Gifted Tutors in Elmwood Park, NJ
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Swarthmore College - BS & BA, Engineering & Economics , Univ of Massachusetts, Amherst - MS, Civil Engineering
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This school is one of the most esteemed?schools in the city and boasts 8 Nobel Prize winners as part of their alumni.I attended Swarthmore College and the University of Massachusetts-Amherst for my undergrad and graduate degrees . Some of my accomplishments include being...
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Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Economics and History
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I attended Washington University and was able to graduate with honors . I've been tutoring for a year, and I've help students learn topics like physics, math at various levels of complexity, history, literature, and SAT test preparation . The majority my students have been...
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Goddard College - BA, Music/Media Arts , New York University - MA, Music Composition & Technology
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One strategy I use for tackling difficult material is to use an interdisciplinary approach, as this often helps students comprehend the ideas better . I have strengths in both art and science, so I strive to integrate both my creative and analytical abilities when I am...
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Emory University - Bachelor in Arts, History and French , Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Social Work, Social Work
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I believe that, as a teacher, patience is the most important quality I possess, and I understand that it can take time for students to overcome specific academic obstacles . I tutor students in a variety of subjects, including?English, grammar,?AP English Language and...
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University of Chicago - BA, Fundamentals & Computational Neuroscience
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I have also done electrophysiological research at the neural science center at New York University, and am writing my B.A . on Ulysses, by James Joyce . These advanced pursuits in my education require strong subject, organization, and other skills which I can teach to...
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Washington University in St. Louis - BA, History
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Instead, I guide them down the path of problem-solving so that they develop their own skills . I'm looking forward to helping students in a wide variety of topics as well as test preparation for the ACT and other standardized exams. In my free time, I enjoy tennis, running,...
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Princeton University - BA, Comparative Literature
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I can tutor a wide range of subjects . In Math I tutor Middle School Math, Elementary Math, Pre-Calculus, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, Trig, and Statistics . In Science I can teach?Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Science . Other areas I cover are Spanish,...
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Lafayette College - BA, International Affairs , Hunter College - MS, Education: Focus - Students with Disabilities
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I have created immense rapport with trustees and those I tutor . I also have a calm and courteous disposition . I can tutor Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Reading, and Social Studies . When not involved with tutoring, I enjoy chess, environmental advocacy, and...
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Pomona College - BA, Media Studies, French
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My tutoring philosophy is that each student has different needs and goals and learns in a unique way . I try to customize my tutoring style to each?individual student . My specialties are basic math, arithmetic, algebra, geometry, writing, literature, grammar, history, world...
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Williams College - BA, English Literature , Columbia University - MA, Art, Art Education
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As a graduate of a private high school, I also know the importance of test prep, and I am able to help students who are preparing for standardized tests like the ISEE, SSAT, PSAT, SAT, and SHSAT . When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy attending rock, classical, and...
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SUNY Purchase - Bachelors, Creative Writing , Montclair State University - Current Grad Student, Elementary Education & Teacher of...
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I have the gift of breaking hard material into simpler form for students . When I am not teaching my students how to be great readers and writers, I enjoy sewing, cross-stitching, reading, and writing . I also can quickly solve a Rubik's cube, learn and complete new puzzles,...
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Thomas Edison State College - BA, Humanities , Mercy College - MS, Early Childhood Education
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I am the type of instructor who researches to find out which methods will best improve every child's learning environment . My heart pours out to my students, and I truly care about them and the work I do . I have a commitment to the success of everyone I teach. 1st Grade,...
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University of Hawaii at Manoa - BA, English , Sarah Lawrence College - MFA, Writing
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I have written essays on famous public figures,?like?LeBron James . Much of my work has received recognition in the form of awards, such as an innovative fiction award from Starcherone-Dzanc as well as the Indiefab Book Award from Foreword Review . I earned my master's?in...
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St Joseph's College - BA, Child Study , St. John's University - MS, Literacy
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I was able to track along with the students and form connections with them that aided our tutoring sessions . I challenge myself to make tutoring fun, and I incorporate technology whenever I can . I use my iPad and laptop to show presentations, applications, videos, and...










