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Julia

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Julia

AM
Julia's other Tutor Subjects
Phonics
English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I have been an elementary and middle school teacher for the past 14 years, and enjoy working with all ages of students. My focus over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

AM

Vassar College

AM

Sarah

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sarah

Master of Arts, Sacred Music
Sarah's other Tutor Subjects
6th Grade AP Language Composition
American Literature
AP Music Theory
Creative Writing

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

Education

Yale University

Master of Arts, Sacred Music

Vassar College

Bachelor in Arts, Music

Preston

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Preston

Bachelors, Biology, General
Preston's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Math

I am a recent Vassar College graduate. I majored in Biology and have a minor in Hispanic Studies. I have a lot of informal tutoring experience. I always enjoyed helping out fellow classmates through the years and helping my younger siblings. During my last year in college, I also tutored basic Biolo...

Education

Vassar College

Bachelors, Biology, General

Sam

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Sam

Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Sam's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
American Literature
AP Biology
AP French Language and Culture

Nelson Mandela writes, "Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world". I wholeheartedly believe that. My passion for and conscientiousness in my academics has inspired my desire to be a tutor where I can hopefully help others and encourage them to embrace their education and ...

Education

Vassar College

Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Mikko

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Mikko

Masters, Creative Writing
Mikko's other Tutor Subjects
College Essays
Creative Writing
English Grammar and Syntax
Essay Editing

I hold an MFA in Creative Writing from The Ohio State University and a BA in English Literature from Vassar College. I am passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, as well as their standardized testing techniques.

Education

The Ohio State University

Masters, Creative Writing

Vassar College

Bachelors, English Literature

Travers

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Travers

Undergraduate Degree
Travers's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Middle School Math
Math
Pre-Calculus

I've worked as a tutor on/off for the past 15 years. I started my tutoring my mother's students while in elementary school and later worked as teacher's assistant in college and a tutor for an after- school program in Poughkeepsie. On the side, I've worked as a private tutor for undergraduate and gr...

Education

Vassar College

Undergraduate Degree

Test Scores
SAT
1490
Charley

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Charley

Masters, Liberal Studies with a focus on the entertainment industry from historical, legal, and business perpsectives; screenwriting
Charley's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational French
French
French 1
French 2

I am a Vassar and Dartmouth educated woman with a passion for learning and for making learning fun. I believe in not only helping a student with the assignment at hand, but rather to teach and enforce tools and skills that will help each student for a lifetime. I also believe in customizing my lesso...

Education

Dartmouth College

Masters, Liberal Studies with a focus on the entertainment industry from historical, legal, and business perpsectives; screenwriting

Vassar College

Bachelors, Double Major: Drama, French and Francophone Studies Minor: Art History

John

Certified Tutor

4+ years

John

PHD, Medicine (M.D)
John's other Tutor Subjects
Arithmetic
Biology
CAHSEE English
Cell Biology

I am a graduate of Vassar College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biology with a minor in English. After graduating, I worked at Weill Cornell Medical College and took graduate medical coursework at New York Medical College. I will be matriculating into medical school this fall.Throughout my unde...

Education

Albany Medical College

PHD, Medicine (M.D)

Vassar College

Bachelors, Biology; English Correlate (Theory, Criticism, and Transnational Studies)

Nicholas

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Nicholas

Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching
Nicholas's other Tutor Subjects
American Literature
Anatomy & Physiology
AP Biology
AP Environmental Science

Hello! My name is Nicholas, and I have a passion for education and learning. To me, education is not simply an act of personal betterment, but one of societal improvement and sustainability. Education, from science to math, english to history, allows us to have new lenses through which to see our wo...

Education

National-Louis Univeristy

Masters, Masters of Arts in Teaching

Vassar College

Bachelors, English / Biology

Gail

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gail

PhD
Gail's other Tutor Subjects
Writing
English
English Grammar and Syntax
IB Extended Essay

I believe I was born to be a teacher. I absolutely love helping all students learn something new. I attended Vassar College for my undergraduate degree, where I majored in History, and The Catholic University of America for both my Master's and Doctorate degrees in Historical Musicology. I am a clas...

Education

The Catholic University of America

PhD

Vassar College

PhD

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Vassar alumni tutors have succeeded in demanding coursework and can share proven strategies for mastering challenging subjects. They understand what professors expect, how to excel in seminars and research projects, and how to develop the analytical skills Vassar emphasizes. Their real experience with the material means they can explain concepts in ways that resonate with how Vassar teaches.

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