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Courtney: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...Assistant in a Cosmetics Lab. In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music and playing the flute and guitar, along with writing stories and poems. I have a passion for science and education. I believe that there is nothing more precious than an inquisitive mind, with which we have the drive to discover the...
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Fairleigh Dickinson University - Bachelor of Science, General Science
Maria: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...am now teaching Level 1 and 2 Spanish at the high school level. Having slowly shifted from preschool to elementary/middle school to high school has granted me the opportunity of learning how to assist students of various ages, levels, learning styles and subjects. I am currently in the process of attaining my certificate in TESOL...
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Montclair State University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
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Steven: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...I'm currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. I have an interest in STEM, but specifically in physics and astrophysics, which are the fields I'm majoring in. In the past school year I have dedicated my time to tutoring elementary and middle school children in New Brunswick, as well as expanding the tutoring program to...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Physics
Danielle: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...graduate of Harvard University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cellular Biology with a minor in Psychology. After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU 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...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
Shawn: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...stick my head under the glass opening to look around. I had much around the lab to occupy myself, but my mother would sometimes work until ten or eleven o'clock at night. On these nights, I would simply pull together two leather chairs and doze off. The lab was really my second home. Gladly, I...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Katie: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...researcher in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730
Allison: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...French, SAT Reading, Writing, and Verbal, Essay Writing, ESL, Study Skills, and more. I am also an avid, competitive ballroom dancer. I began teaching dance at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, English and French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Lyall: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Isaac: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...with 1+ years of experience tutoring mathematics and physics at all levels up until Real Analysis II. Results-oriented, organized tutor highly regarded for working with students of all backgrounds to improve academic ability and understanding. Student-centric instructor who champions academic achievement while also creating a positive learning environment for all. Accomplished in building trust with...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 740
Jonathan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
I am a undergraduate student in my final year of study studying biochemistry. I enjoy teaching and tutoring because I live for that "Aha!" moment my students get. I hope to study medicine one day.... I believe in a custom solution for each student, because each student has unique needs. I believe that every student has great potential, and I'm here to help them unlock it.
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
Ayomide: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...fun for children. This passion stems from teaching my 8 year old sister. I tutor a broad range of subjects but I am especially passionate about math, English and essay writing. As a writer myself, I understand the importance of developing proficient writing skills and I am passionate about helping students develop a interest in...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 710
Stefanie : Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...a tutor for about 6 years. In my time, I have tutored elementary students to college students. Additionally, I have tutored children with a variety of needs (Autism, hearing impairment, deafness, ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, etc.). When I tutor, I focus on trying to get the child to gain confidence in themselves. If they cannot figure...
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Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Speech Lanuage Hearing Sciences
Kimberly: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...am certified to teach all secondary math. I also wrote curriculum based on the Common Core standards in geometry. As a teacher, I was committed to getting to know my students’ unique interests and academic needs in order to best assess how they interacted with material. Rather than explain a problem the same way to...
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University of Southern California - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
GMAT: 720
Gene: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics and have experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions....
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Nicholas: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...to help you reach them. Additionally, I tutor for LSAT preparation. On the October 2015 exam, I scored a 167 (94th percentile) and am confident that I can help you reach your test goals. A higher score leads to better schools and more scholarships, so every point counts! I have a lot of availability and...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167
Suleman: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...that were taught in previous years because they feel they are expected to know them. However, without a proper understanding of the simple facets of a subject, the more complicated features can never be truly internalized. I have always enjoyed explaining concepts to other people, and I find it works best when I relate the...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Basis of Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 790
Anna: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...recent graduate of Columbia University with a degree in English literature. I have tutored a variety of subjects for the past six years, including English, French, Writing, college applications, and test prep. I think that with the right attitude, any subject can be interesting and enjoyable, and I hope to instill the same sense of...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Nicholas: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...a rising senior studying computer science at Rutgers. I have always had a passion for helping others learn as I know from personal experience how much of an impact good teachers can have on students. I personally like to emphasize practicing above all when teaching as I feel that hands-on work in a subject is...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 760
Cailin: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...Adjunct Faculty at Montclair State University, Passaic County Community College, and Bergen Community College - all in NJ. Courses taught in the past: Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Emerging Diseases, General Biology I and II, Cell Biology. Additionally, I'm a Master Bander and have run my own banding station in the past, tracking migration...
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Montclair State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Montclair State University - Bachelor of Science, English
Montclair State University - Masters, Biology, General
Sacha: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor in Durham, CT
...Fordham University with a degree in English. I've been working in education since then and have developed a passion for helping students improve on standardized tests. I have over three years of experience tutoring students from grade 4-11 for a wide range of subjects. I am particularly passionate about helping students improve in reading comprehension,...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English
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