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...standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1 private students since. I truly love working...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
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Certified Tutor in Valhalla, NY
...can work towards improving your test-taking skills and strategies, as well as increasing engagement by relating material to your personal strengths and interests. History and Literature are two of my greatest passions, subjects I studied at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro. Though these subjects can at times be difficult to engage with, I...
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro - Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
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...of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I love sharing my excitement for...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
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...played at least a small role in that). I love tutoring; many see tutoring as a service provided by one party to another, but it has great benefits for the tutor as well. Through tutoring at Fordham and unprofessionally (family and friends) I've learned how to communicate physical and mathematical theories at several levels of...
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Fordham University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
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Barnard College, Columbia University - Bachelors, Urban Studies
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, Social Studies Secondary Education
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Verbal: 760
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...time I spent in an urban classroom was challenging in a way I never could have expected, it likewise brought with it an inexpressible joy- I was not just educating students about literature, I was teaching them how they can learn from and add to the literary language that is the undercurrent of our culture....
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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
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...understand what he/she is doing and why they are doing. This insight will make them a stronger, faster and better student, particularly in the field of mathematics. This brings the student long term results that could extend far beyond the work done in the tutoring sessions. Mathematics is my love and economics is my passion...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematical Economics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, International Affairs
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 780
GRE Quantitative: 167
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...learn how to use their existing bodies of knowledge to find a way to a solution. We then work on building a toolbox of techniques they can use to handle the kinds of questions and tasks that are particularly challenging for them. I have two big picture goals for my students. First, I want them...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
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...am a confident teacher of test preparation skills. I provide reading and writing strategies that empower students to perform at a high level on selected-response, short response, and essay questions. I emphasize the importance of analyzing test questions and passages so that students have a clear "plan of attack" on test day. My personal interests...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English
CUNY Hunter College - Master of Arts, English Adolescent Education
SAT Verbal: 790
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Certified Tutor in Valhalla, NY
...elementary and middle schools as part of Vanderbilt Student Volunteers for Science. I am passionate about tutoring math and science, and even though these subjects are often considered "dry," the right teaching 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...
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Vanderbilt University - Building Engineer, Chemical Engineering and Math
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SAT Math: 800
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Certified Tutor in Valhalla, NY
Hello, I am a current college student confident in any subjects regarding mathematics. With multiple experiences tutoring and being tutored I hope to help you meet your academic expectations!
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New York University - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
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I'm a current student at Columbia University studying sociology and business management. I'm passionate about helping others learn new material and reach new heights of academic excellence. In my free time, I'm usually visiting art museums, in a ballet class, or exploring the city. Feel free to reach out to me with any further questions!
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Sociology and Business Management
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
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...and I am sure that I can help you improve your scores! With a perfect score on the 2016 MCAT CARS section, I specialize in tutoring reading comprehension and English for both the ACT and MCAT. My goal is to help you learn to read between the lines and develop strategies for test-day success. Other...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelors, Economics
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ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
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...subject and AP Tests as shown in my profile. My philosophy in tutoring is that success comes from a mix of intelligent test-taking strategies, and a familiarity or comfort with the test itself. I have the knowledge and attitude to help my students succeed, and I can't wait to get started with even more students....
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
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...and enjoy the tutoring sessions more. I particularly enjoy teaching science, writing, and test prep. With test prep I've found that supplemental work on fundamental skills helps students improve their scores much more than working through a test prep book alone. Watching students develop confidence in their abilities and improve their performance makes my tutoring...
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Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, History
CORNELL University, WEILL GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES - Master of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
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Certified Tutor in Valhalla, NY
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Manhattan College - Bachelors, Secondary Math Education
New York University - Masters, Secondary Math Education
SAT Math: 710
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Biological Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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...me to tutor German and writing because I am incredibly passionate about the German language and culture, and from my perspective bettering one's writing is also a process in bettering one's thinking. I find it rewarding to help students overcome many of the same challenges and hurtles that I and my peers overcame. Tutoring is...
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Juniata College - Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
GRE Verbal: 165
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Certified Tutor in Valhalla, NY
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, History
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
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...challenge, and I direct, but I always enable the student to find the answer on their own. I believe this is the only way that students learn not only to do the work, but to understand the work. Outside of teaching, I love theatre, movies, poetry, art, and running around the city.... Lead the student to an understanding, not to the answer. Ask questions until the student can solve the problem on their own. Teach not...
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New York University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
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