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Tara: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when I say it's a beautiful language! During my pursuit of an M.D. degree, I have acquired a minor of Psychology, which has taught me to help others with a...
Education & Certification
City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Zarrin: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...would like to use this platform to support young students in their academic goals and endeavors. I have 6+ years of experience tutoring in STEM and Humanities from grades K-12. I also have experience tutoring in college level Biology and Chemistry classes. As a NYC native, and a Bronx High School of Science graduate I understand that students are constantly under pressure and competition. My goal is to make sure students understand and believe in...
Education & Certification
Mount Holyoke College - Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
Claire: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I am a Columbia University graduate who majored in Political Science, Classics and History. I have also spent the last year as an English teacher in Connecticut. I am available to tutor in New York City and the Stamford, CT area or online.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Classics, Political Science & History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Christopher: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...and clause structure--in particular I find that understanding the clause structure of any language, ancient or modern, analytic or synthetic, is crucial in intuitively understanding the meaning of a sentence. In history I try to help students understand the "historical method" as easily as possible through exposure to historical sources and understanding of their uses--I also frequently approach history from a so-called "bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics
Leonard: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...settings. I have taught students of all abilities in a wide variety of subjects. There is no confusion too small or problem too complicated that I cannot help with if not solve. I am exceptionally dedicated to my students ; ensuring that they not simply memorize concepts or regurgitate facts but truly understand the material. I ask them to defend their answers which teaches them that the correct response is often less important than the...
Education & Certification
Columbia - Bachelor in Arts, Math
Zach: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...both parties, student and teacher, benefit and learn. What makes me an excellent tutor? Over the course of my life I have had the good fortune of cultivating a variety and number of skill sets, some of which are academic and social in nature. While I certainly consider academic prowess important for the success of any instructor, I would say the most important skill set I have developed is that of adaptability. If a tutor...
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Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Caroline: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Hi! I'm Caroline, a senior at Fordham University. I love interacting with students and explaining new concepts to them! My special interest lies in the liberal arts, but I can also offer test prep and grade-level tutoring in various subjects!
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Emma: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...nationally certified EMT which afforded me knowledge in human anatomy. My main goal of tutoring is to instill a love of learning and an interest in the subject. Outside academia, I enjoy working in the medical field. I started my journey working as a hospital volunteer talking to patients during the most difficult of times. Inspired by this work, I wanted to delve deeper into the healthcare field. Therefore, I studied to pass the EMT...
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Colorado College - Current Undergrad Student, Neuroscience
Bennett: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...Oberlin Review and as research assistant to an English professor. I spent one semester abroad at Trinity College in Dublin, and another semester at the Williams-Mystic maritime studies program in Mystic, Connecticut. It was an eclectic undergraduate experience that left me interested in many different things and wanting to learn much more. I'm working on that. My main interests are literature, film, and travel. I love getting to know people, their stories and memories, what...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 740
Maia: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...in May with a major in Literature, and currently work as a high school English teacher. My thesis explored the use of mise en abyme, a post-modern literary device, in graphic novels. My six years of work as an outdoor instructor in Vermont have nurtured my passion for experiential education, which I have completed through my work as a writing and French tutor. I have extensive experience editing college essays and helping students prepare for...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, General Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Shannon: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...world of marketing for Broadway National Tours, but my heart has always been in teaching and tutoring. I've been working with kids and teens since I was sixteen - tutoring, counseling at camps, and teaching a variety of subjects like English, History, and Theatre Arts. I've also helped students with AP courses like Language, Literature, Government, and US History. In college, I was known as the go-to tutor among my peers, covering a wide range...
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State University of New York at New Paltz - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Lauren: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
Passionate lifelong learner and educator who believes that all learners are special, learn differently, and have the desire to excel. Not all great minds think alike, we all think differently as our skills and talents shape us and make us who we are- education is a gift that should be shared and recycled infinitely :)
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Pace University-New York - Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters in Education, Education of Individuals in Secondary Special Education Programs
Matthew: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
I have always had an interest in math throughout my life, majoring in Mathematics and Economics in college. My goal is to share my passion for math with others and help students develop a better understanding of not only the problem at hand, but also why learning math is useful and interesting.
Education & Certification
Bucknell University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Sandhya: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...tutor at Middlebury in the fall. I have a passion for the humanities (especially writing) and languages, and I hope to share that with my students. Despite struggling with math and science throughout middle and high school, I declared my major in neuroscience because of how fascinated and challenged I was by the subject. I wish to inspire more students to appreciate the challenges that can arise when learning something new, and finding ways to...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Benjamin: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...this exam. My study of teaching techniques and pedagogy, as well as my extensive observation of a diverse group of experienced professionals, has given me an array of tools and techniques to use with students. My own experience giving extra help to high school history students has also taught me a lot. Personally, I believe that a teacher should be the "guide on the side" rather than the "sage on a stage." A teacher should...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Stony Brook University - Current Grad Student, Social Studies Teacher Education
Katie: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...teaching! I love this work because I have had tutors throughout my own education and I know how much of an impact they can make. Having that kind of personal support made a huge difference in my education, and I hope to do that for others. While in college, I tutored music theory, ear training, and piano. Music has always been one of my favorite subjects to help others with because I come from a...
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The Hartt School of Music Dance and Theatre - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Musical Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 730
William: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...are happy, engaged, and excited about the material, regardless of ability level, are the best learners. For test prep, this means avoiding the hysteria that many feel about the exams and focusing on the material itself with a realistic view of how to get the most out of the test. For Latin and English Literature, this means forgetting about right and wrong and discovering the joy of interpretation and of language. Outside of academics I...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
Oxford - Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Tamu: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This happens when the teacher knows what teaching style works best for the student. I look forward to working with you and helping you grow in your...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, Speech, Language & Hearing
David: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...expert in Bologna, and edited transcripts on the history of philosophy since 300 BCE. I can proofread essays, perform long division, translate difficult texts, and find the derivative. Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, my plans were to attend Columbia's School of Social Work, where I was hoping to counsel foster youth. Unfortunately, I've had to defer my enrollment to Columbia, but I'm still just as passionate about education and child welfare as ever. My...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Italian
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Elizabeth: Smithtown Latin tutor
Certified Latin Tutor in Smithtown, NY
...school and college for over 30 years and tutoring ESL professionals and native English speakers for over 14 years, which I love. I work as a Professor of Composition and Literature, and currently tutor two ESL professionals. I have also taught Speech, Psychology and Theatre on a collegiate level, as well as lower level English, ESL, Composition, Speech, and Theatre. I am available to tutor these subjects, along with other Humanities, from five years old...
Education & Certification
SUNY College at Plattsburgh - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Theater Arts
Iona College - Masters in Education, English
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