
Marvin: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Teach For America, and I've passed all of my elementary certification exams, while working on finishing my teacher license this academic year from calumet college, St. 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...
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The University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Economics

Jeana: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...strongly believes that anyone can learn anything with the right attitude and an open mind. My main background is in test prep and college readiness, with a focus on test-taking strategies that build self-esteem and improve performance. I began tutoring for a private company while I was a student at Columbia University in New York. While there, I had the opportunity to teach students of all backgrounds and levels of ability. My unique approach to...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Visual Arts

Nick: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...it's my job is to make sure you learn: that's the principal difference. I believe that every student is capable of succeeding in math and the sciences, two subjects that are notoriously difficult; the key is in the manner of teaching. As an experienced mathematician and tutor, I know that often students are not taught in a manner that is conducive to their learning. It's my job to find some method that encourages my students...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Zachary: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Mathematics with minors in Physics and Economics. I'm also pre-med and hope to be an orthopedic surgeon someday. While I originally hail from Cape Cod, MA, I will be spending most of my summer in Boston taking Organic Chemistry at Harvard. Outside of 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...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Trevor: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Nebraska. Early on in life, I loved numbers, patterns, and the problem solving nature of my parents' careers. This led to me enjoying math, science and engineering and turning those interests into a potential career. Using my passion for these subjects, I have tutored many middle school and high school aged students, along with helping my peers. Apart from learning, I enjoy solving challenging problems and puzzles, reading, being outdoors, and running on the varsity...
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Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Joscelyn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...a major in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Music. I taught SAT classes though the university yielding 100+ point improvements in just a few months. I also worked at Kumon, teaching students (~3 to 7 years old) in Math 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...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Industrial Engineering

Tara: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...of, it's that I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I'm also a "professional" student. I say this because absorbing, analyzing, and integrating knowledge from my medical courses are necessary skills for my own academic success. And so, I am more than happy to share my study strategies, techniques, and tips with students. My strengths lie within the sciences (e.g. AP Biology, Biochemistry, AP Chemistry), followed by mathematics. I also enjoy teaching and tutoring Latin. Believe me when...
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City College of New York-CUNY School of Medicine - Bachelors, B.S./M.D. program at Sophie Davis School, Psychology minor

Emily: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...also about attitude! I firmly believe that the most important part of tutoring is recognizing that each student has individual needs, and with that, an individual approach to understanding difficult subject material. I am committed to discovering what method works best for you, and hope to help you succeed in overcoming whatever difficulties you may have. As for my background, I have been tutoring since high school. I have extensive experience tutoring in math, both...
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University of Arizona - Bachelors, Creative Writing
Trinity College Dublin - Masters, Popular Literature

Robyn: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...teaching students with special needs in classrooms K-12 (all subjects), tutoring all levels of Math and Reading, preparing individuals for the GED, and teaching the hard and soft skills of job readiness. Higher level subjects in the social sciences such as Psychology and Economics have always been a strength and I am more than happy to share my passion there, too! As an educator, I am highly creative with how I go about sharing my...
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Bachelor of Science, Special Education

Adam: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...from the University of Cincinnati. I plan on attending law school in the near future, but I have always enjoyed teaching. I started tutoring during my junior year of high school, finding that I had an aptitude for analogies that helped students learn the material. I tutor a large variety of subjects, including LSAT, SAT, and ACT. I also tutor various academic subjects, primarily in the fields of math and science. My favorite subject to...
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University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Sociology

Emily: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...Currently I am a Director of a daycare and am interested in working one-on-one with older students. I am a certified teacher for ages 10-21 in the subjects History/Social Studies/ELL. I have worked in Middle and High Schools in the Madison area. I also taught English in Taiwan, working with Pre-K-Elementary School age children. I love to learn as I have been taking college level courses for over a decade. I was highly influenced by...
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelors, Sociology
Edgewood College - Current Grad Student, Teaching Certificate

Anna: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...in Education and American Studies. I have experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students as a tutor in individual learning environments. I have also worked as a museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help students by engaging them in their learning, setting challenges, and empowering them succeed. My passion is working with students until the "aha!" moment when students know how to solve a difficult problem. I tutor reading,...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies

Marie: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...easing students' test anxiety with strategy. As someone with dyslexia, I have a lot of strategies that help both student with and without learning disabilities remember information and understand it. Outside of education and work, I enjoy sailing, which I have both participated in and coached most of my life. I walked on to the Harvard varsity team my freshmen year and ended up racing at nationals a couple years later. Athletics were a huge...
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Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Government

Zeeshan: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...majoring in Biology at Loyola University Chicago. I am working towards becoming a physician, and I expect to attend medical school next year. I have scored at the 100th percentile for the Physical Sciences portion of the MCAT. My Chemistry, Physics, and Biology knowledge is quite extensive. I have always been fascinated by science and medicine. I have been tutoring for 3 years, and I have experience teaching from 1st grade students all the way...
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Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Brian: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...gain only so much by ourselves. It is human nature to interact with one another, and gain from that experience something much more than what can be learned individually. It is for that reason that students need to interact with their learning, such as with a tutor, in order to better cement the content learned in school. I feel that I am qualified to guide students on that journey. I hold a master's in education...
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Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education

Deisha: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...LOVE my job. Tutoring is wonderful in that I help each student learn their individual potential and see that anything is possible! I am currently in the honors program at USC to receive my masters in social work for clinical counseling. I believe I am patient, understanding and excellent at building foundations that will stay with you for a lifetime. I would love to help you with your educational pursuit and I will make sure...
Education & Certification
California State University-Sacramento - Bachelors, Social Work
University of Southern California - Current Grad Student, Social Work

Laurie: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...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 they weren't able to before. This comes through in my tutoring. I utilize BST (behavior skills training) and a variety of best teaching practices from the field of ABA to help my students quickly master subjects to fluency. I...
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University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, ABA

Alysia: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...extremely important aspect of who I am. My mother is a 2nd-grade teacher and my father is a middle school vice principal and that combination of discipline, leadership, and nurturing as a part of the educational experience has been instilled in me from a very young age. As a child, I had to overcome my own personal challenges in order to allow my intellect to shine. I have ADHD and in the elementary grades was...
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Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English

Zachary: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
...a BA in Linguistics and a double minor in Anthropology and Clinical Speech Therapy. During my sophomore year of college, I made the decision to get on track to pursue speech therapy as my career out of my love of mentoring and fascination with language. I had my own humble beginnings in South Florida juggling AP tests and marching band at Cypress Bay High School, where I first had the opportunity to learn from and...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Rodney: 5th Grade tutor
Certified 5th Grade Tutor
I have a M.A. in Teaching (2011) from Missouri Baptist University. I have been tutoring since 2014. I love the one on one aspect of tutoring a student.The main reason for tutoring is to help a student get from point 'a' to point 'b'. Helping students find the most direct route to success is the first goal in tutoring.... I believe that every student has the ability to learn - some just need extra time, help,...
Education & Certification
Mid America Christian University - Bachelor of Science, Bible / Theology
Missouri Baptist University - Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching: Curriculum and Instruction
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