COMPASS Reading Tutors in North Merrick, NY
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Bard College - BA, Clinical Psychology & Written Arts
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I believe it is important to develop a strong understanding of technical concepts prior to freely playing with words . My love of language began when I was very young, and I continue to enjoy exploring concepts of human empathy and how we interact with others and the world . ...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
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I stress this understanding every time . My method goes beyond memorizing concepts; to do well, one must really grasp the underlying concept or theory . It also takes internalization of knowledge rather than simply knowing it to pass an exam . I encourage all my tutees?to...
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SUNY - Stony Brook University - B.E., Electrical Engineering
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My specialties include Algebra, Geometry, all levels of Calculus, and?helping students prepare for the SAT exam . I am patient with my students and like to break down complicated subjects into smaller, more easily understandable pieces . I think this helps many students who...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English , CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
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I can tutor students in algebra, elementary school math, pre-algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, middle school math, English, essay writing and editing, grammar, GED prep, SAT prep, GRE prep, and other test prep . In my spare time, I like to listen to music, go to the gym,...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
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I'm a recent graduate of Cornell University, where I earned my bachelor's degree in biological sciences . While in undergrad at Cornell, I also worked as a teacher's assistant in an introductory science course . This gave me the opportunity to lecture a weekly section of 15...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Experience
I have experience in teaching children, teenagers, and young adults a variety of topics, including health, dance, and algebra . Through these interactions, I learned that every student learns differently and it is important to adapt my teaching style to suit them . As a...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English , Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
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When I have free time, I like to play the piano, cook, practice creative writing, and read. 10th Grade Reading, 10th Grade Writing, 11th Grade Reading, 11th Grade Writing, 12th Grade Reading, 12th Grade Writing, ACCUPLACER, ACCUPLACER Arithmetic, ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra,...
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St. John's University - BA, Psychology , St. John's University - MA, Psychology
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I also work with students in a variety of test prep subjects, including the GRE, PSAT, and ACT.I am a current student at St. John's University in New York City, where I am working on my BA/MA in Experimental Psychology . I am hoping to become a clinical psychologist and...
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Touro College (Lander College for Women) - Bachelors, Communication Sciences & Disorders
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I've spent a great deal of time tutoring students with disabilities . I worked as a teaching assistant at the Otsar Early Childhood Center . Currently, I work with children with autism and other communicative delays at the Rebecca School . My expertise with special needs...
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Boston College - BA, English/Secondary Education , Boston College - M Ed, Curriculum and Instruction
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I firmly believe education shouldn't be stratified, and that everyone deserves the same opportunities to succeed . After living in Boston, I moved to New York City, where I taught a class at a high school that helped students prepare for the New York State English Regents...
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Cornell University - BS, Biological Engineering
Experience
I have five years of volunteer tutoring experience, and two years of paid tutoring experience . This experience has taught me that there are several traits necessary for a tutor in order to help a student be successful, including creativity, flexibility, compassion, and...
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Princeton University - BA, Comparative Literature
Experience
When I was in school, Joyce Carol Oates?chose me as an advisee . Her mentorship was a deciding factor in my success . I?now?hope to guide my students to successes of their?own .? I graduated from Princeton University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Comparative...
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Pace University - Bachelors, English Language and Literature
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I have learned so much from my experiences as a teacher, particularly the importance of acceptance, empathy, compassion, and patience.I have had the pleasure of teaching students of all abilities, backgrounds, and ages . While attending both Pace University and the University...
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University of South Carolina-Columbia - , Theatre , University of South Carolina-Columbia - , Acting
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I believe that when students feel they are capable, they are able to grow and take chances that they never would have before .? I have been a public school teacher, and taught Theater, Public Speaking, and Creative Writing to students in the sixth through twelfth grades for...