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Ahsan: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...for an above-par score, but this newly structured exam requires a different approach - a more cohesive and integrated one. I'm also in a binding medical program which allows only one chance to take the MCAT and meet the required benchmark, so this was truly a one-time opportunity, a mentality I would recommend for everyone...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Claire: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Kelly: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...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 to succeed in a subject, so...
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New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Roshan: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...SAT Math. I am also available to tutor in SAT Prep and writing. I am very passionate about helping students of all backgrounds realize their dreams and become more passionate and confident about their academics. I provide focused, targeted lessons and often rely on analogies as well as visual teaching aids within my lessons. Feel...
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The College of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Dana: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student individually to recognize his or her strengths and weaknesses to make sure that material is actually being learned, not just memorized.
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Jed: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...an education consultant for university applications where I taught advanced writing workshops to working professionals. Through my editing and consulting services, I have helped my clients gain entrance to elite US institutions such as Columbia University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and others. Outside of school and work, some of the things I really...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Elsia: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...any of my students they will definitely tell you that I am a fun tutor. I think a tutoring session will go exponentially better if there’s some laughter involved. I’m always down for racing against my students doing math problems or coming up with hilarious study mnemonics for upcoming tests. This past fall, I lived...
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Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740
Maria: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...up in a multicultural household, languages and culture have become a passion for me. Learning and helping other learn to love languages, history and cultural diversity has become a big part of my life. Aside from learning languages and history, I am also interested in food. Cooking, baking and experimenting different cuisines to be exact....
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Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
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Brian : Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...years editing opinions columns and tutoring underclassmen in math and English. I love helping out people seeing them have their "aha!" moment makes my day! I know what it's like to be in your shoes. During my first semester at Stuy, I had a really hard time with physics. I was fortunate enough to have...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Alexandra: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...tutored fourth through sixth grade kids in Math and Reading when I was in high school. During this time I found it came naturally to me to break down subjects that were troublesome for students, and I truly enjoyed watching them improve and grow. I am excited for the opportunity to not only revisit this...
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Pennsylvania State University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Resource Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Zoe: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...those children came up with were simultaneously moving, insightful, wacky, and hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we get up on stage and act out their words for the small audience....
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Robert: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...approach my clients with the hope of teaching them self-assurance first, and the subject matter second. I lead my students to an understanding of their classwork by showing them that they have all of the tools for learning right in front of them, and that if they are doing the best work that they can,...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Pure and Applied
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Daljit : Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...learning center and helped students struggling in Biochemistry, Microbiology, and General Biology. Over the years, I have tutored students in Elementary school and High school in subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, and of course, the general sciences. Working with these kids has taught me that the more you extend yourself to your students, the more...
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New York Institute of Technology - Bachelor in Arts, Life Science, Pre-Med
Stefanie: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...ninth grade girl in math. The first time that I spoke with her mom on the phone, she was crying and said that her daughter had a fifty percent average and that I was her only hope. Talk about pressure! I met with the girl and she told me that no one believed in her,...
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Oneonta - Bachelor of Science, Childhood Education & Spanish
CUNY Queens College - Master of Science, Childhood Education with Bilingual Extension
State Certified Teacher
Kate: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
I am dedicated to infusing choice into student learning. I specialize in early childhood special education, unschooling, building communities, and bicycle travel. I currently work with organizations that intersect education, the arts, and the environment to bring student-led learning into the public education sector. ... I believe that everyone can learn. The trick is to find out the best ways for each person. They can include a combination of visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and oral. I also...
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Northeastern University - Bachelors, Communication Studies
Bank Street College of Education - Masters, Early Childhood Special and General Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
Hanming: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...with a master degree in actuarial science. I got an average of 3.8 GPA on all my math classes, so I am able to tutor in any level of calculus courses or high school mathematics. I have passed 5 actuarial exams (P, FM, IFM, STAM and SRM), so I can tutor in any of those...
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 800
Amin: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
I am a 4th year medical student who has been tutoring since college. I love working with people and teaching students. I have a strong background in the sciences and look forward to helping make science easy for everyone. I look forward to working with you. ... I love working together and trying to keep the student involved in the learning process.
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University of Alabama at Birmingham - Bachelors, Biology, General
Morehouse School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 31
Caitlin: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...repeater class for those who failed the test multiple times. I worked extensively with students to identify where they were struggling and remediating those areas (one example: I learned a student didn't actually understand how negative numbers operated and so they were constantly tripping up in arithmetic). We achieved about a 90% pass rate in...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Economics
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Science, Special Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Doctor of Philosophy, Education
Sarah: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...Award in 2014 and will be taking our newest work, The ME, to the Edinburgh Festival this summer. I also work at Time In Children's Arts Initiative, a program that teaches opera appreciation and fine art to Pre-K through Fourth Grade public school children from Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Classics
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London - Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Marianna: Astoria tutor
Certified Tutor in Astoria, NY
...head and a concept that has been giving difficulties is finally understood! My teaching approach is very flexible and catered to the individual that I am working with because I believe that everyone has their own preferences and different learning styles. I try to present information in an engaging and simple way and often in...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad Student, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
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Astoria is a neighborhood and borough in Queens, New York City, and is located on Long Island. The community was first settled in 1659, and large residences began being constructed in the city in the early 19th century. The neighborhood is named after John Jacob Astor, who was at one time the wealthiest man in America. Astoria was incorporated into Long Island City in 1870, but it was reincorporated into New York City in 1898.
Many of the secondary institution students in Astoria attend Long Island City High School, which is administered by the New York City Public Schools District. Getting to New York City from Astoria only takes about half an hour through public transport, and you'll find many of the nation's finest universities and colleges here. Some of these schools include Columbia University, St. John's University, Juilliard School, and New York University. With private test prep instruction via in-home or online tutoring in Astoria, NY, you can potentially improve the chances of getting into these top schools. Astoria, NY, tutors might help students gain admittance into the school of their dreams.
Many cultural attractions and other fun spots can be found in Astoria, and you are sure to always find something new to do. The Museum of the Moving Image is an Astoria favorite, and it is the only museum in the country devoted entirely to the art; technology; and history of video, television, and movies. There's something at this museum for everyone. The museum also has props and costumes from famous Hollywood movies in its collection. You'll also be able to learn about how movies are made and Internet culture, and you can even interact with some video game exhibits. Astoria Park is a great spot to visit if you'd like to get outside for a bit and escape the usual city life. Here, you can walk your dog, gain a glimpse of the scenic Manhattan skyline, ride your bike, and relax in the park's green space. Bounce 'n Play is a great spot to bring kids, and it is easy to spend the entirety of an afternoon here. This facility is safe, and the environment is fun and full of music and different rides to play on.
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