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Sarah: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
Hello! I am studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that way too.... I believe that students should be...
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Barnard College - Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Jesse: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...especially enjoy helping students think about subjects creatively and from new angles. My largest interest, outside of education, is music. I worked throughout college as a music director at Wesleyan's radio station, and currently work as a producer and staff writer for Afropop Worldwide, a non-profit radio show dedicated to African music and music of the African diaspora. I also love watching independent films and reading fiction and philosophy. I love living in Brooklyn, but...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Jillian: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...my experiences to teach others. I have taken the SAT, ACT, and several AP exams, and I am a recipient of an award from the French Department at NYU. I first became passionate about tutoring in high school, when I would assist other students in mathematics. I also have experience working with elementary school students in a bilingual New York City public school. One of the aspects of tutoring that I always look forward to...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Michael: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...(Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach a student to fish and they possess improved test-taking skills for a lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as...
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New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Marisa: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...did their writing improve but their analytical and critical thinking skills did as well. I also have taught students Spanish at the beginner, intermediate and high intermediate levels with exorbitant success. In addition to teaching students basic core skills, I have prepared students for standardized exams such as the TOEFL for English Language Learners, SAT Reading and GRE Analytical Writing. I hope to impart knowledge and guide students to their ultimate educational objective.... When I prepare...
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SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
New York University - Master of Arts, TESOL/Adults & Linguistics
Bin Zhao: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...became interested in Japanese culture where there was Japanese television on Fridays. When those programming licensing ended, I turned to the internet. In the second semester in college, I took the opportunity to enroll in the first Elementary Japanese class. I was able to get an A in the class. I have taken all the required classes and have become proficient in Japanese. In addition to tutoring Japanese, I can tutor high school math, test...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Marketing
Elijah: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...college students with all sorts of writing help, including essays (literary, scientific, critical, sociological), applications and admissions statements, and creative writing. My last year there, I served as Senior Tutor, engaging with other tutors and mentoring new tutors to discuss and enact unique teaching pedagogies. In addition to the SAT and Writing, I tutor PSAT, basic Spanish, AP English, College Essays, voice and speech, Grammar, and Reading Comprehension. I love tutoring! It is hard to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English, and Theater & Performance Studies
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Elaine: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. Experience: 1 on 1 tutoring in Mandarin, Psychology, and Calculus 1. Working with students in AP Computer Science. Subjects: Java Programming, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus 1), ACT Writing Tutoring Style: Real-world examples, diagrams, references to relevant things in daily life Interests: Fencing, Graphic Design, and Community Service
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 35
Janet: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
I love working with young people and helping them to succeed. I have had lots of experience teaching all grade levels, including adults. I have worked in classroom settings and also one on one tutoring sessions. I have worked primarily in the United States but also in Taiwan and mainland China. I very much look forward to working with you.
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelors, English Education
The New School - Master of Arts, Humanities
Leah: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...really develop their own voice and ideas. I have a deep passion for drawing out the best in every student and building their confidence is the core of my approach. I feel that students produce their best work and are more receptive to new concepts and knowledge when they are at the center of the learning process. That is why my sessions are fun, engaging, and set by the pace of each individual student. I...
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University of Adelaide (Australia) - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
University of Adelaide (Australia) - PHD, Political Science and Government
Benedetto: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...to grasp the "grammar rules" of a linear algebra problem before I proceed to formally state the theorem to be applied. While I continue today with my research work on probability models and my full-time college teaching, I enjoy guiding high school or older students, and middle school students beyond their grade level, through most mathematical subjects, statistics, management, and test prep. Now a long time New Yorker, I also enjoy the city by bike...
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CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Masters in Business Administration, Decision Sciences
Cornell University - Masters, Management
Austin: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...a private academy in New Jersey. As a tutor, I have worked with high school students in the Bronx and suburban New Jersey on reading and math skills. My passion for Literature arrived late; as the only child of a book publisher and librarian, I had to get my rebellion in somewhere. But ever since I was introduced to Kurt Vonnegut in college, reading has been an obsession. I've spent years trying to force this...
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Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Teaching of English
Gisela: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
I have been teaching for over 3 years. That is something I love to do and it is what I see myself doing for the rest of my life.
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Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Bachelors, International Business
Berkeley College-Woodland Park - Masters, Business management
Jonathan: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...ages in Greece. I am a licensed English/ESL teacher. I recently completed my internship at Holmdel High School, which is ranked as the 41st best public high school in the nation. I scored in the 99th percentile on the critical reading portion of the SAT, and I scored in the 94th percentile on the writing portion. You can trust me to get your child engaged in learning, and you can trust me to help them...
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Liberty University - Bachelors, English Literature
David: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...to determine what gives them difficulty or anxiety. I find it most important to instill confidence in the student through methodical study of the subject matter and verbal encouragement. A lack of confidence at test time can be devastating. I watch a student solve problems and take note of how they deal with being stuck. This is crucial in physics and math because at some point everyone "hits a wall" so to speak. I find...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Physics
Lauren: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...an MA in The Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins University, and received an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Goucher College. My career has centered on education: I taught undergraduates and graduate students in the creative writing department at Johns Hopkins for two years. I then taught essay and academic writing at George Washington University for seven years. During that time, I combined my writing with my love of travel by backpacking through Europe, the Middle...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Johns Hopkins - Master of Arts, Nonfiction Writing
Alicia: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...it. I have tutored at elementary schools around my neighborhood, helping students learn better through connection. I enjoy tutoring a variety if not all, Sciences and Math. During my undergraduate year, I have tutored college students, who have came back for tutoring every semester. Working with students to help them achieve their goals has been a passion of mine since I was in Junior High School. I am confident that I can help others in...
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CUNY College of Staten Island - Bachelors, Biology/Sciences
CUNY College of Staten Island - Current Grad Student, Biotechnology/Biology
Basuli: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...much of my success in effectively teaching across a large arc of English studies to the seriousness with which I take my student evaluations. Over the years I have consistently adapted my classes to meet the needs of the student body by sometimes even revamping whole courses. For years I have been invested in the philosophy of human potential and how to create optimum conditions for best performance, and will bring that same philosophy to...
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Presidency College - Bachelors, English
Michigan State University - PHD, English
Krishna: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...recognition by the Guidance Department. I have also been dancing for the last seven years and am versed in modern, hip-hop, contemporary, kathak, and Bhangra. I have also been a professional photographer for the last 4 years. I am involved in several organizations at Cornell and hold leadership positions in several. I have conducted original research through the American Museum of Natural History, and upon graduating from Cornell, I hope to enter the Healthcare Management/Consulting...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Joan: Nassau County ASPIRE tutor
Certified ASPIRE Tutor in Nassau County, NY
...have worked with a wide range of age groups, from college students who were writing research papers or literary essays, all the way to fourth graders who need help breaking the barriers that prevent them from reading effectively. As a writer I have many techniques to assist students in learning to produce topnotch papers in any genre. I am an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted the New York City...
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University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Bard College - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
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