Award-Winning Algebra 2 Tutors serving Columbia, MO

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...extra time this semester. I have tutored extensively in the Sciences and Mathematics but am also willing to work with Spanish students and test prep, including the ACT, SAT and MCAT. I have always performed very well on standardized tests and am eager to share my tricks with other students. I have tutored elementary, middle...

...to tutor students of different backgrounds and ages, I was able to acquire the strategies and methods to teach math as every student learn differently. Tutoring also helps me take the opportunity to inspire them to have an interest in a subject that is mostly avoided by many, plus it is beneficial for them not...

I first discovered tutoring when I went to my university's "Student Success Center" to ask a tutor a question about the homework. I became inspired by the tutors. After my brother started to use me as a tutor, I decided that I could be a tutor.

...to teach them in that way. No matter how much I understand the material I am trying to teach, if I am not engaging the other person in a way they can learn most effectively, I am not doing my job. As a student myself I enjoy learning new material and have a wide breath...

...Secondary School Counseling! I am excited to learn and to grow with your children through tutoring and I am dedicated to creating an environment that feels safe and welcoming to all. I currently teach second grade in Columbia, Missouri and am in my third year of teaching overall with previous experience in third grade. I...

...they're both complex and simple. There are many steps involved in the problems within both subjects, but once one understands these steps, they can solve any problem. My tutoring style involves working on practice problems based on your homework together so that you can try the homework problems on your own. If you have trouble...

...as those, I have found school is like completing a series of small puzzles in the form of practice problems. I look forward to making this fun and rewarding for you! My goal and rationale for tutoring are to promote confidence and patience in a supportive environment, as these are the keys to successful learning.

...As a tutor, with Varsity Tutors, I adapt the subject material to fit the learning style of my student. I think it's incredibly important to utilize the strengths of the student to help them better grasp the material. Prior to college, I tutored in Trigonometry and in college I tutored chemistry. The most exciting aspect...

...what I studied at Iowa State University. I've always enjoyed math and physics as subjects and find enjoyment in bringing that same enjoyment and understanding to aspiring students. I believe the best approach to helping a student is to understand their goals. Do they want to pass the class? Are they looking for particular topic...

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...students I have a great number of interests and pride myself in being able to make any subject relatable and interesting. Furthermore, I believe in collaboration and having students teach-back, ultimately empowering students in their academic careers. I'm a big fan of documentaries and international films as well as international foods. I like to explore...

...University in Mathematics Education. I always wanted to be a mathematics teacher and was often teased in school for my love of math and interest in teaching. I have had wonderful experiences teaching junior high, dual credit college courses, helping students in afterschool programs and most recently as a mathematics professor. I love mathematics but...

...things as I have many interests! I'm a member of the national honors fraternities, Pi Mu Epsilon, Alpha Lamda Delta, and Alpha Chi. As a tutor, I do my best to work with the student's interests and abilities to help them reach their full potential, with a healthy dose of fun along the way. My...

...concepts into simple, digestible pieces of information. For example, I have taught topics in STEM to students K-5 through the Boys & Girls Club and the STEM Cubs program. I've always found that making learning fun and interactive helps students retain information better. I have been conducting virtual ACT tutoring sessions for my church that...

...a recent graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with honors. I have extensive experience tutoring students through my high school and undergraduate careers. In addition, I have been a teaching assistant for multiple chemistry and biology-related undergraduate courses at Washington University. These experiences have taught me the importance using different teaching styles to accommodate...

...to the subject at hand. By focusing on fundamentals and proper techniques, students will gain the experience needed to apply these skills to those problems which seem initially challenging. My intended profession is teaching, and I try to impress upon my students my passion for knowledge. I dont just teach to the test; I work...

...a passion for helping people and teaching is one way that I have found joy in helping! I find it really important to meet people where they are at, so regardless of how long I will be with a student, I make it a priority to get to know them and their individual learning styles....

...Not everyone learns the same way, and that is what I need to understand about my students, what is their style and tailor the tutoring session to maximize their learning. I am excited to have an opportunity to help students understand the concepts they are learning. I bring over 20 years of teaching and work...

...that capacity! I began teaching at Father Tolton in August of 2014, where I was responsible for Geometry, College Algebra, Algebra 2 (2014-2015), and Calculus for the Life Sciences (2015-2017). I love making math "fun" or just "bearable". My students comment on my energy, enthusiasm, and general empathy towards them. I hope to be able...