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Daniel: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years to improve their literacy skills. I plan to work as...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Kelsey: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...in Analytics at Rutgers University. As a lifelong student, she loves tutoring to help others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Nicholas: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...have tutored for the past 7 years at levels ranging from middle school to college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past 2 years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167

Nicolas: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...helping people prepare for the LSAT as well as the SAT and the ACT. I have really enjoyed my experience assisting students in test preparation. In my experience, students first approach tests in an ad hoc fashion, and often with a fair bit of trepidation and hesitancy. I find it tremendously satisfying to help students...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Ana: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students learn.
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Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Jed: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...and teaching the right way -- not just to pass a test but to really explain the concepts so that YOU understand it properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my influence in their honors theses or doctoral...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Katherine: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts. At the end of our sessions, it is my mission to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34

Jessica: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide professional feedback to fellow students on their literary works and projects. After graduation, I worked for a full-service learning center where I created...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Nova Southeastern University - PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Gabriela: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Sunny: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...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

Sita: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...do a Ph.D. in mathematics. I was always fascinated with Scandinavia and Nordic culture, so I decided to go there to study. I lived in Finland for 5 years and completed my doctorate in a field called Geometric Function Theory. Although it wasn't required for my studies, I learned the Finnish language while I was...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Cena: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...I've previously interned at a literary agency, where I read manuscripts all day and wrote reader's reports, and spent my pre-COVID post-graduate time working as a live sound engineer at a number of music venues around New York City. I'm very passionate about writing, literature, and music -- I love teaching these subjects, and helping...
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790

Kiran: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I love to play squash and go...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Sharon: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...medical student with plans to pursue Ob/Gyn after graduation in 2022! For me, tutoring is one of the most rewarding opportunities! I love connecting with students and empowering them to get to where they want to be academically. My students have ranged in age from as young as 6 years old to college-aged. I've been...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Human Biology
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Human Biology

Zef: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...working collaboratively with anyone looking for assistance. I have 3+ years of tutoring experience, both inside and out of tutoring centers; high levels of success with tutoring; and a bevy of professional accolades and publications across a wide range of fields, including critical essays, poetry, and public presentation. I'm fluent in a number of academic...
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University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelors, Literature

Aaron: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
My name is Aaron Jackson. I am a student at Columbia University in the City of New York studying biochemistry on the pre-medicine track. I also enjoy meeting new people, exploring world cultures, and developing my sense of self.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Tina: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they delve into a particular subject. Born and raised in Beijing for 18 years, I can also teach Chinese and the rich culture around it. I'm also experienced in test prep and would love to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Fatimah: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...many years. Throughout high school I tutored students for regents and AP exams. I was an AP scholar with distinction, and received the NYS Board of Regents Scholarship for Academic Excellence. I also worked for a local test prep company, where I tutored the ACT, SAT, AP and regents subjects. I scored in the 95th...
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Hofstra University 44 BABS-MD Program - Bachelor in Arts, Geography
ACT Composite: 33

Brandon: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school career in a variety of subjects. In my opinion, the most important attribute in a tutor is flexibility: being able to tailor goals and strategies to a particular student's needs and optimal learning styles. My strengths are in methodically breaking...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics

Eric: Dobbs Ferry tutor
Certified Tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY
...have experience working in the Lenovo Artificial Intelligence lab. This summer, I am an actuarial intern at Hartford Financial Services, where I am working in the Credit and Market Risk team to develop and deploy regression models for measuring credit spreads, alongside building tools in R and Python to better allow my team to utilize...
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Pace University-New York - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics and Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
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Dobbs Ferry, NY, is a village in southern New York, located in the county of Westchester. It has a population of 10,900 residents. Dobbs Ferry was ranked in the top 10 places to live in New York in 2014.
Dobbs Ferry High School is the primary High School in the area, and it belongs to the Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District. You can put in the work to try to keep up with online tutoring in Dobbs Ferry for your courses or test prep. Seeking tutoring in Dobbs Ferry, NY, is a great first step to work to try to get to the next level in your education. If you are striving to attend a top university, look no further than Sarah Lawrence University in Bronxville, which ranks in the top 100 liberal arts colleges in America. A few other top-ranking colleges nearby are Nyack College, Mercy College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, and Concordia College. Whether you are looking to attend a private or public college or university, you might benefit by seeking a personal tutor in Dobbs Ferry, NY, who can offer you online or in-home tutoring sessions for test prep instruction.
Several attractions are waiting for you in Dobbs Ferry. Grab a friend and take a day to explore the Old Croton Aqueduct Trailway. It is mostly a walking and biking trail, but some sections are suitable for horseback riding. If you are an art lover, you may enjoy visiting the Plotkin Gallery, which has art from regional and national artists. For the history buffs, a visit to the Hudson River Museum is in order. They hold movie nights for all ages, and many types of entertainment at its amphitheater. It has art exhibits that are always unique, and are unlike any you will see at other museums in the area. Bike over to the Dobbs Ferry Waterfront Park, where you and the crew can swim, throw a Frisbee, watch a local artist perform, or read a good book on the benches by the shore. Have a morning run on the beach with your dog, then walk over to Caffelatte, where you can eat a delicious brunch and sip on a good cup of coffee.
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