
Marissa: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing, speaking, and grammar.... In a typical first...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelors, Public Health

Alyssa: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history content at both the middle and high...
Education & Certification
Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Courtney: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...meet your current academic goals and develop the skills you need to face future challenges. Outside academia, I love to read I work in a library, after all! Im also an avid journaler. I enjoy learning languages in addition to Spanish and Latin, Im currently working on French. Im always listening to music, particularly Broadway musicals. And, finally, Im a huge Harry Potter fan. I get compared to Hermione Granger all the time, and thats...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Jared: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 cooking new recipes, competitive swimming, and tennis....
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences

Mara: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...helped me develop a teaching style that focuses on experiential learning and personal communication, asking questions and allowing students to explore new ways of thinking while attempting to facilitate creative and critical approaches to learning. As a former homeschooled student, I have been able to develop strong organizational and independent study skills that I hope to share with my students, and as a musician and improviser I value and encourage creative thinking and curiosity in...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelors, Music Performance
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters, Music Composition

Meagan: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling or unengaged students in finding their own...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management

Gabriel: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...SAT and college admissions essays, as well as math, English literature and Spanish to middle school students). My favorite subject to tutor is Math because it was my favorite as a child and adolescent. I love interacting and getting to know those students with whom I work because I believe that having a good connection and feeling comfortable is a key first step in a successful tutoring relationship. I enjoy walking all over the city...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Literature
University of Chicago - PHD, Comparative Human Development

Nick: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 done, you'll not only know how to solve problems, but you'll understand the fundamental concepts behind how we're solving the problem, and why it's...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad Student, Physics

Erica: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
Hi there! My name is Erica. I graduated from Columbia University, where I studied the intersection of popular culture and politics. I like to write about comedy, dance, and New York arts and culture. I would love to share my enthusiasm for US history, social justice, and semicolons with students!
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, American Studies

Paula: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...little tips and tricks that aren't necessarily taught to the larger class. I believe that having this experience as the pupil allows me to be an even more effective tutor. So, why do I tutor? As I mentioned above, I love knowledge. I love sharing knowledge. But most of all, I love helping students learn to love what they're doing. Frequently, when a student reaches the point with a tutor where they begin noticing that...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology; Communication Studies

Jennifer: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the basics before you get speaking fluently. Math can be difficult, but it can be even more fun once you get it. To me, chemistry is the perfect blend of science and math, which is great since...
Education & Certification
University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Nikki: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...
Education & Certification
Eastern Michigan University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering

Anthony: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...students in elementary, middle, and high school in Taipei, Taiwan, and two years teaching creative writing to undergraduates at the University of Notre Dame. As someone who has studied Mandarin Chinese for three years, I understand the difficulty of acquiring a new language and the importance of immersion in the language as opposed to rote memorization of vocabulary words. I also believe that presenting arguments in a clear, well-structured, organized manner will improve any essay,...
Education & Certification
Marist College - Bachelors, English
University of Notre Dame - Masters, English

Angela: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...Math concentrator (and pre-med student) at Harvard College, and a Course Assistant (TA) in the Harvard Math Department. I am also a 2016 US Presidential Scholar, 2016 Intel STS semifinalist, and a cum laude graduate of Phillips Academy Andover. Happy to tutor most subjects, for I have perfect scores on the SAT, PSAT, and many subject tests/AP exams. I will be relatively free for the next month, and I find tutoring to be a great...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering/Chemistry joint degree

Laurie: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...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 am positive, I am patient, and I am skilled at working with students that need a little extra help or a slightly different...
Education & Certification
University of Florida - Bachelors, Psychology
Florida Institute of Technology - Current Grad Student, ABA

Chad: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...abroad, as I studied abroad in Argentina during my college career. I have worked with, and tutored youth for many years and I simply want to give back. I believe every student, regardless of their zip code, should have the equal access to a high quality education. I have high expectations for all of my students and genuinely believe they will all reach them with perseverance, desire, and maybe a little help from me. I...
Education & Certification
University of the Pacific - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology

Jennifer: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and editing, and even more so, I look forward to working with students! I'm available to help, instruct, and work collaboratively with anyone looking for the additional guidance, practice, or instruction...
Education & Certification
University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mills College - Master of Arts, English Literature

Kareem: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...at the School of Visual Arts, a leading private art school in New York. In addition to my teaching experience, I have worked for several years as a writer and editor for leading cultural publications and media outlets including Art in America, Creative Time Reports, The New York Times T Magazine, and National Public Radio. I hold an MFA in Art Criticism and Writing from the School of Visual Arts, where I earned the Paula...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
School of Visual Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Art Criticism & Writing

Brett: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...six years in New York City, I now work for a national college access and retention organization. I enjoy working with teenagers and young people to help them succeed at short term tasks as well as strengthen their skills and confidence over time. Given my experience, I know what students need to be prepared for college and how to get them to that level. Whether it's test prep, essay writing, history content or study skills,...
Education & Certification
Barnard College, Columbia University - Bachelors, Urban Studies
CUNY Brooklyn College - Masters, Social Studies Secondary Education

Hannah: 9th Grade Reading tutor
Certified 9th Grade Reading Tutor
...to gain a grammar/syntax certification from EGUMPP, a comprehensive online course that teaches every area of grammar and spelling. My writing skills, along with a passion for reading, has allowed me to successfully help tutor students in their own reading and writing skills. Outside of academics, I enjoy yoga, the outdoors, and volunteering at an animal shelter. I am a very outgoing person who has an abundance of patience with others.
Education & Certification
Texas Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, History and Journalism
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