ACT Aspire Tutors in Yonkers, NY
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New York University - BS, Mathematics , Columbia University in the City of New York - MS, Applied Mathematics
Experience
Everyone has an optimal way of learning, and I work with students to identify that . Once we know how a student learns best, we utilize that to work effectively and efficiently . Students can then use this throughout their academic careers going forward to achieve success in...
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Vassar College - BA, Sociology , Columbia University - MA, Teaching of English
Experience
Though both my parents have backgrounds in English and Lit, I wasn't initially drawn to those fields . Reading Kurt Vonnegut during undergrad inspired me to pursue literature in a more invested way . Since then, I've tried to move students to love reading and taking in all...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Experience
My method goes beyond memorizing concepts; to do well, one must really grasp the underlying concept or theory . It also takes internalization of knowledge rather than simply knowing it to pass an exam . I encourage all my tutees?to think about and question what they are...
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University of Rochester - Bachelors, Psychology , Fordham University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Experience
However, my fascination for Psychology continued to grow stronger until I decided to pursue a degree in Psychology . While in school, I worked as a counselor at a camp for adolescent boys, and also volunteered with youth at risk for developing psychological issues . I...
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American University - Bachelors, Biochemistry , New York University - Masters, Molecular Biology
Experience
This is because once you learn more about your pupils, you then get a greater understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, which you can use to help you come up with more effective lessons . I'm excited to help students learn more about science, in addition to reading,...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English , Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
Experience
It's very rewarding to help students who struggle with a topic come to an understanding and appreciation of a subject . I customize my approach to meet the needs of each individual student, so I can help students with any difficulty . I enjoy tutoring subjects like reading,...
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Sarah Lawrence College - BA, Theatre, Literature, Psychology
Experience
That is why I am here . I tutored for four summers, consecutively, at a?Creative Writing and Theatre program?that is held in Winchester each year . At Sarah Lawrence College, where I received my undergraduate degree in 2014, I also participated in academic tutoring . So, my...
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Cornell University - BS, Biology
Experience
I like to dance, and I'm trained in contemporary, hip-hop, Bhangra, Kathak, and modern . For the last four years, I have enjoyed working as a professional photographer . When I complete my studies at Cornell, I plan to enroll in medical school or study healthcare management...
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State University of New York at Albany - BA, Mathematics
Experience
I attended State University in Albany, New York . I graduated two years ago, and have since been employed as a wrestling coach at my local high school . On top of that, I am also a server at a local eatery . While I was in high school, I tutored my fellow peers in...
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Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Information Systems and Mathematics , Virginia Commonwealth University - Masters,...
Experience
As a teacher, my job is to guide them down the right path so that they're able to learn how to apply their knowledge outside of the classroom . Overall, I've been teaching for nearly a decade . Along with tutoring, I've worked as a math teacher in high school and at the...
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Wesleyan University - BA, French & College of Letters (History/English/Philosophy)
Experience
I enjoy helping students by offering tutoring services in ESL/ELL, English, French, Reading, Writing, Test Prep, SAT, Social Studies, and more . My approach to learning is to help students think about their subject from new and different points of view . Besides teaching, I...
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University of Virginia - BA, English and French
Experience
I?graduated with distinction from the University of Virginia, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration in poetry writing and a bachelor's degree in French . After graduation, I taught at the American Montessori International School and worked at "The...
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Ouachita Baptist University - Current Undergrad, Theater
Experience
I can tutor students in math, geography, history, English, and test preparation for the ACT . My tutoring experience includes helping elementary school students and assisting my friends and family with homework and test preparation . I'm very supportive and kind to my...
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Univ of Michigan - BM, MM, Music/English , Long Island University - MLS, Library Science
Experience
I have teaching experience in all subjects including algebra, all romance languages, history, and more . My students range every age on the spectrum, from preschoolers to college undergraduates . My job as a tutor is to help increase the confidence of students in order to...