Philosophy Tutors in Deer Park, NY
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American University - BA, Political Science , SUNY Stony Brook - MA, Teaching Social Studies
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It is very important to focus on each student as an individual with unique academic skills and challenges . I received an bachelor's?degree in political science from American University, and have a master's degree in teaching from SUNY Stony Brook . I've also taught in a...
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Stony Brook University - Current Undergrad, Physics
Experience
My teaching philosophy is that if an individual sets a goal that is meaningful for them and they are willing to put in the time and effort necessary to achieve that goal, then it is attainable even if the steps required are boring or difficult . When working with students I...
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Virginia Commonwealth University - BA, Political Science , Seton Hall University - MA, Diplomacy and International Relations
Experience
I also specialize in helping students prepare for standardized tests . I took many AP courses when I was in high school and am thus able to tutor students in preparing for the AP exams. I began tutoring when I was in high school . I tutored students at a middle school level...
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Molloy College - Bachelors, Special Education with a Concentration in English , Molloy College - Masters, Special Education
Experience
I believe that all students can learn, and that provides the foundation of my teaching philosophy . I enjoy helping students learn using a collaborative approach where students are very active in sessions and we focus on their needs . In my spare time, I enjoy reading and...
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University of Miami - BA, Philosophy
Experience
Knowing how to look at a problem from?different angles until you find a solution that works for the student is the best way to learn . Students should be encouraged to ask questions and to ponder different parts of the learning process?until they find a problem-solving method...
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Indiana Univeristh Bloomington IN - Bachelor of Music, Music (Ballet) , Stony Brook University - Master's, Political Science
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Actually, my experiences have prepared me to teach various subjects to adults as well as children . My preparation for this field took place at Indiana University . I majored in philosophy and music before going to Europe for a time and securing employment at the National...
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Brooklyn College CUNY - BA, Philosophy , Colorado State University - MS, Statistics , Southern California University for Professional...
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I tend to approach my lessons by using real life problems, and I try to make sure that my students are engaged in the material they are being presented with . By participating in the lessons, I believe that one will have much more fun learning . When you are enjoying what...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English, Education, and Philosophy , Adelphi University - Masters, Literacy Birth- Grade 12
Experience
I'm currently a substitute teacher for a junior and senior high school . I've also performed leave replacement at the high school and middle school levels as an English teacher and as a reading specialist, respectively . I can help students with reading, writing, literature,...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - BS, Civil Engineering
Experience
I have also seen students begin to have fun in previously difficult academic areas after everything clicks into place and the light bulb goes off over their head . Once they know the basics, they can begin to have fun building on these ideas . However, students must put in...
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Whitworth university - BA, Communication Studies , New York Institute of Technology - MS, Physician Assistant Studies
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This year, I moved to Long Island to be in this program . I enjoy seeing my peers make strides in their studies . It's a joy to help people reach their academic goals . I tutor IB sports, exercise and health science SL; math (algebra 1 and 2, geometry, statistics, and...
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Stony Brook University - B.A., Psychology
Experience
Academic topics I can help with include all levels of math, test preparation for the PSAT, SAT, Regents, or Advanced Placement exams. Standardized test topics include SAT math, SAT verbal, SAT writing, SAT critical reading, PSAT math, PSAT writing skills, and PSAT critical...
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Colgate University - BA, English , Fordham Law - JD, Law
Experience
My method involves viewing each exam as a game . In my mind, there is a code that needs to be cracked, and I have to figure out the structure of each section and question type?in order to get through it . Treating the tests as puzzles gets students engaged and brings a lot...
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Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science , CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
Experience
I enjoy helping students with math courses, history, and test preparation for the ACT, SAT, TACHS, ISEE, SSAT, and others . In my spare time, I enjoy animation, fantasy, and science fiction, and I enjoy consuming them through books, comic books, and movies. ACT, ACT 4-Week...
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UNC- Wilmington - BS, Finance , Binghamton University (SUNY) - PhD, English
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As a tutor, I can offer assistance in reading, writing, essay editing, English literature, grammar and mechanics, public speaking, college essays, ACT Reading, ACT English, SAT Verbal, SAT Mathematics, SAT Writing, GRE Analytical Writing, GRE Verbal, and general GRE test...