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Kaley: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human development to tailor my instruction to students'...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
Alex: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...and have provided academic support to my peers throughout my time as a high school and now college student. Through my religious school, I taught students of all ages, ranging from Pre-K through 8th Grade. In high school, I helped prepare students for AP, SAT, ACT, and SAT subject tests as part of my role in the National Honor Society. I have considerable personal experience with a vast array of subjects and love sharing my...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Statistics & Economics
Jane: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...the SAT, SSAT, AP Biology, AP Physics, and AP Chemistry for 2 years. I love teaching students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is the key to learning and improvement. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the student understanding a concept for the first time.
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
Julia: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
I am a college student looking to help fellow students who are in middle school through high school get to the next stages of their lives. School can get rough, and having someone there to help with any particular subjects or go over and review topics is helpful, and I want to be a part of that process.
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad Student, International Relations
Abby: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...with students on writing and French. I have studied French for 11 years and lived abroad in a Francophone country, and I am a total geek when it comes to French grammar. Similarly, I love playing with and examining the English language, whether in preparation for the reading section of a Standardized Test or for a college essay. I believe that students learn best when they are able to uncover the "why," not just the...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education Studies
Henry: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Erika: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace, War and Defense. I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
Kerry: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music (mostly piano, although I'm trying to learn guitar and I love singing with friends), and theater (especially improv comedy - Who's Line is it Anyway, Second City, Upright Citizens...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Psychology
William James College - Masters, Professional Psychology
Jing: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
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Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
Sean: Newton SSAT tutor
Certified SSAT Prep Tutor in Newton, MA
...University with a BS in engineering physics, and a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
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