in order to form my instruction around their needs. I pride myself in being a patient, kind, and outgoing person. Outside of work and school, I love to snowboard, backpack, travel, and cook. As an undergraduate student, I rowed for the University of Washington Varsity Women's Crew where...
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University of Washington - Bachelor in Arts, History
LSAT: 164
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