COMPASS Reading Tutors in Nyack, NY
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Nyack College - B.S., Adolescent Education English (7-12)
Experience
I'm truly passionate about helping students to improve upon their writing and reading, skills which are relevant to any area of study . I like to think of myself as "an awakener," rather than a teacher, as Robert Frost once said . When working with students, I work to...
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New York University - Bachelors, Psychology with Minors in Molecular Cell Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
Experience
Through these interactions, I learned that every student learns differently and it is important to adapt my teaching style to suit them . As a tutor, I believe it is important to understand the student's short and long-term goals . I use these to better personalize their...
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St. John's University - BA, Psychology , St. John's University - MA, Psychology
Experience
I am hoping to become a clinical psychologist and professor in the subject of Psychology.In my free time, I love to make?art (I work in several mediums, including charcoal and color pencils) and play music. 10th Grade, 10th Grade Math, 11th Grade, 11th Grade Math, 12th Grade,...
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New College of Florida - BA, History , Columbia University - MA, South Asian Studies
Experience
Previously, I went to school at New College of Florida to get my BA in History . I hope to be a professor someday and I consider myself to always be a student, myself . I have worked as a tutor with a variety of students . This includes tutoring elementary school students...
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Pace University - Bachelors, English Language and Literature
Experience
I hope to pursue a graduate degree in special education.When I'm not teaching, I enjoy being with family and friends, traveling, music, cooking, reading, and writing. College Essays, English, Essay Editing, Homework Support, Literature, Other, Phonics, Reading, Study Skills,...
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Boston College - BA, English/Secondary Education , Boston College - M Ed, Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
My teaching experience in English reading, language, and composition is very vast, and I've worked with students extensively in these subjects . I've worked with students to prepare for the SATs and SAT Subject Tests, the AP English Literature and Composition exam, and other...
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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
It is this belief that has made me passionate about tutoring others, whether children in elementary or students?at the high school level . I'm able to help students in reading, writing, editing, phonics, literature, public speaking, and grammar and mechanics . I'm also happy...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Experience
When tutoring, I also use my training and skills as an actor, dancer, and musician to create a narrative during my tutoring lessons . This helps me present the information in a memorable and efficient, and also fun, way . It's an honor to have a?gift to help shape the...
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University of South Carolina-Columbia - , Theatre , University of South Carolina-Columbia - , Acting
Experience
Presently, I volunteer at my son's preschool, where I help students develop their reading skills . I also write for Huffington Post, and enjoy blogging . In addition to that, I am an editor and proofreader for my husband, who is a writer .? I offer tutoring in Reading,...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Experience
There's nothing quite like the feeling I get when a student of mine finally has a breakthrough moment in a subject that they've been struggling with for awhile . To help facilitate these breakthroughs, I get to know the strengths and weaknesses of each of my students . Then,...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English , Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
Experience
It's very rewarding to help students who struggle with a topic come to an understanding and appreciation of a subject . I customize my approach to meet the needs of each individual student, so I can help students with any difficulty . I enjoy tutoring subjects like reading,...
Education
SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, English , CUNY Queens College - Current Grad Student, Mathematics Education
Experience
In my spare time, I like to listen to music, go to the gym, watch comedies, watch baseball, build things, swim, and read. ACCUPLACER Arithmetic, ACCUPLACER Language Use, ACCUPLACER WritePlacer , ACT, ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, ACT Writing, Adult Literacy,...
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State University College at Oneonta New York - Bachelors, Psychology
Experience
I have worked as a 6th grade substitute teacher for a very limited time in the east village for a private Catholic elementary school . I have a B.S . in Psychology with a minor in Sociology . I have taught children from all over the world how to play frisbee encouraging...