Jake
Certified Tutor
...at Princeton University, University of Miami, University of Michigan and New York University. A great tutor customizes instruction for the particular needs of the student. One must quickly diagnose the main areas the student needs to improve, so as not to waste time. A great tutor can see outside the box and be flexible enough...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
PHD, Classics
Liz
Certified Tutor
...Ever since middle school I knew I wanted to major in mathematics in college. I liked the fact that you could approach this subject in the same way you would approach a puzzle; to me math has always been like a game. My dreams came true after I came to the United States eight years...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Science, Mathematics
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...51Թ! It's my general philosophy that a teacher or tutor should serve as a facilitator of a student's learning process, rather than as a commander. I believe that the more independently a student can obtain a set of skills or degree of knowledge, the more able they are to master it for life. That...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental studies; Russian & Eurasian Studies
Masters, MA-International Environmental Policy; MBA- International Business Administration
Rebecca
Certified Tutor
...difficult concepts, but that there is also an art to learning that can be extremely rewarding if you are given the tools to be confident in yourself and your work. It can be extremely difficult for students to thrive academically when they lack confidence in their own abilities, and my goal is to teach them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology & Written Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 770
Rudy
Certified Tutor
...and Calculus, I understand the conceptual pitfalls and misconceptions that can arise in these courses. My approach is to help students strategize a solution so that they understand problems from basic principles, not rote memorization. I teach students how to classify problems and what tools and techniques are best for solving problems in those categories....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Science, Math Education
GRE Quantitative: 165
Joan
Certified Tutor
...papers or literary essays, all the way to fourth graders who need help breaking the barriers that prevent them from reading effectively. As a writer I have many techniques to assist students in learning to produce topnotch papers in any genre. I am an expert test taker. In 2005, along with other educators, I assisted...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Tedros
Certified Tutor
...in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist. I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics and history (predominantly world history). I don't just wish...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
SAT Math: 800
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...dynamic of a large classroom setting, and from the often divisive tone of a traditional student-teacher relationship. With my school days still close behind, I hope to establish myself as less of an authority figure and more as an ally on the quest towards self-betterment. I hope to one day work as an editor in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French Studies
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
Cori
Certified Tutor
...While I've worked most extensively with middle school students, I have worked with elementary school students in after-school English Language Arts programs, and taught 9th and 10th grade English during my graduate training. I've enjoyed working with students at each of these levels; it has enhanced my practice, encouraging me to identify the embedded skills...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
Lindsey
Certified Tutor
...school English teacher and an adjunct instructor at multiple local universities. I taught for five years in the New York City DoE. I majored in English at Pace University and then received a M.A. in English at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 800
Samuel
Certified Tutor
...Bard College, where I studied Written Arts and Arabic. I wrote a 70,000 word novel as my senior thesis, and I am now attempting to have it published. I love cooking, and in the past I worked as a cook in a restaurant. I also worked as manual laborer for a landscape company, but, unfortunately,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Written Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 790
Qi
Certified Tutor
...my passion of contributing to positive educational growth. This has led me to pursue various civic engagement opportunities while studying social psychology at Bard College, as well as related social development projects at The New School for Public Engagement where I earned a Master's in Nonprofit Management. During my undergraduate study, I spent two summers...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, Nonprofit Management
Noah
Certified Tutor
...and have lived in Boston, Los Angeles, Australia, and can now be found in Northern Westchester, NY. With over 6 years experience teaching students aged 3-65 from the US, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Russia, and the Czech Republic, I am a seasoned professional. I am also the author of over a dozen science fiction, horror,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing (Dual Major)
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Melanie
Certified Tutor
...ways and we are all inspired by different things. I hope to help students connect their passions with the skills and foundations that will help them succeed at school, careers, and in life. As a graduate of Bard College and Concordia University, I have degrees in Psychology and in Education. I have a diverse background...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Educational Leadership
State Certified Teacher
Anne
Certified Tutor
...Yorker and current Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Columbia University. Before arriving to my current career choice of physical therapy, I did architecture, visual arts, I studied languages (Swedish and Russian, which I now speak fluently), took subjects in the humanities and the sciences, became a Pilates instructor, and also played drums and wrote...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Russian Studies
Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...acquire, they are more likely to retain said information and are more able to voice their own perspectives and opinions. As not all students access knowledge in the same way, I encourage students to pursue an approach to learning that best suites them, especially in a one-on-one setting. By allowing students to partially direct their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology/Middle Eastern Studies
Anthony
Certified Tutor
...in American Politics with a focus on American Political History from Columbia University and am presently finishing my PhD work there. I have been tutoring and teaching in this area for six years and have more than ten years of tutoring experience all told. My students' success is my own success; helping you grasp challenging...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Studies
PHD, American Politics
ACT Composite: 33
Gregory
Certified Tutor
...College and the Bard College Conservatory of Music, where I graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a B.M. in Music Performance. I have several years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects, including Politics/Government, US History, ESL, and Beginning Mandarin Chinese. In terms of my experience tutoring Mandarin, I am particulalry experienced in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Sam
Certified Tutor
...a Bachelor of Arts degree in Asian Studies. Shortly after obtaining my degree, I traveled to China and began teaching oral English at Qingdao University. After a year of teaching, I have returned to my hometown of NYC with significant professional and life experience under my belt. I believe empathy and patience are essential to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Asian Studies
Max
Certified Tutor
fun, outgoing tutor, constantly considering the needs and personalities of my students, in order to empathize with them and customize their experience. There is no more rewarding feeling than helping students overcome frustrating boundaries and re-emphasizing their self confidence.... Listening is important. I try to let students advocate for themselves, and be detailed in describing what part of the assignment they're having difficulty with. I find visual, real-life anecdotes help get concepts across to students. Patience...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
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