8th Grade Writing Tutors in Midland Park, NJ
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Vassar College - BA, Sociology , Columbia University - MA, Teaching of English
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Though both my parents have backgrounds in English and Lit, I wasn't initially drawn to those fields . Reading Kurt Vonnegut during undergrad inspired me to pursue literature in a more invested way . Since then, I've tried to move students to love reading and taking in all...
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BS, Cell & Molecular Biology
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I started with an undergraduate degree in biology, with the intention of going to medical school . After teaching chemistry for a year, however, I realized that I enjoyed performing and tutoring more than I enjoyed the thought of medical school, so I moved to the Big Apple to...
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Macaulay Honors College - Current Undergrad, Applied Math
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I don't just tell my students the answers . Instead, I give them the tools and guidance they need to find the answer for themselves. 3rd Grade, 5th Grade Math, 6th Grade Math, 7th Grade Math, 8th Grade Math, Advanced Placement, Algebra, Algebra 2, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus...
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Columbia University - BS, Earth and Environmental Engineering
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I find tutoring particularly rewarding when my students finally comprehend a difficult concept . I also enjoy finding out what learning style works best for my students and adapting the way I teach to accommodate that . My philosophy as a tutor is to help my students gain a...
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CUNY City College - BS, Pre-med
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program at CUNY City College . After my fifth year, I will transfer to a medical school in the Northeast.I live in New York City and tutor the subjects of Math (Algebra, Geometry, Elementary Math, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, and Pre-Calculus), English (1st-12th grade...
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New York University - BA, Humanities, Literature
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I was born in an environment of writers and teachers, which is why I love to teach and learn .? My hobbies include writing and performing comedy routines, befriending new people, and educating myself about New York City's history. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th...
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University of Notre Dame - BA, English , Columbia University in the City of New York - MBA, Marketing
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I also spent?five years as an English and creative writing teacher in private schools for 7th-12th grade students.I'm passionate about literature and writing, and I enjoy helping students increase their analytical and organizational skills when writing . I enjoy helping my...
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Brandeis University - BA, Biology
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I ?like to participate in triathlons, and snowboard or ski with family . I also enjoy acting, arts and crafts, or reading in my spare time. 1st Grade, 1st Grade Math, 1st Grade Reading, 1st Grade Writing, 2nd Grade, 2nd Grade Math, 2nd Grade Reading, 2nd Grade Writing, 3rd...
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Princeton University - BA, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
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While at college, I tutored my peers in all kinds of subjects . I applied for and was accepted to do an internship at the education department of the Maryland Zoo, where I helped students . After graduation, I have been working for an environmental?nonprofit?in New York City...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - BS, Finance
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This is critical for my tutoring, because each student comes with their own set of strengths, challenges, and interests, as well as their own learning style . I adapt my methods to each child, which I believe helps them to be more successful than with just a one-size-fits-all...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - BFA, Theater Arts , Middlebury College - MA, English
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It saddened me for a while when I had to leave teaching temporarily to take care of my three children . Fortunately, I was able to return to my career since they are now school students themselves . I enjoy assisting students with growing their writing techniques,...
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Oberlin College - BA, Comparative Literature
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I have also helped produce independent documentaries, and I worked in the television industry with Major League Baseball Productions . In addition, I have helped various activists create films and videos to help get their important messages out there,?and I worked with a...
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Northeastern University - BA, Computer Science
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In high school, I was on the ultimate Frisbee team; also I was captain of the badminton team . I now live in Forest Hills, New York and in my spare?time enjoy playing the piano; playing board games, chess, or trivia; or watching television. 5th Grade Science, 6th Grade...
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Claremont McKenna College - BA, Government
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I believe that students have an easier time learning a subject if they are actively engaged during the learning process, so I try my best not to use lectures to teach . Instead, I tend to focus on specific problems or assignments, working my way through examples with my...