Classics Tutors in Pearl River, NY
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Nyack College - B.S., Adolescent Education English (7-12)
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I like to think of myself as "an awakener," rather than a teacher, as Robert Frost once said . When working with students, I work to identify what strategies best work for them, and which also speak to their strong points and passions . I've been highly involved in athletics...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science
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I hit snags and had to work my way out at times . In the process, I gained useful skills that can be applicable to others . I teach students to be thoughtful and logical when?they are approaching academic material . Feedback is a necessary part of educational growth, so I...
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SUNY at Fredonia - BA, Music & History
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I'm available to help students who need a tutor in Latin, Reading, Phonics, Classics, Writing, English, Latin, Philosophy, American History, European History, Art, and more . I believe that the more you give to your students, the more you gain in return . Helping others in...
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New York University - Bachelors, Classical Civilization
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I feel students who are truly successful have educators who mentor, inspire them, and help them to develop a love of learning, rather than simply teach to them lessons for a class . I always want my pupils to be comfortable asking questions or asking me to explain something...
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American - BA, English , CUNY - MS, Education
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When teaching, I mostly focus on reading comprehension and creative writing, but I can also be counted on to help with study skills . I greatly enjoy working with students, because I can develop a individual relationship with them . From this rapport, I feel I'm able to...
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San Jose State University - Bachelors, History , Norwich University - Masters, Military History
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I also have a master's degree in Military History from Norwich University . I have previous tutoring experience working at a college preparatory academy helping students with test preparation for many ACT, AP, and SAT subject exams. I have also been employed on a successful...
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Rice University - BA, Managerial Studies , Columbia University - Ph.D., Mathematics Education
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Using this method, students who don't like math often improve their opinion of it and can be more successful . I gave up a law career to teach math, and I'm not looking back . When I have free time, I love doing yoga . I also like to learn on my own for fun, and I've...
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Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Classical Studies
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Connecting the material we are learning about the student's hobbies and interests has proved to be a successful teaching method for me, so I continue to do this in each lesson . If the student is having a good time, it often means they are becoming motivated and involved in...
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Boston University - Bachelors, Theatre Arts - Acting (BFA degree) , London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Masters, Classical Acting
Experience
My diverse education and background qualify me to teach a wide array of subjects, including Reading, Essay Editing, Writing, High School English, Phonics, College English, Literature, Comparative Literature, American History, European History, SAT Writing and Language, AP...
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Vassar College - BA, Economics, Film
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I try to demystify standardized tests so that students become less stressed and intimidated by them . It's important to me to help students build their confidence in themselves, especially when it comes to their performance on exams. I firmly believe that education should be...
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Washington University in St. Louis - BA, Physics, Music
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If you or your student has plans to take one or more of the standardized tests, I would love to tutor SAT Math, MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, ACT Science, MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, ACT Reading, MCAT Verbal...
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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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Boston College - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
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I'm adept at helping students improve their reading comprehension and writing skills, and I enjoy editing and proofreading students work and helping them make it better . I'm also well versed in political science and government . I believe that all students can learn...
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Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelors, Chemistry
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I use this information to develop individualized lesson plans that target my students' specific areas of weakness . I love the feeling I get when a student finally has a breakthrough in a subject area they've been struggling with for awhile . I believe that every student has...