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Alyssa: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...in May, I was eager to get into the classroom as soon as possible. Therefore, I applied and became a New York City Teaching Fellow, and am now certified to teach Adolescent Mathematics grades 7-12. This past summer, I taught 6th and 7th grade Math at a summer school in the Bronx. The summer before...
Education & Certification
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Human Development
St. John's University School of Education - Masters, Adolescent Mathematics
State Certified Teacher

Christian: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...excel! I have been tutoring students from levels K-college in mathematics and science with my former teacher for five years now and am passionate about education. While I enjoy tutoring many different subjects, my favorite is any facet of mathematics because it is fascinating to be able to explain the real world through numbers. Having...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720

Tejas: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...various clubs and organizations on campus. I was a part of my school's Bhangra dance team which is a traditional Indian folk dance team that performs at campus events as well as inter-collegiate competitions. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department and a campus tour guide. Thus, I love to meet...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Science, N/A

Ashton: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong foundation on which further understanding can be built.
Education & Certification
University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science

Amanda: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
Hello! I'm a freelance journalist and theatre director with B.As in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I love working with students to help them to grow and develop skills in various fields of study and I look forward to working with you!
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UW-Madison - Bachelors, Journalism and Theatre and Drama (Double Major)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35

Pedro: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...About myself: I'm from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic originally and came to New York when I was three (I've been here 19 years - Go Yanks!). I play the guitar (I love the Blues) and am a baseball enthusiast. I am fluently bilingual (English and Spanish) and as such can teach what I know in...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Physics

Tina: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...film and the humanistic touch of it. I believe in expanding the students' world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to foster intellectual curiosity as they delve into a particular subject. Born and raised in Beijing for 18 years,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Bethany: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...college writing assignments. Prior to this, I was a 7th grade English teacher working with younger pupils on grammatical structure. I think it is important for students to have confidence and feel relaxed in their approach to writing. The best way to improve in writing is to consistently practice and understand the importance of the...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Science, English Education grades 7-12
Adelphi University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
State Certified Teacher

Margarita: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Maureen: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...Madrid, Spain. I have tutored students in Spanish at the middle school, high school and undergraduate levels. My approach is explicit instruction and drills combined with practical conversation so students can get comfortable speaking and using the language. I truly enjoy helping my clients learn, practice, and love Spanish the way I do!
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Manhattanville College - Master of Arts Teaching, Spanish Education
State Certified Teacher
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Verbal: 700

Marcus: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...for Special Surgeries to gain valuable experience before heading off to medical school. While at Yale, I played soccer for 4 years and tutored other students in organic chemistry. I am very committed to helping my students improve and enjoy working in the sciences most specifically those on the MCAT - chemistry, organic chemistry, physics...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology / Pre-med
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Sarah: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Jenny: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...the Duke Athletics Department tutoring undergraduate athletes in anthropology, critical reading, and college-level writing. I have tutored with America Reads/America Counts (ARAC) and co-founded a tutoring program that continues to serve the language education needs of refugee youth in Durham, NC. I’m passionate about not only teaching students the material they need to be successful,...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Christina: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
I am a current junior double majoring in Human and Organizational Development and American Studies at Vanderbilt University. I love working with kids of all ages, and hope I can help your child succeed!
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, International Business

Sean: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...academic goals and be a mentor for non-academic counseling as well (e.g. career mentoring, what are your values in life etc). I will be tutoring mainly graduate test prep, particularly the GMAT, but I can tutor any college subject materials as well (mainly in Math, Statistics, and any business subjects). I have had a successful...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 770

Christian: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...connecting with people on a level that they understand. As an educator, I seek to bring real-world value to whatever I am teaching, helping students to understand how the topic at hand connects to their everyday lives. I always strive to be engaging and make my lessons as fun and informative as possible.... Students are far more engaged when they can make real world connections to whatever they are studying. I strive to foster these bonds...
Education & Certification
McGill University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 166

Rachel: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...due to my passion for reading, I concentrate mostly in English, Literature, Writing, Essay editing, and the reading and writing sections of the SAT. I love being able to help students discover a love of reading and writing like I have, and being able to apply it to their schoolwork and any other ways they...
Education & Certification
Smith College - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Cailin: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...New Hampshire University. My previous teaching positions include Teaching Assistant (TA) at Montclair State University and Rutgers University and Adjunct Faculty at Montclair State University, Passaic County Community College, and Bergen Community College - all in NJ. Courses taught in the past: Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Science, Horticulture, Emerging Diseases, General Biology I and II,...
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Montclair State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Montclair State University - Bachelor of Science, English
Montclair State University - Masters, Biology, General

Ishan: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...Chemistry, Biology, and Math, but I also enjoy the process of writing and editing thought provoking essays. During high school, I spent time tutoring for the National Honor Society. My approach to tutoring is to teach the concepts in a simplistic manner and reinforcing the concepts while adding difficulty through effective practice problems. In my...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Albany Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Boris: Riverdale tutor
Certified Tutor in Riverdale, NJ
...City public school system. Currently, I teach writing and literature at Montclair State University and William Paterson University. I have also tutored extensively, both at Bloomfield College and privately, helping students to brainstorm, draft, research, revise, and edit their writing; as well as to be better readers and analysers of literature (non-fiction and all creative...
Education & Certification
SUNY Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, English
Sarah Lawrence College - Master of Fine Arts, Writing
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