Tutor Profile - Jesse Tendler

 “Inspiring today’s dynamic students to achieve academic excellence.” JESSE TENDLER New York, NY PERSONAL STATEMENT: With more than a decade of experience in standardized test preparation and academic tutoring, I have not only built expertise in an assortment of tests and subjects, but also honed my teaching skills to adapt to the unique learning styles of each individual student. My objective as an educator is to utilize my extensive academic training, understanding and mastery of various learning styles, meticulous nature, smile‐inducing positivity, and vast experience to assist and support students in reaching their full potential and highest possible level of achievement. My ability to address different learning styles and my expertise in explaining several strategies of attack for the same concept, coupled with my contagious enthusiasm for education and problem solving, make me an ideal tutor. I look forward to helping you succeed. Geographic range: Available in‐person in the NYC and tri‐state area / Worldwide via Skype Contact: Email: [email protected] Phone: 267‐979‐5759 EDUCATION University of Pennsylvania The Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology (Dual Degree) School of Engineering and Applied Science: Bachelor of Science in Engineering Major: Materials Science & Engineering; Research Focus on Fuel Cell Technology Wharton School: Bachelor of Science in Economics Concentrations: Management (Focus on Entrepreneurialism), Marketing College of Arts and Sciences: Minor: Mathematics Undergraduate and Graduate Club Member of the Mask & Wig Club of the University of Pennsylvania. Regular member and organizer with Civic House, Penn’s philanthropy and community service hub. QUALIFICATIONS Continuous full‐time or part‐time tutoring employment since 2005 with more than 8,000 hours tutored General Areas of Expertise: • Standardized Test Preparation Continued on the following page… Tutor: Jesse Tendler Phone: 267‐979‐5759 Email: [email protected] • Math (through Calculus) • Science (esp. Physics & Chemistry) • Writing (esp. Grammar and Writing Mechanics) Standardized Test Expertise: Graduate School Entrance Exams • GMAT • LSAT • GRE College Entrance Exams • SAT (and PSAT) • ACT • SAT Subject Tests (Math I & II, Physics, Chemistry) High School Exams: • Regents Exams (NY State) • Advance Placement (AP) High School Entrance Exams: • ISEE • SSAT • SHSAT Other Areas of Expertise: • Grammar and writing skills (including college essay coaching & editing), note‐taking skills, organizational skills, general study skills Special Needs Expertise: • Extensive experience working with students with ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, executive function disorder, and other learning differences and disabilities; trained by an agency dedicated to assisting such students Achievements: • SAT students have raised their combined scores by as much as 500 points • Helped multiple students achieve over 700 (out of 800) on the GMAT • Assisted many students in transforming failing grades into A’s and B’s in a single marking period SAT: Math 800, Verbal 790 SAT Subject Tests: multiple scores over 700 (Math IIC, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, & Writing) REFERENCES Available upon request ACTIVITIES/HOBBIES •
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