American History Tutors in Harrison, NY
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Yale University - B.A., Literature
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As the parent of a teenage girl and boy, I have perspective on the importance of providing encouragement and demonstrating patience when facing a tough high school assignment or test. I live in Harrison, New York .? In my spare time I like to read, watch movies, listen to...
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College of William and Mary - BA, Linguistics and History , University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - MA, Linguistics
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I have over a decade of formal Spanish training and I spent a semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain while I was an undergraduate . I graduated from the College of William and Mary where I received my degree in Linguistics and History . I am now pursuing my Ph.D . in Linguistics...
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San Jose State University - Bachelors, History , Norwich University - Masters, Military History
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In addition to test prep, I am able to help students in reading, writing, college essays, essay editing, American and European history, public speaking, and World history . I can also help with homework, and provide summer tutoring . In my personal studies, I am most fond of...
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Marymount Manhattan College - Bachelors, English
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Several years ago, however, I began tutoring a variety of subjects with both children and adults, and I made a decision to obtain certification to teach English as a Second Language . I love working with my students to find their learning style and the pace that works best...
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City College of New York - Current Undergrad, Elementary Educatiom
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Whether it was from spending my summers as a camp counselor, volunteering as a "big sister" to children with special needs, or helping with after-school homework help, teaching kids the value of learning has always been my passion . I have a very large family and by large, I...
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Manhattan College - BA, Social Studies/Education , Teachers College/Columbia University - MS, Social Studies/Education
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I am an alumnus of?Manhattan College and the Teachers College at Columbia University . I have seventeen years of teaching experience under my belt . I have taught students in Study Skills, Economics, Writing, Government, Psychology, and Social Studies . These are the...
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Rider University - Bachelors, Secondary Education/History
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I believe there's a lot more to teaching than just lecturing material and encouraging understanding . It's also about helping students develop critical thinking skills and challenging students to push their limits . I tutor students in algebra, elementary math, middle school...
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SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelors, Psychology, Comparative Literature , CUNY Hunter College - Masters, Adolescent Special Education
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My specialties are history and reading, but I also tutor students in biology, social studies, writing, English grammar, essays, psychology, government and politics, test preparation, and more . In my spare time, I like to read, practice photography, refinish furniture, do...
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CUNY Brooklyn College - BA, Political Science, Social Studies Education
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During my college studies, I worked in a local high school, serving students both as a tutor and an assistant teacher, which gave me great insight into how different people learn . I know a lot about teaching and working with students in a variety of?subjects which makes me a...
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Tufts University - Current Undergrad, Peace & Justice Studies
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I can tutor reading, literature, writing, business, essays, English grammar, economics, French, elementary school math, test preparation for the SAT, and more . When I have free time, I like to read, play the drums, and play with dogs. 8th Grade Math, ACT English, ACT...
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Columbia University - Bachelors, English
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I graduated from Columbia University with a bachelor's degree in English . During this time, I not only worked in the drama department, but also spent a bulk of my time writing and reading great works from some of America and Britain's best authors . Along with theater and...
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Azusa Pacific University - B.A (2) , Religion, Psychology , Vanderbilt University - Ph.D. , Religion, Philosophy
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I am a recent transplant to New York City and I am thoroughly enjoying my brand new state . I wish that I would have moved to the big city more quickly ! For my tutoring experience, I have taught children in a number of different subjects . Along with history, philosophy,...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, History
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I am comfortable helping students prepare for standardized tests, including the SAT and the PSAT . During my time in college, I was involved with writing independent research and I also worked as an editor for several different publications . In terms of hobbies, I enjoy...
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CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College - Associates, Forensic Accounting
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As a child my parents often told me that I should be an accountant someday . I kept my own balance sheet for my piggy bank, so this career path seemed obvious . To be a good accountant, someone must have logical and analytical skills as well as a focus on the details . When...