Award-Winning ACT English Tutors in Des Moines, IA

...prefer to receive textbook explanations, others prefer to drill topics, and others prefer to work out examples. During the first tutoring session, my goal is to figure out what style or combination of styles is best for you, and also to figure out what your learning goals are. I will also ask questions about what...

...avid traveler and have a passion for global health, art history and environmental science, in May I will graduate with a master's degree in global public health from John's Hopkins School of Medicine. My research is concentrated on snakebite mitigation in Northeastern Tanzania, I frequently travel to work with Masai communities to reduce snakebite incidence...

I recently graduated from Bethel University with degrees in Physics, Mathematics, and Music. During my time in college, I spent quite a bit of time tutoring my peers in group and individual settings, and I look forward to doing more tutoring, particularly in math and physics!

I am a 2020 alumna of Iowa State University's Bachelor of Architecture, having minored in Sustainability and studied with a focus on historic preservation and cultural heritage. Possessing an upbeat personality, others often refer to me as an analytical, self-motivated, and articulate individual. I look forward to working with you and your student!

...prepare for and approach standardized tests such as the LSAT and ACT. My friends will tell you I'm the one they go to when they need any help with essays, test prep, and college applications. I never back down from a challenge and always help them past any issues they're having, which pays off for...

...reading books that aren't on a syllabus, and rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals. The majority of my past tutoring experience is one on one with high school and middle school students to help with math and essay writing, though I am available for a wide variety of subjects. Since I took many AP courses,...

...university level since my sophomore year. French as a foreign language is by far my favorite subject to tutor - I started tutoring fellow students back in high school! In my eyes, every student is an individual with a unique learning strategy. I do what I can to tailor my teaching to each student's specific...

...I have been a high school teacher for more than 20 years and I currently hold a valid teaching license from the State of Iowa with endorsements in following areas: All Social Studies, French, and Arabic. Throughout my career, I have taught students (grades 9 to 12) AP US Government, US Government, AP US History,...

...and how it contributes to the work as a whole. Outside of the academic realm, I am diehard sports fan, and currently work as a sports journalist. My favorite sport is football, but I watch almost every major sport around the world. I'm also an avid fan of professional wrestling. I also enjoy reading, writing,...

...a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing skills, and I really enjoy helping students with Critical Reading and...

...is to eventually go on to get my Ph.D. in Sociology. Helping others learn brings me great joy, and Ive had the privilege of teaching people from a variety of ages and backgrounds. I was a supplemental instructor for the Statistical Analysis course at Augsburg College and also served as a tutor through the Academic...

...children with developmental disabilities at an ABA agency in the Washington, DC area for the past few years. My job includes creating measurable milestones to help learners achieve their goals, and determining what teaching methods will be most effective for each individual client. I believe that active student responding, personalized programs, and a focus on...

...the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught...

...mentor program for first year college students, working as an academic advisor, and teaching first year experience courses to new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students...

...took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed. I have spent two years tutoring in the past and have gained experience learning how to work best with struggling students. I enjoy teaching and helping others learn, be it for a specific subject, test preparation...

...into action the last two years by interning at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory doing research in photovoltaic reliability. In high school and college, I have gained experience mentoring peers and helping them not only succeed, but enjoy their school work. I believe that for a student to have an effective learning experience, the tutor...

...meetings! In my free time, I love to breakdance, write poetry, debate politics and economics, and participate in practically every nerdy endeavor possible (huge Star Wars fan!!). I love to talk and will talk your ear off if you let me! I love trying new things, exploring the city, and traveling. My teaching philosophy is...

...the content and structure of academic and non-academic projects. As a tutor, I particularly enjoy helping students refine their personal voice and better their ability to communicate through the written word. While at Kenyon, I also worked for two years as a Spanish teaching assistant, leading language and culture lessons with beginning-level students three times...

...I was a part of several study groups and helped classmates with their writing informally, but during my senior year, I tutored another student formally in their chemistry class. Becoming a tutor for the first time made me realize how much I valued and enjoyed teaching. The opportunity to help another student with their own learning...

...to helping them stay organized with school work. I have taught and tutored many ages in many places - all the way from elementary students in rural China to college students in a university writing center. I can also help with ACT/SAT test prep and college admissions essays, and I am happy to work with...