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Bryce: New Albany tutor
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I am a sophomore at Duke University studying computer science and physics. Academically, I am drawn towards disciplines that employ logical problem-solving. I enjoy working with others to discover new intuitive ways of understanding problems.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Carmen: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...anxiety) and helping a student develop the language of math. My goal is not for students to just find an answer; my goal is for them to be able to explain how they reached their answer, which is in itself a much more powerful ability. Additionally, being able to explain a mathematical process goes hand...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Mark: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
I enjoy empowering students by making learning fun and believe that everyone has an "inner genius" that just takes the right technique to unlock. I bring a patient and friendly approach to teaching, specializing in the sciences, technology and math, and believe in teaching students to "learn for themselves".
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710
Tesia: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello! I am an experienced tutor of 12 years with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Ph.D in Chemistry. I love teaching and helping students solve scientific problems. If you're struggling to grasp scientific theories or concepts, then I'm the tutor for you!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Eric: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...I Met Your Mother, and even The Bachelorette when I'm at a low point. Beyond personal interests, tutoring has always been a side project of mine. Even since middle school, at a local elementary school, I would help tutor students in basic arithmetic and spelling. In high school, while the curriculum changed from multiplication tables...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Justin: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...and Visual Media. I have been teaching at different programs for the past four years, and I have a wide breadth of experience teaching students of all different backgrounds and ages. I am the most proficient at tutoring students in elementary, middle, and beginning high school math, as well as SAT and ACT math. Additionally,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 780
Carlton : New Albany tutor
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I am a Duke University Alumni with a passion for connecting young, driven students with the resources they need to succeed.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Avery: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...who has worked with nearly 800 students over the last 6 years as well as many others as a private tutor. I am passionate about mathematics and believe that everyone has the potential to be successful! I am experienced teaching both middle and high schoolers pre-algebra, algebra 1, algebra 2, geometry, pre-calculus, and ACT and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1360
SAT Math: 700
Danielle: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...my personal experiences to help teach and guide students on the path toward academic and personal success. The tutoring method that I have the most experience in involves using what the student already knows, building on that to foster confidence within a subject, and then implementing problem-solving skills that can lead to success in exam...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Master of Engineering, Engineering and Industrial Management
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
GRE: 325
GRE Quantitative: 164
Adrian: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...in History and Philosophy and minor in Computer Science. I enjoy tutoring all subjects, but my favorite things to tutor are history, math, writing, and standardized tests. In my free time, I enjoy practicing/playing soccer and relaxing with my friends on campus. I strive to help others maximize their academic potential so that they may...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Jesús: New Albany tutor
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...Jess Hidalgo. I'm a Peruvian graduate student doing a PhD at University of Washington (Seattle.) I have many years of experience doing language tutoring in Peru and the U.S. with both native speakers and people learning Spanish as a second language. I love soccer, talking about Peruvian culture, and traveling very much!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
Master of Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
David: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...scenarios. I believe that this helps facilitate a better understanding of the significance of answers. My tutoring ideology is based on reinforcing core concepts. Fundamental skills need to be fully developed in order to stimulate future academic success. My methodology consists of making sure that the foundation of a topic is understood before addressing more...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Victoria: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...in the tech world for about 5 years; I also have a lifelong passion for learning languages and writing. I have experience working with K-12 and college students and would be happy to help you with test prep, studying, essay writing, or anything generally in my wheelhouse! I look forward to working with you and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Test Scores
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Justin: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...2019. I am currently a tutor for the Duke Athletic Department, and I also have experience as a tutor in a volunteer capacity for kids in the Durham area. Upon graduation, I will be enrolling in law school, though I have not yet decided which school to attend. I got a 178 on my LSAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics
Test Scores
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36
Kaidi: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...I took classes on Persian, my second language of the Middle East after Arabic, and was in charge of running the weekly Arabic dining table. Prior to graduate school, I spent a semester in Doha, Qatar, pursuing studies of advanced Arabic. While I was an undergraduate student at Duke University, I tutored elementary and intermediate...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Master of Arts, Near and Middle Eastern Studies
Talin: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...transverse myelitis, which left me paralyzed waist down for some time. Right now I can walk with a cane and am looking for a lighter load, and hence my passion for teaching has reemerged. At this stage of my life, I believe I can be helpful to students. My hobbies include classical music, languages.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Test Scores
SAT Math: 770
Rachel: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...and the SAT. My teaching philosophy is to not only answer students' questions, but also to help them understand topics at a conceptual level so that they can solve any problem that comes their way. Additionally, I hope to help students 'learn how to learn' using outside resources so that they can become independent learners....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Victoria: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...from Duke University, I signed a 2-year commitment with Teach for America. I currently teach 8th grade Mathematics in my hometown of Houston, Texas. I love learning and am qualified to teach any core subject (Math, Science, English/Language Arts/Writing, Social Studies). I have also taken (and scored highly on) several AP exams.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
Kimanthi: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
...working with high school, college and graduate students and have a subject expertise that include Biology, Physics, Math, Physiology, Biochemistry. My approach to tutoring is focused on helping students build a strong foundational understanding of concepts, strengthening their ability to critically think and apply their knowledge. In my personal time, I enjoy traveling, cooking and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Michael: New Albany tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi! My name is Michael, and I am so excited to help you work through your learning journey! I promise you're smarter than you think. Let's figure this out together!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Test Scores
ACT English: 33
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
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Recent New Albany Tutoring Session Notes
1. Wrote entire homily for Speech class. He paralleled some gospel story to the story of King Arthur. Only the hard copy is due the next day but the student doesn't have speech class (he has Spanish instead) that day.
2. Brought a green folder with brads and pockets. Supervised while the student made the dividers and then checked his Lit binder for all rough drafts that were supposed to be in there.
3. Study pack, Social Studies (most of it was done - he had left only a page's worth of the more reading-intensive work to do).
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Today the student and I started with Chemistry and ended with Algebra 2. We did a 2 page worksheet on writing empirical formulas of compounds given a percent composition of the elements present. We then went on to work on his math assignment for the weekend, looking at the transformation of functions when multiplied by a coefficient or translated up/down or right/left. The student understood all of this very well and did many problems on his own. Overall a great session with much improvement and understanding.
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Present indicative of ar, er and ir verbs. Practiced examples and usages of the present tense. Reviewed some key regular verbs and ended by looking at some irregular verbs' yo construction. (pongo, conozco, doy)
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We worked through a new review worksheet that the student was given by her teacher. We didn't have time to finish all of it, but we worked steadily and the student seems to have learned a lot. I think she is getting rotational physics pretty well.
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Went over an assignment (24 questions) including some pure math problems (quadratic equations, derivatives) and some applied finance and economics problems. Taught the student a couple of formulas and concepts, and reviewed one or two as well, including: present/future value, average/total cost, revenue and profit evaluation.
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I had her work a logic game section while I timed, we then went over it together. We also went over several other games, and a Logical Reasoning section.
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