8th Grade Tutors in Darien, CT
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Li G.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Levittown, NY
Education
Northwestern University - BS, Speech and Hearing , NYITCOM - DO, medicine
Experience
One of the great joys of being a tutor is seeing a student work hard through the coursework and experience significant improvement in their test scores and course grades . The excitement in my student's eyes is a motivating factor for me.While attending Northwestern...
Jonathan B.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Coram, NY
Education
Binghamton University - BS, Computer Science
Experience
My career goal is to become a research scientist. Previously, I earned my bachelor's degree in Computer Science at SUNY Binghamton, but after earning my degree, I decided that I would enjoy a career in research science more than a career working with computers, so...
Naomi K.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Yonkers, NY
Education
Boston College - BA, English/Secondary Education , Boston College - M Ed, Curriculum and Instruction
Experience
After living in Boston, I moved to New York City, where I taught a class at a high school that helped students prepare for the New York State English Regents exam . While in New York, I also began working as a volunteer tutor with Mexican American Students Alliance . My...
Chris C.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Garden City, NY
Education
Colgate University - BA, English , Fordham Law - JD, Law
Experience
Treating the tests as puzzles gets students engaged and brings a lot of fun to the learning environment.I have worked with third through eighth grade academically gifted students in my local public school district . So, I learned that it is very important to stimulate...
Jonathan S.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Yonkers, NY
Education
Columbia University - BA, Math
Experience
During this time, my friends and I would engage in friendly competition to see who would get addition problems completed first. At some point, I came to the conclusion that I had mastered addition, so I logically tackled multiplication problems and subtraction problems. I...
Olivia G.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
New York University - BA, Anthropology
Experience
My approach is geared around working with the student to identify their unique learning challenges or struggles, and re-frame them as "hurdles" that are surmountable through measurable achievements . This method of breaking challenges into bite-sized chunks has been highly...
Sara C.
Private 8th Grade tutor in Islip Terrace, NY
Education
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Undecided
Experience
I am adept at helping many different types of learners reach their academic goals . I can help students in all aspects of applying to college . Specifically, I am able to?help students write college essays, prepare for interviews, organize their resumes, and fill out their...
Jessica R.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
New College of Florida - BA, History , Columbia University - MA, South Asian Studies
Experience
I also strongly enjoy foreign language work . This helps me do well teaching English reading and comprehension to my students.When I'm not working or studying my own coursework, I like to spend time at the park with my dog . I also love to shop for used books, as I'm an avid...
Sherry C.
Private 8th Grade tutor in East New York, NY
Education
St. John's University - BA, Psychology , St. John's University - MA, Psychology
Experience
I am from China, and I would be happy to teach my native language to students who want to learn about the Chinese culture .? I am available to teach in the following subjects: Math (grades 1st-12th), Geometry, Reading (1st-12th), Writing, (1st-12th), Languages, English,...
Michael P.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - BS, Cell & Molecular Biology
Experience
Because I love academics, however, I also enjoy tutoring . Not only do I get to stay immersed in the world of education by being a tutor, I get to help students learn to love subjects they used to hate, because they were perceived as too difficult . I know that it is a...
Elizabeth P.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
Columbia University - Bachelors, English
Experience
Along with theater and English, I also enjoy history, American literature, and children's books . In my free time, I helped tutor students in a number of challenging subjects, including grammar, public speaking, and SAT prep, as well as help them develop the organizational...
Ashanti B.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
Mercy College - Bachelors, Psychology , Concordia University-Portland - Current Grad Student, Early Childhood Education
Experience
I have five years of experience as a teacher, and I love my job . I enjoy helping students reach their academic goals and find success . I also speak both English and Spanish fluently . I believe that every child has talents that to be built upon to help them realize their...
Hassan P.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
Howard University - Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Experience
As a tutor, I need to be knowledgeable, energetic, easy to get along with, and charismatic . I love science and math, and I'm always excited to help the students become successful with these subjects . I can tutor algebra, geometry, elementary math, middle school math,...
Shejla P.
Private 8th Grade tutor in New York, NY
Education
Sarah Lawrence College - Bachelors, Chemistry
Experience
I love getting to know my students and understanding what works for them and what doesn't . I use this information to develop individualized lesson plans that target my students' specific areas of weakness . I love the feeling I get when a student finally has a breakthrough...