Raisa I.
Private tutor in Princeton, NJ
Education
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA a. B.S. in Biology with an emphasis in vertebrate physiology, August 2013 b. GPA: 3.86 My Test Scores: I. SAT Reasoning: 2270/2400 Total (800/800 in Verbal) II. SAT Math II Subject Test: 780/800 III. GRE (Graduate Record Examinations): 162/170 (Verbal) and 160/170 (Quantitative) IV. AP European History: 5/5 V. AP Biology Exam: 5/5 VI. AP United States History: 5/5 VII. AP English Language & Composition: 5/5 VIII. AP English Literature & Composition: 5/5
Experience
Effective, warm, and caring tutor. I do test prep (SAT I and SAT Subject Tests. ACT) and one on one academic tutoring. I specialize in tutoring high school and college students in mathematics (ranging from algebra I to calculus II). Nearly every student I have tutored and currently tutor for math (provided they follow my advice and complete the work I assign them) have gone from getting failing grades on their math tests/courses to achieving high Bs and As on their exams after 2-4 hours worth of tutoring sessions with me. I diagnose exactly why my students are struggling with applying mathematical concepts. I make sure they understand the concepts at the most fundamental level so that they can tackle more advanced concepts and skills from a solid foundation. My Tutoring/Teaching Philosophy: I try to find a teaching approach that makes tackling a subject interesting and, hopefully, fun. My student, the parents and I are a team pursuing a common goal - the student's mastery of a subject and having their grades/scores reflect their mastery. I am invested in my students' success and I encourage frank communication. My overarching role as a tutor is to teach my student to become independent learners and to help them develop & implement strategies that will help them succeed both in the short term and in the long run. I approach sessions in a structured but flexible manner - we can approach the material in many ways to find whatever method works best for the student. Rate: Standard Hourly Fee (tutor student at their home): $50.00 (for HS level course) - $60.00 (AP level, college course, Test Prep) Cancellation: 12 hour notice required
Subject Expertise
9th Grade ReadingNeurosciencePre-AlgebraPre-CalculusSAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2GRE Quantitative Reasoning10th Grade Reading10th Grade Writing9th Grade Writing10th Grade11th Grade11th Grade Reading11th Grade Writing12th Grade12th Grade Reading12th Grade WritingSAT VerbalAlgebra 1Algebra 2Calculus 1SATSAT Critical ReadingSAT MathSAT Subject Test in Biology E/MSAT Subject TestsADHDSAT WritingStudy Skills And OrganizationSummer TutoringTest PrepDyslexiaEssay EditingGREGRE Verbal Reasoning
Availability
Saturday at any time, Tuesday at any time, Sunday at any time, Monday after 5PM
Can Meet
Up to 20 minutes away for no additional charge, Up to 45 minutes away for a flat fee
Hobbies
Hobbies/Interests: hiking, finding new music, repurposing old furniture I have 2 younger siblings so that is where my very first experience with tutoring started. I love learning concepts and theories even when there is no obvious practical application for them (yet...). I am currently taking some time to tackle some off before I begin applying for graduate programs (in the neuroscience field).
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