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Laura: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740
Ashley: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
I am a rising sophomore at Michigan (Go Blue!!). I have loved math since before I could remember and am pursuing a major in Computer Science. When I am not coding/math-ing (is that a word?), I love to hang out with friends, work out, and scoop ice cream at my (other) job!
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Jennifer: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...comfortable working with chemistry, biology, most math subjects, and SAT Reading and Math, but am especially confident with tutoring Mandarin Chinese, as a native Chinese speaker with experience teaching a beginning Chinese course in the middle school support program at the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. If you're interested in improving your Chinese (or just...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Max: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...middle school and high school math classes, and college-level biology courses as a volunteer, teaching assistant, and private tutor. I have spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT,...
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Deirdre: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...and learning how to craft an argument for historical writing. Given my own experiences with academics and tutoring, I can offer support across a range of subjects including middle and high school math, high school biology and chemistry, and writing and study support in English and History. A little more about me! I am currently...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights
Hannah: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...coming from Boston, I wanted to continue the work I was doing. I love teaching students of all levels, and I am excited to work with a broad range of students through Varsity Tutors. I want to become a high school teacher, but tutoring is something that is so unique in that you get to...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Brice: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...in many areas of math as well as computer science, biology and physics. When tutoring students, I draw on my own experience with learning the material to identify and address the obstacles they face. I believe that promoting a deeper level of understanding of the subject, as opposed to merely teaching to the test or...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
AJ: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...subjects such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Statistics, and even the Korean language. I earned my degree in Neuroscience, but I am currently training to become an actuary, so my areas of expertise cover a wide array of topics. I believe in taking an open-minded approach for my tutoring, and based on my students' strengths and weaknesses...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Lexy: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the session, they find out that they need a lot less help than they...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Katharine: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...skills in writing and editing, and will help prime your essay so it is clear, effective and well-argued. I especially love writing college admissions essays my Common App essay won first place in the Stage of Life Writing contest in 2014. In high school, I taught math programs for gifted and talented youth in elementary...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ryan: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...Resident Assistant. Additionally, I've served over 400 hours of community service in that time; I've taught English in Nicaragua and Ecuador, worked with bilingual students at the Hurley K-8 school, and have done extensive work with America Scores, a development program for at-risk youth. I'm most passionate about math (from elementary math to Algebra 2...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, International Affairs & Business
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Isaac: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Sean: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Peter: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...a frequent contributor to the student science magazine were some of my most rewarding experiences in college. Outside of academia, I love the outdoors, especially camping and back backing. After graduating from Swarthmore I worked as a caretaker on the Appalachian Trail for four months, and am now settling down to tutor full-time until hiking...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Matthew : Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...Government, Political Science), English, and GRE Test Preparation. I believe in using a variety of approaches, including audio and visual learning, discussion based activities, to engage and challenge my students. Outside of these areas, I enjoy playing piano and guitar, as well as both playing and watching sports with my family and friends.
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Tufts University - Bachelors, French, International Relations
New York University - Masters, French, History
GRE Verbal: 170
Nicholas: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...MCAT subjects. I focus my tutoring around finding each students desired method of learning/problem solving and trying to apply that to the problems at hand. I have been tutoring or TAing since high school and hope to continue reducing stress and finding the best ways to learn for students of all ages. ABOUT ME: I...
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Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Zachary: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...I also am very interested in music and currently learning how to play the piano and guitar. Throughout the last two years of my high school career, I spent upwards of 20 hours a week tutoring in subjects including AP Physics 1, AP Calculus AB/BC, Middle School Mathematics, Science, and Spanish, Regents Geometry, Regents Algebra,...
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Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)
ACT English: 32
Avanyish: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...so any knowledge gaps can be filled. I know the importance of studying hard, but also maintaining a healthy balance of fun to prevent burnout and I keep that in mind when tutoring to ensure that student's mental health is protected. A fun fact about myself is I love arts and crafts and have recently...
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University of Arkansas - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Henry: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 780
Jane: Johnston tutor
Certified Tutor in Johnston, RI
...students HOW to learn, not just WHAT to learn. I always emphasize hard work - because you always get what you work for. I don't care about natural intelligence, because trying your best and being persistent is the key to learning and improvement. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the student understanding a concept...
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Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Human Physiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 780
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