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Adam

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Adam

Master of Arts, Teaching Mathematics
Adam's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Math
Algebra
Algebra 2
Algebra 3/4

Any teacher should always strive to improve instruction and their understanding of the community in which they teach, the school, the classroom, their students, and themselves. After all, teaching is more than something we do; it is a part of who we are. Teaching is not just a job but also a way of ...

Education

New York University

Master of Arts, Teaching Mathematics

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics (Spanish minor)

Test Scores
ACT
32
Ayah

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Ayah

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Ayah's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
College Level American History
College World History
English

I am a senior at New York University studying Social Research and Public Policy. I have spent the last three years traveling to different countries for school, and I have lived in three of them. I am passionate about education and social justice, and I am currently applying to grad school to study e...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Melanie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Melanie

AM
Melanie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Phonics
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
Education

New York University

AM

CUNY City College

AM

River

Certified Tutor

5+ years

River

Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting
River's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Algebra
AP Calculus BC
College Application Essays

Hi! My name is River Knight. I'm currently a student at New York University. I've actively worked as a tutor for the last 5 years. I hope to help my students find the joy in what they're learning and give them tools to improve on their own!

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Playwriting and Screenwriting

Test Scores
SAT
1560
Mitali

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Mitali

Current Undergrad, Dental Hygiene
Mitali's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
Elementary School Reading
Endocrinology
English

The tutor plays an important role in a student's life. I will not simply impart knowledge but also mould the habits, traits and character if possible. I have to achieve educational objectives through the curriculum of the school.I understand students individually and try to help them in overcoming t...

Education

New York University

Current Undergrad, Dental Hygiene

Clay

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Clay

Current Grad Student, Public Administration
Clay's other Tutor Subjects
College English
English
Essay Editing
European History

When I was in the fourth grade my parents paired me up with a tutor. At first, I didn't feel that I needed it and, in many ways, was uneasy about the whole concept; however, the dramatic improvement in my writing style and technique after the few months of working with her increased my performance i...

Education

New York University

Current Grad Student, Public Administration

New York University

Current Undergrad Student, United States Government and Politics

Liam

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Liam

PHD, Political Science and Government
Liam's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
English
Essay Editing

I'm a PhD candidate in Political Science at NYU. I specialize in helping students who haven't looked at an equation since high school and need to relearn math for the GRE or for undergraduate classes in political science, game theory and statistics. I have learned how to quickly identify where a stu...

Education

New York University

PHD, Political Science and Government

Flinders University of South Australia

Bachelors, Politics

Test Scores
GRE
335
Will

Certified Tutor

Will

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Anthropology
Will's other Tutor Subjects
Biology
College Biology
College English
College Essays

Look, learning can be toughbut it's rewarding in the end, and done right, it can be a lot of fun. My goal is to help students learn and succeed, but also to help them have a good time while doing it.Part of what I love most about being a journalist is breaking things down and making them understanda...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Journalism, Anthropology

Test Scores
SAT
1450
Uriel

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Uriel

Bachelor of Science, Spanish Teacher Education
Uriel's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Spanish Language & Culture
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Conversational Spanish

Thinking as if it was my only way of breathing.Even when challenged, especially when challenged.Accepting the imperfection, whilst seeking betterment.Creative representation of that which we already know, but don't yet understand.Hopelessly devoted to the verb of this acrostic.

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Science, Spanish Teacher Education

Raka

Certified Tutor

Raka

Bachelor in Arts, Urban Design and Sociology
Raka's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I am a fun and energetic young professional who just graduated from NYU with a major in Urban Design and Sociology. I work at a climate change think tank and love to work with students and help them achieve academic excellence in their spare time. I am passionate about learning in all its forms, but...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Urban Design and Sociology

Test Scores
SAT
1420

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