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John: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...I find that the breakthroughs students experience in calculus and basic algebra (Algebra I or Algebra II) are the most exciting, and those subjects are correspondingly my favorite to tutor. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I'm pretty reliably involved in some way in one of three activities. I devote a significant amount of my...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center - PHD, Mathematics
Margarita: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Molly: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...liberal arts college in Singapore, where I worked in the writing center and mentored students extensively in academic writing. Since then, I have been traveling, while continuing to tutor writing skills online. I emphasize learning how to write a clear, organized, and persuasive argument supported by solid evidence. In addition, I have experience tutoring students...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Global Affars
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Shin: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...chemistry. While I enjoy tutoring students in all of the subjects I specialize in, I love tutoring students in physics (specifically, mechanics and waves). Physics is my favorite subject to tutor because while it is more difficult to demonstrate phenomena from other subjects such as organic chemistry, physics is a very prevalent science, so even...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Diptesh: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 700
Gabriela: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Amanda: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
Hello! I'm a freelance journalist and theatre director with B.As in Theatre and Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I love working with students to help them to grow and develop skills in various fields of study and I look forward to working with you!
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UW-Madison - Bachelors, Journalism and Theatre and Drama (Double Major)
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Dan: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...Engineering. I tutor a variety of subjects, although I am most passionate about math and the sciences. I aim to teach both fundamental concepts and the ability to solve problems step-by-step with well-established methods. In my free time, I enjoy designing and flying high-power rockets competitively, playing the piano, and engraving glass.
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Isabel: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...excited, and passionate about helping students achieve above and beyond. I believe that any student has the capacity to achieve, as long as they are able to find the right motivation and skills to do so. This motivation comes from within, certainly, but is more so the duty of the tutor to spark, incite, and...
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CUNY City College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Gene: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to tutoring stresses deeper understanding of topics and underlying concepts, as opposed to learning just to pass test questions. I further believe in teaching towards individual student's learning styles and adapting towards individual needs so as to maximize progress and learning. Outside of...
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Muktasid: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...etc. but am more than capable of teaching a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since middle school and have found that "practice makes perfect" is the most effective philosophy when it comes to learning. I love being able to help people, and the satisfaction of helping students excel in their studies provides...
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St. John's University - PHD, Pharmacy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Jenny: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...be successful, but also how to think critically and independently. I start my tutoring sessions with a simple and individualized evaluation—sometimes I will look over students’ past work or practice tests to supplement a discussion about goals for our time together. Once we move on to subject material, my approach is to start with what...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Cultural Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Kiran: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...first tries on the SAT and PSAT. I enjoy tutoring because I love working with students and seeing other people reach their goals. I don't believe in memorizing facts and figures, but rather helping students learn that they can develop their problem-solving skills to approach anything with a strong mindset. Besides spending time tutoring, I...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Computer Science and Political Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Adwait: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...I tutor are Algebra, Calculus I & II, and the SAT, but there are many more you can inquire about. I love tutoring students because I know how much a tutor can inspire a student to improve, and I hope to offer that to my own students. Some of my personal hobbies when not tutoring...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
Christine: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!
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Princeton University - Engineer, Operations Research
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Anmol: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Brandon: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...great tutor particularly because of the success I've observed in tutoring my younger cousin (rising HS sophomore). I also tutored classmates throughout my high school career in a variety of subjects. In my opinion, the most important attribute in a tutor is flexibility: being able to tailor goals and strategies to a particular student's needs...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Politics
George: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...to calculus. I believe in being patient with the kids I work with. Many learn at different paces, which is why they may fall behind in school. I try to connect what they are learning to school to something they can more easily understand: Teaching the same thing, but from a different angle. The trouble...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Business
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Logan: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...to learn, study, and teach themselves things that they are having trouble with. This is something I struggled with throughout my academic career, and only through years of practice was I able to figure out new tricks and methods for teaching myself new material. I want to save this time and effort for all my...
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Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Science: 32
Matthew: Ridgewood tutor
Certified Tutor in Ridgewood, NY
...and Stem Cell Science. Technical though my background may be, I am currently gigging as a singer/songwriter/composer in NYC and tackle even the most hard-science of problems with a top-down, big-picture, holistic approach. If you have a propensity to look at problems in a cross- or inter-disciplinary manner (or want to learn how to do...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Human Biology: Bioinformatics and Stem Cell Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
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