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Christopher: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...education, I've developed a deeper understanding of what diversity means and have been able to build productive and valuable relationships with diverse students and peers. Additionally, my volunteer experiences in academic tutoring, youth mentoring, and college success coaching have resulted in valuable insight on the success of lessons based on results from student assessments that I evaluated, indicating my commitment to continued learning and growth. I truly believe that we are all lifelong learners.
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
Patricia: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to rise the ranks to reach the goals they would like to achieve. That being said, that all starts in the graduate school application. If I can help a student navigate the application process through test-taking tutoring or emotional/social support, I will feel like I have paid it forward to the countless internet services and human beings alike that have helped me get to where I am now. I have a year experience of teaching...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology
Alex: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...learn, as well as in helping them to achieve what they've set out to do. It's not always an easy task, but with the right help, you can do it! As an English major in college, a law student with multiple research assistant credentials, and an Editor on the Journal of High Technology Law in my final year of law school, I have extensive grammar, literature, proofreading, and general English skills. Contact me if you...
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University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor in Arts, English
Suffolk University Law School - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Richard: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to their own age. As someone who enjoys problem-solving for its own sake, I often find myself in the position of explaining difficult concepts and abstract ideas to people with very different backgrounds and personalities than my own. Generally, people learn best from examples they find relevant, interesting, and concrete. My main hobby outside of class is music. I play viola in both the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and the Harvard Bach Society Orchestra; I also enjoy...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Maisha: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...University working on a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I love working with students ranging from elementary/middle school common core subjects to high school level English and Math. My favorite subjects to teach in are History (or other social studies) and English, I have a passion for history and literature and would love to help any student with writing essays, proof reading and among other things. Geometry and Algebra are also another strong suit...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Jana: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a writer and a visual artist from Spain, I can teach you Spanish and Art. I am very good at writing in Spanish, the grammar but also the style. I have a P.hD. in Philosophy.
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University Autonoma of Madrid - Bachelor of Science, Philosophy
Nick: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...is not simply to help a student perform for a test or even whole course. That's only goal one. I aim for a tutoring environment which generates discussion, and proposes solutions, in which students think critically about the content at hand, ask their own questions, and exercise ways to find their own answers. Learning in this manner allows students to better face future challenges, and think critically about topics in and out of academia. I...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
LSAT: 170
Alexander: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...what I'm capable of teaching and moreover, have a generally positive pedagogical approach to everything; I really do love teaching. Even fields in which I have little experience become a contest with myself to master solely for the sake of helping a student. I have extensive experience in reading, writing, and editing (I've been published several times over as both head author and editor) and its something that I truly love to do. I currently...
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Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Stony Brook University - Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Roy: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I believe education plays a vital role in the success of young people. I believe everyone is capable of learning given proper opportunities and sufficient attention. Most importantly, I believe I understand how to help, motivate, and communicate what I have learned to students and can therefore contribute to enhancing the prospects of young people.
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Advertising
Kaplan University-Des Moines Campus - Master of Arts Teaching, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
John: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a mentorship group for male-identifying students of color. During the 2020/2021 remote-learning school year, I utilized a variety of technologies, including Google Classroom, PearDeck, and Padlet. Lastly, I had the highest student-attendance rate in our high-school. As a teacher of literature and literacy, I employ a Critical Pedagogy using the Socratic method. My practice is grounded in equity and social justice, and thus I challenge my students to interrogate the world around them. I believe...
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Oglethorpe University - Bachelor in Arts, English
The New School - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Tessa: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long 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...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Justin: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Ivy-League educated tutor, current NYC teacher with extensive experience Specialized fields: -SAT/ACT/Regents test prep, all subjects -Essay Writing, high school to graduate levels. -All Humanities (Race and Gender studies, Anthropology, History, Social Studies). -High School, all subjects, including college-prep math. -Life Skills, including resume building. -ESL Let's Learn!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Ethnic Studies, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Bill: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...students, clearly structure lessons, and make very complex material understandable. I have taught college-level statistics many times, and have done graduate-level statistics as part of my research. SPSS is no problem. Name a field of psychology: I've probably taught it, and can tutor it. These would include developmental, neurobiological, personality, clinical, and cognitive. Most people need to learn two things about writing: how to make it natural, and how to organize it. I was taught...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Neuropsychology
Lee: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my approachable nature allows students to feel comfortable enough to ask the questions that they feel they need to. Because of this I am able to have an open and honest working...
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University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34
Michael: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I've been a professional tutor for the past ten years and a college instructor for the past four years. I have my masters degree in philosophy and hope to enroll in a PhD program in philosophy by Fall 2017. In my free time I enjoy stand-up comedy, strategy/RPG video games, and science fiction.... I believe that the goal of tutoring is to create life-long independent learners and that it is the tutor’s job to provide encouragement...
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St. John's University - Bachelors, Philosophy/English
SUNY at Stony Brook - Masters, Philosophy
Mason: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...promote creativity, adaptability, and technical proficiency in reading and writing, with a special emphasis in Philosophy on clarity. These are values I have internalized, and I believe my work reflects that: for instance, in 2014, my GRE Verbal Reasoning scores placed me in the top 1% of test-takers. I moved to Brooklyn at the beginning of February. I have really enjoyed getting acquainted with the Greater New York area, and I've been lucky to attend...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelors, English, Philosophy
University of Virginia-Main Campus - Masters, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Emmaline: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...the History and Comparative Literature & Society departments, and one of my senior theses, "Cities of Defeat: Spanish Civil War Refugees and the French Concentration Camps of 1939" won the Columbia History department's Charles A. Beard Prize as well as the George Watt Prize. I have also received multiple creative writing awards through National YoungArts Foundation and the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. I have reading knowledge of Spanish, French, and German. Please reach out...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Literature
Teachers College at Columbia University - Master of Arts, Social Studies Teacher Education
Bryan: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...inquiry based exercises. I was able to observe the academic gains from students working collaboratively in groups. I was also able to work with students who needed extra help in learning and skills to enhance the learning process. I saw students develop and found his method of teaching very effective. Since April, 2007 I have taught domestically and around the world which has given me more experience in classroombased, as well as online teaching. I...
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The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, History
The University of Kano, Kano State, Nigeria - Master of Science, Linguistics
University of Lome - Masters in Education, Education
Sam: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...simple arithmetic to advanced calculus to SAT preparation. I have even tutored middle school and high school Spanish! My clients have ranged from middle school students to college students. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about mathematics. I have found that there is no correct way to tutor students, for every student has vastly different needs; therefore, I try to always teach in a way that specifically caters to...
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State University of New York at Albany - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 760
Mark: Smithtown Philosophy tutor
Certified Philosophy Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I received my degree in psychology from Hofstra University in 2018, and I've worked as a tutor since June 2019 with students of all ages. I'm passionate about teaching the SAT and math in general; tutoring math has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've had. I'm looking forward to working with you to achieve your goals!
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Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
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