Zarrin
Certified Tutor
I am a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a degree in Neuroscience and Philosophy. As an alum of a liberal arts institution, I have gained a passion for teaching from previous my mentors and experiences. Therefore, I 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 their own prowess while continuing to improve their skills and capacities. I hope that we will have an opportunity to work together in the future!
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Undergraduate Degree:Mount Holyoke College- Bachelors, Neuroscience and Behavior / Child Development
- ACT Composite: 30
- ACT Reading: 34
- ACT Science: 30
- SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
- AP Biology: 4
- AP English Language: 5
- AP US History: 5
- AP U.S. Government & Politics: 4
- AP Human Geography: 4
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- 10th Grade Writing
- 11th Grade Writing
- 12th Grade Writing
- 2nd Grade Math
- 3rd Grade Science
- 6th Grade Writing
- ACT Reading
- Advanced Placement Prep
- Algebra
- AP Research
- AP US History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- College Application Essays
- College Biology
- College English
- College Level American History
- Developmental Biology
- Elementary School Math
- Elementary School Science
- Elementary School Writing
- English
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Essay Editing
- 普通生物学
- High School Biology
- High School Chemistry
- High School English
- High School Level American History
- High School Writing
- History
- IB Biology
- Languages
- Latin
- Latin 1
- Latin 2
- Life Sciences
- Math
- Middle School Math
- Organic Chemistry
- Other
- Pre-Algebra
- Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Reading
- REGENTS Prep
- Science
- SHSAT Prep
- Social Sciences
- Social Studies
- Study Skills
- Study Skills and Organization
- Summer
- Test Prep
- Trigonometry
- Writing
How do you help students who are struggling with reading comprehension?
When it comes to reading comprehension, the important thing is to break down the mass amount of information present. I personally like to use highlighters and notes throughout a passage. With my student, I will review paragraph by paragraph, while having them highlight important information regarding the main idea and details that support it. Most questions that follow reading passages include identifying details that support the main idea, syntax, etc. I will help the student locate stylistic choices of the writer, such as the use of metaphors, similes, analogies, etc. When the student becomes comfortable with identifying syntax, style, diction, and content, they will have an easier time understanding the passage as a whole and answering questions.
What strategies have you found to be most successful when you start to work with a student?
Lecture based tutoring tends to bore students. Instead, I like to use interaction throughout the session. Instead of rambling through topics, at each mark of a session, I like to ask my students questions and give them problems to solve for themselves based on what I've taught. This helps me assess how much the students are absorbing, and what they need more assistance with.
How would you help a student get excited/engaged with a subject that they are struggling in?
这是一个非常艰巨的任务,尤其是当area of subject prevails difficult to the student. I like to break down the topic to simplify the nature of the material. Often times when the curriculum is a heavy load, students are intimidated and therefore lack excitement. By creating schedules and little goals with the student for every session, I plan to engage them. By having a say in what they learn and what goals are set for the class or an exam, students feel as if they are in control of their work and abilities. This boosts confidence and students are more excited about completing assignments and studying.