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Diptesh: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...a pre-medical undergraduate at New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700

Nicholas: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...really enjoy helping others to learn them. In college, I studied for a semester in the south of Spain and lived with a family there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages. Whatever your goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in a...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167

Aman: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he taught me humility, determination, and confidence. For these reasons, I am still in contact with him today....
Education & Certification
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Gabriela: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, 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.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Margarita: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our time together productive, helpful, and enjoyable. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, making ceramics, playing badminton, and hiking.... I am very patient and persistent, and I like to find an individualized approach to each student I work with. I am very familiar...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Nicolas: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...and I encourage my students to be patient as well. I also help students faceand in so doing, conquertheir fear of failure. We practice not fearing mistakes, but seeing them as opportunities to learn, hone skills, and grow more confident. One of my strongest attributes as a tutor is my ability to break down complex...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Ariana: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...is Ariana Ray; I am a third-year student at Columbia University in New York. I am a physics major, considering a minor in math, and I love to teach. Physics and math are some of the coolest and most confusing subjects out there, and while it can be incredibly frustrating to struggle through a difficult...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Lear: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...a law student at Columbia Law School. I love conversing with interesting students and learning from them. That's why I love being a tutor! I graduated from the University of Chicago in 2015 with degrees in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty...
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
Columbia Law School - Current Grad Student, J.D.
LSAT: 172

Shelby: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...my undergraduate degree in English and creative writing from Barnard College, Columbia University, where I graduated with honors. I am currently working toward my Masters of Science in Education at Bank Street College of Education, where I am a student in the Reading & Literacy program. Currently, I am an elementary and middle school teacher...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, English literature (concentration Creative Writing)

Bradley: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I make use of various tools like mnemonic devices and English word derivatives to make vocabulary and form-memorization easier. I also have students draw charts showing the patterns and...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Joanna: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...key in my tutoring. The more practice there is, the more comfortable a student will feel. No one wants to do something discomforting, so comfort and, once again, understanding, is of utmost importance. Overall, my goal is to make sure you feel comfortable in your classes or for your tests and are clear in what...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Johann: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...is classroom instructor and one-on-one tutor in New York City. He teaches SAT and ACT prep classes to 10th and 11th grade students at The Lycee Francais of New York, The Spence School, The Nightingale Bamford School, and LaGuardia High School. For the past 4 years, he has tutored hundreds of students one-on-one for the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre/Music Theatre
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Kiran: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...a graduate of Yale University where I studied Economics and Data Science. I consider myself a test guru, with a 770 GMAT and perfect scores my first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Dylan: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn the greater importance of an event or of an author's main argument and styles,...
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Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Lucy: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
I am a recent college grad with a strong interest in the field of education and a thorough enjoyment of language, literature, history, logic, and long distance running. I...... I like to keep learning fun and interesting. This means that instead of rote memorization, I like to understand concepts on a deeper level and encourage my students to do the same. I like to be open and friendly with my students because having a good relationship...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelors, History (United States Concentration)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Meghna: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...a current sophomore at Barnard College studying Biochemistry with a minor in Dance. I have previous tutoring experience in AP Chemistry and Organic Chemistry, for both high school and college age students. My personal teaching philosophy is to lead my sessions with a student-based approach. As a current student myself, I understand the frustrations that...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Lyall: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...a recent Brown University graduate from Dallas Texas now living in Manhattan. I graduated with honors in political science and have a good mind for standardized tests. I am currently preparing to take the LSAT, so I am in the test taking mindset myself and am excited to help students preparing for the SAT/ACT this...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Dana: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...graduated from Brown University with a degree in Public Policy, but I my fields of study ranged from biology to organic chemistry to British literature. I'm a hardworking, compassionate, and patient individual who has been tutoring since high school and helping my little sister with her homework long before. I'll work with every new student...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy and American Institutions
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Eddie: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...Politics; reading comprehension and writing of all levels, as well as college admissions essay editing; test preparation for all three sections of the SAT; study skills and organization; public speaking; and, of course, Religious Studies (my college major). I have a particular passion for helping middle school and high school students improve their writing and...
Education & Certification
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Religious Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730

Suraj: Locust Valley tutor
Certified Tutor in Locust Valley, NY
...thought process becomes cloudy when a student looks at a problem or standardized test. I target this thought process and ask questions to guide the student to think about a better way to approach the problem. This way, the student is able to come up with the answer rather than have me tell them how...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 800
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