Critical Thinking Tutors in Yonkers, NY
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West Virginia University - Bachelors, History and English , Arizona State University - PhD, History
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By interweaving these, I encourage students to become familiar with technology while building their academic skills for optimal success . I work hard to show students how history is a relevant subject with a heavy focus on current events and cause and effect . I encourage...
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Community Health , Tulane University of Louisiana - Masters, International Health
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I pride myself on being able to connect on a personal level with my students . I strive to help my students unlock their full potential, not only in school, but in all areas of life.I have lived all over the world, on four continents, and have learned a number of languages...
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Macaulay Honors College at Hunter - BA, Philosophy
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As a student, I excelled in Critical Thinking and Writing . This led to me mastering the Critical Reading, Science, and English portions of the ACT, SAT, and the English Literature and AP English Composition exams. I tutor Essay Editing, Literature, Grammar and Mechanics,...
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SUNY at Purchase College - BA, Art History , New York University - MA, TESOL/Adults & Linguistics
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Also, I?have taught core skills and have had success teaching beginner, intermediate, and high-level intermediate Spanish . Other subjects I can cover are reading, writing, grammar, essay editing, and preparation for the SAT Reading, TOEFL for English Language Learners, and...
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University of Iowa - Bachelors, Political Science, Journalism and Mass Communication
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I'm certified to teach English as a second language, and I have worked with everyone from children to adults . This has included students trying to understand verb conjugations to assisting adults looking to improve resumes and job interview skills . I currently teach...
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Rider University - Bachelors, Secondary Education/History
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I believe there's a lot more to teaching than just lecturing material and encouraging understanding . It's also about helping students develop critical thinking skills and challenging students to push their limits . I tutor students in algebra, elementary math, middle school...
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Rice University - BA, Managerial Studies , Columbia University - Ph.D., Mathematics Education
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I've been tutoring students in math since high school, and I have experience volunteering for math tutoring at the elementary schools as well . I'm comfortable tutoring any topic in math from elementary school level to college level . With college and high school students, I...
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Barnard College - Bachelors, Economics , Teachers College at Columbia University - Current Grad Student, Communication Sciences and...
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I have also studied Hindi, Urdu, and Spanish literature, and I was awarded with an Urdu studies scholarship . I have taught SAT preparation for the writing in critical reading sessions in Harlem, and I raised student scores by 200 points on average . I then worked for the...
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Swarthmore College - BA, English Literature
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I am Madeleine, and I reside in the New York City area . I am a Swarthmore College graduate, where I earned my?bachelor's degree in English Literature and American History .? While?working on?my degree, I was?a tutor?for other students,?assisting them with?developing their...
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Polytechnic Institute of NYU - BS, Mathematics
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I also have been able to help students actually like the subjects they are learning, inspiring them to pursue careers in STEM . I want students to be engaged while they learn so that they stay motivated . Ultimately, my goal is to help students realize their full academic...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
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I hope that someday, too, students will find learning fun and engaging, because attitude will make a great difference in any discipline in life, looking to the future . College Essays, Essay Editing, Languages, Literature, Reading, Russian, SAT, SAT Critical Reading, SAT...
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Columbia University - Current Undergrad, Political Science
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Each student is unique in the style and speed with which they learn, and I work hard to find the way that helps them to learn most easily . Besides completing lessons and learning new concepts, our sessions include ways for students to learn critical thinking skills that are...
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McGill University - BA, Sociology and World Religions , Columbia University - MA MPhil, Sociocultural Anthropology
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Along the way, I have become an excellent academic writer and have enjoyed helping students of all ages become better writers and readers and develop their critical thinking skills.I have been involved in lecturing, curriculum design, and grading as a teaching assistant for...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelors, Biology and Psychology (Double Major)
Experience
I begin by figuring out what my student's problem areas are, and then addressing those first. Next, I try and keep classes interesting by relating the material to the student's life . Lastly, when possible I use the student's existing knowledge and teach them critical...