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Nicholas: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past 2 years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167
Kelsey: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...others feel passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Sunny: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
John: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...department. I have tutored college-aged students in all levels of mathematics, from college algebra and trigonometry to real analysis and topology. I have additionally tutored high school calculus students as well as elementary school math, and high school and college physics. Largely due to my focus on mathematics, my favorite subjects to tutor are within...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Sarah: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into the school of your dreams. Whether you need tutoring in the Humanities, test prep strategies, or individualized essay assistance, I know that I can help...
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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
Greg: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...style can spark any student's interest. When it comes to standardized test preparation, I've found that knowing the intricacies of a test can improve a student's score just as much as knowing the subject material can. Different students learn in different ways but that kind of personal attention is difficult to provide in a classroom....
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Vanderbilt University - Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Shawn: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...part of my life. Raising me on her own and unable to afford a babysitter, my mother used to take me to her clinical laboratory whenever necessary. I remember hearing stories of how I was not quite tall enough as the lab counter and had to stand on my toes to get a better view...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Gus: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...the poached egg (the key is vinegar). In my spare time I act, perform improv, and think about how great dogs are. As a tutor, I believe my greatest strength is that I am not a textbook. I'm here to make even the driest material interesting and personally relatable, and to talk out difficulties when...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Tara: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g....
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City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Sarah: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...secondary certification in SPED 7 - 12. My approach to tutoring is simple: learning does not come easily if it cannot be made digestible. In this light, I employ a range of techniques to engage and drive my students towards their own litmus of success. I love integrating games, technology, or a points system to...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Fordham University - Masters, Secondary Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 745
Dan: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...enhancing student comprehension by focusing on thought processes as well as the answer itself, ensuring that students follow a logical step-by-step progression when solving problems and maximizing their understanding of the topics at hand. I have experience tutoring at the high school and collegiate level through student organizations, university employment, and personal offerings.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Nikhil: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
I hope to share my knowledge with others and help anyone with questions and concepts... Go through their problems, and try to be patient with them to help them understand.... Teach them basic concepts and then let them try examples on their own.... Patience is vital.... Ensure they understand the concept, and motivate them.... Try a different approach until they get it. Maybe give an example first.
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Rice University - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineer
Adam: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...of varied topics, history, from American to modern world to ancient civilizations, remain my favorite. I love the moment when a student starts connecting ideas and historical events and themes. I sincerely feel that the education system is one of, if not THE most important systems in the world today and cannot wait to see...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36
Arun: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
Andrew: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...approachable these subjects really are. Everyone can succeed in math and science if they want! In addition to teaching content, I am happy to work with students on note-taking and strong study habits. By focusing on these skills, I believe students can improve in every subject and better prepare themselves for college and beyond!... To help a student get engaged, I would prioritize showing how amazing the subjects really are. For example, math and science often...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Anthropology
Stanford - Current Grad Student, Medicine (MD)
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Brady: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...of New Orleans, and I have studied screenwriting and storytelling with some of the most notable instructors and practitioners in the field. My interest in philosophy and first-order logic led me to undertake the LSAT as a personal challenge. My first attempt put me in the 97th percentile, and I've continued to study and refine...
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University of New Orleans - Bachelors, English
LSAT: 169
Osman: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...tutor, I stress self-help strategies to ensure that students do not become dependent on the crutch of a tutor or teacher. Often, a student may work well with an instructor but is unable to solve problems or understand concepts alone. I make sure to prod students in the appropriate direction of thinking, without blatantly doing...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Chemical Physics and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Philipp: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come with feeling overwhelmed by coursework. I performed well on standardized exams like the SHSAT and...
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Columbia College - Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Dennis: Upper Manhattan tutor
Certified Tutor in Upper Manhattan, NY
...best thesis in the humanities by Boston College's Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences. In addition to working with students in U.S. history/politics, I have extensive experience tutoring students in Spanish. I earned the Seal of Biliteracy from the State of New Jersey in 2019, and have since been engaged with youth and adult learners.
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Boston College - Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
Boston College - Master of Fine Arts, History
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 800
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