Award-Winning ACCUPLACER WritePlacer Tutors

...PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in...

...value community involvement and have a love for the arts. I have danced for more than 15 years, on company teams and for benefit events in several communities. I also really enjoying figure skating, swimming, and participating in robotics programs and other enrichment activities. I have a passion for learning about and tutoring the maths and sciences because I have always been curious about the world around us, and science is a process of searching...

My name is Cortney and I hope to share my love of learning with my students. My interests vary widely, but my expertise includes Art History (of which I am a Ph.D. student), SAT and ACT prep, college prep, reading and writing. I am also proficient in mathematics up to college algebra. ... I make it a priority to help my students identify their learning style and then show them appropriate techniques to improve their study...

...each week at a pediatric hospital helping kids learn and grow! I have a passion for helping students learn to the best of their abilities. Whether you are a struggling student or one who is looking for an edge in applying to college, I am eager to provide whatever I can to provide the best opportunity for individualized success! I have my Bachelor's degrees in both History and Communication Studies from Furman University--a selective, private...

...opportunity to work with a diverse group of students during my teaching tenure. I worked as a tutor at a private school where my primary focus dealt with reading, math and writing. Recently, I taught developmental writing at Eastfield College. My teaching and tutoring experience has empowered me to teach a range of subjects. My passion is writing and reading. In my experience of helping struggling students prepare for standardized tests and the GRE, I...

...uniquely catered to each individual personality. I have found that humor and games are particularly effective in motivating students to achieve in subjects they may otherwise find dull or abstract. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about languages and literature. I have spent much of my life traveling abroad and have a deep affinity for culture. Some of my hobbies are painting and drawing and playing music; I also...

...of Arts in English with a minor Classical Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington, and after teaching high school English for three years, I earned a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas. During and after earning my MA, I tutored in a community college writing center and taught credit and non-credit college English classes. I recently returned from South Korea, where I taught ESL classes to a wide range...

...be a positive influence for the students that are frustrated in school. Based on my own experiences, I recognize how important it is to form a relationship with the student to where they are comfortable with seeking assistance and communicating their feelings and frustrations with me. Once a rapport is established, I'm able to identify the students' disconnects and convey the confusing concept or strategy in a new and understandable way. My goal is to...

...thinking and problem solving skills to increase their innate abilities as self-educators. My goal for each of my students is to have them gain the competence and confidence to proceed through life prepared to take full advantage of all the rich learning opportunities they will be offered in whatever context those opportunities appear. I employ a wide variety of educational tools in my lessons, starting with the materials provided by the student's current instructors and...

...Girl Scouts), so I know how to determine how an audience or individual needs to learn: visually, aurally, or kinesthetically. In addition, I have the freedom to go beyond simple classroom practices to make learning truly fun by using art, music, dance, and games to make a anything more understandable. My best subject is English in all its myriad forms: reading, writing, comprehension, and grammar. My grandmother was an English and Latin teacher at the...

Hello! This is my eighth year as a university instructor and I love working with fellow learners. My expertise is in literature, reading, and writing. I have also worked with young learners, from pre-K through elementary, and into middle and high school. I am a mom, and love working with kids!

The world has a great deal to offer for those that want to learn. The sky is the limit for a student with an open mind and a love of new information.

...jogging, and rigorous training. I practice tai chi and meditation. I live in the bustling city of Philadelphia, PA and have travelled much over the years. I believe in self improvement through self actualization. I believe that learning happens all of the time, every second. We just need to be aware in the moment as much as possible to notice what we are teaching and how. When someone is ready to learn, there is a...

...thankfully have always been able to maintain a good rapport with the students I have taught and currently teach. I am confident in my ability to help any student with time management, study and research skills, communication skills, public speaking, and test-taking strategies as well. It is my goal to use my Master's Degree in Public Administration, my Bachelor's degree in History, the many professional development courses and required professional exams taken, to continue in...

...and reinforced for long term retention is vital for integration of the material--even if it is just studying for an exam or becoming more confident in reading, writing or speaking. Supporting Social-Emotional well-being can enhance not only knowledge and understanding, but Well-Being, Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem, building positive learning experiences now and in the future. If this approach sounds helpful for you, there is a good chance that I may be the tutor for you!

...Nagle. I first started tutoring as an undergraduate. I was hired by the Philosophy department at Calvin College to help my fellow students with their term papers. I loved it. Ever since then, I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels of academic literacy, sharing skills and knowledge to help students achieve success has been my joy and passion....

...to have the opportunity to work with students from various backgrounds achieve their educational goals. I have 14 years of experience working with students ranging from middle and high school age to adults working to complete graduate degrees. I began working in education in 2006 and am employed full-time in higher education administration. I have a strong desire to help others obtain their educational goals and experience the benefits that education can have on the...

...at Eastern Gateway Community College studying Information Technology to further my career in the industry. I have been tutoring since high school, staring with math and expanded to many other subjects. I have tutored many students in different age groups from elementary school to those who are adults and just need extra support. I work with these students in many different subjects including Math, English, Writing, Vocabulary, along with IT certifications, and basic computer use...

...abilities, and content knowledge that will allow them to succeed in the classroom and beyond. I use a diagnostic-prescriptive style where I continually assess students' strengths, needs, and growth to determine and adapt my instruction. I assess measurable goals, but also teach attitudes and skills that will serve students throughout their academic careers. Learning is a complex and holistic process, so I approach it as such in order to better serve students.... My teaching philosophy is...

...educators and students. Some of my past collaborative efforts have resulted in the successful publication of scholarly articles, books, textbooks, dissertations, collections of plays, essays, translations, and short stories. My most recent collaborative project was nominated for a literary award for outstanding translation of contemporary Russian fiction. I received a BA in French and English from Indiana University in 2007, and graduated on the Dean's list with honors, and won the prestigious Quinten B. Hope...