COMPASS Reading Tutors in Irvington, NJ
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The College of New Jersey - BA, History, secondary education , Montclair State University - M.Ed., Special Education
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I received my post-secondary education from the College of New Jersey and Montclair State University . During those years, I majored in Secondary Education and History.After I completed my college courses, I lived in the Republic of Georgia for a year to teach English as a...
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Rutgers University - BS, Biochemistry
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Doing this helps me know them more personally, and it helps me figure out where they are having difficulties and how to address them . I also realize that students have all different kinds of learning styles, and becoming close to them helps me to tease out what they are in...
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Princeton University - BA, Comparative Literature
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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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New College of Florida - BA, History , Columbia University - MA, South Asian Studies
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I am now focusing on my graduate degree in South Asian Studies . I attend Columbia University . 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...
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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...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
Experience
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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Pace University - Bachelors, English Language and Literature
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During this time, I worked with students in the general population?as well as English language learners and students with disabilities . I have also worked with young children (ages 3-8) on?math and reading .? I have a background in English and language arts, but am able to...
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Cornell University - BS, Biological Engineering
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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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Bard College - BA, Clinical Psychology & Written Arts
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I strive to problem solve with originality, so students can see that there is more than one way to navigate through difficult concepts . ? Learning is an art that is tremendously rewarding if given the right tools so that you can be self confident and excited about your work ....
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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
Experience
After graduating, I furthered my studies in Curriculum and Instruction toward a Master of Education . I taught high school students at a number of Catholic schools throughout the city . While working in these schools, I also directed programming for international students . ...
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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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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, English , Hofstra University - Masters, English and Creative Writing
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I also have a decade of experience as a tutor, and I work with students at all ages and levels of ability . 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...
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Centenary College - BA in English and TOSD Certification, Education/Special Ed./English
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I also use Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence . Presently, I am a teacher at Livingston High School . I have found that some of the best qualities I have as a teacher are my passionate nature, my flexibility, and my compassion . I believe that effective...