8th Grade Writing Tutors in Darien, CT
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Olivia G.
Private 8th Grade Writing 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 Writing 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 Writing 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 Writing 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 Writing 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 Writing 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 Writing 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...
Maria V.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
CUNY City College - BS, Pre-med
Experience
I am especially fond of tutoring students in Writing, English, and Math . I have a gift for?helping students increase their confidence as they prepare for standardized exams. It is my experience that learning isn't about simply knowing the answer, it is better to know how to...
Yu (May) C.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Emory University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Experience
I've studied a lot of advanced courses, and I have techniques and strategies to help students understand difficult course material . I also have test taking skills I can teach students to help them on exams. Courses I can tutor include algebra, history, writing, government...
David S.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York - BA, English , CUNY Hunter College - MA, English Adolescent Education
Experience
I earned my bachelor's degree?at?Columbia University, where I specialized in world literature . I continued my education at Hunter College, where I earned my Master of Arts in Adolescent English Education . I have nearly a decade of teaching and tutoring experience, and?have...
James H.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Oberlin College - BA, English
Experience
I can also assist students as they prepare for standardized exams such as the SAT and ACT . In my free time I enjoy cooking, jogging, reading, and watching movies . Most of my focus outside of the classroom is on my band . I am a guitar player and even went on tour for a...
Derek D.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Economics , Cedar Crest College - Masters, Secondary Education with Mathematics...
Experience
I can tutor algebra, calculus, business, differential equations, adult literacy, elementary and middle school math, pre-calculus, trigonometry, literature, economics, physics, statistics, history, and test preparation . When I have free time, I enjoy running long distances...
Charles Z.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Northeastern University - BA, Computer Science
Experience
I tutor in order to help my students learn and so I can share my own knowledge . It is rewarding work . I've done a lot of informal tutoring and teaching over the past few years (through job positions and goodwill efforts) and can help in elementary and middle school level...
Brendan S.
Private 8th Grade Writing tutor in New York, NY
Education
Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Sociology
Experience
While living there I was immersed in the language and culture and was constantly speaking with people who were native speakers of the language . When I returned to the US, I decided to continue my studies of Mandarin Chinese due to an overwhelming interest in the language and...