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Certified Tutor
9+ years
Noah
I was born in Montclair, NJ and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, The Czech Republic, New York, and Pennsylvania, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 14 years experience teaching students aged 3-70, I currently teach College Writing at Montclair State in New Jerse...
Sarah Lawrence College
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Bard College
Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing (Dual Major)
Certified Tutor
Matthew
I received a Bachelor of Arts in French Studies from Bard College, after transferring from Middlebury College, where I studied English and Russian. As a high school student, I benefited from one-on-one tutoring when preparing for standardized tests, and in my sessions I aim to promote an inclusive l...
Bard College
Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
Certified Tutor
4+ years
Adel
I am a graduate of Bard College with my BA in Chemistry and Biochemistry. I am currently pursing my MA in Biochemistry at CUNY Hunter College. I have multiple years of experience as a middle school science teacher, as well as being a tutor and teaching assistant for undergraduate chemistry courses. ...
CUNY Hunter College
Master of Arts, Biochemistry
Bard College
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
I recently graduated with my PhD in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist.I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics an...
Bard College
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Certified Tutor
5+ years
Melanie
Everyone can learn. We all learn at different paces and through different ways and we are all inspired by different things. I hope to help students connect their passions with the skills and foundations that will help them succeed at school, careers, and in life.As a graduate of Bard College and Con...
Concordia University-Portland
Masters, Educational Leadership State Certified Teacher
Bard College
Bachelors, Psychology
Certified Tutor
Anthony
I received my MA and MPhil in American Politics with a focus on American Political History from Columbia University and am presently finishing my PhD work there. I have been tutoring and teaching in this area for six years and have more than ten years of tutoring experience all told. My students' su...
Columbia University in the City of New York
PHD, American Politics
Bard College
Bachelors, Political Studies
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Sam
I graduated from Bard College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies. Shortly after obtaining my degree, I traveled to China and began teaching oral English at Qingdao University. After a year of teaching, I have returned to my hometown of NYC with significant professional and life experien...
Bard College
Bachelors, Asian Studies
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Anne
I am a 28-year-old native New Yorker and current Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Columbia University. Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the hu...
Bard College
Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York
Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Certified Tutor
Andrew
I'm an educator and writer living in NYC with a broad range of interests (history, animals, literature, travel, cooking....) I have a Masters in Museum Education and I've worked in various museums and schools with kids and adults of all ages, teaching art, history, English, math, you name it! I get ...
Bank Street College of Education
Masters, Museum Education
Bard College
Bachelors, Classical Studies
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Corinna
I'm a former NYC high school teacher with a master's degree from Pace University's School of Education. I have also worked as a college tutor, a high school mentor, and a teaching assistant in New Orleans. I have experience with a wide range of ages and abilities and am passionate about getting to k...
Bard College
Bachelors, Human Rights and Written Arts
Pace University School of Education
Current Grad Student, Adolescent Special Education
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