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Michael: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading,...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelors, Mathematics/ Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31

Kristen: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...can be really fun, if teachers think outside the box and really challenge themselves to find novel ways of conveying concepts to students. Tried and true methods are always great in the classroom, but to work one-on-one with students requires a different approach. It's also critical that learning be something students want, not grudgingly sit...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular & Cellular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Catherine: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course to help you maximize your success in school and standardized tests. But it's also (again, hopefully) to make room for curiosity, and to remind students, at least a little bit, about what can be fun about learning new things.... Every student can learn a concept - it's up to me to find the best way to communicate and teach it, so that you...
Education & Certification
University of Tulsa - Bachelors, Economic, English, Math minor
CUNY Graduate School of Journalism - Masters, Health and science journalism
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Yoni: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...only through practice will you master the skills needed to succeed and excel in your school work or on the standardized test you are preparing for. I have worked very hard throughout my (very long) education and training, but I have also enjoyed learning at every stop along the way. I will work hard to...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, History
Tufts University - PHD, MD - Doctor of Medicine

Melissa: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to understand something that might literally or...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education

Rebecca: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...a graduate of Purchase College with a double major in creative Writing and Journalism. I have been a private tutor for the past three years, tutoring math, English, and writing. I like to encourage my students to learn the broader reasons why an answer is right or wrong, so that they can learn a strategy...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism

Alana: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...I was accepted into the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program for underserved children in Philadelphia. I served as a science and english tutor for three years, while tutoring my peers in Spanish and Biology as well. Having taken the MCAT and excelled on the SAT, ACT, as well as multiple SAT subject tests, I am...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Cellular and Molecular Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760

Jillian: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...working one on one with students and thrive on helping others succeed. I know the satisfaction obtained through working for a good cause. I was drawn to this tutoring service to utilize my knowledge in Chemistry and Math to teach others. With my experience, drive, intelligence and level of commitment, I feel that I would...
Education & Certification
SUNY Old Westbury - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Jacob: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...to meeting your tutoring needs! I've been a educator and an education entrepreneur all my life. I have always enjoyed helping people learn how to do difficult problems in ways that make sense to them - not the way the book describes it. Almost everything that we learn is pretty easy when you boil it...
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
GMAT: 750

Adam: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...a recent graduate of Binghamton University/SUNY Binghamton with a BA in History. During my four years, I spent time at WSKG, the local PBS/NPR station, working closely as part of their Educational outreach programs designing teaching materials and helping at hands-on events in the field. While a student, I tutored many of my peers in...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Cristino: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...excited to tutor because I know what it feels like to get stuck and I'm happy to help people who encounter challenges in their studies. Though frustrating, there's something really valuable about these moments when you're not quite getting it. It means that by proceeding slowly and practicing a new concept or strategy you'll learn...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 760

Yan: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
I have 2+ years of experience teaching FIRST LEGO League Robotics and 2+ years of experience tutoring ACT/SAT math and middle school math (pre-algebra, algebra, probability, geometry). I hope to help more students to reach their academic goals.
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Jorge: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...to help you in whatever way I can! I'm a graduate of Harvard (BA, Social Anthropology) and Columbia (MA, Human Rights) and have spent years tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I'm a firm believer that effective tutoring stems from developing a program that is tailored and highly customized to individual students. I look...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Social Anthropology
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Human Rights

Brian: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...for clarity and correct grammar. I was always complemented on how patient and specific my feedback was. Now, as I study theater direction at a prestigious university, I put to practice, how I can become better at communicating foreign ideas towards an end product. I love being able to find the unique tool or technique...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 720

Benjamin: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...a recent WashU grad, climate activist, and writer. Since I got my B.A. in environmental biology, I've worked as an educator at an aquarium and also at a Pre-K. I hope to spread the wonders of science and the natural world to those I encounter in the future, whether that be as a teacher, outdoor...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730

Nikhil: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
I hope to share my knowledge with others and help anyone with questions and concepts... Go through their problems, and try to be patient with them to help them understand.... Teach them basic concepts and then let them try examples on their own.... Patience is vital.... Ensure they understand the concept, and motivate them.... Try a different approach until they get it. Maybe give an example first.
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineer

Casey: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...an undergraduate student at New York University, with a major in Psychology but plenty of varied interests. I plan to pursue a double-major as well in an undecided area. I offer test preparation for Regents, SHSAT, ACT, and AP Exams. Moreover, I offer tutoring services in psychology, math, English/social studies, essay editing, general homework support,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Adam: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...adults in GRE subjects. Since graduation I have been helping Spanish-speaking children in DC with their English and working at a lobbying firm. I tutor in a variety of subjects, focusing on Spanish, English, Math and Standardized Tests. I tutor in a fun, competitive and encouraging style, often comparing learning to reaching a new benchmark...
Education & Certification
Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

John: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...they bring to me, and as a result I consider myself as more of a resource to guide the student to the right solution rather than a solution manual to consult or a teacher to recapitulate a lecture. Of course, if what the student needs is a further explanation of lectured material, I am also...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics

Robert: Forest Hills tutor
Certified Tutor in Forest Hills, NY
...and Physics at various levels ranging from high school to college and graduate levels, and currently teach numerous classes in my medical school. I have succeeded academically due to my personal philosophy on education: I value complete understanding of material above all else. I am a continuous learner and I strive to teach that to...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology B.S. / Chemistry B.S.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Current Grad Student, M.D. / PhD (Neuroscience)
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Forest Hills, New York, is a borough of Queens in New York City. This neighborhood was originally called "Whitepot."
Forest Hills has wonderful educational opportunities that will allow you to excel in academics. All of the High School students in this neighborhood attend Forest Hills High School. This school is one of 523 schools in New York City Public Schools district. If you want to further your education by attending college, consider Columbia University. This university is ranked fourth nationally, and fourth best for veterans by US News and World Report. If you seek online or in-home private tutoring for test prep and general subject instruction from Forest Hills, NY, tutors, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into your top school choice. Forest Hills tutoring lets you receive private instruction, either in-home or online, for your class or test prep today.
Forest Hills has many family friendly activities to participate in. One of the neighborhood's most popular activities is Dance Reverie. If you and your kids love to dance, you can come take dance classes at this studio with its welcoming instructors. Cinemart Cinemas is a great place to catch a movie with your family. Their well-maintained facilities, along with the friendly staff, makes for a wonderful experience at the movies. With features like reasonable admission prices to first run movies and free popcorn on Tuesdays, there is no reason not to make Tuesday nights family movie night.
After going to the movies, you can stop by the Station House or Cobblestones for a warm meal with the family. Station House is known for their delicious brunches and burgers. If you are looking for a fun outdoor activity, you could take a walk at the St. James park. It is a great place to see wildlife in an urban setting. The park is well maintained and is like spending time in a beautiful garden. Forest Hills Stadium is the place to go for a concert. The outdoor stage is equipped for both standing and sitting events. This stadium also holds tennis matches, and is equipped with clay, grass, and hard courts. Forest Hills is full of exciting things to do with your family!
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