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Lincoln

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Lincoln

Master's/Graduate

I'm an experienced and educated instructor, with both academic expertise and practical experience in the subjects I tutor. I hold a B.A. in Political Science, History and Philosophy of Law from Hofstra University and am pursuing a Master of Public Administration at New York University. I tutor subje...

Education

New York University

Master's/Graduate

Hofstra University

Bachelor's

Jennifer

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jennifer

Master of Arts Teaching, English
Jennifer's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax

I am a certified English Language Arts and Reading teacher looking to work with Elementary, Middle, or High School students. My background focuses on grammar and writing, while I received a reading specialist degree during my Master's studies. I tutor students using reading strategies and spend a lo...

Education

Montclair State University

Master of Arts Teaching, English

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General

Joy

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Joy

Masters in Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education
Joy's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Mandarin
English
ESL/ELL
Languages

I'm from Beijing, China. I've been studied Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language over 6 years. And I just gained my mater degree in education from NYU. Now, I'm a certificated teacher in New York State. I've worked with different age groups both in and after class to serve different purpose. I alwa...

Education

New York University

Masters in Education, Foreign Language Teacher Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education

Sumathy

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Sumathy

Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics
Sumathy's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
College English
Elementary School Writing

I recently graduated from New York University after studying politics, American history and social justice. While at school, I refined my writing and vocabulary skills and deepened my knowledge of American history. I would love to help current students improve in those subjects in any way I can. I h...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, United States Government and Politics

Test Scores
SAT
1470
Jonathan

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Jonathan

Juris Doctor, Law
Jonathan's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
English
Essay Editing

I earned my Juris Doctor from Seton Hall Law in 2011 and my B.A. from New York University in 2007, double majoring in history and economics. I attended Vassar College for one year of undergraduate prior to transferring to NYU. Since graduating law school, I have practiced commercial litigation, insu...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Economics, History

Seton Hall University

Juris Doctor, Law

Test Scores
SAT
1470
GMAT
720
Ilana

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ilana

Masters, Early Childhood Education & Special Education
Ilana's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
College Application Essays
Elementary School English
Elementary School Writing

I graduated from NYU's Steinhardt School of Education with my dual Masters degrees in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I am also a certified teacher for birth through 2nd grade and have my certification in Students with Disabilities. I previously attended Pomona College where I recei...

Education

New York University

Masters, Early Childhood Education & Special Education

Pomona College

Bachelors, English

Jessica

Certified Tutor

Jessica

PHD, Comparative Literature
Jessica's other Tutor Subjects
Adult ESL/ELL
American Literature
AP Research
College Application Essays

My background is in teaching composition, creative writing and analytical writing to college students. I have a PhD in Comparative Literature and I've published essays, stories, and plays. I taught at the University of Notre Dame for nine years. I am happy to be tutoring now because it gives me the ...

Education

New York University

PHD, Comparative Literature

Barnard College

Bachelors, French, Women's Studies

Colin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Colin

Master's/Graduate
Colin's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry

My philosophy about education can be summed up in one word. Accessibility. One of my favorite quotes is from Albert Einstein. "If you truly understand Physics, you should be able to explain it to a barmaid." This I believe sums up my philosophy about teaching Physics. It should be accessible and fun...

Education

New York University

Master's/Graduate

Harrison

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Harrison

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Harrison's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills
ACCUPLACER ESL - Sentence Meaning

I am a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts (Class of '16). I received my Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing with a focus in Screenwriting. Since graduating, I've tutored international high school students in Shanghai preparing for collegiate success. While I tutor a broad spectrum of...

Education

New York University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Test Scores
SAT
1420
Rebecca

Certified Tutor

6+ years

Rebecca

Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature
Rebecca's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Literature and Composition
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature

I graduated with honors from New York University where I received my Bachelor of Arts Degree in Dramatic Literature. In the past I have tutored at an after school care program at an elementary school, and I have also worked with college students on essays. I am passionate about English, Literature, ...

Education

New York University

Bachelor in Arts, Dramatic Literature

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