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Kenneth: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
I earned my undergraduate degree in biochemistry 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...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Biochemistry
University of California-Berkeley - PHD, Molecular and Cell Biology

Malcolm: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the Georgetown University Law Center, where I hope to focus on international and...
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Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
LSAT: 167
GRE Verbal: 167

Ariel: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms or are not suitable for groups, finding the right tool for the student will be central to my approach. My background is interdisciplinary...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management

Rahul: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...have also tutored in Economics and Physics, but I definitely most passionate about Mathematics. In my experience helping students prepare for the SAT, I primarily focus on teaching the Math and Writing sections as I have extensive knowledge on both the content and the format of the tests. I believe that it is important to...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Maryann: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
I am a researcher, and evaluation expert with a Ph.D. in Political Science. I am eager to help high school, college, and graduate students improve the quality of their writing and prepare for reading/writing-based exams. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, reading, and running outside.
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Oberlin College - Bachelor in Arts, Prelaw Studies
University of Notre Dame - Doctor of Philosophy, Political Science and Government
GRE Verbal: 163

DaQuan: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...marginalized communities, nonprofit practitioners, as well as public and private sector representatives with the tools to change social and economic conditions. My studies at Johns Hopkins University focused on international public policy, human rights and humanitarian research and economics. My doctoral research focuses on public policy in Africa. My dissertation, "Urban Class Structure in Post-Apartheid...
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Johns Hopkins University - Master's/Graduate, International Relations
Howard University - Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.), African Studies
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Katherine: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...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 measurable goals are all important components of a successful learning experience. I hope to bring these same strategies to the students at...
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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

Ben: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
GRE Verbal: 164

Eunice : Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on traveling to Europe, working in DC, and spending time with family before applying to law school.
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 32

Brooke: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
Hello! My name is Brooke and I am a former psychology professor! I also used to work at a Sylvan Learning Center, where I tutored K-12 and college students, and as a substitute teacher for K-12 classrooms. My specialty is psychology and statistics, but I have also taught Spanish, reading and writing, math, and study...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Doctor of Science, Psychology

James: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
I am an attorney with over 50 years' experience in teaching a variety of subjects including litigation skills, Equal Employment Opportunity, labor and employment, constitutional law, and civics and government process. I have taught or tutored at all levels from high school through professional training and served for many years as the General Counsel of...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Georgetown University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Jeanna: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
Hello, my name is Jeanna. At a young age, my parents foster a profound belief that a good education was crucial to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
LSAT: 163

Tricia-Marie: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
I've wanted to be a teacher since I was in elementary school, and I'm delighted to be presented with this opportunity to reach out and help students, or anyone really, become the best people they can be! I'm currently an International Business student at Howard University in DC, and being here has really opened my...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelors, International Business
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 35

Parisa: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...same is true of the SAT. I was not naturally good at test-taking, and so I am passionate about helping students who might be coming from that perspective. I also am excited to tutor in various academic subjects and to help students with college applications. I was accepted to various Ivy League schools before deciding...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 780

Yoonsik: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
I love to teach. I love young minds and fresh brains. Those are just like clean sheets of papers I can draw anything I like. I really like to help young people to achieve their full capacities with my long experience of teaching. I am very patient and good at explaining complex concepts in simple...
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Seoul National University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Philosophy, Atomic and Molecular Physics

Sophia: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...from my knowledge in specific areas, and then tailoring that experience to the needs of the student. I think it is difficult, nearing impossible to learn in an uncomfortable or unwelcoming environment. I would like to help students feel comfortable, heard, able to ask questions and free to make mistakes in the process. I want...
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St Johns College - Current Undergrad, History of Mathematics and Science & Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750

Daniel: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...able to have a position as an undergraduate TA in a high level organic chemistry class which developed my skills both as an educator and a student, because the two are inseparable. I am currently pursuing a BS in chemistry at Temple University and wish to attend graduate school in order to get my PhD...
Education & Certification
Temple Univeristy - Current Undergrad, Chemistry

Samantha: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...with adults prepare for the GRE after having been out of school for decades. Whether it's GRE test prep, French, math or economics, my approach to tutoring is to find what strategies work best for the student and work on methods for students to be able to make progress both in and out of tutoring...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, 1. International and Comparative Political Science 2. Economics
Johns Hopkins University-Schools of Advanced International Studies - Current Grad Student, 1. Conflict Management 2. International Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Lucille: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...English and test prep skills as a teenager to more extensive coaching and mentoring in my jobs. I assisted in tutoring and training other corps members in specific skills while in AmeriCorps, and in my various roles in the games industry I put together and led a variety of training sessions for new hires, as...
Education & Certification
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Global Studies
Georgetown University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 173

George: Smithsburg tutor
Certified Tutor in Smithsburg, MD
...have and efficient ways to solve problems, including how to read and write critically. I also have good experience in SAT II tests, including, Biology, Math, and Spanish as well as the PSAT. Finally, I applied to a wide variety of colleges and have a generous amount of knowledge/experience on how to navigate applications, essays,...
Education & Certification
Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700
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