American Literature Tutors in Pearl River, NY
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Cornell University - BS, Biological Engineering
Experience
This experience has taught me that there are several traits necessary for a tutor in order to help a student be successful, including creativity, flexibility, compassion, and patience . I have confidence that I can not only help my students with one subject, but can help them...
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University of Rochester - BA, Anthropology/ Japanese
Experience
When students take a stance on an issue, it makes the content more personal and easier to remember . I have a bachelor's in Anthropology and Japanese from the University of Rochester . I have a lot of experience helping students with the SAT exam as well . In college, I was...
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University of Delaware - BS, Elementary Education
Experience
I specialize in working with kids in grades ranging from kindergarten to the 8th grade, and typically teach by practicing?cognitive modeling skills with students to guide them?throughout the thinking process until they are able to understand a subject on their own.My...
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Swarthmore College - BA, English Literature
Experience
While?working on?my degree, I was?a tutor?for other students,?assisting them with?developing their writing skills for several years . In this environment, I worked with students on an individual basis to assist them in discovering the writing process . I firmly believe that...
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Yale University - B.A., Literature
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I can also help students prepare for standardized tests like the PSAT, ACT, and SAT . As the parent of a teenage girl and boy, I have perspective on the importance of providing encouragement and demonstrating patience when facing a tough high school assignment or test. I live...
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University of Miami - Bachelors, International Studies, Political Science , Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad...
Experience
I'm comfortable working with students at any age and level of ability, and I focus on making learning interesting and fun . I can tutor general elementary and middle schools topics, English, history, essays, grammar, vocabulary, government and politics, geography, creative...
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New York University - B.A., Political Science
Experience
As a tutor, I am devoted and excited . Personal tutoring is a very effective means for a student to realize their academic goals.I tutor students in Spanish 1-4, English, reading, writing, essay editing, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, American history,...
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Boston College - BA, English/Secondary Education , Boston College - M Ed, Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
While working in these schools, I also directed programming for international students . Compassion plays a big role for me as a teacher, and working with high school students led me to care more and more about the importance of equality for all in education . I firmly...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
Experience
I have skills that make me a great tutor, the least of which is a lot of knowledge and academic success on my own part . I say the least because, in my opinion, the things that make me an especially effective are patient, compassion, and humor . That being said, I did do...
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Berkeley College-New York - Bachelors, Business Administration & Management
Experience
Whatever the reason, we will get you to your goal . I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and expertise with new students . When I am not studying French, you will find me shopping online, taking my kids to the park, or going on a run. Conversational French, French,...
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Colgate University - Bachelors, English Literature and Environmental Economics , New York University - Current Grad Student, English...
Experience
I encourage students to ask questions as they learn to further cement the information in their minds . In my free time, I love to write . I spend a lot of time working on short stories and other forms of creative writing . I enjoy reading anything I can get my hands on . I...
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University of Maryland-College Park - BA, English Language and Literature , Johns Hopkins University - MLA, Liberal Arts
Experience
Working together on the mechanics of writing, as well as expanding their vocabulary and improving their grammatical skills, are important skills for educational and professional success . Aside from tutoring, I am currently interning for the Guggenheim and Whitney Curatorial...
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Claremont McKenna College - BA, Literature, Film, and Gender Studies , Teachers College, Columbia University - MA, Teaching of English,...
Experience
Many of the students I taught were the first members of their families to apply to?colleges and universities, and my role was to help them with their application essays . Additional experience that I have includes working at an educational nonprofit and organizing a boot camp...
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Brown University - BA, Literary Arts
Experience
From what I've seen, the most progress is made with a student when the learning can be accomplished within the context of natural conversation, rather than rigidly structured memorization of facts and terms. I am most passionate about the fields of History, Literature, and...