Jay
Certified Tutor
...from Wake Forest. My primary areas of focus are SAT, Latin, Study Skills and Organization, Critical Reading, Essay Writing, Grammar and Literature. I find out what frustrations students are having and work with them to develop strategies to address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters in Business Administration, Finance
State Certified Teacher
SAT Writing: 730
Kerilyn
Certified Tutor
...special needs. I believe that all students have the potential to achieve, and I tailor my instruction to allow each individual student to reach their highest potential. I have worked one-on-one with many students and enjoy that setting because it allows me to focus all my energy on making sure that one student learns the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Deaf Education
Master of Arts, Deaf Education
State Certified Teacher
Heather
Certified Tutor
...living in South America. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting the challenges of discovering what strategies work best with each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone for the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
Master of Arts, Ethnomusicology
State Certified Teacher
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...I also am available to tutor in English, Psychology, and test preparation. In any subject I tutor, I like to make sure students are not afraid of their subject matter and are enjoying themselves! My calm, patient, and compassionate nature makes it easy for my students to feel at ease and not to be intimidated...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French, Psychology
Masters, French Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 780
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...BA from Holy Cross in Economics and German and my Masters in German from UVa. While at University of Virginia I taught introductory and intermediate German to undergraduate students and also tutored students in essay writing and grammar in both English and German. This past year I taught an undergraduate seminar in Germany at Ruhr...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics and German
Master of Arts, German
Adam
Certified Tutor
...tutoring them in French. My main areas of expertise are French and History though I also tutor Literature and SAT Prep (Verbal/Writing). In my years as a teacher and tutor I have learned that having fun is a great indicator of success. Piling too much pressure onto students only creates stress and self-doubt so I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and French
Masters in Education, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 720
Mary
Certified Tutor
...certficate and tutoring and teaching there for the duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics (Latin and Greek languages)
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 170
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...these elements are identified, the learning process tends to be remarkably smooth and, dare I say, fun. In my spare time (I’m in law school so there really isn’t that much…) I enjoy spending time with my friends, going to movies/concerts, and, as I am still a relative newcomer, exploring DC. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History/Religious Studies
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...grit, and determination are integral to student success and I work daily to inspire my students to be proactive, take risks, collaborate with others, set goals, and seek excellence for themselves and invest in their futures. As teachers, we can't ask our students to love Shakespeare or Statistics or SAT prep if we don't! I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Masters, English Education 7-12
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 700
GRE Verbal: 166
Rian
Certified Tutor
...and "win." While math has always come easy to me, I also appreciate how it can be quite the opposite for many others, and try to approach teaching it from their perspective, and to find the best way for them to connect to the material and come to their own understanding, and hopefully an appreciation...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Math/Theater
Masters, Mathematics Education 7-12
Kate
Certified Tutor
...English assignments. It was in Bordeaux that I realized my passion for helping students succeed and went on to serve two years in a 6th grade math class as an AmeriCorps Member through a Teaching Fellowship upon returning to the United States. I continue to serve students by working for an education nonprofit that focuses...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...in Finance and Economics. I currently am a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Russian
Julianne
Certified Tutor
...the same way... or at least feel confident in their abilities to do those things! Let me help you with powerful test-taking strategies so that you can approach your test ready to do your best. I love helping students find their unique voice as writers, whether it's in the form of a college essay or...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Secondary Education
John
Certified Tutor
...about what you are struggling with and adjust my teaching methods accordingly. My philosophy is to avoid simply giving you the answer and, instead, focus on your process of discovery and guide you to the right answer. I am interested in working with students particularly for the ability to improve writing. I never seek to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and Political Science
Justine
Certified Tutor
...and children in a wide variety of subjects including but not limited to French, Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Chemistry, Psychology, Resume Writing, and Art. I have been recognized by the State of Connecticut for my outstanding work helping the general public, ex-offenders, and Connecticut's Haitian population find gainful employment. I take great pride in helping individuals...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
Masters, Art Therapy
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...a high school physics teacher for seven years. My focus is on providing students with strategies that help them approach problem solving in a methodical and organized manner. I encourage students to observe their surroundings and use those observations to make connections to what we are learning in the classroom. Through a methodical, inquiry-based approach,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
SAT Verbal: 710
John
Certified Tutor
...University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America corps member alumnus. Right now I am the Learning and Development Coordinator for Impark USA. I enjoy teaching and love to work with others to overcome their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Education
Anne
Certified Tutor
...teaching Latin, I have previously taught classes and tutored students individually for the ACT, SAT, and SSAT. I can teach all subjects on these tests, and I have developed my own materials that are based on previously released tests. I particularly enjoy helping students master these entrance exams and seeing them gain confidence as they...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics
Ethan
Certified Tutor
...doctorate in neuroscience) I have a great deal of experience teaching and tutoring a diverse body: from volunteer work with under privileged youth, to teaching MIT and Harvard undergraduate and graduate students, to enableing professors and post-docs to transition between fields, and even to coaching wrestling. My own hobbies/passions include both the mental and physical...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Doctor of Philosophy, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Natasha
Certified Tutor
...environment and health led me to study environmental sciences, and I have dedicated a great portion of my career in public health, working with environmental pediatric health topics, among others. I have a passion for children to thrive, and my hope is that your student may learn skills that will help him/ her to excel...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
Master in Public Health, Environmental Health
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