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Rexhina: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
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...Tutors. Throughout my medical training and clinical practice, I have consistently engaged in mentoring medical students, assisting peers, or guiding patients through complex health information. I believe that the same analytical and problem-solving skills that have shaped my medical career will allow me to guide students toward academic excellence in subjects like biology, chemistry, and health sciences. My teaching philosophy is centered on making challenging topics accessible and fostering an environment where students feel confident...
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University of Medicine - Tirana - Master of Science, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Cristal: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...of the resourceful environment in which we cohabitate and tend to take advantage of. I like to conserve and to help with philanthropic methods of uplifting neighborhoods. I believe I would certainly excel in consistently conducting town hall meetings, developing unbiased and confrontationally, open-ended questions, and addressing the needs of the masses for the social betterment of communities. I transcribed the twenty interviews that I narrated in my thesis. Interviewees consisted of political figures, community...
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Emerson College - Bachelor of Science, Communication, General
Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus - Master of Arts, Urban Studies
Shannon: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...to learn in everything I do. In high school I became enthralled with my ACT exams, embracing the challenge and being reinvigorated with each improvement I could make; over the course of a year, I self-studied from a 21 to a 34 and even had fun doing it! With that score I was able to attend Columbia University where I received two BAs: one in Archaeology and the other in Classics with a focus on...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Archaeology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 35
Charlie: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...4.0 GPA. In High School, I was a National AP Scholar and a National Merit Finalist. I am passionate about helping students succeed, and I am patient and enjoy walking through multiple methods to help a student find what works best for them. I enjoy helping students reach their potential. While I tutor a range of subjects, I am most interested in and best equipped to tutor students in SAT prep (math, English, and test-taking...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 740
Gabriela: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I love to help others learn and succeed in everything they set their focus and time on!
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Nyack College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Neil: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and general multiple choice strategy. I was a National Merit Scholar and AP Scholar with Distinction in high school and I enjoy helping others perform to the best of their ability on these sometimes stressful exams. As a tutor, I strive to keep students engaged by employing a more hands-on approach to learning. I aim to minimize time spent "lecturing" and instead focus on working together with students to solve problems. I've found tutoring sessions...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Economics
Dara: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
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...to teach is English Language Arts. My expertise lies primarily with elementary grades where I excel in stimulating and guiding children to master literacy. I also taught at a preschool called The Goddard School where I taught ages 2-4 years old. I created lesson plans to help develop their cognitive development/math skills, sensory/motor skills through creative art and language arts. They performed hands-on activities as well as through music/movement. They also learned about science and...
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Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Arts, Human Services
Mercy College - Master of Science, Elementary School Teaching
Steven: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I know that the hallmark of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil to show his or her understanding of the assignment and subject matter before the tutor makes any assumptions. As a result, the tutor can tailor an individual strategy for each student that targets specific needs or areas for improvement. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you...
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Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelors, Government
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Public Administration
Emma: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and Photography. I have several years of experience tutoring privately and volunteering as an assistant teacher for elementary school children aged 4-10 years old. I am available to tutor English at all pre-collegiate levels. This may include anything from learning letters to improving in-depth writing and analysis skills. I am also available to tutor Mathematics at an elementary school level. Outside of school, I spend my time reading, running my photography business, hanging out with...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Cole: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...AP test prep, writing and reading comprehension, and math. As a tutor, I make it my priority to focus on each specific problem while also making sure that the student understands the broader concepts as a whole. In high school I tutored my sports teammates as well as younger students who needed assistance editing and workshopping essays. I am currently enrolled as an applied accounting and finance major at the Fordham Gabelli School of Business...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 33
Avisha: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...I am pursuing a major in Psychology and a minor in Chemistry. I've been tutoring for 6 years in different subjects (english grammar, general chemistry, organic chemistry 1, AP Chemistry, AP psychology, algebra, AP US history) to all different types of age groups (from elementary school students to peer tutoring college students). In addition to the experience, I have received tutoring training through Knack (Northeastern's tutoring platform) and also received a leadership training through my...
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Northeastern University - Bachelor's (in progress), Psychology/Chemistry
Ian: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a chemical engineering student at Cornell University. I enjoy learning math and science and want to share my passion for these subjects. I have experience working as a sleep-away camp counselor and enjoyed those summers. I also have prior tutoring experience at the high school level.
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad Student, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 790
Kevin: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...New York. I graduated with degrees in Western European History, political science, and Business and Liberal Arts. I thoroughly enjoy teaching and helping individuals attain their academic goals, while simultaneously aiding in procuring a better understanding of knowledge and human culture. I tutor a range of subjects but my expertise lies in history, politics, writing, english, and language. In my spare time I love listening/playing music, spending time with my 3 year old Boston Terrier...
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CUNY Queens College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Western European History, Business and Liberal Arts
Justin: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores and attained the highest average grade increase in the program's history. By guiding other tutors and consulting students for feedback on their experience, I got a very keen sense of what works and what doesn't. In tutoring, I focus on results, but not to exclusion. I want to provide the student with a meaningful experience. That is to...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
Dakota: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...everything from ACT prep to Shakespeare and existential philosophy. My learning background is diverse, and my objective-based tutoring style is sure to lead to success. When we tackle problems, we are learning the how? and why?, not just the what? I aim to develop skills that the student can carry forward in his or her academic life, and my measured goal-setting will help student and tutor remain highly-motivated and see their efforts pay off significantly....
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
New York Film Academy - Master of Fine Arts, Screenwriting
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
Cassandra: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...presented my findings in research summaries, a podcast format, and in a series of lectures to upperclassmen at the college. Through this work, I've developed an attentive editing eye, and a sense of how to guide students toward establishing cohesiveness, organization, clarity, and personal voice in their writing. The experience I hope to provide in my classroom is a compassionate challenge. I see students get so stressed and overwhelmed by all that is expected of...
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Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 750
Emma: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...a certificate in Education Studies. I am most passionate about Government and Political Science courses as I not only am not only knowledgeable in the field, but genuinely enjoy discussing a majority of the topics. I've had the pleasure of teaching weekly courses on Congress and Governmental Procedures to young students, and found that hands-on, interactive learning like debates and group projects are not only fun for students, but more intellectually engaging. I'm passionate about...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Thomas: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...may not seem obvious. By demonstrating the use of math and science in everyday life, I am able to help interact with the student and increase their interest in a subject in which they may experience difficulty. I also believe that as a tutor, it is my responsibility to engage with the student to help them achieve and even surpass their goals. In my spare time, I am heavily involved with music in New York...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, Biology, General
Max: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Last year, I served as its editor in chief. At The Justice, I've applied the skills I learned from creative writing to journalism and op-ed content. I already had experience clarifying sentences, helping writers develop a unique written voice, and keeping writing concise and precise, but through The Justice I learned how to find and support a strong argument, recognize logical fallacies in one's own thinking as well as in others, and conduct thorough, accurate...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad, International and Global Studies, Journalism
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Tyson: Smithtown Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...where I taught English at Russian English Schools. I had done some tutoring before in college but as a full-time teacher I was not only able to develop my educational skills, but also really get to experience the world as a teacher. I loved it. I enjoyed being able to share knowledge, see my students advance and develop, and tried everyday to make my classes as fun as possible. People always learn best when they...
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Sewanee-The University of the South - Bachelor in Arts, History
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