
Joscelyn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...and Reading. Additionally, my teaching experience includes coaching Little League softball to the 10-and-under age group, and I was told that I was able to relate and interact well with the players. I have mostly tutored math (including a focus in SAT Math), but I am always happy to help someone in any subject than I can. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and I want to see every one of them succeed!
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Marvin: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Joseph. My undergraduate degree is in Economics from the University of Chicago, and I did a lot of statistics, too! I like having kids how to read, write, and do math. Because I loved doing those in school, and I'll be teaching that this up coming school year. To have a struggling reader all of a sudden love reading and attack hard words never before tried is the best feeling in the world. I believe...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Elyse: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...experience teaching Kindergarten in Florida, before relocating to Colorado late last year. I really love working one on one with students as I feel the uninterrupted time together yields better results. I like that I can dedicate my time and energy to one student, and I feel students respond better to this. While I have tutored within my certification to elementary aged children, my main passions are reading, writing and grammar, as they are my...
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Flagler College - Bachelor in Arts, Elem. Edu.
Jacksonville University - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership/Org. Dev't

Mrunal: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...private tutor for high school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning more when the teachers are also fun and happy. Outside of work, I love traveling, cooking,...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor of Science, Engineering

Nima: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
Hi! My name is Nima, and I am a rising college sophomore who will be attending Duke University on a full merit scholarship in the fall. I love to run cross country and play the viola, as well as tutoring students in a whole variety of subjects! Feel free to message me!... Methodology, Methodology, Methodology! I teach students a process so that they can use their understanding to help them solve any question in the field...
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Duke University - Bachelors, Physics

Jennifer: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...I was in high school, I struggled a lot with math, and this caused me to view myself as a failure. Working with my own tutors and teachers helped me realize that I am capable of overcoming difficulties through perseverance, and that's a skill that I want to pass on to the students I tutor. Everyone makes mistakes and has struggles, but the important thing is that you can move past those roadblocks. As a...
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Smith College - Current Undergrad, Education and Child Studies and Theatre

Kaitlin: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or may not appear on the actual test, but knowledge of how to approach a passage and its correlated questions will help regardless of content.... I like to set...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Psychology

Rhea: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to develop their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutorso that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning. I am a determined and dedicated student that wants to help others. I have experience tutoring and working with students that are struggling to grasp difficult material and concepts. I am a social and outgoing...
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American University - Current Undergrad, International Relations, Business

Lynn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...teaching. Everyone has their own special way to learn, it's my job to help you find that! From UrbanFuture, I proceeded to tutor with pay privately for my parents' colleague's children in elementary school in mathematics, science, and reading. From my years of tutoring, I have learned that the most success comes from developing a healthy and friendly relationship with my student that encourages pushing him/her to achieve what they previously thought they couldn't, while...
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Saint Louis University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Investigative Medical Sciences

Zachary: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...South Florida juggling AP tests and marching band at Cypress Bay High School, where I first had the opportunity to learn from and teach my peers subjects ranging from Calculus to English Literature to Jazz Theory. I will be returning to Boston in the Fall to pursue an MS in Speech-Language Pathology at Northeastern University. My teaching philosophy revolves around speaking to students' strengths and building flexible understanding of fundamentals. From grammar to statistics, any...
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Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Zachary: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...the classroom, I'm a part of Georgetown's club rugby team and also participate in GUMSHOE, a club that teaches math and science to inner city students. I also enjoy going for runs to the monuments in DC and playing in pickup soccer games! For me, I especially enjoy tutoring mathematics because I think it serves as a foundation for a number of other subjects and also enhances problem solving ability. I'd like to see those...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Jeana: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to SAT and ACT test-prep focuses just as much on "learning the test" as it does learning the material, which gives students a sense of confidence and courage on test day. My expertise in "big test" prep translates to the regular school environment as well, whether it be building better study habits, better...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts

Jared: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...clients since 2011 and have experience tutoring students in Biology, Chemistry and Math. I also enjoy helping students prepare for standardized exams for undergraduate and graduate school admission. In addition to my private tutoring activities, I was also a TA to an introductory science course at Cornell. In this position, I lectured weekly to a section of 15 undergraduate students and learned how to engage students in course material. In my free time, I enjoy...
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Katelyn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...middle school, where I worked with struggling students one-on-one. I then transferred to Texas A&M University, where I earned a B.S. in Psychology (with a minor in Neuroscience) in 2013. During college, I tutored several Psychology and Neuroscience courses. After graduating from Texas A&M, I began a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While in this program, I volunteered in several reverse-inclusion courses for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities,...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelors, Psychology

Laurie: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
My day job is in the field of applied behavior analysis: I spend a lot of my time working to teach clients new skills and improve their lives. My most fulfilling moments are when a student is finally able to independently complete a task...... I teach with fluency as the end goal. I want my students to not only understand material, but to retain it and be able to use it in a wide variety of...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, ABA

Carolyn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
I have been working with children in schools, daycares, summer programs, and afterschool programs for 13 years. I hope to use my diverse experiences to foster communities of joyful and eager learners.... I believe that each student travels on their own unique path to knowledge. I believe that a teacher is a guide along these paths, walking alongside each student, supporting them where they struggle and guiding them when there is a fork in the road.
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Smith College - Bachelor in Arts, Education and Child Study/German Studies

Chelsea: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Peer Assistance Leaders. I also went on a service mission where I taught a variety of people on a daily basis. These experiences helped me to relate to students individually and teach with their interests and personality in mind. In preparation to teach 5th and 1st grade, I was formally trained in current teaching strategies for all subjects. I received additional, focused training on Phonics, which made reading my favorite subject to teach. Besides being...
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Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education

Noah: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...ISEE, ACT, SAT, and LSAT. While in college, I was president of the Tufts Debate Team for 2 years, have traveled internationally competing in debate tournaments, and tutored extensively on campus. I have years of experience teaching students of all ages in different subjects, and I am excited to work with new clients to help them find success! Whether you are looking to score in the 99th percentile or just to get through a challenging...
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Tufts University - Bachelors, International Relations/Arabic

Barbara: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...working with students who had learning difficulties. During this time, I studied to get my teacher???s license at Weekend College. From 2013 to 2015, I worked as a special education teacher, in a public school setting. I am currently excited about using my experience and training to tutor students who need support. As an educator, I firmly believe that all students can learn if information is presented in a manner that maximizes their learning styles,...
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Augsburg College - Bachelors, Special Education

Emily: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...age children. I love to learn as I have been taking college level courses for over a decade. I was highly influenced by a high school teacher that believed in me. My goal working in education is to make that change in a student's educational journey by believing in them. I have recently begun hiking the Ice Age Trail which totals over 100 miles. It may take a while to complete, but the outdoor activity...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Sociology
Edgewood College - Current Grad Student, Teaching Certificate
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