John: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
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…topology. I have additionally tutored high school calculus students as well as elementary school math, and high school and college physics. Largely due to my focus on mathematics, my favorite subjects to tutor are within these fields as well: while any opportunity to explain new mathematical concepts to students is a great joy to me, I find that the breakthroughs students experience in calculus and basic algebra (Algebra I or Algebra II) are the most...
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Swarthmore - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
CUNY Graduate School and University Center- PHD, Mathematics
Nora: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I am a recent graduate from the University of Virginia with degrees in Spanish and Global Development Studies and a passion for literature and the arts. I couldn't be more excited to help New York area students thrive as I navigate my first few months in this incredible, swirling city.... I primarily believe in my students' intelligence and capacity to solve problems. Sometimes they need a supportive voice -- someone who can answer their questions and...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus- Bachelors, Spanish & Global Development Studies
Eric: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…和我的同学们克服了。家教是对我的一种方式to repay a debt I feel I owe to my own teachers by helping others succeed where my teachers helped me succeed. Education is necessary for personal growth and human flourishing as a whole, and I try to embody this attitude while working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy and novels, writing, meditating, slacklining, and playing the occasional video game.
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Juniata College- Bachelors, Philosophy and German (Double Major)
Naftali: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…am an undergraduate junior at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. I am getting a Bachelor of the Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with an emphasis on Screenwriting and a minor in Child and Adolescent Mental Studies. I have tutored and taught for Kaplan Test Prep in the past. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Writing. In my experience, there is no best approach...
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New York University- Current Undergrad, Dramatic Writing
Philip: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…a graduate of Columbia College Chicago; after exploring many fields of interest (writing, linguistics, computer science, and more), I completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design graduating Cum Laude. As a tutor, I work to completely engage with a student's learning process and try to see the subject through their eyes. I stress conceptual understanding over formula memorization, but I'm also realistic about the demands of standardized testing and teach testing strategy...
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Columbia College Chicago - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fashion Design
Erica: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!
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Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Ben: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…perfect score in the writing section. At Columbia, I took a wide variety of courses in areas ranging from computer science, calculus, and statistics to philosophy and political theory. My previous teaching and mentoring experiences include working as a volunteer math tutor at Columbia’s Double Discovery Center and as an editor at the Columbia Daily Spectator and The Columbia Undergraduate Research Journal. As a tutor, I aim to be organized, clear, concise, and patient. I'm...
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Columbia University in the City of New York- Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Linguistics
Beau: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…for writing good English, and I would love to pass that along to all of my students. Whenever I tutor, my main objective is not simply to plant more knowledge in the student's mind, but to give them a greater understanding of broader fields of inquiry, so that they reach a greater understanding of how the different academic domains are connected and interdependent. Outside of academics, I am a Midshipman in the Navy ROTC program...
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Yale University- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Gene: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…will be matriculating at Williams College in the fall where I plan to major in English. I have had several experiences in tutoring ranging from volunteer tutoring for underprivileged children to tutoring many of my peers in standardized testing to leading an English class for students at a Chinese university. While most of my experience in tutoring comes in standardized test preparation and English composition and literature, I also have a great interest in mathematics...
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Williams College- Bachelor in Arts, English
Lindsey: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I am a certified secondary school English teacher and an adjunct instructor at multiple local universities. I taught for five years in the New York City DoE. I majored in English at Pace University and then received a M.A. in English at New York University. After discovering that my true passion was teaching and not research, I went back to school and got my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since 2009, I have taught 8th,...
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Pace University-New York- Bachelor in Arts, English
Bard College- Master of Arts, English Secondary Education
Sarah: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…have been tutoring students of all ages for over 10 years. From SAT prep to algebra, critical reading skills to ISEE tips, I'm dedicated to ensuring that each of my students leaves our sessions with greater knowledge and a deeper love of learning. I believe in tailoring creative learning strategies to each individual student's needs. I specialize in ISEE, PSAT, and SAT prep, English, History, and German tutoring, and college essay coaching. Having worked in...
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Tulane University of Louisiana- Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Universitaet fuer Musik und darstellende Kunst - Certificate, Music Performance
Sophia: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…我对帮助他人的热情和分享y knowledge, I've gravitated toward tutoring since my early high school years. I'm now in my last year of college-- I study environmental science and art history at Barnard College of Columbia University in New York City-- and I'm happy that I've been able to continue to tutor a wide range of ages in a wide variety of subjects throughout college. My passion for languages shapes my...
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Barnard College- Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
Myles: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…engage with, I am confident that together we can uncover new perspectives and learning strategies that will reinvigorate your relationship to the material and improve your grades dramatically. Sometimes all that is necessary for an academic breakthrough is seeing old material from a new vantage point! I know the importance of developing a strong and functional rapport with students. During my time as a Substitute Teacher and as a one-on-one Guitar Instructor, I have learned...
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University of North Carolina at Greensboro- Bachelors, Humanities and Social Sciences
Benjamin: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…graduated in May of 2015 from Tufts University with a BS in Economics and Biopsychology. At Tufts, I was an Economics tutor for the Academic Resource Center for three years. Additionally, I have worked as a volunteer English language teacher in Madrid, Spain, during my semester abroad in the Spring of 2014. I love traveling as well and am extremely excited to be returning to Madrid in September on a Fulbright grant to be an...
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Tufts University- Bachelor of Science, Economics & Biopsychology
Alexandra: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…and finally my university's Center for Academic Success, where I tutored at the collegiate level. Each experience was completely unique and shaped me into the tutor and person that I am today. Reading Partners taught me how to adapt a given curriculum to an individual student's goals and needs. Villa El Salvador taught me how to connect with students from a completely different linguistic and cultural background. Finally, Chapman University's Center for Academic Success taught...
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Chapman University- Bachelor in Arts, English
The New School- Associates, Fashion Marketing
Katie: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…目前在生物医学领域的研究with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the...
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Cornell University- Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Alex: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…argument. In subjects related to math, I review the foundational concepts in a certain topic before proceeding to assist the student with specific example problems. I always make sure to make my lessons enjoyable and relatable, so that the students attention remain on the subject matter. I am also very knowledgeable about standardized tests, particularly the ACT and many of the SAT subject tests, and so I am always excited to help students reach their...
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Stanford University- Bachelor in Arts, Applied Mathematics
Christine: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!
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Princeton University- Engineer, Operations Research
Daniel: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
…have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as five years old, all the way to graduate students working on their post-doc's. I always bring a positive energy to tutoring sessions, and I try to inspire a real love of learning in all my students. In my spare time I enjoy live theatre, and I've even been known to get on stage myself from time to time.
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Vanderbilt University- Bachelor of Science, Education Studies - English
Kimber: Mount Vernon Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I look forward to helping students improve their test scores! I graduated from UC Berkeley and Columbia Law. I self-taught to achieve a perfect verbal SAT score and an LSAT score in the 99th percentile. Test taking is a skill and, like any skill, you can improve significantly through practice and learned techniques.
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U.C. Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies
Columbia Law School - Juris Doctor, None
Private Phonics Tutoring in Mount Vernon, NY
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