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James

Certified Tutor

2+ years

James

AM
James's other Tutor Subjects
SAT Reading
Latin 2
Latin 1
Middle School English

I've been lucky to have attended some fine educational institutions, though I don't come from the kind of background where such opportunities can be taken for granted. I believe every student should have the same opportunities as I've had, and I want to do everything I can to make those opportunitie...

Education

Harvard University

AM

Columbia College

AM

Rachel

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Rachel

BAC
Rachel's other Tutor Subjects
Financial Accounting
College Accounting
High School Accounting
SEE - Special Enrollment Exam

I am a graduate of Columbia College in Missouri. I received my Bachelor of Science in Management and Finance. I have been working in the accounting and tax industry for my entire career. I enjoy teaching others about taxes and accounting. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, bicycling, skating, and p...

Education

Columbia College

BAC

Kateri

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kateri

Bachelor's

As a passionate educator with a Bachelor's in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College and a Bachelor's in English from Columbia College, I have over 2 years of tutoring experience in subjects such as Creative Writing, Essay Editing, and High School American Literature. My teaching philosophy cen...

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor's

Lebanon Valley College

Bachelor's

Carlos

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Carlos

Master's/Graduate
Carlos's other Tutor Subjects
High School English
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Conversational Spanish

I am passionate about helping students recognize that learning is a lifelong journey, one that continues even after graduation as we share our knowledge with others. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, ...

Education

Webster University

Master's/Graduate

Columbia College

Bachelor

Leslie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leslie

MED
Leslie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Math
Elementary School
Middle School

Helping students is my passion because nothing beats the moment when a student says, "I understand" or "I know how to do this!" and it is clear that meaningful learning has taken place. Throughout most of my teaching career I have worked with students who have been challenged by learning and who hav...

Education

Columbia College

MED

Melody

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Melody

Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies
Melody's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Prep
ACT English
ACT Math
ACT Reading

I am currently studying at Columbia University and am excited to help others reach their academic goals on Varsity Tutors.

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, Sustainability Studies

Test Scores
ACT
34
Teresa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Teresa

PHD, J.D.
Teresa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Mandarin

I received my bachelors and law degrees from Columbia University in New York. As an attorney who has lived and studied abroad, my teaching style is influenced by my broad experiences and big-picture mentality, understanding that students learn in different ways. I believe the most important thing in...

Education

Columbia Law School

PHD, J.D.

Columbia College

Bachelors, Biology, History

Test Scores
SAT
1590
LSAT
172
Jim

Certified Tutor

Jim

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Jim's other Tutor Subjects
Dissertation Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I am a retired trial attorney with 43 years of experience, a recent five-year tutor, a published writer, and a life-long fan of young people. I have my theory of learning: the brain does not know the word "No Positivity above all. If you learn what to do, you will not do what not to do.."

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Columbia Law School

Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Luisa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Luisa

Bachelor in Arts, English
Luisa's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing

I am a current student at Columbia College majoring in English Editorial and Minoring in Communications. I have worked with students in grades 5-12 to improve their English, Writing, and Editing skills. I have also taught students grades 5-12 Spanish at varying levels of proficiency . I am extremely...

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Sarah

Certified Tutor

Sarah

Bachelor in Arts, English
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

I am nearing my Senior year as an English Major at Columbia College. For years now I have been passionate about all things Englishputting words down effectively (and beautifully) on paper, reading classic (and sometimes not-so-classic) literature, and mastering the nuts and bolts of the language. My...

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, English

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