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Gaston
Mathematics, English and Literature tutor, high school thru college
Greetings: I am currently tutoring mathematics for grades 7 through college, having scored 796 on the SAT. I have a B.A. in English from NYU and I teach English grammar and literature as well as essay writing, which is very important for the SAT and ACT. On weekends I teach an SAT prep course, which is currently on hiatus. I am a mature, responsible, attentive, patient and caring individual. I see no more than two students a day and I tutor no one past 7 pm during the week. That is just m... Read more
James
Knowledgeable and Supportive Test-Prep Tutor
I graduated near the top of my class from Stuyvesant High School, and went on to major in English with a German minor at Haverford College. I am a member of Phi Beta Kappa. I was inspired to pursue a career in Education by my father, an MIT microbiologist whose passion for teaching was contagious. I caught the bug! As an honors math teacher at Success Academy, I was able to show my seventh graders that Math is a relevant skill that helps solve real problems. I was able to surprise my student... Read more
Mike
College Instructor for Writing, Reading and Test-Taking
I’ve met students who thought they were terrible writers and students who thought they were excellent writers, but I’ve always been surprised that all students, regardless of confidence, think they can become “better†writers simply by learning more adjectives or writing longer sentences. Good writing takes many forms but has little to do with how well you deploy Scrabble words or bury readers in a labyrinth of dependent clauses. Instead, writers are trying to make documents that create and... Read more
Jessica
Writing & Law Tutor Available!
Hello! I am a New York City native, a veteran of our public school system, a college graduate, a law school graduate, and I have passed the NYC Bar exam. I firmly believe that anyone can learn anything. I have experience teaching children of all ages and adults in conventional and unconventional settings. I am comfortable teaching students with learning disabilities and who speak English as a second (or third, or fourth) language. I have tutored in English and offered my services as a... Read more
Sonya
Author with a BA, MS in English and passion for education
I'd love to inspire others through my passion for English, books, writing, and education. I worked at UC Berkeley developing successful elementary school curriculums in science and literacy education for grades 2-5. This included teachers guide material and strategy in the classroom, proper assessment, scaffolding, modeling, and hands-on activities. I wrote a children's book about a PhD candidate studying nanoparticles and communicating chemistry with the scientific community for a 4th-5th gr... Read more
Corinne
Experienced, Creative Tutor with a Custom-Tailored Approach
I have extensive experience as a tutor in New York City, working one-on-one with students at the elementary, middle school, and high school level. I am a product of the New York City school system, and as a Stuyvesant High School alumn, am very familiar with this city's testing systems. I've worked with many of my students for years, and have been able to see improvements not only in their grades, but also in how they approach their work. I've also noticed how my students have gotten more sk... Read more
Michael
Tutor with a BA in English Literature with teaching experience
For over 23 years, I have taught English and Spanish. I have taught kindergarten through university level and enjoy working with all ages. I lived in Barcelona and Sevilla, Spain for five years, am married to a Spaniard, am fluent in Spanish, and conversant in French, Italian, and Portuguese. I also lived in Saigon, Vietnam and have traveled extensively in Europe and southeast Asia. I have a seven year old daughter, and we are raising her to be bilingual. Language and culture are an essential... Read more
Michael
Recent Graduate and Experienced Tutor
I am a recent Boston University Mathematics and Statistics Graduate currently working in financial analysis and actuarial work. I have in the past tutored numerous HS and College level classes. I was employed with Boston University as a University tutor for three years. I focused on helping students achieve their full potential by increasing their organization and overall study skills. I also am able to offer my personal expertise for most mathematics and statistical based classes that I have... Read more
Mandy
Accomplished Novelist Teaches Aspects of Writing
Mandy is a 4th-generation Brooklynite and a 2014 Visiting Tutor in Creative Writing at Quest University. Her work has appeared in The Mass review, The Brooklyn Rail,.Cent, Penthouse, Vogue, QW, The Review of Contemporary Fiction, The Comics Journal, Lou-Lou, the New York Press, Our Town, Manhattan Spirit, and 'zines too numerous to count. Her first novel was favorably reviewed in Publisher's Weekly, Japanese Esquire, Bloomsbury Review, KRWG/NPR, WFMU, WSTR, CKUT (McGill Radio) and the Austin... Read more
Jeremy
"Know what you know"
Math lover, music lover, dog lover. Father of a successful student. Tutor of MANY successful students. My emphasis is on building from a student's areas of competence into ares yet to be mastered. "Know what you know" is my motto: if you have a foundational understanding, you can use that to develop further. Also this is key advice for folks who are anxious about tests - don't forget everything when you sit down! I have four years experience in High School Math classroom teaching. I hav... Read more