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Katherine: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...concepts and terms. I had a near perfect attendance record, but still struggled with performing well on tests. I thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling
ACT English: 34
Tessa: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...double major in Mathematics and History. I strive to bring students toward their lightbulb moments not by repeating facts until they're drilled in, but by helping my students understand precisely why the laws of science, the rules of grammar, and the events of history are the way they are, and by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
David: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...Philosophy and German. This course of study has motivated me to pursue an MA in German and continental philosophy. While this area is fascinating in itself, I am very thankful for my philosophical education because it has also sowed within me a deep commitment to teaching, teaching that aims not only for understanding, but also for creating and encouraging interest in specific topics and in learning itself. While I agree that the goal of teaching...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Robert: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...passion for the sciences while at the same time helping them to better themselves for the better part of my undergraduate career. As an undergraduate I was offered the opportunity to become a teachers assistant for a number of laboratory classes. As a sophomore I began as a teachers assist for general biology, in my junior year I became a teachers assistant for anatomy and physiology while still being a teachers assistant for general biology,...
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St. Thomas Aquinas College - Bachelors, Forensic Science
University of New Haven - Current Grad Student, Forensic Science - Criminalistics
Nicholas: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I am a junior at Johns Hopkins University studying biomedical engineering and applied mathematics. I have tutored elementary through high school students in my area in some capacity for the past four years. I am most passionate about math and science (particularly chemistry), though I am well versed in a broad range of subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing tennis and eating lots of good food.
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Ethan: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...range of students from grades 3+ in a variety of subjects from test prep and study skills, to history and government, to mathematics and the sciences. My students have enjoyed understanding concepts through problem solving, emphasizing understanding over rote memorization. Since moving up to the northeast, I have taught multiple levels of mathematics at the university level. I have experience in helping students keep up with their studies and well as designing plans to help...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science and Public Policy
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Robert: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...Ukraine. This was a great experience. I have many new friends who were my students. My conversational style of teaching English has been very successful. Prior to teaching in Ukraine I taught four years in the Hartford region for CREC. I was fortunate to have students from all over the world. This is very exciting for me and very rewarding. I have also taught EFL in Moscow, Russia and while in the Peace Corps I...
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Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Education
University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus - Masters, Geography
Alexander: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...got six years of teaching/tutoring experience, working with kids K-12. I've mostly helped students with mathematics (middle-school level through SAT prep), computer science (introductory web development and object-oriented programming), and English-Language Arts (reading comprehension with students grades 1-4). I've worked in environments ranging from a charter school in the South Bronx to a prep school in Connecticut. In mathematics in particular I have strong experience working with students who have learning disabilities. I'm near-fluent in...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Tamu: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...over 15 years. Throughout this time I have worked with both regular and special needs children in helping them improve their communication needs. This includes social language as well as verbal and written language. I have also tutored students in basic math such as arithmetic and algebra. I have a love for languages. I am an American Sign Lanuage interpreter and I speak conversational French. My philosophy for learning is learning should be fun. This...
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Temple University - Bachelors, Speech, Language & Hearing
Max: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...writing across multiple styles for seven years. Throughout high school, I was part of an exclusive magnet school for creative writing called the Educational Center for the Arts: in the mornings I took core classes (math, science, history, etc) at a public high school, and in the afternoons I attended college-level workshops in fiction, screenplay, memoir, humor, and poetry. There, I learned from published writers and edited fellow students' pieces, including college essays, for four...
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Brandeis University - Current Undergrad, International and Global Studies, Journalism
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 730
Sebastian: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
Aspiring PhD candidate resident in Connecticut. I have lived in five countries (my birthplace Peru as well as the Dominican Republic, Panama, Nicaragua, and the United States). I speak English and Spanish fluently, and am self-teaching Quechua. From undertaking the International Baccalaureate program in high school, through my graduation (with honours) from the University of Connecticut, to my current master's program, I have a solid and multifaceted background in the social sciences and history.
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
SOAS University of London - Master of Arts, International Relations
Catherine: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...B.A. in English from Wells College, nearly 15 years before I decided to attend law school. For many years, I spent my summers teaching ESL classes to foreign exchange students. My students ranged in age from 12 to 18. The most rewarding part of the experience was witnessing the moment when minimum skills turned to competency, or competency turned to fluency. In my work with students since then, I have looked for several more of...
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Wells College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Quinnipiac University - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
Virginia: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...master's in art history. Most recently I was able to apply my two interests of language and art by working as a translator at an art museum in the Middle East! You can see me in my photo walking the ruins of a 4th century synagogue, examining the carved stone work. Breaking down a language into its basic grammatical parts is something I very much enjoy, and I hope I can be of help to...
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University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, French
Devon: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I love getting others interested in science and helping students reach their potential. I am very motivated to help others reach their academic goals. I am currently a master's student studying Immunology, but I have a background in general biology and chemistry, too, with a heavy emphasis on molecular biology and genetics.
Education & Certification
Wofford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Yale University - Master of Philosophy, Immunology
GRE Verbal: 163
Michael: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...Mary. I have worked with students of all grades ranging from elementary school to high school. My favorite subjects to teach are English and Literature, especially the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the SAT. I know firsthand how stressful standardized tests can be, so I would love to help alleviate any concerns about standardized testing from struggling students. In my free time, I like to stay active by playing sports (basketball, soccer, and squash)...
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College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 720
Lisa: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...of Connecticut, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Arts degree. I hold my master's degree in Educational Psychology and Juris Doctor from the University of Connecticut. I am a certified professional in both general and special education. I have conducted academic assessments, chaired planning and placement team meetings, developed individualized education plans (IEPs), conducted behavior evaluations, and created individualized curricula. I have expertise working with learners from elementary school through college...
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University of Connecticut - Bachelor in Arts, Educational Psychology
University of Connecticut - Master of Arts, Educational Psychology
Joshua: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
I strive for my students to be their best and will always push to enhance their learning. Language can be hard, but not with the right plan and the right tutor.
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Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, Germanic Languages, General
Damaris: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...from teacher, to students and parents, must contribute to maintain a positive learning climate. Students are individuals that all learn in unique ways. Therefore, I use multiple methods of teaching (linguistic, visual, auditory, kinesthetic) to reach varied learners so that no one is left behind. Everyone in the learning environment is a contributor as a student, teacher, and thinker. I have, of course, learned from my students as much as they have learned from me....
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University of Phoenix-South Florida Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Business, General
Florida Gulf Coast University - Masters in Education, Special Education
Carolyn: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...a bachelor of science degree. I am comfortable tutoring elementary, secondary, and college students in all types of writing assignments and classroom presentations. As a marketing communications manager, I mentored dozens of interns in business writing and presentations. Developing presentation and writing skills requires practice; there is no substitute. I will provide you the one-on-one coaching and feedback needed for you to write clearly and to speak fluently and with confidence in front of an...
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Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Daniel: Portland Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Portland, OR
...a focus on teaching and curriculum alongside a minor in history, my educational journey has been fortified with deeper insights and pedagogical expertise. Prior to this, I graduated from The School of Visual Arts with a Bachelor's in Illustration and Cartooning, further enriched by a minor in art history. Since attaining my degrees, my professional trajectory has been diverse and fulfilling. I've contributed to the literary world by authoring and illustrating comic books, graphic novels,...
Education & Certification
School of Visual Arts - Bachelor, Illustration and Cartooning
Fitchburg State College - Master's/Graduate, Teaching and Curriculum
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