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Margarita: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...on beginning medical school in the fall of 2015. Since graduation, I have been working part-time in a dermatologist office as a Medical Assistant and part-time on a public health project related to smoking cessation. I have also been tutoring students in a variety of subjects. I have been tutoring students since I was in 7th grade, and my favorite subject to tutor is math. My family is originally from Russia, and I grew up...
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ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
Gabriela: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
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Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Nicholas: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...and lived with a family there. It was there that I learned the true power of being able to communicate in foreign languages. Whatever your goals may be - whether it's improving your grades in a course, or learning for travel - I will be more than able to help you reach them. Additionally, I tutor for LSAT preparation. On the October 2015 exam, I scored a 167 (94th percentile) and am confident that I...
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University of Delaware - Bachelors, Spanish Education
LSAT: 167
Natalie: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...and teaching students, and I have worked with a number of educational programs, from boarding schools to Americorps. I specialize in languages (English, French, German, Latin, and Ancient Greek) and test prep. I seek to help my students make connections between new material and things that are familiar to them, breaking down higher concepts with accessible examples that can help foster creativity. I care deeply about my students and their success, and I look forward...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Philosophy
SiTian: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...attending Princeton University this fall where I hope to study International Relations. The past summer I provided one-on-one SAT tutoring sessions to local high schoolers and helped each student improve by at least one hundred points. Currently, I am teaching SAT and SHSAT classes at a New York tutoring center, working with classes of more than 20 middle school and high school students. I am qualified to provide tutoring services in any high school, middle...
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Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Michael: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...but I wanted to work while I got my resume ready for the medical school application process. In the year between graduating from Pacific and starting at Jefferson Medical College, I worked as a math and science tutor and as an SAT and MCAT instructor. Both jobs were extremely fulfilling and being able to see tangible results, in the form of their test scores, made those jobs even more gratifying. My many years of experience...
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Pacific University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Jefferson Medical College - Current Grad Student, MD
Aaron: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...else catches my attention in the coming year). I've been tutoring for years, first as a high school student helping my peers as a member of the National Honors Society, and later to help students prepare for standardized tests like the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. I'm also a Senior Staff Writer for Columbia's student newspaper, the Daily Spectator, so I'm pretty much constantly editing and giving advice to my fellow writers. I...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Neil: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...math subjects (including SAT/ACT prep) which I have always enjoyed, being the son of a math professor. I have worked in various capacities as a math tutor/teacher, including at the Prefreshman Engineering Program, a summer camp in San Antonio, TX where I taught and mentored middle and high school students in math, science, and engineering topics. I have also tutored extensively in the San Antonio area (which is my hometown!). I emphasize understanding any material...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Sean: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...Columbia Business School, I can share my thoughts as a current student and share my admissions insights as well. I believe that tutoring is actually building a strong friendship. I do not do this for money but because I really love to see those who I have personal rapport with succeed in their life. I will do my best to find the best way for you not only to ahchieve a certain academic result but...
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University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 770
Melissa: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...help for high school students and English tutoring for college freshmen. Upon graduation from Fordham, I joined the New York City Teaching Fellowship program and began my journey to teacher certification in Special Education and English, grades 7-12. I currently work as a 10th and 11th grade teacher at a school in Queens, where I teach French, English, and U.S. History. Studying and teaching French, I learned about the frustration students feel when struggling to...
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Fordham University - Bachelors, English and French Language and Literature
St. John's University - Current Grad Student, Education
Sheena: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...stress and have great techniques to reduce that. My approach to teaching is simple: kindness, calmness, clarity, and fun. I keep my students consistently engaged with questions. I know how to rephrase questions and bring them back in ways that each student is interested in to see maximum results. Most importantly, I find ways to make the material interesting and easily relatable to my students. A personal investment in material is a great way to...
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Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelors, Economics, Chinese
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Jackie: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...Connecticut College studying Psychology with a minor in Applied Statistics. I know how hard it can be to learn new material and to find a tutor a student can connect with. In my studies, I have learned many techniques to stay organized and thoroughly understand course content, while being sensitive to the variation in how people learn differently. In addition to tutoring, my interests include fashion and beauty, dance, hiking, and skiing.
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Connecticut College - Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Derek: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...student at Columbia University studying Actuarial Science. At Fairfield I spent time at a local elementary school, gaining some hands-on experience teaching the children and helping them with their homework. We accomplished what we needed to in a lighthearted but timely fashion which kept them focused and engaged throughout the class. With my background in math, I'll get you to where you need to be in your studies and help prepare you for the next...
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Fairfield University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 740
GRE Quantitative: 165
Ayomide: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...and does not always sound like fun. I believe that if a student is relaxed and excited for a tutoring session, they learn a lot more and are more engaged in the lesson. Especially with test prep for standardized exams, which can be a lot of pressure for students, I like to come up with individualized test-taking strategies for each student I tutor. If I can help a student feel more self-confident and self-assured about...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 710
Destiny: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...of the University of Texas at Austin, and a prospective law student at NYU Law School as of Fall 2017. Fun Facts: My favorite subjects have always been English, French and Biology. Before I decided to major in International Relations and French, I was accepted to university as an Environmental Science major! I love to travel, and have been to almost 30 countries! I have lived in Ireland, France, the USA and Nigeria. Outside of...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, International Relations / French Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 720
Philip: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...academic achievement and standardized test prep, no two winning strategies are ever exactly alike. Because every student learns in their own unique way, my teaching style is designed to pinpoint each student's individual strengths and weaknesses to develop a customized tutoring experience. My 3+ years of experience as a science teacher in Morningside Heights and beyond have made me appreciate the power of one-on-one instruction and the great advantages that exceptional grades and test scores...
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Columbia College, Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Sean: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...recommend me more than the usual benchmarks of achievement, they may be of more value anyway. Compassion and patience, with recourse to humor, are certainly invaluable for a tutor. I have always been able to do well in academic settings and test-taking. Much of this success derives from long-hours devoted to assignments and preparation, but no small part owes to the way my mind learns. My mind is suited to books and the classroom, and...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Classical Stuides
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Scott: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...teach these subjects to both elementary school students, in an environmental education camp, and fellow college students, as a peer tutor. In these positions, I found great gratification in seeing a student have an epiphany in learning. I promote this learning by making analogies and other connections that the student not only relates to, but also finds interesting. In this manner I am not only able to make lessons exciting, but I also become energized...
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The Cooper Union - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
Tejas: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...elementary schools and teach weekly science lessons and conduct experiments with students ranging in the K to 4th grade levels. As a Biology major, I have always been a strong math and science student. I especially love teaching math because I believe that there are many teachable moments to be had when learning math which can help both students and myself as a tutor grow and learn beyond just basic math skills. In addition, I...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine - Doctor of Dental Science, N/A
Margot: Hicksville tutor
Certified Tutor in Hicksville, NY
...and yoga classes, worked as a teaching assistant and stage manager in the Theater Department, and volunteered as an arts teacher in under-served local public elementary schools. Dartmouth expanded my passion for learning and taught me the value and impact of teachers who really support their students and value their student-teacher relationships. That's why, in my own work with students, I show them that I am truly invested in them not just as a student,...
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Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710
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Hicksville, New York, is an unincorporated settlement within Oyster Bay. As a census-designated place, or CDP, it has a population of 42,000. The CDP was originally a railroad station stop for the Long Island Railroad, serving as a depot for produce. Several noteworthy people have come from Hicksville, such as the musician Billy Joel; the producer of Transformers, Don Murphy; Lorraine Bracco of The Sopranos; and Al Pitrelli, the guitarist of Megadeth and Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
The Hicksville Public Schools District includes nine schools, from elementary to high school. It includes Hicksville High School, which has a 90 percent graduation rate and a 28.9 percent college readiness score. HHS offers a versatile selection of courses that prepare you for college and career. If you seek online or in-home private tutoring in Hicksville for test prep and general subject instruction from Hicksville, New York, tutors, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into your top school choice, such as the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences or the nationally renowned liberal arts Bard College. You can play for the Raptors or engage in abroad programs through the institution. Private tutors in Hicksville can provide you online or in-home tutoring instruction to assist with your challenging course or test prep. Hicksville, NY, tutors can help students pursue admittance into the school of their dreams.
Hicksville is home to an active sports life. The locals are huge fans of the Long Island Ducks, the Nets, the Roller Rebels, the Rough Riders, the Academy, and other teams. You can join the New York Sports Club, a premier gym where locals can play basketball, go swimming, enjoy the sauna, and more. There are also many areas where you can enjoy biking, running, jogging, and more.
If you like art and education, you can enjoy yourself while strolling around the area. You can visit the Long Island Puppet Theatre to enjoy marionette performances, explore the museum, and learn about the history of puppeteering. You can also make a trip to Sagamore Hill to explore Theodore Roosevelt's 1880 home. The Old Westbury Gardens serve as a period landscape that was built in 1906. It features large formal gardens, environmental education, and family-friendly events during the year. Kids can also enjoy programs that allow them to learn about plants and flowers.
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