Education

University of California-San Diego - Bachelors, Biochemistry, Psychology

Experience

In college, I acted as teacher's assistant in an introduction to biology course, a class on cell biology . During this time, my affinity for instruction began . I have experience tutoring students at the middle and high school level . Subjects I am knowledgeable in include:...

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Nyack College - B.S., Adolescent Education English (7-12)

Experience

I currently work with a tutoring agency . I'm truly passionate about helping students to improve upon their writing and reading, skills which are relevant to any area of study . I like to think of myself as "an awakener," rather than a teacher, as Robert Frost once said . ...

Education

Harvard - BA, Music and Economics

Experience

Having attended a very small public high school in rural Connecticut, I would not have been able to make it into a prestigious university had I not found a way to enjoy studying for my entrance exams. Through this experience, I have learned the importance of dedication and...

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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelors, Liberal Arts , The New School - PHD, Urban + Public Policy

Experience

I am a faculty member of the New School and the City University of New York . I'm also a doctoral fellow at the New School . I attended Columbia University to earn my masters degree in urban planning, and I attended Sarah Lawrence College as an undergraduate . As a tutor,...

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - BS, Environmental Science and Philosophy , University of Cambridge - MPhil, History and...

Experience

Throughout my time as a student, I also worked as a tutor, where I've helped a number of students improve their understanding of a wide range of subjects, including how to prepare for standardized tests like the SAT and GRE . In addition to tutoring, I also worked as an...

Education

New York University - Bachelors, Drama

Experience

Throughout my time as a student, I have the privilege of tutoring a number of eager pupils in reading, writing, history, and language arts . As a tutor, I learned that one of my biggest passions is being able to help students reach all of their academic goals and excel in the...

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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English Literature and Creative Writing

Experience

I tutored as an undergraduate, working with students and adults at all levels of understanding with various topics . I loved this experience because it showed me how much I enjoyed helping others learn . After college, I taught ESL in Spain, giving me experience putting...

Education

San Francisco State University - BA, Art , CUNY Brooklyn College - MS, Speech Pathology

Experience

10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, 1st Grade, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd Grade, 3rd Grade Math,...

Education

Cornell University - BA, Philosophy and History

Experience

When working one on one with students, I use Socratic dialogue, asking questions that serve to guide the person in?understanding the topic . My path to teaching led me through Cornell University, where I earned philosophy and history degrees, graduating magna cum laude . For...

Education

University of Florida - Bachelors, History

Experience

I'm someone who loves education and am always eager to share my experiences with anyone interested in improving their knowledge in a wide range of skills . During my time working as a teacher, I've helped students master a number of subjects including ACT and SAT test prep,...

Education

Experience

My strength in tutoring comes from the connection I am able to make with each student . This connection focuses on seeing each student as a unique person, which means I adapt my teaching to the student's individuality . This also means teaching the student to go beyond the...

Education

University of Florida - BS, Telecommunications Production , University of Florida - MFA, Fiction Writing

Experience

I earned my bachelor's degree in Telecommunications Production and a master's degree in Fiction Writing at the University of Florida . I enjoy tutoring students in an array of English- and writing-related courses, including writing, essay editing, literature, grammar and...

Education

New York University - B.A. , Journalism, Anthropology

Experience

A tutor's job is not to give answers, but to explain how one reaches these answers . To be a great tutor, one must be compassionate, understanding, patient, and kind . The tutor should strive to build a comfortable environment that encourages learning and creativity . ...

Education

Cornell University - Bachelors, Government & Spanish & French Literature , Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters, Islamic...

Experience

I taught and tutored English there, and I was able to really develop my teaching skills quickly by facing the challenges of helping students learn despite cultural and language differences . When I tutor students, I have a very simple goal, which is to teach students how to...