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Certified Tutor
4+ years
Sarah
I love to learn, and I love to teach; I hope we can soon learn from each other!I believe in the potential of Dr. Carol Dweck's "growth mindset," and strongly feel that any student can succeed at what they really want--if they have access to the right tools. My goal is to help students find those too...
Montclair State University
Masters in Education, Music Teacher Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Certified Tutor
Sarah
I have tutored many of the young children I've cared for over the years, whether helping them learn to read, or editing their first papers. I've helped high-school students write college papers and tutored them in Latin. Meanwhile, I continually edit my friend's creative writing endeavors.Though I m...
Skidmore College
Bachelors, English
Certified Tutor
Camille
I am a fourth year medical student at Case Western Reserve University and will be starting my surgical training in 2020 at NYU. I graduated from Skidmore College in 2014 with a BA in Biology and a Music Minor (violin). I tutored extensively from 2014-2016 while working in Boston, MA as a research co...
Skidmore College
Bachelors, Biology, General
Stony Brook University College of Medicine
Current Grad Student, MD
Certified Tutor
9+ years
William
After graduating from Skidmore College, I moved to Milan, Italy and taught English to high school and university students. I also gave private lessons to students ages 7-31. While in college, I tutored in Italian, French and economics. I enjoy a challenge but think a fun and cheerful environment is ...
Skidmore College
Bachelors, Economics
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ben
As an academically inclined, college educated individual with a host of teaching experience, I would make an ideal tutor in history, political science, and english. I can make a real difference boosting GPAs or standardized test scores!In the summer after my sophomore year at Skidmore College, I was...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Certified Tutor
Thomas
I have a B.A. in English from Skidmore College and am currently pursuing an M.A. in History from Hunter College. I also have experience teaching guitar as a private guitar instructor and have tutored students in ELA, Social Studies and math in a library setting.I have learned from working with kids ...
Skidmore College
Bachelors, English
CUNY Hunter College
Current Grad Student, History
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ryan
As a tutoring expert in Spanish, English, music, and test prep, my teaching journey spans the majority of my life. I worked as a junior golf camp instructor for eight summers during high school and college. During the summer before my junior year of college, I served as a peer mentor to high school ...
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Certified Tutor
Jaclyn
I have been working with students for the past eight years. I love working one-on-one with students. My personal belief is that each student is unique and the way we all learn is unique. My goal is to find the best course of action to help your child with whatever academic difficulties they encounte...
Skidmore College
Bachelor of Science, Government
Certified Tutor
2+ years
Grace
I'm Grace, and I'm here to help you find your written voice. Years of experience with diverse populations and skill sets equip me to guide writers to their highest work. I have a BA from Skidmore College in Religious Studies and Psychology, minoring in English and Honors Forum. In that time, I had ...
Skidmore College
Bachelor
Certified Tutor
8+ years
Kathryn
I graduated from Skidmore College with a Neuroscience BA. I received my teaching degree in Biological Sciences as well as Students with Learning Disabilities. My most current degree is Masters in Teacher Leadership from Rider University.I have a variety of tutoring experience from Special Education ...
Rider University
Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Skidmore College
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
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