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Bachelors, English
Masters, Special Education

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...most important part of tutoring is understanding each individual's needs and learning methods. Everyone is different and to be a successful tutor, you cannot apply the same teaching methods to every student. Understanding how quickly students learn, what types of strengths they have, and their motivations for receiving tutoring is key to helping a student...
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Current Undergrad, Finance

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Bachelors, English / Biochemistry
Masters, Physiology

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Bachelors, International Politics
Masters, International Affairs
GMAT: 740

Danielle: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a professional writer and editor with a double Masters degree. I believe in finding the approach that works best for the student, realizing that people see topics and learn in different ways.
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Bachelors, English/Int'l Relations
Masters, Public Relations

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My academic background includes an undergraduate degree in International Relations and a Master's in Applied Math and Statistics, which I am currently pursuing. Outside of school my interests are reading, music, TV, working out, exploring the city, traveling, and generally keeping an open mind.... I like to adapt a teaching session to a student's strengths and learning styles. My focus in test prep is to develop deductive and inductive reasoning skills to ensure that all possible...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations
Current Grad Student, Applied and Computational Mathematics
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 169

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Bachelors, International Politics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Matt: Highland tutor
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...major with a concentration in Immunology and Infectious Diseases. I then went on to complete a Masters program at Georgetown University in human physiology. Given the amount of schooling I have gone through myself, I have taken a wide range of subjects and more standardized tests than I would like to admit. I have taught...
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Bachelors, Public Health concentration in Immunology and Infectious Disease
Masters, Biophysics and Human Physiology

Katherine : Highland tutor
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Bachelors, Literature/French
Masters, Translation : French/English

Daniel: Highland tutor
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Bachelors, American History
Masters, American Government
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Ryan: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...politics and international relations. My studies in France focused on presentation skills, effective writing, and gaining knowledge in a variety of disciplines including math, history, law, and politics. I concentrated on economics and sociology, focusing my studies further on Europe and the transatlantic partnership. I am now a first-year master's candidate at Georgetown University's School...
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Bachelors, International Affairs and Transatlantic Relations
Current Grad Student, European Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Richard: Highland tutor
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...issues is fundamental to our society's growth and development. As a tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and...
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Bachelors, International Politics
Masters, Law

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Certified Tutor
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Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Learning and Teaching
GRE Verbal: 164

Patrick: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...science and success with you! I taught undergraduate biology courses at Boston University. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for biology and organic chemistry during my undergraduate career at Elon University. I am a first-year medical student who recently took the MCAT and successfully applied to medical school. I know how to master the...
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Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Medicine

Lucas: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...laude from Georgetown University, I studied and worked on sustainable development issues in Washington, D.C. for several years. I am now pursuing a career in education. I have worked with students in a range of settings-- as a K-12 substitute teacher, an after-school program instructor, and a graduate teaching assistant in geography and economics. My...
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Bachelors, Int'l Environmental Studies (B.S.F.S.)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Caroline: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...deeper understanding of their subject matter. As an American History major I'm especially interested in history, government, literature and the arts. Reading and grammar are my specialities! I've worked as a blog editor and communications professional, and so hope to help students improve their essay writing and sentence structure. I have worked with students of...
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Bachelors, American History, Film and Media Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 760

Jing: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 36

Andrew: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a Public Policy masters student at Georgetown University. I previous studied Economics at the College of William and Mary and the University of Saint Andrews. I am interested in tutoring Test Prep, Algebra1/2, and AP US Government. I am open to tutoring online or in-person.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Public Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

James: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...University in Washington where I focused on Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. I have lived and worked in Boston, Spain, Belgium, Washington, Brazil, and Afghanistan. I completed an MBA in Finance and International Management at Boston University in 2012 and am recently back in the Boston area again. I enjoy traveling and adventure.... I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things in ways that make sense with their learning styles. I enjoy getting...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing
Masters, Finance
SAT Verbal: 730

Candace: Highland tutor
Certified Tutor
...I plan to attend medical school in a few years. Writing is one of my favorite subjects to tutor as my liberal arts education at Georgetown has taught me how to successfully write papers, articles, and essays for biology, chemistry, history, philosophy, and psychology. I am currently working with a professor and another colleague to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology of Global Health
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