Robert
Certified Tutor
Last year, I worked as an English teacher in Tokyo. There, I cultivated a student-centered teaching style, where I serve as a guide for my students. I absolutely love to teach. I'm from Portland, Oregon, and in my free time, I love to read, write, and watch sports.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Romance Languages, Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Lewis
Certified Tutor
...language abilities, foreign language, math skills and other challenges. I hope students find me approachable and that I will work hard to help them get through any obstacles in the topic they choose to have me teach or tutor them. I certainly can put myself in the place of others, as I have in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
PHD, Linguistics
Alex
Certified Tutor
...course designed to provide students with the knowledge to be effective teachers. This has equipped me with the necessary pedagogical understanding to patiently and knowledgeably explain complicated subjects in easy-to-grasp terms. In short, I am a tutor who knows what I'm talking about, knows how to explain it, and can do it in a relatable...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 780
Justin
Certified Tutor
...organizational and note taking skills, to drums and guitar. I am also available to tutor in Spanish up through 1st year College level. I am committed to my student's success and do not believe in teaching to the assignment. I listen and ask questions to understand all of my student's challenges as well as strengths...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilazations
Master of Arts, Latin
Philip
Certified Tutor
...Math of all levels up to Pre-Calculus, as well as SAT (both Math and Verbal), Language skills, and History/Government. Having taught at both a small private school and large urban public schools, I have broad experience with different learning styles, backgrounds, and abilities. I find it highly rewarding to help students and guide their progress...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
LSAT: 169
Justin
Certified Tutor
...Florida. I have lots of experience teaching and tutoring chemistry students of all levels, and I also have done some work in the past with SAT test prep. I know chemistry can be an incredibly challenging subject to tackle, but I hope to make the journey a little easier for all of you.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Colleen
Certified Tutor
...and tutoring English Language Arts to students of all age levels. It is a joy to watch students move from planning a writing assignment to publishing it in a final draft! It is fun to ask students questions about their writing, help them edit their work, and offer words of encouragement. I learned fun and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and Journalism
Masters in Education, Masters of Education-Language Arts
State Certified Teacher
Stephen
Certified Tutor
...schools, and colleges: English, Speech, and Composition as well as Theater and Acting. But by far my greatest passion is teaching Writing and Composition. Like many educators, I believe that good writing is a predecessor to greater success in life; but Im also convinced that good writing is a skill you can learn, not simply...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts/Education
PHD, Speech/Theater
Tarryn
Certified Tutor
...My experiences as a tutor have allowed me to branch out and use a variety of teaching techniques in order to fit each student's needs. It enabled me to create fun ideas on how to teach math in hopes that my students will not only understand but like the subject. I am a firm believer...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Masters, Education
Ken
Certified Tutor
...environment. While there I worked directly with students of many different ethnic, educational, and cultural backgrounds, both in class and during one-on-one conferences. I have also helped high school students develop their writing and complex reasoning skills. It is crucial that instructors not merely expect students to meet prescribed standards, but rather also provide them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, History
GRE Verbal: 168
Julie
Certified Tutor
...support the general education teacher to help students with learning challenges to be more successful in their classroom. I graduated from University of Oregon with my undergraduate degree in Sociology and Psychology. I then went to Pacific University for my Masters in Teaching with a Special Education endorsement. I've taught for 10 years now, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Masters, Education with Special Education Endorsement
Kristina
Certified Tutor
...to continue to do so after moving back to Illinois! I especially enjoy tutoring because it allows a closer connection with the student than in a large classroom setting. I enjoy sharing my experience and enthusiasm with student while also helping them progress toward their academic goals. Outside of my love of Biology and Spanish...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology/ Spanish
Master of Science, Marine Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
Johanna
Certified Tutor
...in both French and business. I am passionate about French and have developed effective tutoring skills, encouraging students to feel engaged, motivated, and confident. I have experience tutoring a variety of age groups and recently returned from teaching English in France, where I further developed teaching skills specifically related to foreign language. Having lived in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Rohan
Certified Tutor
...in Chemistry and Music Performance (piano). My background in tutoring comes from teaching college math to various students and helping them through some of the toughest math courses in the university. I also teach classical piano lessons to a few students. Through tutoring I have developed a number of unique teaching styles that tailor to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
Angie
Certified Tutor
...sharing my enthusiasm for Spanish with my students through immersion teaching. I would come to each tutoring session prepared, so I would ask my students ahead of time what they want to get out of their session, whether it be a lesson in Spanish or help with a specific aspect of Spanish. I look forward...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish language and literature
Master of Science, Spanish Language and Literature
Cole
Certified Tutor
...it is extremely beneficial for young students to learn this material with context, because without any context these subjects can seem like a waste of time and not worth the effort to learn. I enjoy physical activity, mostly through hiking, running, or playing soccer. I have gone on several long backpacking treks along the Pacific...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geological Sciences
Master of Science, Geology
Allyson
Certified Tutor
...with a background in English, biology, and environmental education. I have worked previously on a citizen science initiative, The American Kestrel Partnership, and recently graduated from the University of Oregon with M.S. degrees in Environmental Studies and Multimedia Journalism. In my free time, I play competitive roller derby for Portland's Wheels of Justice.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English/Biology
Master of Science, Environmental Studies/Multimedia Journalism
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 750
Courtney
Certified Tutor
...English in Chile, and toddlers and pre-schoolers develop life skills and motor coordination. These experiences have helped me understand that each student learns at their own pace and in their own way, and according to these different learning styles, I have developed many creative and fun ways to help students learn and achieve their academic...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Sociology
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...Languages. In my experience helping students of all ages, ranging from helping with homework and test prep for school to the late bloomer looking to acquire further education after their "formal" education has ended, my goal is to make the student comfortable and empower them giving them the confidence in their own abilities to achieve....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Romance Languages
Ian
Certified Tutor
...of Education in 2009 and have been teaching ever since. I have a range of experience covering grades 6-12, from basic composition to AP Literature courses. My hours of availability will be greatly increased come June 16th, but I am available in the afternoons (especially online) during the remainder of the school year.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Journalism
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
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