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David: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I am a recent graduate of Brandeis University where I double majored in Neuroscience and Health Policy. I am a veteran of the Montgomery County Public School system. I graduated from the International Baccalaureate Program at Richard Montgomery, and was an AP Scholar with distinction. I love working with people to help promote understanding, especially in the areas of math and science.... Teaching style should strongly depend on the student, else you risk either wasting time...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, Double Major: Neuroscience and Health Policy
Ariel: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
My goal is to provide students with an understanding of the topic that is tailored to the student's learning style while providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Malcolm: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...After graduation, I moved to Sardinia to teach English as a Foreign Language and work as a freelance Italian-to-English translator. Since returning to the United States in mid-2013, I have taught SAT Prep for a local nonprofit, worked as a copy editor for the Italian branch of Google Ads, and performed a year of national service with the City of Philadelphia through AmeriCorps VISTA. In Fall 2016, I will begin my JD studies at the...
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Temple University - Bachelors, English; Italian
LSAT: 167
GRE Verbal: 167
Eunice : Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...minor in International Affairs. On campus, I am a Peer Writing Consultant, and I've been a tutor for a DC organization working with students who fall behind in their school curriculums. I love interacting with people and watching students overcome subjects they struggle in and achieve breakthroughs. I consider my style to be collaborative and friendly, while being honest and serious when necessary. After graduation, I plan on traveling to Europe, working in DC, and...
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George Washington University - Bachelors, Criminal Justice
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 32
Annie: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...degree in English, focusing on women in literature. During my time there, I tutored students at the local middle and high school. I have experience tutoring in middle school English, math, and science, and high school English, social studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar...
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Williams College - Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780
Sarah: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...have extensive volunteer tutoring experience, having worked with kindergarten and second grade students as a reading tutor and middle school students as a math tutor. I am passionate about tutoring because of my own life long love of learning, and because I believe that all children are capable of accomplishing amazing things if they have a committed support system. I tutor reading, writing, math, economics, french and test prep. Over a broad range of subjects,...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Undeclared
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Miriam: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...TOEFL). I also enjoy teaching more general skills in reading/writing, helping my students advance their abilities in a variety of genres. I taught weekly group and one-on-one lessons in South Korea that covered test prep, critical reading, and essay writing My philosophy for teaching is that my students not only improve in their academic potential, but also become engaged with the material and understand the purpose of what they are learning. I have always applied...
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Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 35
Joseph: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
Hey guys, I'm a current student in college right now. I love finance and business and am always willing to talk about anything related.
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 780
Parisa: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...their scores, as I fully understand the challenges of the test and I know that it can be frustrating not to see your score improve (I often felt that way myself!) The same is true of the SAT. I was not naturally good at test-taking, and so I am passionate about helping students who might be coming from that perspective. I also am excited to tutor in various academic subjects and to help students with...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Politics Honors and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 780
Christopher: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...level science courses. Being a recent college graduate, I believe I am able to connect with students more easily and understand their perspective when approaching difficult topics. I am patient with my students and always do my preparation before a lesson so that my time with the student is efficient. I strive to not only teaching the material in an effective manner, but instill the confidence needed so that the student can flourish in the...
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University of Maryland-College Park - Bachelor of Science, Neurobiology & Physiology
Richa: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I graduated college with Aerospace Engineering and Political Science degrees with honors and continue to do work that combines social sciences and STEM concepts.
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Zac: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I am a recent graduate from an international relations masters program. I am especially qualified to teach students in the social sciences. ... My teaching philosophy is to encourage questions and open discussion. I feel that active learning, where students are making the connections themselves is the most beneficial to them. Having a friendly and relaxed space for learning is important to me as well.... Get to know the student. Figure out what they want to...
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St Johns University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Tufts University - Masters, Security Studies and Pacific Asia
GRE Verbal: 163
Jane: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I am currently a Sophomore at the University of Georgia studying Exercise and Sports Science with the hopes of becoming an Athletic Trainer. I first began tutoring in middle school. I went to local elementary school and taught after school programs in computer science. Since then I have done some tutoring at a local library for students who needed homework help (high school) and have helped teach tennis at an after school program. I know...
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University of Georgia - Bachelor of Education, Exercise Science
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Alexandra: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...I taught public health and safety to groups of twenty to two hundred students twice a week for three years. I have over 150 hours of teacher training and countless hours in the classroom. Furthermore, I was the editor of our student newspaper, The Daily Cardinal, and have extensive writing-coaching skills in addition to a strong grasp on the English language. I am currently employed by an educational non-profit in Alexandria, Virginia and would like...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, History and Journalism
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32
Joe: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...Virginia House of Delegates, an executive director at a regional non-profit, and an entrepreneur, I am able to bring to the student valuable life experiences along within an academic setting. My professional career has taught me the value of active listening and working with those from a wide variety of personal backgrounds and experience. Everybody learns differently, and my job is to communicate information and concepts to students in ways that are most effective for...
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American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Miriam: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...continued working with the students on their reading, math, and science skills for four years, following them up through the 6th grade. During college I also began working for the Duke Peer Tutoring program to tutor fellow students. I was a biology major and taking premed classes, so I tutored subjects such as organic chemistry, physics, general chemistry, and Spanish. I also volunteered with a student group that tutored adults in the Durham community that...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine - Current Grad Student, M.D.
Keith: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I enjoy knowledge, both the receiving and the giving thereof, and Im looking forward to being able to help your student (or...
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Georgetown University - Unknown, International History
Valparaiso University - Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Steven: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
...the lab required a lot of Math and Physics knowledge for processing ultrasound signals and writing software to display images, plus a little bit of Chemistry and Biology for understanding what was happening as we took images. During my time at UNC I also had the opportunity to work with Habitat for Humanity, both building homes and tutoring the children who lived in the neighborhoods we were working in. It was incredibly rewarding to work...
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill - Master of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Ashford: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.
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Harvard University - Bachelors, Spanish and French
Emily: Columbia tutor
Certified Tutor in Columbia, MD
I am a middle school science and high school chemistry teacher, currently taking a break from the classroom. I specialize in STEM subjects, literature and critical reading, and test prep. I earned my BS in Biology at the University of Dallas - a Great Books liberal arts college. I am a strong proponent of interdisciplinary, self-directed learning. In my work as a teacher, I make it a priority to help my students discover a love...
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University of Dallas - Bachelors, Biology, General
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