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Max: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...in New Haven as a math teacher and coach at a public middle school (my team of 7th graders just won the 2016 New Haven regional championship!), and I've been tutoring middle and high school students for over 7 years. On top of all of that, I'm an aspiring professional in the business world - this past summer I worked at an internship in financial consulting (banking advisory & analytics), and have previously held internship...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Ellis: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...of SAT Reading Comprehension, Writing and Grammar, and essay and term paper writing. I pride myself in bringing out the best in my tutees, in making them feel valued and respected. They reciprocate those feelings and become both challenged and motivated. The results show it. My education speaks for itself: Trinity College (B.A., CUM LAUDE), University of Pennsylvania Law School (JURIS DOCTOR). Education and the success of my tutees means everything to me. Our work...
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Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law

Kelly: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...to arrive at answers themselves, thus achieving a sense of accomplishment and self-sufficiency. I believe that encouragement is much more effective than negativity. Fostering student engagement, building rapport, and stimulating intellectual development are all vital components of the art of teaching. During free time, I love to read, be outdoors, practice jujitsu, and spend time with my cat, Zoe. "It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge."...
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Pensacola Christian College - Bachelors, Piano
Liberty University - Masters, Teaching and Learning

Gwen: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...in Washington State, and have spent significant amounts of time in the South and in the Northeast, where I currently reside. I have a Masters in 20th Century American History from the University of Connecticut, a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and History (with honors), and I am currently working on a Masters in Business Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and...
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Austin Peay State University - Bachelors, History and Political Science
University of Connecticut - Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine

Mercedes: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...educator, I am thrilled to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team. I am certified to teach English grades 7-12 in CT, I have my master's degree in English Literature, and my bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in secondary education. I have tutored and taught in college, high school, and middle school environments. Most recently, I held high school teaching positions teaching 9th and 11th grade English. In my freshman classes, we...
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Lasell College - Bachelors, English and Secondary Education
Western Connecticut State University - Masters, English Literature

Zach: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...Berkeley College graduate of the Yale Class of 2012 with an Intensive B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Eager for tutoring opportunities, I welcome any of you who wishes to undergo SAT/PSAT or ACT Test Preparation that will get you the scores you need for admission to the college of your choice. As for my experience, I have tutoring experience in both one-to-one settings, going as far back as high school, and group/classroom settings,...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Marissa: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...students improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Joy: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a tutor is to first step back and let a student tell me...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Tessa: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...at Yale University, with a prospective double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Spencer: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...a closer understanding of truth within every facet of classical education. This truth arises via the cultivation of keener abilities of judgment and analysis, within the mind of the pupil. The student is encouraged through an array of pedagogical techniques, with a resilient focus toward understanding the character and mindset of each learner. The classroom atmosphere is one charged with curiosity, breeding a desire to inherit the passion of the subject taught, demonstrated by my...
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California Baptist University - Bachelors, Philosophy
St. John's College - Masters, Liberal Arts

Alesia: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...in Psychology at the University of Connecticut. I also completed a Master's in Education at Southern CT State University. This summer I am excited to begin my Educational Leadership degree in order to obtain my certification to be a school principal! I am currently a 1st grade teacher. I love working with students and helping them to reach their goals! Learning should be intriguing and engaging, and I take pride in making it so for...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Psychology
Southern Connecticut State University - Masters, Education

Ethan: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...tutor since 2006, working with a range of students from grades 3+ in a variety of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Madison: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...school, but nonetheless rewarding. In addition to my classroom experiences, I also taught GED English prep for a year, and am currently the after school site coordinator for an elementary school. Together, I have varied experiences working with students grades K-12, and am dedicated to offering the exceptional learning opportunities all students deserve. I believe that no student is unteachable with the right teacher. Thankfully, I am used to wearing many hats, and I work...
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University of New Haven - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and English Writing
University of New Haven - Master of Science, Secondary English Education
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Kerry: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...and 8), I am very experienced in working with children and teens and motivating them to succeed at schoolwork and writing (without doing the work for them!). As a marketing manager for a major publisher of children's content, my job requires me to tackle writing projects every day with the aim of really getting the message across. Both of these attributes will help my students as they work on reading, writing and organizational tasks.
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Providence College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Katie : Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
I graduated from the University of Connecticut with degrees in both Accounting and English. I worked as an accountant for a year before I went back to school to earn my Masters in Education. I currently teach high school English and Theater. As a tutor, I use modeling and mini-lessons to help my students reach their potential.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English and Accounting
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Emma: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...in psychology and law. I will be graduating in May and then I will be attending law school in the fall. I have tutored throughout my college career and am CRLA study skills certified. I really enjoy tutoring for psychology, but I am also really interested in tutoring for other subjects. I took a variety of classes in college so I will be able to tutor a variety of subjects, primarily writing and Spanish. I...
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Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Psychology and Law

Lauren: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in a private school teaching grammar, pre-algebra, and physical science. My hobbies include piano, hiking, and singing. ... I make sure they...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, English

Lena: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...opportunity to help someone improve upon or master a skill. I am passionate and very interested in human psychology and am about to obtain a Master's Degree in the field. I also love to travel, meet new people, and learn new things. I spend 2015 abroad, traveling 10 countries in 10 months in South and Central America and loved the experience of meeting new people and learning new cultures. My field of study and my...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development and Family Studies
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Health Psychology

Marisa : Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...expanded to personal tutoring, where I focused one on one with students to cover subjects more advanced such as pre-calculus and calculus. The most recent students I have worked with have been utilizing my knowledge to help them with the formation of essays and furthering their reading comprehension and language skills. I enjoy working with young students and encouraging them to enjoy learning. I believe my teamwork capabilities will help the students truly understand their...
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University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering

Ben: Portland College Essays tutor
Certified College Essays Tutor in Portland, OR
...a French tutor at all levels. I have been studying French for nearly 11 years now, and it continues to be a passion that I use and demonstrate each and every day. I work as a translator and have lived in Montral, Qubec. Qubec studies, culture, and language are my research areas as well as my favorite topic of discussion. As such, I can work with both the North American and European dialects of the...
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Connecticut College - Bachelor in Arts, Francophone Studies
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