...don't teach as a primary source of income; I teach because I enjoy helping others enough to do it in my spare time. People don't care what you know until they know that you care. I'm supposed to write something here about my own achievements. I have an impressive resume by most peoples' standards. But my achievements don't amount to anything unless they translate into helping YOU pass your exam. Let's just leave it at...
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...the challenges students can face, as I've personally encountered and overcome them. My journey has equipped me with valuable study and teaching skills that can make a real difference in your academic success. I'm not just here to give you answers; I'm here to guide you toward them, fostering active learning and critical thinking. I have a deep passion for helping individuals reach their goals, and I'm excited to be part of your academic journey....
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...and one top 5 US Defense contractor before moving back into independent consulting in 2016. I have traveled, worked, and lived across the US, Europe, Central and South America, and some of the Middle East (while in the military). Either professionally or as a personal interest I have tutored, mentored, and coached young and experienced adults in select academic topics, select professional exam pre test materials, soft skills, technical skill building, performance improvement, decision making,...
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...Schwab for 8 1/2 years, and I have been a FINRA license exam instructor and tutor for about 7 years with RegEd and A.D. Banker, and recently with Exam FX. We can work over the phone, but I prefer Skype or Google Hangouts which lets me share a PowerPoint presentation. Besides explaining test topics to you, I'll ask you to explain them to me, because I know when you can clearly explain something to someone...
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I am a University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics. I enjoy tutoring students in Macro and Microeconomics, as well as Finance, upper level Econ courses and Statistics.
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I believe in practicing until you get it right and that anyone can be successful if they have the right plan. You have to believe it to achieve it!
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...for over 20 years and have a good understanding of many different areas. I will do my best to help the student by simplifying the material and using everyday tasks as examples. Exams I have taken (and passed on the first try): Series 7 (General Securities), Series 24 (General Securities Principal), Series 4 (Registered Options Principal), Series 27 (Financial and Operations Principal), Series 53 (Municipal Securities Principal), Series 66 (Investment Advisor Representative) and PA Life...
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...and have working in investment banking (including research) for many years. In addition, I have been tutoring test prep for specific standardized assessments for professional certifications (FINRA exams), admissions to undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools for 15 years or so, and my students have found my method quite effective. I also tutor some subjects: math, English (including grammar), and writing. I am eager to work with students who are falling behind as well as those...
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I have a passion for understanding the vast world of knowledge in subject areas such as accounting, finance, and real estate. I enjoying sharing that understanding with anyone I can in my pursuit to becoming a professional. I have my studies set on passing the CPA and CFP exams in the near future, and I'd love to share all of my study techniques and strategies that I have learned over the years.
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The SIE (or Security Industry Essentials) is a relatively new test that FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) started administering on October 1, 2018. It assesses a student's knowledge of basic securities industry information including concepts fundamental to working in the industry, such as types of products and their risks, the structure of securities industry markets, regulatory agencies and their functions, and prohibited practices. This test is a prerequisite for all of FINRA's Series exams, forcing every prospective financial professional in the country to take it. If you want to make the most of your study sessions, Varsity Tutors can help you find an expert SIE tutor to assist you.
The SIE consists of 75 multiple-choice questions administered over 105 minutes. Topics include Knowledge of Capital Markets (16%), Understanding Products and Their Risks (44%), Understanding Trading, Customer Accounts, and Prohibited Activities (31%), and an Overview of Regulatory Framework (9%). Your tutor can tailor your study sessions to your individualized needs, concentrating on areas of weakness in order to give you a well-rounded knowledge base. They can also answer any questions asked in an expedient manner.
Since the SIE is multiple-choice, it's possible to respond to a question correctly even if you are unsure of the answer. Your SIE tutor can share proven test-taking strategies to help you eliminate incorrect responses, increasing the likelihood of getting a question right if you're stumped.
Test anxiety can also be a significant hurdle on standardized exams. Your SIE tutor can provide practice exams and other learning aids to help you get a sense for the exam's format, removing any fear of the unknown from the equation. Practice tests can also give you an idea of how long your 105 minutes will feel like, helping you budget your time accordingly.
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