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Wendy: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...most subjects in psychology and sociology; specializing in essay and thesis editing. I love to tutor literature, writing, religion, culture, anything in the arts or humanities. I work well with students in the medical field and can tutor for qualifying exams IELTS, GRE Psychology, MCAT Psychology, EPPP. I like to help students meet their goals, keep organized and stay on track so they can enjoy learning. I have a lot of interests: reading, art, architecture,...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Hofstra University - Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology
University of Southern California - Doctor of Philosophy, Applied Psychology

Geoffrey: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...essay modelled on writings of authors such as Loren Eisley, Joan Didion, James Baldwin, and Alice Walker. There is more to writing than crafting a persuasive critical paper about a work of fiction.It was also the responsibility of the English Department to review college essays for students before their formal submission. When I was not teaching English I was a law clerk with Lawyers for Human Right in South Africa during apartheid, the appellate division...
Education & Certification
Bowdoin College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Sandy: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I am Ivy League educated and have the tools to help students achieve academic success. I am committed to education and inspiring students to achieve a lifelong love of learning and confidence from realizing they can achieve their goals. ... Individualize material and approach for each student.... Introduce ourselves, and go over our preferences and styles.... Teach him to learn critical thinking and enjoy learning.... Break down the activity into smaller goals.... Discuss the reading passage...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Finance, Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700

Ashton: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...received my bachelor's degree in computer science and mathematics from the University of Rochester, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in cybersecurity at Rutgers University. I have experience tutoring math at the middle school and high school levels, particularly algebra and related topics. In tutoring I believe the most important thing is that the student understand *why* something is the case, rather than just *that* it is. This is crucial to forming a strong...
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University of Rochester - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science

Andrew: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Molecular Biology, Literature
Boston University - PHD, Law, Management
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 720
LSAT: 170

Dylan: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...learning process. For example, I incorporate music and film when I know it can expand the technical into the real. This allows the student to attach schoolwork to real life as it is experienced by native speakers of the target language. In all English and History-related subjects, I use my knowledge and deep love for world history and literature to encourage focused research. I couple this with contextual information. Again, if a student can learn...
Education & Certification
Fordham College at Lincoln Center - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Performance in Romance Languages
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Jessica: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
I'm a student at NYU working on my BM in Vocal Performance. I'm energetic, cheerful, competitive, and I like thinking outside the box. I love figuring things out and learning things and am excited to get to know and teach you!
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Voice and Opera
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750

Matthew: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...SAT, ACT and GRE. More recently, I have focused on helping students master the LSAT. I particularly enjoy providing individualized instruction. We each have strengths and weaknesses when it comes to learning and test-taking, and I've found that remarkable advancements happen when an approach is tailored to the student's unique attributes. I recently moved to the New York area after working in litigation in Chicago. Outside of work, I spend a lot of time exploring...
Education & Certification
Michigan Technological University - Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences
Northwestern University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 172

Jordy: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...LOVED standardized tests; I have always viewed them as an exciting way to measure progress and hone in on, not only academic skills, but also time management, organization, and maintaining a sense of personal calm. In fact, I love the entire college application process because I think of it not as an opaque, mysterious world of judgment behind closed doors, but as the first opportunity in a student's life to find the perfect fit. The...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature, Art History
Harvard University - Master of Fine Arts, Acting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Michael: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Grey Room NYC and a non-profit organization called Leave Out Violence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, playing and watching basketball (Go Bulls!), enjoying funny television shows (Louie is my favorite), and playing music (guitar & piano). I consider myself blessed to have a creative mind and spirit; I always endeavor to bring this creativity into anything I do. I am a big proponent of thinking outside the box. In tutoring, my motto is "teach...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Drama
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Beau: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...English, and I would love to pass that along to all of my students. Whenever I tutor, my main objective is not simply to plant more knowledge in the student's mind, but to give them a greater understanding of broader fields of inquiry, so that they reach a greater understanding of how the different academic domains are connected and interdependent. Outside of academics, I am a Midshipman in the Navy ROTC program at my school...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Katie: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...currently a researcher in the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 730

Josh: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...student comes to a problem or subject from a different angle. The trick is not only to find the approach that works for the student, but also to boost the student's own investment in finding the methods that work best. I believe a student learns best when choosing to engage with the subject on a personal level. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, outdoor activities e.g. hiking, playing board and video games, and...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science, Classics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Gabriela: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, 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.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35

Bradley: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...and explaining their thought process. I am good at convincing my students that they will see more rewards from their persistence. I have worked with several students who were scoring in the seventies on tests and quizzes when I started working with them who then began to see dramatic results with scores in the nineties in a fairly short time. I make use of various tools like mnemonic devices and English word derivatives to make...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Greek and Latin literature
SAT Verbal: 720

Jennifer: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...grant writer and a program and case manager for New York City-based non-profits. I graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelors in Science in International Politics, with a concentration in International Security Studies. I have extensive experience tutoring high school and college-level Spanish. I have also taught English, Writing, and Editing to middle school and high school students. As a writer-by-trade, I can help students improve the style and structure of their writing, as well...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Politics
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 770

Camilla: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...applications to medical school, visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that I have cultivated during my studies to other students. I tutor a broad range of subjects,...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry

Cody: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...Summer Program at Yale to Theatre classes with elementary school students in Madrid, Spain all the way to EFL and public speaking courses with Somali-Bantu refugees in Burlington, Vermont and have found that my strengths as a teacher lie in the subjects and practices of communication, editing, reading, writing, grammar and languages. I firmly believe in emboldening my students with strategies that will help unlock their own immense potential and look forward to working with...
Education & Certification
Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, English and American Literatures
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Noah: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...also have a history of success on multiple standardized tests, having scored in at least the 98th percentile on the ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am excited to work with new clients to help...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 36

Kasya: Mount Vernon AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Mount Vernon, NY
...and high school students of the surrounding community. I went on to tutor in Rhode Island, Germany, Philadelphia, and Boston. I have worked with individual students as well as small groups and I also have experience working as a teaching assistant in my PhD program. I am passionate about English, History, and Social Studies and have experience working for a college prep program, making me very comfortable working with students on college applications (essays, SATs,...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Northeastern University - Doctor of Philosophy, History
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