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Sunny: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Max: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...to address your specific needs! I was born in Denver, CO, and grew up in a small ski town called Steamboat Springs. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class and moved to New York to study philosophy at Columbia University. After college, I spend two years teaching English in the public school system in Japan before going back to Columbia to complete my pre-med requirements. I enrolled in medical school in the...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Doctor of Medicine, Neurobiology and Behavior
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Sarah: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...of my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in undergraduate admissions at a top 50 research university for 3 years, I know exactly what top colleges are looking for, and I'm ready to help you get into...
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Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Vanna: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...NYU, and part of the Stern/Tisch dual degree program, getting a BS in Business and a BFA in Film and Television. I've been tutoring since my sophomore year, including over Zoom for the past year. My main focus is test prep, where I focus on "gamification." I know it sounds crazy, but test prep really can be fun, and seeing it as a game can help scores improve dramatically and make studying less of a...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Business, General
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34
Aleeza: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...be attending NYU Medical School in the fall on a full tuition scholarship I have worked as a tutor or teaching assistant of some kind for four of the last six years, most recently as a TA for organic chemistry 2. I am most excited about helping other students achieve their dreams of going to medical school by helping them study for the MCAT. Besides MCAT tutoring, my favorite subjects are chemistry, biology, and math...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Aman: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...school career, test-taking always seemed to be a challenge. I pushed to get the best scores I could, but something was wrong. I had a lack of direction. I needed a mentor. When I had my first mentor, I wasn't sure he would be the right one. We worked together for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized,...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
Alec: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...tutoring style, I try to keep a relaxed atmosphere because I think removing the stress from the equation when grappling with difficult problems is really important. A lot of the difficulty I've seen students have stems from frustration, and so for me focusing on taking a step back to concepts students are comfortable with, and then helping them build towards a solution to challenging problems on their own is the best way to not only...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Jed: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...and specialize in writing/essay editing and SAT/ACT test prep as well. I am a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children...
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Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Margarita: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up with a very strong and traditional math background. I...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Daniel: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...my own chemistry course at Stony Brook University under the guidance of Dr. Troy Wolfskill, the head of the chemistry department at the university. So far I love my teaching position as it not only brings me happiness in helping others succeed, but it helps me build a stronger understanding on how to be a better instructor. When I teach, I try not to lecture the student, but engage them by connecting what I teach...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33
Owen: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...year journey! I have worked with 50+ students, mostly in the areas of math, science and standardized testing. After college, I spent two years working as a biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1 private students since. I truly love working with students to help...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
Benjamin: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...WashU grad, climate activist, and writer. Since I got my B.A. in environmental biology, I've worked as an educator at an aquarium and also at a Pre-K. I hope to spread the wonders of science and the natural world to those I encounter in the future, whether that be as a teacher, outdoor educator, or writer. I'm passionate about writing stories, creating and listening to music, and finding the beauty in everyday interactions. I hope...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
Erin: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...College. Previously, I attended Communications High School, an all honors high school in New Jersey. During high school, I was a peer tutor in physics, math, and spanish. Outside of school I tutored several local students in middle school math. I also taught a class of first graders in my parish. I feel that the most important part of learning is understanding. Using my experiences as both a tutor and as a student, I work...
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New Jersey Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Architecture
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Sarah: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...private voice lessons and private music lessons (basic music theory and ear training) to students between the ages of 8-18. In high school, I peer-tutored students in Algebra I, Pre-Algebra, History, and essay-writing, my teaching/tutoring; my experiences are both versatile and extensive. Though I have experience teaching a wide range of subjects, I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students in math. In my experiences with students who struggle with math, I aim to help them understand and...
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Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Music
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Jacob: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...your tutoring needs! I've been a educator and an education entrepreneur all my life. I have always enjoyed helping people learn how to do difficult problems in ways that make sense to them - not the way the book describes it. Almost everything that we learn is pretty easy when you boil it down, the real problem is that not everyone learns the way that the book or the teacher teaches it. So the first...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Cognitive Science
GMAT: 750
Gene: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...underprivileged children to tutoring many of my peers in standardized testing to leading an English class for students at a Chinese university. While most of my experience in tutoring comes in standardized test preparation and English composition and literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics and have experience in teaching it as well. Though I tutor in a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English, literature, and history. My approach to...
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Williams College - Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Kathryn: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...a math tutor in Richmond, Virginia. I also spent a summer in Nairobi, Kenya, teaching at an all-girls school. I greatly enjoy tutoring both history (and related social studies) and mathematics because I see them as two different ways of telling stories about the world in which we live. Tutoring history means building stories out of a collection of facts, a love of places, peoples, and cultures both near and far that I learned young...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, African Studies
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 169
Sarina : Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...the Business of Media, Entertainment and Technology. While I am available to tutor a wide range of subjects, my passion lies in Mathematics, Italian, and Physics. I have tutored students ranging from middle school to college age in various mathematics subjects, and love helping others learn languages, specifically Italian and Spanish. I am passionate about helping students reach their highest potential. Seeing the transformation in a student's attitude when they finally begin to understand a...
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New York University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 34
Caroline: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...a family in Atlanta with 3 children, aged 3 through 12, and tutored them and assisted with homework. I also volunteered at an after school program for underprivileged kids called Atlanta Union Mission where I worked with small groups of elementary, middle, and high school students on homework assignments. After I graduated from Georgia Tech in May, I moved to Munich and worked as an au pair for five months. I used this opportunity to...
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Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelors, Global Economics and Modern Language (Spanish)
ACT English: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
Adwait: Plainfield Algebra tutor
Certified Algebra Tutor in Plainfield, NJ
...at the Honors College at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, pursuing a degree in Computer Science and Business Analytics & IT. Some of the subjects 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 740
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