
Sima
Certified Tutor
...attitude. Instead of boring memorization, I like to look for patterns and think of creative approaches to study subjects that can otherwise be very frustrating. My goal as a tutor is to help students gain confidence and to think of creative approaches to subjects (or standardized tests) that they struggled with in the past.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Pre-med
Master of Science, Epidemiology, Biostatistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750

Anya
Certified Tutor
...Columbia University where I majored in Dramatic Arts and Literature. I also studied American History, Calculus, and Astronomy extensively. My areas of tutoring expertise include SAT test prep in all three sections (math, writing, and critical reading), PSAT test prep, US History, high school Algebra, Public Speaking, and Essay Writing. I particularly enjoy helping students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Arts
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700

Allison
Certified Tutor
...grasp new concepts, test new teaching strategies, and see the results. After graduation, I joined the US Peace Corps where I provided community health education at a village health center. Instructing village health staff in community education techniques allowed me to refine my own abilities to transmit information. Working with a language barrier, I learned...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730

Sasha
Certified Tutor
...tips and tricks with students or business school applicants who are gearing up for these exams. Finally, having worked with a wide range of students, including many with IEPs or Section 504 accomodations, I have lots of strategies and ideas to help students who learn differently master content and can also help students who could...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Arts, Science Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760

Emily
Certified Tutor
...took a wide range of classes, specializing in literature and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom!...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Tiara
Certified Tutor
...While attending Barnard I studied abroad in Paris at Columbia's Reid Hall program and at The Sorbonne. I trained and worked as a Barnard Writing Fellow, editing college-level papers and tutoring fellow students in essay writing and public speaking. I also volunteered as a tutor for NYC fifth graders. To this day, I am still...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 790

Sarah
Certified Tutor
...and editing student work at every stage from idea to final draft. Throughout my three years, I had the highest rank among student feedback. Using my training and experience as a college level Writing Fellow, I have tutored many High School students in writing their college essays and applications. As a college application tutor, my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies

Mia
Certified Tutor
...I have experience teaching and tutoring students in high school and college as well as babysitting and teaching younger students. I have also taught adult GED students. I studied American Studies at Barnard College for undergrad. I have taken AP classes in Biology, Calculus, American History, World History, and English. I also achieved a NY...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Nicole
Certified Tutor
...strategy to each individual learner and his or her particular goals. The aim is improvement, always, not perfection, to see mistakes as opportunities to learn. I’m an educator transitioning from higher ed to high school teaching. I earned my PhD in sociology at Columbia University, where I also worked as an instructor, at the School...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Sciece
PHD, Sociology

Amanda
Certified Tutor
...and 17). I am very passionate about French as well as teaching, and I aspire to be a French professor after graduating. I am fully prepared to help anyone from the lowest level to a very advanced one, with the language (reading, writing, speaking) as well as the culture (delving into classic French Literature and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, French (Language, Literature, and Culture)
SAT Math: 720

Tashina
Certified Tutor
...good position to talk about how certain concepts are used in the real world. I'm also a huge bookworm and offer SAT Critical Reading prep as well as general tutoring for writing. My hobby is creative writing and I'm currently writing up parts of my dissertation for publication, so I can help with writing from...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Psychological and Brain Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 800

Amy
Certified Tutor
...and their languages. I lived in Beijing, China for 4 years and also in Quito, Ecuador for 4 years and learned to speak both Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. During my time in China, I tutored many students in English and developed a real respect for the difficulties of learning this language! But it is also...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Cultures, Minor: Music
Masters, Multidisciplinary Studies for Internationl Educators
GRE Verbal: 164

Sam
Certified Tutor
...in 2009. In 2013, I graduated from Barnard College with a degree in Political Science and Human Rights Studies. During college, I worked for the Junior Statesmen Summer School at Stanford University, where I helped students studying government, debate, international relations, and other topics. As a tutor, I believe there are no stupid questions, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Human Rights Studied

Nina
Certified Tutor
...characters’ struggles and understands how the author portrays these in social contexts and environments, using style, tone, plot, and the large vision of the theme. In nonfiction, the reader explores the thesis and topic to assess their truth or flaws. Analysis of every part of the work clarifies its essence. In poetry there is delight...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English

Sarah
Certified Tutor
...in finance after graduation. I also have strengths in Spanish (I studied abroad in Spain), standardized tests, and test taking and organization skills. In my free time I love to run, spend time with friends, and travel. I actually think standardized tests are fun and I would love to help you learn to feel that...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics-Statistics, Political Science
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33

Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...moment of it! It's truly fulfilling when you see your students understand a certain subject and I hope to be a part of their academic achievements. I am an experienced tutor in math and science subjects, and I hope to share my passion for the STEM fields with someone else. As a computer science and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 710

Nina
Certified Tutor
...how medications could affect the body. After working for two years, I realized I would be most fulfilled with a career in medicine; I could combine my love for teaching, learning, and service. I am excited to be attending New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall to become a physician. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience & Behavior
Current Grad Student, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...with students, from schools such as Mott Hall II, P.S. 75, and Girls Prep Charter School, to help them approach standardized tests with calm and ease. I believe that test taking does not have to be scary, especially if approached with the right tools and mindset. I am known for being patient and friendly, with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Film Studie
ACT Composite: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 770

Sarah
Certified Tutor
...a college-level Italian course through Syracuse University). I continued to study Italian throughout college, culminating in an eight-month study abroad program in Florence and Milan, so I can assist students struggling with beginner to advanced Italian. My rigorous liberal arts education at Barnard has equipped me with excellent research, writing, and study skills, and I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Gender Studies

Hayley
Certified Tutor
...are tailored for each of my students. As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 750
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