Sima
Certified Tutor
...approached with the right attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence and to think of creative approaches to subjects (or standardized tests) that they struggled with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Pre-med
Master of Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750
Anya
Certified Tutor
...Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students hone their writing skills, guiding them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700
Allison
Certified Tutor
...strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned how to break down complex ideas...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730
Sasha
Certified Tutor
...I've had success on the SAT and the GMAT exams, and look forward to sharing my tips and tricks with students or business school applicants who are gearing up for these exams. Finally, having worked with a wide range of students, including many with IEPs or Section 504 accomodations, I have lots of strategies and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Science Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760
Emily
Certified Tutor
...working with my students in the classroom! As a teacher, I feel that a strong rapport with a student is essential to quality learning. I believe that a thorough education is a basic human right. In my spare time, I love to read (poetry, fiction, essays), write, explore new places, and cook new recipes.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Tiara
Certified Tutor
...in Paris at Columbia's Reid Hall program and at The Sorbonne. I trained and worked as a Barnard Writing Fellow, editing college-level papers and tutoring fellow students in essay writing and public speaking. I also volunteered as a tutor for NYC fifth graders. To this day, I am still an avid reader and I volunteer...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 790
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...a range of subjects such as History, Psychology, Statistics, and Sociology. I help students prepare for exams using effective study methods as well as complete writing assignments specifically for these subjects. As a tutor I strive to use specific questions and techniques to enable each student to come to a new understanding of the subject...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies
Mia
Certified Tutor
...students in high school and college as well as babysitting and teaching younger students. I have also taught adult GED students. I studied American Studies at Barnard College for undergrad. I have taken AP classes in Biology, Calculus, American History, World History, and English. I also achieved a NY Regents diploma in high school. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Nicole
Certified Tutor
...his or her particular goals. The aim is improvement, always, not perfection, to see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I’m an educator transitioning from higher ed to high school teaching. I earned my PhD in sociology at Columbia University, where I also worked as an instructor, at the School of International and Public Affairs. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Sciece
PHD, Sociology
Amanda
Certified Tutor
...(TEFL) certification course which involved private tutoring sessions with young French students (between the ages 8 and 17). I am very passionate about French as well as teaching, and I aspire to be a French professor after graduating. I am fully prepared to help anyone from the lowest level to a very advanced one, with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, French (Language, Literature, and Culture)
SAT Math: 720
Tashina
Certified Tutor
...a lack of organization, of a belief that the subject matter will not be useful later in life. When it comes to the actual material, I believe that there is almost always more than one way to approach a problem and that students should figure out what works best for them. I've studied learning and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Psychological and Brain Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 800
Amy
Certified Tutor
...IB Music (which includes in depth work in music history, theory and analysis). I also work as an IB Examiner, giving me a unique perspective on the range of talent around the world in this area. IB Music is a particularly comprehensive course but when approached well, very rewarding in terms of it's benefits to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Minor: Music
Masters, Multidisciplinary Studies for Internationl Educators
GRE Verbal: 164
Sam
Certified Tutor
...from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe there are no stupid questions, and that with enough hard work any...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Human Rights Studied
Nina
Certified Tutor
...and context analysis (for vocabulary enhancement), identification and purpose of key passages, and prediction of text direction or potential surprises. Many questions and discussions arise. The nuance and richness in a reading experience is the focus for these sessions. Background My qualifications for tutoring include a study of literature at Barnard College, where I earned...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...studying political science and statistics, and I will be working in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...when you see your students understand a certain subject and I hope to be a part of their academic achievements. I am an experienced tutor in math and science subjects, and I hope to share my passion for the STEM fields with someone else. As a computer science and operations research major, I hope to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710
Nina
Certified Tutor
...because we tend to remember concepts that we have learned with pleasure. Moreover, I am a down-to-earth and affable individual who aims to provide a comfortable environment for students to ask questions and share any concerns. I would be thrilled to share what I can, as a tutor, to help my students love learning just...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience & Behavior
Current Grad Student, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Michelle
Certified Tutor
...known for being patient and friendly, with a genuine desire to help students improve their scores. I tutor the SAT, ACT, and SSAT, and my specialties are reading, writing, and English. In my spare time, I like to explore the city, play music, write screenplays, exercise, and spend time with friends and family.... I believe that teaching is best approached with a sense of curiosity, fun, and teamwork. I love to help students feel better motivated...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Film Studie
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 770
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...took many AP classes (U.S. history, art history, U.S. government, English, environmental science, as well as a college-level Italian course through Syracuse University). I continued to study Italian throughout college, culminating in an eight-month study abroad program in Florence and Milan, so I can assist students struggling with beginner to advanced Italian. My rigorous liberal...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Gender Studies
Hayley
Certified Tutor
...students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 750
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