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Latoya: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...12 years, I believe that all students are capable learners. In my teaching career I have always tried my utmost best to make sure that my students experience success in the classroom. I strongly believe in modifying my lessons to accommodate my students learning needs so that they will be successful learners... I believe that all students have the capability to learn and be successful students, given the right tutor and motivation. I believe that it...
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Notre Dame of Maryland University - Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Notre Dame of Maryland University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching
Kenneth: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...at Brown University and my Ph.D. in immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have been teaching both introductory and advanced biology courses at the University of Maryland, College Park for over 10 years. For fun I enjoy reading science fiction, doing crossword puzzles, swing and ballroom dancing, and playing ultimate frisbee.... I try to bring a broad perspective to my teaching. If one approach doesn't click, then another might. I also try to make...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, Molecular and Cell Biology
Warren: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...working with other people to help them achieve their goals. I am working as a tutor part-time while I prepare to enter a masters degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall of 2016. I will be in the Baltimore area until early August, at which point I will move to Los Angeles....
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelors, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 170
Dwight: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...that the student will be motivated to approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach. With years...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Engineering Sciences
University of Pennsylvania - PHD, Electrical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
Fredy: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...are: FVE, 4-W, and WIN. I not only use visual and hands-on, I also introduce the natural think association for faster word to word association. As a motivational speaker, I understand how important it is to communicate. I really like to travel and know new places and meet new people. My hobbies are reading and...
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ETC Fco J Duarte - Bachelors, Administration
Danielle: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...private tutoring on the side, and successfully watched my students development into independent and confident individuals. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Science and Math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to...
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University of Maryland-Baltimore County - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
SAT Math: 760
Jeffrey: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
I am an energetic person who loves science and math. I have experience tutoring all levels from elementary to high school, to undergraduate to graduate/professional students. I look forward to working with you to hopefully help you to love science and math, or at least to better understand them.
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry/Cell & Molecular Biology
University of California-San Francisco - PHD, Genetics/Pharmacology
Zhong: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...this job because I enjoy working with kids, and I also love to talk about my interests. This is a great job. My hours are flexible, and I can re-arrange times to fit your needs (for example, if there's a test on Tuesday, I could come on Monday instead of the scheduled time). I can...
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University of Maryland - Bachelor of Science, Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Scott: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...a student, I continually appreciate how important student-teacher feedback is in enhancing the learning process. I incorporate this into my teaching by regularly checking my students' comprehension levels and crafting custom materials to address their particular weaknesses. I try to make the learning process disciplined yet collaborative, so the student feels like he/she is not...
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Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Psychology
George Mason University - PHD, Statistics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770
Christian: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
I'm a former Math Olympiad - and currently a business executive - who continues to mentor students and office employees, while also volunteering with young people in my community.... As a teacher, one needs to be a careful and patient listener, and always strive to find innovative ways to connect to each student, bearing in mind, each person has their own strength, weaknesses, and methods of learning.
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University of Bridgeport - Bachelors, Finance
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, MBA - Marketing
GMAT: 710
Nicole: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...of which involved research papers and writing assignments. I taught students how to choose research topics, form theses, conduct research, structure papers, and include citations. I also am an organized person by nature and could assist students in organizational skills to improve their study habits, such as making schedules for assignments, organizing their documents, etc....
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics and French, Cognitive Studies minor
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, Linguistics
Sarah: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...Having tutored since high school, I've grown to love watching a student's face light up after realizing they finally understand. There's nothing better than knowing you helped them get to that point. Currently a senior at BYU, I study Interdisciplinary Humanities and English. I'm the oldest of a large family in Maryland, just outside of...
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Brigham Young University - Current Undergrad, Interdisciplinary Humanities-English
Misty: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...had the continued privilege of tutoring Spanish to all ages. I have extensive experience in translating - both orally and written. My husband (native Spanish-speaker) and I are also successfully raising three bilingual children! My passion for the Spanish language helps to create a fun learning environment. I love helping others realize that anyone can...
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Only 1.5 years of college - Unknown, N/A
Melanie: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...broad range of subjects not limited to standardized test-taking. I am passionate about helping students to achieve their individual learning goals and gain academic confidence. I strive to learn about each student's unique skills and interests so that I can help them apply their talents to a broad range of subjects, including the ones they...
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Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Alex: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
I am a 22 year old senior at the University of Maryland studying Government and French. After having so many great teachers along the way, I'm excited to share my knowledge of French with people!... My philosophy about teaching is to let the student learn the way they learn best. A teacher should be a resource for the student, not a taskmaster. I try to explain things in simple ways and make learning fun by figuring...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor in Arts, French
Katherine: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Human Development and Psychological Services
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, Professional Behavior Analysis
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Sean: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...process of applying to medical school. I've tutored in various modes: as a tutor in math, reading, and writing for young inner-city children, as an SAT instructor, and as an educational volunteer at St. Elizabeths Hospital. I can work with and relate to a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Whenever possible, I am either playing the...
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University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Georgetown University - Master of Science, Physiology & Biophysics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
Thomas: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...Introductory Biology, and a Teaching Fellow in Physical Organic Chemistry. I also participated in an outreach program in graduate school, the aim of which was to give disadvantaged high school students the opportunity to participate in scientific research. After my time at Harvard, I worked as Research Chemist specializing in science at the interface of...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
The Scripps Research Institute - PHD, Chemistry
Jennifer: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...teaching them clicks in their heads. I enjoy tutoring one-on-one since I have found that engaging a student directly in the learning process helps him/her to understand (and remember) the topic more fully, rather than letting them get by on just rote memorization that is forgotten once the test is over. One of my favorite...
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Leah: Newington tutor
Certified Tutor in Newington, DC
...most math areas. During my time in High School I helped tutor my fellow peers in math; In college I tutored elementary school students in reading and math and middle schoolers about environmental issues; Lastly I was a TA for a web development course. In my free time, I love exploring the outdoors by going...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
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