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6+ years
Sabrina
I am a graduate of Amherst College. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English with a concentration in Community-Based Learning. I love tutoring students, and I have extensive experience working with students from middle school to high school. Last year I worked with Citizen Schools in Chelsea, MA, t...
Amherst College
Bachelor in Arts, English

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Stephen
I am a strong tutor because I believe in connecting with students so that they are comfortable engaging, talking to me, and asking questions. I am someone who can empathize, yet be tough when I have to be. I love helping people and working with them to get their full potential drawn out.I spent time...
Arts and Sciences
Current Undergrad, Ecosystem Science & Policy and Economics

Certified Tutor
6+ years
Samantha
I graduated from Bryn Mawr College, where I majored in Biology and concentrated in Public Health. I recently completed the 2015 MCAT and will be applying to medical school this spring. While in college, I interned at a maternity hospital in India, assisted in the development of community health prog...
Bryn Mawr College
Bachelors, Biology, General

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Rachel
I enjoy helping other students learn. I am very patient, but determined.I will conform to the learning styles of the student as best as I can. I currently attend Austin Peay State University. I am getting my bachelors degree in K-6 Education. I also have taken all of the Early Childhood Education Cl...
Austin Peay State University
Current Undergrad, K-6 Education

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Nikolas
I am a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where I received a Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science Education. At Ohio State, I also was a Defensive Back on the football team, and have tutored many of my teammates. We accomplished much as a team, and became 2014-2015 College Football N...
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Exercise Science Education

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Kyle
I am a graduate of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale and the University of Texas at Arlington. I received my BA in History at Southern Illinois and my MA in History at Arlington. While attaining my MA, I worked for the UTA academic support center. While there, I tutored various sections of ...
The University of Texas at Arlington
Master of Arts, History
Southern Illinois University
Bachelor in Arts, History

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Spenser
I recently graduated with a master's degree in Urban Education Policy from Brown University after studying public policy as an undergraduate at Duke University. I hope to pursue a career in education policy in the future, but at present I want to be the best tutor that I can be. Given my passionate ...
Brown University
Masters, Urban Education Policy
Duke University
Bachelors, Public Policy

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Andrea
No two clients are the same. My priority as a tutor is to get a sense of each person I'm working with as an individual; I focus on the client's specific strengths, learning styles, and areas desiring improvement, and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. It is in this way that I ensure that the c...
Michigan State University
PHD, Philosophy
Oglethorpe University
Bachelors, Philosophy

Certified Tutor
10+ years
Melanie
I was born to be an educator. I first became enamored of the career when I read Little House on the Prairie. I wanted to be Laura Ingalls Wilder. I used my mother's old textbooks to create lesson plans for my dolls and stuffed animals. I gave lectures, homework and graded their assignments. I hand w...
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Masters in Business Administration, International Business
Portland State University
Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs
Doctor of Philosophy, Project Management

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Brittany
I am a recent graduate of Sacred Heart University with a degree in English, and I am currently enrolled getting my Masters in Education. Currently I work in an elementary school, grades Pre-K through eighth grade, and assist in various classrooms. I have worked with students of all levels and in var...
Sacred Heart University
Master of Arts, Education
Sacred Heart University
Bachelor in Arts, English
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Joanna
College English Tutor • +17 Subjects
I attended the University of Tampa to attain a Bachelor's Degree in English and Communications. I then moved on to certified teaching of ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) to students of all ages. In continued onto graduate school at Hofstra University, where I graduated with a Master's Degree in Journalism, Public Relations and Media Studies.As aforementioned, I have worked with students of all ages on a variety of subject matter. I currently teach at an elementary school in Chuluota, FL. I have experience tutoring in areas such as reading, writing, literature and grammar and, as it is a passion of mine, I work hard to make it as enjoyable to the student as it is for myself! I love reading!I love teaching these subject areas, along with any other challenges brought onto me. I'm sure this is due to the fact that I am passionate about continual learning. As the phrase goes, you learn something new every day! As a teacher and tutor, you begin to realize that not only are you extending your knowledge to others, but gaining insight and perspective into how to interpret things through a different opinion or view.I am very up to date on pop culture and believe this is an incredibly important as a teacher, as correlating learning into every day entertainment is the best way to attain a student's full attention. After all, life skills are the most important to learn. Communication and relativity are the key to attain success!
Hope
Algebra Tutor • +4 Subjects
I am a currently an alternative certification graduate student at Spalding University pursuing a Masters Degree in Teaching Students with Learning Behavior Disorders. I am gaining experience as an ECE teacher at Seneca High School specializing in Algebra 2. Before pursuing my teaching career, I received my Bachelor's Degree in Family, Youth and Community Sciences at the University of Florida. While in college I worked as rock climbing, challenge course, and sailing instructor. After graduating I became a Youth Care Worker at a group home/behavioral management facility.
Jesse
Algebra Tutor • +22 Subjects
I'm a student at Haverford College, and I'm a double major in math and astrophysics, and after college I'm hoping to be a high school teacher.I love helping students with almost any area of math or physics! I particularly enjoy teaching calculus, and trying to help people find the incredible beauty in a subject that is all too often hard or frustrating. I also enjoy teaching real analysis and helping people with the transition to proof based math.
Nan
American Literature Tutor • +43 Subjects
Hello!If you are seeking help with English-related subjects -- reading (comprehension and analysis), writing (expository, creative or essay), literature, public speaking, etc. -- I may be a great match for you.I recently chose to enter tutoring after a 30-year career of leading communications at some of the country's top consumer products firms, including Kraft and Pepperidge Farm. I have worked with every level of executive and employee to provide top notch writing and editing and create clear, effective communications of all kinds. My co-workers always depended on me to help them turn their toughest communications challenges into great successes -- and I would be happy to do the same for you.In my spare time, I am an avid reader and particularly love novels and fiction. My favorite American authors include Mark Twain, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck. Some British writers I admire are Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. I also enjoy many contemporary authors including Anne Tyler, John Irving, Annie Proulx and Ann Patchett.I am a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, where I studied Psychology as well as English. I am the proud mom of two 20-something sons and love working with students of ALL ages. I believe excelling in all forms of English should be interesting and fun. So if I can be of assistance to you or your child, I would welcome the opportunity to meet with you.Best regards, Nan
Joshua
Algebra Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am currently a rising junior and a part of the Scholars (Honors) Program at Binghamton University. I am planning on obtaining a BS in Integrative Neuroscience upon graduation and continuing onto medical school or graduate school for Neuropharmacology. I have tutored many high school students from NYC in different areas of math including Trigonometry, Algebra I, SAT Math, and ACT Math. I have also tutored college students in general Chemistry. I love tutoring pretty much any type of high school math as I find math fun in general. I particularly like tutoring Algebra and Trigonometry best because I enjoy analyzing different types of functions and how to manipulate them. In addition, I also have a passion for Biology and Chemistry and after taking Organic Chemistry, my appreciation for these subjects has grown immensely. I have had not as much experience tutoring in science as I have had in math, but I welcome the opportunity to be able to tutor new students in the subjects I love. When tutoring students, I like to take a problem solving based approach as I find that this is the best way for students to be exposed to and understand new material. I like to break concepts down so that my students really understand what is going on instead of simply memorizing facts. Outside of academics, I enjoy running, lifting weights, cooking, and reading medical/psychology articles as well as graphic novels.
Francesca
Adult ESL/ELL Tutor • +16 Subjects
I am a graduate of EAFIT University in Medelln, Colombia. I received my Bachelor of Science in International Business with a focus in International Relations. Since graduation, I have focused in education and have recently started being a facilitator for a Leadership course for immigrant youth; and also worked with a mix of age ranges from youth to adults (as I am a certified ESL instructor as well). In my experience helping students prepare and practice certain subjects, we always seem to have the most fun practicing various real-life scenarios with either Spanish, English or Business related topics. I am a firm proponent of education, I believe in the power education has to open doors and opportunities for our future leaders. In my spare time, I enjoy baking desserts, speed skating or going to the gym, as well as being a foodie and traveling/going on new adventures. I am also an entrepreneur with a project in the coffee industry.
Simon
ACT Writing Tutor • +23 Subjects
Hello! My name is Simon and I am a graduate from UC Berkeley and currently pursuing a second degree in Nursing. I work as an Emergency Medical Technician and as a Nursing Assistant. When I'm not working or studying, I'm usually running, practicing guitar, or cooking with my fiance. I love to teach as much as I love to learn. I have experience tutoring in math but would be more than welcome to help out in other subjects as well. I like to keep the atmosphere fun and engaging. If you would like to know anything else about me, feel free to contact me!
Shannon
ACT Prep Tutor • +25 Subjects
I am an undergraduate at Rice University, and my favorite subjects to tutor are math and science. I also enjoy doing test prep, and my experience comes from helping fellow students in high school. One of the most important aspects of tutoring is fitting the teaching style to each student. One method that works great for one student may not work well for another. Tutoring is all about coming up with different ways for my students to understand the material. If my student is not interested in the subject we are learning, I will try to find a way to tie in their interests and passions into the subject to better engage them. I want to be there for my students, not only as a tutor, but also as a friend. In addition to my interests in math and science (and learning in general), I enjoy swimming, biking, reading, and cooking. I also believe that fostering curiosity and determination are the keys to success.
Joshua
Biology Tutor • +50 Subjects
I have a B.S in Neuroscience from UIC and have professionally tutored college level students for over 2 years. Additionally, over the past year I have worked with my University's Biology and Chemistry Departments where I worked as a Research Assistant developing course material for undergraduate nursing students in Chemistry as well as developed training tools and study aids for upper level 400 Biology students. I will be attending graduate school next year where I will be pursuing a Masters degree in teaching the Sciences.I love teaching and helping students understand a subject. It is a very gratifying experience to watch and help a student who was formerly struggling with a subject turn into a very knowledgeable and adept student. I am a patient, skilled and experienced tutor; I specialize in taking difficult and complex subject matter and breaking it down into a much more easily understood version for my students.
Stephanie
Elementary School Tutor • +20 Subjects
I have been an educator for over 25 years. I started my career as a Special Education teacher and am now currently a High School Principal for a small Private Special Education school. Although I am no longer in the classroom I love helping students with their class work and seeing the light in their eyes when they realize they just grasped a new concept or solved a new math problem.I earned a Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership, Master's Degree and Bachelor's Degree both in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University.I love using a hands on approach to teaching and meeting students where they are. It is my goal to take students to their goal level at their pace however quickly or slowly that maybe.When I am not working I love to be outside in the warm weather with my family or scrapbooking memories of the past. I enjoy walking my dog and going to the beach.
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First grade science introduces students to foundational concepts across life, earth, and physical science. Common topics include living things and their habitats, seasons and weather patterns, basic properties of materials, simple machines, the five senses, and how plants and animals grow and change. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on exploration and observation skills rather than memorization, helping students develop curiosity about the natural world.
Science tutors break down abstract concepts into concrete, observable experiences. For example, instead of just reading about how plants grow, a tutor might help your child plant seeds and observe changes over time, connecting theory to real-world outcomes. Tutors also teach the scientific method—asking questions, making predictions, and testing ideas—which builds both understanding and critical thinking skills. This approach helps students move beyond memorization to truly grasp why things happen in nature.
Great first grade science tutors are patient, curious, and skilled at making learning interactive and fun. They should understand how young learners think, use age-appropriate experiments and activities, and ask open-ended questions that encourage exploration. Look for tutors who can explain concepts simply, connect lessons to things your child sees every day, and adapt their teaching style based on your child's interests—whether that's animals, weather, plants, or how things work.
Personalized science instruction means your child learns at their own pace with a tutor who can pause on confusing ideas, repeat explanations in different ways, and choose examples that match their interests. Unlike classroom settings where teachers manage many students, one-on-one tutoring allows for immediate feedback and hands-on experiments tailored to your child's learning style. This focused attention helps build confidence and a genuine curiosity about science rather than anxiety about getting the right answer.
First graders often struggle with understanding cause and effect (why does this happen?), observing carefully, and using scientific vocabulary to describe what they see. Some students also find it hard to sit still during experiments or to predict outcomes before trying something. A tutor can help by breaking these skills into smaller steps, providing plenty of opportunities to practice observing and predicting, and making experiments engaging so your child stays focused and excited about learning.
Tutors choose simple, safe experiments that produce clear, immediate results—like observing how water changes states, watching seeds sprout, or testing which materials sink or float. They guide students through each step slowly, ask questions to help them notice patterns, and encourage predictions before revealing outcomes. This hands-on approach makes abstract concepts concrete and memorable, and helps students feel like real scientists rather than passive observers.
Simple activities make great science learning: observe bugs in the garden, watch clouds change shape, plant seeds indoors, compare how different objects float or sink, or notice how shadows change throughout the day. Ask your child "why" and "what if" questions to encourage curiosity, and let them lead exploration. A tutor can suggest specific experiments and activities tailored to your child's interests and help them develop the observation and questioning skills that make home learning more meaningful.
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