Alexander
Certified Tutor
...past few years. However, I also had a fantastic time working at my college's writing center, so I have no problems tutoring essay writing or SAT writing. In my spare time I like to go hiking and running, and I also enjoy watching and talking about movies, TV shows, and pop culture in general. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750
Sam
Certified Tutor
...take the test, I believe that I can effectively light a fire of motivation and help that student tackle studying. The sciences are especially important to me, an understanding of them equates to an understanding of the world around us and therefore an interest in them reflects an interest in our world. Science isn't just...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Stephen
Certified Tutor
...facts to memory, I challenge students to learn patterns, to use critical thinking skills and to question their reasoning in order to come up with a plan to solve scientific problems. I believe that scientific thinking is a skill that can help students in all facets of their life. When I am not in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Masters, Education
Brett
Certified Tutor
...to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 730
Anna
Certified Tutor
...feel they provide individuals the opportunity to connect with the world around them and give shape and voice to their experiences and opinions. Outside of education, I pursue whitewater kayaking competitively, and was a member of the US freestyle team this past year. When not tutoring or in a kayak, I can usually be found...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French, International Relations
Claire
Certified Tutor
...to share with my own students. What they are studying can actually be exciting and useful. I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during college. Living in France dramatically improved my language skills. I became a much more confident speaker, and developed a sense of spoken French outside of the classroom. My real passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French; Studio Art
Alice
Certified Tutor
...World War and its aftermath in the region. I received several competitive grants to conduct primary research in London and Oxford archives for this project, including the prestigious Goldfarb Center's student research fellowship. Once completed, my thesis was granted the award for the best senior essay in History that year. Additionally, I won Colby's annual...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 780
Aurore
Certified Tutor
...on my masters in middle school science education. As a native French and English speaker, I have done a lot of tutoring in both of those subjects. As a science nerd, I am very excited to show students how nifty the natural world around us is. I would be more than happy to help you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Science, Marine biology
GRE Verbal: 162
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...in undergrad. Since as long as I can remember reading and writing have been my principal passions, and I've been teaching, tutoring, and writing since completing college. I've taught ESL students in South Korea, and back in the US I've worked with learners of all ages from elementary school students to adults. In addition I've...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 700
George
Certified Tutor
Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics/Spanish
Masters, Urban Studies
David
Certified Tutor
...you're curious). Full disclosure, I'm not a native speaker...just an enthusiastic learner. I'm also a GMAT tutor. I took the test in April 2016 and scored a 740 out of 800. That's a 97th percentile score, one that I'm very proud of -- but I only got there by studying diligently. My aim in tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, German
GMAT: 740
Sara
Certified Tutor
...hours that were open to any student seeking a tutoring session for any stage of their writing process across all subjects. In addition to these tutoring positions, I also worked on Colby's student newspaper The Colby Echo as the head copy editor. What I enjoy the most about tutoring is seeing students realize their own...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
Ann Mariam
Certified Tutor
...these different age groups has truly improved my skills in explanation and has motivated me to add more visual aids and real world examples during my tutoring sessions. In addition to general math classes, I also enjoy tutoring in test prep since I vividly remember my own experience preparing for the ACT and SAT less...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Julian
Certified Tutor
...attended Colby College in Maine and majored in Latin American Studies while completing pre-med coursework. I have lived and worked in South America for substantial portions of my life. I tutored for Colby's Spanish Department and advanced as far as possible in the subject. I have worked as an outdoor guide for high school students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
ACT Composite: 31
Craig
Certified Tutor
...students, an SAT tutor for local high school students, and a drum teacher for local youth and college students. My experience with youth goes from my tutoring experience to my experience as an outdoor trip leader with middle school kids in the Yellowstone Wilderness. I love working with young people and am great at explaining...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Ana
Certified Tutor
..."I appreciated how Ana was always very positive and enthusiastic when presenting in her lab lectures. She was also very helpful and would answer any questions I had about the lab." "Ana took time to meet with students individually and gave constructive feedback during every step of the lab report process. She was patient and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 770
Emily
Certified Tutor
...Columbia University's Classics Post Baccalaureate program. I am currently at Columbia University as a first year MA student in Classics with a focus in Latin Literature. I have been taking Latin classes for 11 years, and I have tutored for 5 years (2 years in high school, 3 years in college). I love Latin and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Certificate, Classics
Jordan
Certified Tutor
I'm an Australian-American current college student who's been tutoring since high school. I did the IB in Australian high school and am now a junior at Colby College. I mainly tutor the SAT, Psychology, English essays, and IB related things (e.g. the EE). Currently I'm also working at Columbia as a Research Assistant.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750
Domnika
Certified Tutor
...learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
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