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Calvin: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...Equations. For me, teaching has been a passion of mine ever since I was growing up. I always knew I wanted to help and educate others. I was always willing to go out of my way to make sure my friends and classmates understood everything. I dedicate myself 100% to the people I am helping...
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University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Dylan: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...I believe it's all about structure. There are simple constructs of idea, speaker, and audience that must be conveyed in an essay. An author utilizes these same focal points to craft a powerful written work. When an assignment comes along, the anxiety to perform that it creates can nullify the student's mastery of these three...
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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

Robert: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...have come to believe that the role of instructor is not just to educate but to prepare. My goal as a teacher and a tutor is to differentiate my instruction as finely as possible so that every student is prepared to demonstrate their knowledge on an examination and to consciously implement said knowledge in a...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, English
St. Johns in Queens - Master of Arts, 7-12 ELA Education
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Lily : Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...B.A. in History and Studio Art. I am passionate about learning; I especially love to read, write and paint. I have experience working with kids from two summers living in a cabin with thirty fourteen year olds at a sleep away camp in Maine. I believe learning can and should be fun, and it is...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Michael: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...my resume ready for the medical school application process. In the year between graduating from Pacific and starting at Jefferson Medical College, I worked as a math and science tutor and as an SAT and MCAT instructor. Both jobs were extremely fulfilling and being able to see tangible results, in the form of their test...
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Pacific University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Jefferson Medical College - Current Grad Student, MD

Marguerite: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...is different and has their own individual abilities and styles of learning there is no one size fits all solution to learning. Instead, most kids benefit best from patient, effective and customized tutoring thats designed to work with his or her own unique self, and on an individualized basis. Although my major was in science...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34

Robert: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...Once a subject is truly understood, tests will be easy, and great grades will follow. With this mindset, I have become talented at understanding where a student's problems with subject matter lie, mainly because I have probably experienced the same issues when I started learning these subjects. Now, I feel confident in passing on my...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelors, Biology B.S. / Chemistry B.S.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Current Grad Student, M.D. / PhD (Neuroscience)

Anne: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages and in all the subjects I've listed. I look forward...
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Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730

Graham: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...and helping people. I spend my free time reading, playing pick-up basketball or soccer with my friends, going on a run or for a swim, and watching sports. I tutor high school and college-level science courses, including chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and physics. I also tutor economics, at both a high school and college-level. I am also...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Weill Cornell Medical College - Current Grad Student, Medicine

Elaine: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate myself to my students...
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, applied math and biomedical engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 770

Ashfaque: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...individual who is able to communicate effectively with people in a friendly manner. I am an extremely fast learner with proficient computer skills and am able to integrate myself into a new work environment with ease. In addition, I am also an excellent writer and am able to adequately compose a formal letter to another...
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New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Dylan: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...tutor my friends in the courses we take together. Learning their habits, strengths, and weaknesses has allowed me to find out how they learn best, and then tailor my explanations to that style. My personal strength in communication has been as asset in all my tutoring. Everyone learns differently, and that's ok. I'm hoping to...
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Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Stevens Institute of Technology - Masters, Structural Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Daniel: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live theatre, and I've even been...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 740

Sean: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...you not only to ahchieve a certain academic result but also to find and achieve any other life-long goals. I am generally available all throughout the week (morning, day & night), provided that the schedule does not conflict with my class schedule. I will be avialable generally all year-round except during the breaks due to...
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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

Sean: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...very fortunate. I recognize, however, that every mind learns in its own way---a reality that institutional education cannot accommodate. I make it my priority to determine what methods of demonstration and motivation are best suited to every student I work with. I look forward to working with you. I really do love learning, and think...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Jason: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...consecutive gold medals on the National Latin Exam when I was in high school, so I am eager to help students who are struggling with the subject. I also specialize in the areas of English-language writing, grammar, and reading comprehension. I have wanted to be a teacher from a rather young age, and I am...
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Vassar College - Bachelors, Drama (education minor)
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - Masters, Linguistics
GRE Verbal: 166

Olga: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
I am currently a student at Macaulay Honors at Brooklyn College, part of the BAMD Program. Teaching has always been a favorite past time of mine, and I tend to excel in science and writing classes. My goal is to help everyone I can with these subjects and more! ... Using positive reinforcement and showing them how they have improved from the beginning.
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2300
SAT Math: 760

Daniel: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...I credit attending weekly tutoring hours throughout college as playing a pivotal role in my success in these courses and the MCAT exam. I enjoy sharing and explaining concepts I understand and helping others appreciate them. Ultimately, through these experiences, I discovered that I deeply enjoy aiding students and enriching their understanding of the subject...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Jenny: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...sessions feeling heard. I want to address my students’ most pressing questions and concerns, so I strive to create an environment where they’re comfortable articulating them. Second, I want them to walk into their tests or classrooms feeling confident. Even if they won’t know every answer, they'll have strategies and some tricks up their sleeves...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Christian: Tarrytown tutor
Certified Tutor in Tarrytown, NY
...taught the material, I understand how to create an engaging and productive test preparation experience. My schedule is very flexible and I am happy to give as much of my time as needed. I am grateful for the educational resources that I've had and hope to provide the same for my students, helping them achieve...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 720
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Tarrytown, NY, is located in the town of Greenburgh. The village, and the town surrounding it, are members of the Westchester County. It is located only 25 miles north of midtown Manhattan. The village has a population of about 11,200. The neighboring village is Sleepy Hollow.
Sleepy Hollow High School serves the town as a member of the Union Free School District. Students who want to attend good colleges must be aware of their grades. One way to potentially improve on that important exam is by connecting with a private Tarrytown tutor who has both in-home and online tutoring experience in instruction for test prep. Tarrytown tutors offer online and in-person tutoring sessions to give you the test prep and instruction you need to try to do well on your big exam. Students hoping to enter good colleges like the New York University, which is ranked as the 32nd best college in the nation, will have to work extra hard. Conveniently, Tarrytown, NY, tutors offer both online and in-home private test prep tutoring with personalized instruction to try to help students succeed at the best schools.
Get out and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tarrytown. The village has many great places for you to visit. Start by visiting Lyndhurst, a Gothic Revival mansion. Originally designed by Alexander Jackson Davis in 1838, the estate is surrounded by park-like landscape. The mansion is bedecked with a collection of original decorative arts. The 19th century mansion is complete with furnishings and lighting fixtures. Including an in-house bowling alley, the mansion has two floors of art and decor. The lavish estate is open to tours year round and hosts special events during Halloween and Christmas.
Another historic building in the town is Sunnyside. The mansion lies along the Hudson River on a ten-acre lot. The historic home was once the house of the American author, Washington Irving, writer of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." Visitors can walk the curved path that leads to the unique home in its intimate setting. Guided tours will help you become a part of the story, with costume and retellings of tales about Irving.
Be sure to visit the Tarrytown Lakes Park for a lovely area with fishing, hiking trails, and green space for picnicking.
Once you've explored the historic buildings of Tarrytown, return to your studies with a renewed determination. An expert Tarrytown, NY, tutor might be an asset to anyone who wants to work to get into a top college or university.
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