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Kelsey: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...passionate about their own educational paths. Kelsey still attributes her academic successes to the study tactics she developed during her formative elementary and high school years, and she believes that all students (regardless of their field of focus) need to build a solid foundation in writing, reading comprehension, grammatical and syntactical knowledge, and time management techniques. Kelsey has experience working with students of all ages and a wide range of subjects through her vast tutoring...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Sita: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...math and teaching, I found that working working full-time at a university is not for me. The heavy teaching loads and constant pressure to publish research results left me run down and exhausted, and that's not how I want to live and work. I want to enjoy teaching and working on research while also having time to be a person and enjoy life. I recently moved to pursue other interests, while I continue to teach...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Portland State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
University of Jyvaskyla - Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics

Jed: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...properly. And perhaps I can convince you that the subject matter is something you like! It was a pleasure when my previous students acknowledged my influence in their honors theses or doctoral dissertations, and I hope that I can similarly help you in your learning process at whatever schooling level you are at. Please contact me to schedule a tutoring session in any of the subjects listed in my profile, and I look forward to...
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University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Princeton University - Doctor of Philosophy, Elementary Particle Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Nicolas: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...complex ideas into clear and accessible language. There is nothing more gratifying than working through a difficult concept with a student and know they truly understand it and can put it into practice. In my free time I enjoy reading. Some of my favorite authors are George R. R. Martin (the author A Game of Thrones) and Junot Diaz. I also enjoy spending time with friends, often playing competitive board games, such as The Settlers...
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Duke University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730

Margarita: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...and traditional math background. I always find teaching math to students to be gratifying, and I hope to share some of my love for math with my students. I also enjoy tutoring test prep, especially since I know how stressful the process of applying to colleges (and later graduate schools) is! With every student, I aim to find an individualized approach that makes our time together productive, helpful, and enjoyable. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Geoffrey: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division of the...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Jesse: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...college-level writing. I graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine with a double major in English and math, and completed an honors thesis in the English department. I have also completed a Masters of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary and am in the process of applying for medical school. As a tutor, I enjoy working with reading, writing, and math, as I have extensive experience in these areas. I specialize in the GRE and MCAT,...
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Bowdoin College - Bachelors, Math and English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 730

Anmol: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...around excitement and a lack of complacency. I always want to be somewhere or do something that I have not yet achieved. I believe it is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Cellular Biology and Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Brian: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...too often in sterile and boring classrooms. My goal is to help students attain mastery by providing the context and tools that let them have "Eureka!" moments. Learning is fun, and tutoring is more than just being a living wikipedia article. It's giving life to the dry and soulless problem set, making fun of the trap answers on the LSAT, and linking history to its greatest stories. I don't need gimmicks and games to make...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Hofstra University - Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2320
SAT Math: 780

Lee: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...greatest assets as a tutor are my flexibility and approachable nature. It is important to be able to approach a problem from multiple angles until the student has found an approach that is best for him or her. This requires a flexible tutor to adapt to each students individual needs. Asking questions is an integral part of the learning process and my approachable nature allows students to feel comfortable enough to ask the questions that...
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 34

Blake: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...and how they understand the phenomena around them. Due to this fascination, I have spent many hours trying to figure out what makes certain learning techniques "better" than others, and I have become well versed in a variety of teaching styles. Personally, I learn through understanding, and try to teach others through that same understanding. In my spare time I like to practice piano, guitar, and, of course saxophone. I also love to sail, to...
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Vanderbilt University - Bachelors, Neuroscience
ACT Composite: 34

Brian : New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...my first semester at Stuy, I had a really hard time with physics. I was fortunate enough to have a kind upperclassman walk me through concepts like projectile motion and practice questions. He was a huge reason why I ultimately did well in the course. Having a patient and understanding tutor can make all the difference now that I'm in a position to help people, it's only natural I give back just like that upperclassman...
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University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Kaleel: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...Master of Public Health in Biostatistics (SUNY Downstate), a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Columbia University), and currently work as a forensic biologist at the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York City. I am passionate about tutoring the ACT, high school math, biology, and English. My greatest ACT tutoring success story was increasing a student's overall score from a 23 to a 28 in a matter of 8 weeks during the summer...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34

Amara: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...of Collegiate Scholars honor society among academic recognition I have earned. I was accepted to multiple "T-14" (top fourteen) law schools, including Georgetown Law, which, among other schools, offered me an academic scholarship based on my personal, academic, and professional achievements. Among my tutoring specialties is the SAT on which I scored in the 99th percentile, including perfect scores on the verbal section. I have helped many others increase their SAT performance significantly within a...
Education & Certification
University of Georgia - Bachelors, Sociology (Pre-medicine completed)
Georgetown University Law Center Offer of Admission - PHD, Law/Juris Doctorate Degree
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Ana: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
I love Chemistry and it is my passion to share with students that I teach, tutor or mentor my enthusiasm for Chemistry. Chemistry is the Central Science and plays a role in all aspects of our life...it provides infrastructure for the modern life. Your success is my success and I would very much like to help my students learn.
Education & Certification
Whitman College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Vanderbilt University - Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Christopher: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
..."bottom-up" or microhistorical approach, which I've found in teaching Roman Republican history can be very useful for students in understanding how a society functioned, which is crucial for their understanding of causality of events. These methods of approaching teaching in these particular subjects served me well during high school and now as I approach the end of my undergraduate education, and while I cannot of course guarantee particular results for any student, I've found that...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Classics

Owen: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...biology teacher at a top charter school in NYC where my classes ranked #1 by test results. I left teaching to pursue a role as a financial analyst, but I have maintained a full roster of 1-1 private students since. I truly love working with students to help them achieve more than they (and their parents) thought possible. Let's get in touch to discuss how we can make your son/daughter a top performing student. Here...
Education & Certification
CUNY Brooklyn College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730

Lyall: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...can become second nature to students approaching the process. I am a strong believer in the notion that standardized test taking is a learnable skill and believe I can effectively help students get into a mindset conducive to their succeeding. My favorite subjects to tutor are test prep and politics/government course work. I am excited to tutor all components of test prep but am particularly passionate about the reading/writing portions, which have always come the...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770

Michael: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...lifetime." Specializing in ACT/SAT test preparation as well as Mathematics, I carry with me, aside from a substantial knowledge of all subjects, a "bag of tricks" made up of pneumonic devices, preparation skills, and exercises in focus/concentration. With any session, my goal is to deconstruct seemingly difficult concepts into more digestible steps -- in essence working with the student to develop a strategy that is personal to them, for any person will retain information most...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Daniel: New York City ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in New York, NY
...a better instructor. When I teach, I try not to lecture the student, but engage them by connecting what I teach with real-life scenarios. Especially in hard sciences like biology, this makes it much easier for students to understand the topic. Outside of academia, I am a professional swimmer of 15 years, I love to hike, bike, and scuba dive. I also work part time as a model and am a market specialist for Bai,...
Education & Certification
Stony Brook University - Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 33
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