
Molly: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Julia: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...recent college graduate from Columbia University with a lot of experience in research and writing. My major was Human Rights and I am passionate about the issues that I engage with. I received my associate's degree from Bergen Community College in 2014 and my Bachelors from Columbia in 2017. At Bergen Community, I worked in the tutoring center focusing on assisting students with writing in any subject. I also tutor English and the SAT.
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Human Rights

Alyssa: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Shin: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...sense now!" from the students whom I tutor makes my job very rewarding because working with them to find the approach that best caters to their needs feels awesome. As a tutor, I always ensure that my students have a good qualitative understanding of the subjects they are struggling in before helping them with quantitative problems. For example, rather than simply telling my calculus students the formula for integration by parts, I first show them...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor of Science, Earth and Environmental Engineering

Alex: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...a student. I believe that discovery is the most exciting way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution

Trevor: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 cross country and track and field teams at Colorado School of...
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Colorado School of Mines - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Aaron: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...on the reading and writing portions of standardized tests, as well as English school subjects. The subjects I enjoy teaching most are test prep, essay writing, and literary analysisperfect for any junior or senior preparing for college. No matter where you're at as a reader and writer, you will come away from my tutoring sessions with an appreciation for close reading and confidence about the writing process. I break down even the trickiest concepts clearly...
Education & Certification
San Francisco State University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Nick: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 to not only succeed, but to thrive! I bring an infectious enthusiasm with me to tutoring, so be prepared to get excited to learn a subject you may very well hate! By the time we're...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Parker: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...approach to education -- I believe in working closely with my students to create individualized plans that cater to their specific learning needs. I specialize in tutoring middle/high school math (pre-algebra thru pre-calc) and test prep (SAT, ACT, and PSAT.) I am also comfortable tutoring middle/high school reading, essay writing, vocabulary, and computer science. In my free time, I paint, play tennis, and play synth in a band. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
University of Miami - Current Undergrad, Computer Science, Studio Art

Michael: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
I am a middle school French teacher in Parker but have taught either Language Arts or ESL for the past seven years. I have a lot of experience working with students of various backgrounds and have had a proven record of success with my classes. I have worked one on one before with students, helping both their grades and skills greatly improve. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with you!... I would spend time getting...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Denver - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and French

Jennifer: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...made school, as well as testing, enjoyable for me. It is also contagious: when I explain why history, literature, or even grammar are so interesting, others tend to agree. It is a joy to get to share my love of learning with others. In addition, it is wonderful to see their self-confidence and abilities grow hand-in-hand. These are just some of the reasons why I enjoy teaching and tutoring. I recently graduated from the University...
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies

Sarah: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...student how to better their writing through the process. I have also as a private tutor focusing on a range of subjects such as History, Psychology, Statistics, and Sociology. I help students prepare for exams using effective study methods as well as complete writing assignments specifically for these subjects. As a tutor I strive to use specific questions and techniques to enable each student to come to a new understanding of the subject matter and...
Education & Certification
Barnard College - Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies

Zachary: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics

Adrianna: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...in writing. I found that for me, as soon as I began to write about things I was passionate about on an individual level, I was able to unlock a lot of creativity. If students write about what they know, rather than what they think someone would like to hear, they often become much more authentic writers. I love to watch football with my roommate and friends (Go Texans!) and have started getting into basketball...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology and Policy Studies

Zachary: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Mathematics

Meg: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...to help with any English subject as well as test prep for reading and writing. As a teacher, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success, and I will bring that same passion and creativity to any tutoring opportunity. Every student is different, and each has his or her own academic needs. I strive to find the best -- and most enjoyable -- way to tutor each student to accommodate individual learning styles. Other...
Education & Certification
Gettysburg College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Reading/Writing/Literacy

Kaitlin: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...the transition from a humanities to a science student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Psychology

Laurie: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 am positive, I am patient, and I am skilled at working with students that need a little extra help or a slightly different approach to master knowledge. I would love to help you, too!... I teach...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, ABA

Keenan: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...are inseparable: to write is to learn to read, and vice versa. Similarly, speaking bolsters facility with language on the page, and vice versa. For several years, I was the lead Writing Tutor at Bennington College, a school renowned for its literature department. While a student at Bennington, I studied literature, music, and French. I graduated with honors, and was the commencement speaker for the class of 2011. After graduating, I ran an acting camp,...
Education & Certification
Bennington College - Bachelor in Arts, Literature

Clare: 8th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 8th Grade Reading Tutor
...and reading. I work with my team to analyze student data and to work with them to create interventions that bring students from a lower test score to passing test score. Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st...
Education & Certification
Elon University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Fontbonne University - Master of Arts Teaching, Education
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