Top Tutors serving Alpha

John Raffles: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...in order to unlock the solution. Generally, when students are having trouble with a problem (or type of problem) there is a non-sequitur somewhere in that process. My job, which is quite fun in this way, is to identify and correct this misunderstanding. One of the best feelings in the world is helping someone see...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering and Dance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Rachel: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they need to succeed. For learning to be most successful, I believe in a collaborative, student-centered approach to tutoring, that is, to always keep in mind both what the student wants to learn and what they need to learn....
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Sarah: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities,...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Ben: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...broad variety of subjects. Although I am passionate about all of the subjects that I teach, I have always been especially interested in Biology, and I love working with students to see the big picture connections between the facts of life. In general, my tutoring style focuses on drawing generalizable principles out of the material...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 790

Matthew: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique attributes. I recently moved to the New York area after working in...
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Michigan Technological University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172

Dirk: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...that I could incorporate that fascination into my career. In addition to my desire to learn more about science and to apply that knowledge, I hold a passion for teaching. I enjoy the interaction with students and try to convey my passion for science. My desire to teach is reflected in the voluntary TA position...
Education & Certification
TU Braunschweig, Germany - Diploma, Chemistry
University of Utah - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemsitry

Michael: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Joanna: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...finally get something they've been struggling with. When they finally get something, a new path opens to them and a new possibility appears. In my tutoring, the basics are emphasized. The basics are the foundation to understanding bigger and more complicated concepts. Without them, learning becomes a struggle. With them, it can be fun and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Paul: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...studied Biomedical Engineering. I went on to work as a field service engineer in Atlanta, GA. I recently went back to school and received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
University of Connecticut - Masters, MBA - Marketing
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 700
GMAT: 740

Abhi: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in peer tutoring and along with the...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Tina: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...Harvard student organization in China. The students were all high school students in China, and I absolutely loved the discussions and the chance to teach subjects I am passionate about to my students. I tend to approach problems from several angles and enjoy hearing new perspectives. In my free time, I play violin in an...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Henny: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the...
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Neuroscience
Yeshiva University - Master of Science, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Jason: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...to Calculus I. I appreciate and respect math because of the precision, creativity, and attention to detail that it demands (and hopefully you will, too!). Geometry and Algebra are arguably the most strategy-oriented fields, and thus they are my favorite to explore. Tutoring should be engaging and dare I say enjoyable. Beyond the problem sets...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Samuel: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...in both Math and Physics. During this time I have found that the most effective method to convey difficult concepts is by actively developing the concepts and supporting them with clear simple examples. I understand the highly demanding schedule many high school students face and the ever-growing demand for improved success in the sciences. I...
Education & Certification
University of Arizona - Bachelors, Physics & Mathematics

Daniel: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Johann: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the SSAT, ISEE, and SAT II Math Subject Tests (I and II). He also advises students applying to performing arts conservatories and coaches students on their college application essays. Johann is a proud graduate of Northwestern University, Choate Rosemary...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

James: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
Hi! I'm a rising sophomore at Columbia University studying computer science. I tutor most math subjects covered in high school, and also do SAT prep.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Suzanne: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...achievement by conducting primary and secondary research for school districts across the country. Currently, I am a first-year PhD student in School Psychology at Fordham University's Graduate School of Education. In the future, I look forward to working with middle and high school aged students as a school psychologist. Outside of work and school, I...
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Psychology
Fordham University - Current Grad Student, School Psychology (PhD)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 760

Rachel: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
B.A. in History from Hamilton College. Third year law student at NYU School of Law. I got a 174 on the LSAT. The LSAT is a conquerable test and I'm here to help!
Education & Certification
Hamilton College - Bachelor in Arts, History
New York University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 174

Calvin: Alpha tutor
Certified Tutor in Alpha, NJ
...has always been my strongest subject. My passion for mathematics stretches even farther when I tutored other students alongside me in class during my AP Calculus courses in High School, and even in college when I was taking Calculus 3 and Differential Equations. For me, teaching has been a passion of mine ever since I...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32
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