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Jordan: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...discovering what he or she has to say, but has not yet discovered how he or she can say it. In addition, Ive been tutoring reading, writing, algebra, and SAT prep. I had a difficult time with the multiple choice reading and writing sections in high school, and I empathize with students who struggle with...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720

Lindsey: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th, 9th, 10th, and 12th grades. I have also taught three different courses as an adjunct instructor. My educational philosophy is based on considering the whole student: what he or she likes, his or her strengths and weaknesses, his or her temperament....
Education & Certification
Pace University-New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
Bard College - Master of Arts, English Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 800

Abby: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...love making information and knowledge accessible to learners of any age, and I believe students of every age can learn. I am passionate about teaching because there is so much wonderful and fascinating information available to us in any field a student might be interested in, be it math, science, English, American and European history,...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelors, History
Boston University - Masters, Education

Tina: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...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 orchestra...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Applied Math - Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Jared: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...and the strategies needed to make success come to fruition. I received my BS in Accounting and Finance from Binghamton University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. I will be starting law school in the 2021-2022 school year, and I am currently taking a gap year to tutor and teach the LSAT, exclusively, full-time. I tutor the...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
LSAT: 175

Catherine: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...it's my job to be curious. Asking questions and finding the answers allow me to tell great stories and (hopefully) increase the level of knowledge among the public. As a recent student myself, I understand how the pressures of school can sometimes work against your innate curiosity. As a tutor, my goal is of course...
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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

Alec: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...broad range of subjects including chemistry, biology, and physics, as well as math subjects like algebra and calculus. I also tutor for standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, AP tests, and the MCAT. I sincerely believe that while some of the concepts presented in these subjects and tests seem initially very difficult, they become much...
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Kevin: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I graduated from Williams College in 2009 with B.A. in Economics and Political Science. My Economics study is Macro and Finance oriented, with my senior thesis focused on the financial markets and statistical arbitrage. As a tutor, my focus will be on the standardized tests, Economics, and Mandarin Chinese.
Education & Certification
Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics, Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Thomas: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...teaching students for the past ten years. I love watching a student grow and achieve their goals! I have worked as a teacher and school administrator, but my real passion lies in working with students one-on-one. I graduated with a degree in Journalism and History from NYU, and love working with students on math, reading,...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Touro College - Masters in Education, Elementary School Teaching

Kelly: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...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 I will go over a topic multiple times if necessary. I will not skim over...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Anna: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...I attended Brooklyn Technical High School in NYC, and now I'm a sophomore at Cornell University, majoring in biology and society on a pre-med track. I would love to apply the knowledge I learn at both Brooklyn Tech and Cornell in the subjects of Chemistry, Chinese, Biology, and math (Algebra, Geometry, and Calculus) to my...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Cristino: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...stick with you even more because it took some work to master. My focus in teaching is in French and, more broadly, language arts. I studied French Literature at New York University because of my passion for literature, creativity, and expression. Learning a new language opens up more than just a new literary world but...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelors, French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
SAT Verbal: 760

Joey: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...I believe in supporting and encouraging my students and making material as accessible as possible, breaking down what may be difficult subject matter into terms and concepts that they already understand. I firmly believe in the potential of every student to grasp material that they may think is out of reach, and aim to reduce...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Xiaowen : Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...with an extensive background in nanotechnology, materials science, and condensed matter physics. I hold a BSc in Physics (1st) from University College London, an M.Phil in Micro and Nanotechnology Enterprise from the University of Cambridge, and a PhD in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics, also from University College London. I have worked as a postdoctoral researcher...
Education & Certification
University College London - Bachelor, Physics
University of Cambridge - Master's/Graduate, Materials Sciences and Nanotechnology
University college London - Doctorate (PhD), Physics

Natalie: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...them to utilize it -- which is who I try to be each day. My goal for my students is for them to see past the challenges and enjoy the process of learning. I have over 2 years' experience tutoring kids in grades K-12 in math, science, English, and test prep, as well as helping...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720

Thomas: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...Thompson Writing Program work) and larger groups (12) of students (in Breakthrough Collaborative). My vocabulary of narrative techniques has been consistently applicable: I use a range of media styles to instruct and engage an audience. And an intimate understanding of narrative structures allows me to deconstruct the "arc" of and "tell the story of" course...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Dylan: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...passion for mentoring on the lacrosse field in high school while helping to run summer youth lacrosse camps, and became involved in academic tutoring through his high school soon after. He believes that common foundations of learning exist across many disciplines, and values a specific and flexible approach to any topic to best apply those...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Kimber: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.
Education & Certification
U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
LSAT: 175

Zef: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
...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 styles, and...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Asheville - Bachelors, Literature

Alex: Islandia tutor
Certified Tutor in Islandia, NY
I'm currently a sophomore at Carnegie Mellon University.I enjoy working with kids and helping them work through problems they struggle with on their own, teaching them to solve problems by concept, not on an individual basis. In my free time, I enjoy cooking and playing video games. ... Take the problem down to where the student understands it, and then build it back up to the full question.
Education & Certification
Carnegie Mellon University - Current Undergrad, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
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