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Zoe: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...hilarious in a way that the best adult writers could only hope for. The best part of it all was that it was the writers themselves, not me, who insisted we get up on stage and act out their words for the small audience. There is nothing more gratifying me than being along for the...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Jillian: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...In my free time, I love to read, specifically books that discuss the existentialism, philosophy, and religion. I also enjoy writing. I am a singer/songwriter and an award winning playwright. I have a passion for teaching and I really enjoy working with kids, and I look forward to meeting and working with you!
Education & Certification
New York University - Current Undergrad, Drama
SAT Math: 800

Ali: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...comprehend. As a tutor, I was very successful in improving students' grades in high school math and physics and obtained high ratings from students and parents. In addition, I scored 800 in GRE math, and can tutor on the SAT or GRE as well. I greatly enjoy teaching math and physics and believe patience...
Education & Certification
Sharif Univeristy - Bachelors, Physics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Finance

Karan: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Applied Economics and Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Grace: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Rachel: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...I believe in a collaborative, student-centered approach to tutoring, that is, to always keep in mind both what the student wants to learn and what they need to learn. It is important to make lesson plans as engaging and relevant to the student's life as possible, because this is the way to guarantee an interest...
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Smith College - Bachelors, Sociology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760

Tong: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
As a self learner, I understand different struggles that students like myself might come across. I have a great passion for math and would love to share the tips and tricks that I have discovered that are application to not only the liberal arts but also in non academic activities as well.
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Elizabeth: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...California to teach at an inner-city charter school. There I worked directly with under-performing students in one-on-one and small group settings. I honed my ability to explain even the most challenging material in simple terms and to motivate the most disheartened students to try again. In September 2012, I began my work in Rwanda with...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 740

Ayush: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...through mandatory tutoring sessions. I found that I enjoyed helping others understand subject material and concepts. I felt like I was serving a greater purpose. Outside of tutoring I enjoy soccer, basketball, and ultimate frisbee. I am a big fan of the New York Yankees and New York Knicks. I am a sophomore at Cornell...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780

Benjamin: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...tutoring has always been about understanding each student's individual style as a learner to create lessons best-tailored to his or her specific needs. I try to foster an environment where open communication is emphasized and the student feels comfortable and motivated. Outside of the classroom—even though I was born and raised in Manhattan—I love spending...
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Tufts University - Bachelor of Science, Economics & Biopsychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 760

Kathryn: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...world in my learning and teaching. I enjoy tutoring French at all levels. Reading and writing are favorite pastimes of mine, and I was a student who actually thoroughly enjoyed taking the SAT, ACT, and PSAT reading/writing sections! I have a passion for helping others find enjoyment in standardized test taking (no matter what it...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies and French; Minors in German, Arabic, African Studies

Lauren: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...would say that my passion lies in helping students learn how to read, as well as creative and persuasive writing. It is in these areas that I have had the most success--as well as the most fun-- teaching both academic students as well as those preparing for entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT....
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Social Policy/Gender Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Christopher: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics

Sophia: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...Computer Science. I've been tutoring for a few years and love working one-on-one or in small groups. I believe every person has a unique learning style, and as a tutor, I should be flexible and adaptable in the way I teach. Seeing the progress students make is rewarding, and in turn, I hope I can...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780

Rachel: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...time teaching and tutoring other students. I know how important it was for me to meet the right mentors along the way to college at Yale and to medical school at Stanford, and I would love to help mentor you along your journey, too! My hobbies include: running, take spinning and cardio kickboxing classes, listening...
Education & Certification
Yale College - Bachelors, Biology, General
Stanford University School of Medicine - Masters, Medicine, M.D.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 750

Kathryn: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...of facts, a love of places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young while describing my family history - with a father from Cape Town, South Africa, and a mother from New Orleans - to others. Tutoring mathematics (and standardized tests) means breaking an idea down to its most basic parts,...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 169

Daniel: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children from foster care for two years...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Danielle: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...After graduation, I worked as a research associate at NYU Langone Medical Center, developing molecular technologies for molecular and cellular diagnosis of brain cancers. Now, I am in medical school in the 3-year MD program at NYUGSOM. I currently do private MCAT tutoring, and have tutored biology and chemistry at the collegiate level in the...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Cellular and Molecular Biology
NYU Grossman School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine

Ashley: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...out tutoring for math time and time again, and I was a Physics major! Now as I become a graduate student I still seek out help for math when I need it. There is no wrong or right way to learn, only different methods, and I will ensure that the student learns the material that...
Education & Certification
St. John's University - Bachelor of Science, Major: Physics, Minor: Spanish

Andrew: Shirley tutor
Certified Tutor in Shirley, NY
...attending Stanford Medical School to pursue my MD and hopefully begin a career as a pediatrician. For as long as I can remember, I have loved math and science . Now, as a tutor, I am extremely excited to share my passion for these subjects with other students. Though math and science can often be...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Stanford - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
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