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Aman: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
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...mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination,...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Lexi: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...foreign cultures and languages led me to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Politics and certificates in Near Eastern Studies & Arabic Language/Culture, as well as multiple trips abroad for language immersion and research. I am passionate about education and believe strongly in academic success as a platform for personal growth and self-esteem. My tutoring experience began in middle school as a reading helper to children for whom English was a second language (ages 5-10)....
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Near Eastern Studies, Arabic
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
Sunny: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Dylan: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...courses. At school, I've always helped tutor my friends in the courses we take together. Learning their habits, strengths, and weaknesses has allowed me to find out how they learn best, and then tailor my explanations to that style. My personal strength in communication has been as asset in all my tutoring. Everyone learns differently, and that's ok. I'm hoping to help students achieve their goals through a better understanding of the material.... You have to...
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology - Masters, Structural Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Jeff: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...would have the opportunity to teach in the future. I plan to take a year off from my studies after graduation, and my flexible schedule would allow me to accommodate many students throughout the week. I am currently deciding between medical school and graduate school, within the fields of neuroscience and psychology. I have worked in labs at the Columbia University Medical Center, both at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Neurological Institute....
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Marcos Berrios: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...to take, projects to complete, and deadlines to meet. This is in no way an easy journey but it is a worthwhile one. A journey that will see you grow into your true potential. Whenever you gain a new piece of understanding of the world around you, your perception of the world forever changes, you see things you could not see before. This is a magical process; my life is dedicated to facilitating this process...
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Mercy College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Yikai: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
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I currently study computer science at New York University with scholarship. I have tutored students of varying ages on various subjects and I have found that self-studying leaves gaps in one's knowledge. I enjoy challenging myself to explain difficult concepts as simple as possible to help students succeed. My favorite subjects are math and science and my hobbies include chess, running, and swimming.
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New York University - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730
Thomas: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
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...reflect man's imperfect nature. The ability to analyze these concepts and creations with a mind for the why, the how, and the strengths and the weaknesses is invaluable. Analytical and critical thinking is something I will push for in all subjects that I tutor, including mathematics, as it is equally - if not more important there. I'm not always such a nerd though. I love action movies and video games the same as a lot...
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Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760
Kevin: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...School. Four years later, I took the SAT, after a summer of rigorous self preparation, and scored in the 99th percentile in both the Verbal and Math sections. In my academic and professional career, I've found that success is when the right mindset meets hard work and preparation.The beauty of this philosophy is that it does not discriminate against any student; everyone has a best that they should strive for. It's my focus to help...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Operations Research
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Anne: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...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 humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote music professionally! As a result, I can truly get in the mindset of a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the...
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Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Zachary: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...graduated from Brown with a B.S. in mathematics this past May. Whether it's test prep, math, or writing, any skill or problem can be broken down into small steps and tackled bit by bit. This makes hard problems far less scary and produces steady reward for the solver. My role in your study will be to help you find the small components in a problem and tackle each one, and provide a patient voice of...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Nana: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...to successfully demo their final projects. Currently, I am utilizing online resources to communicate with and assist students in math subjects such as Algebra and Calculus in programming languages such as C++ and even Middle School subjects. The students I work with have been able to successfully complete homework assignments and prepare for exams. I give each student an opportunity to assess their own knowledge first and then assist them, by means of questions and...
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CUNY City College - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Nick: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Alto, California). I graduated from Northwestern University in 2014, with a B.A. in Theatre, and a minor in American History. I love working with students of all ages, and helping young people on their own personal paths to success. I'm a huge baseball fan (my team is the San Francisco Giants), and am passionate about my craft of working professionally in theatre and film. In working with students, I'm all about working hard on the...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32
Zachary: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...I matriculated at Northwestern University in Chicago (with some of the worst weather in the world) where I studied Cognitive Science and Theater. I am pursuing a career as an actor, but am thrilled to continue to flex my intellectual side and share my passion for learning with the next generation. In college, I studied Cognitive Science, not so much as a fallback career, but because I am fascinated by the subject. I succeeded in...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre, Cognitive Science
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Nicholas: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and I really enjoy helping others to learn them. In college, I studied for a semester in the south of Spain and lived with a family there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages....
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167
Danielle: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the past. I am passionate about STEM, and am a firm believer that anyone can reach their goals in this field, as long as they're willing to put in the work!
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Kimber: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.
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U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
LSAT: 175
Zachary: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...subjects. As a current college junior at the University of Pennsylvania, I am familiar with the competitiveness of seeking admission to top-tier universities and can use my personal experience in my tutoring. Most relevant, I have been recognized by the University of Pennsylvania for my writing ability and am employed at our Critical Writing Center. Here, I advise both undergraduate and graduate students on their academic and professional writing, editing and proofreading for grammar, logical...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Kelly: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Illinois. In high school, I was a part of a program that mentored underclassmen and tutored them in math, english and reading for standardized tests. I worked with them to prepare for testing. My favorite subject to tutor is math because I can help students connect conceptual ideas with how to apply them and solve problems. I am a firm believer in "practice makes perfect". Practice and large amounts of exposure is the only way...
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New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Jonathan: Mount Vernon Test Prep tutor
Certified Test Prep Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...of undergraduate prior to transferring to NYU. Since graduating law school, I have practiced commercial litigation, insurance litigation, and estate planning. I recently opened my own law firm, focusing on the young professional and startup business communities. I believe that education and intellectual thought are essential components of modern life. I am interested in teaching students the writing, critical reading, and mathematic skills necessary for achieving admission to colleges and business schools. I am particularly...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics, History
Seton Hall University - Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 700
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