Katherine: Independence ACT English course instructor
...English language learners; engaged pre-K children in science experiments; and assisted my peers with coursework as an undergraduate at Notre Dame. I believe learning looks different for everyone, and a little patience and creativity can go a long way in tutoring. My day job in refugee resettlement utilizes my communication skills and my ability to...
Education & Certification
- University of Notre Dame - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +52 subjects
Anna: Independence ACT English course instructor
...learning. As a tutor, I ask questions to help students come to right answers on their own, and I show students how to ask their own questions as well. I believe in giving my students resources that help them continue learning after tutoring is finished and throughout their lives. In addition, using my knowledge of...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelors, Biology, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- +53 subjects
Kimberly: Independence ACT English course instructor
...peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!
Education & Certification
- Kansas State University - Current Undergrad, Life Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +9 subjects
Colin: Independence ACT English course instructor
As a tutor, I would like to foster not only mastery of individual subjects, but a strengthened approach to academia in general. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy playing and writing music on the guitar, watching movies, playing basketball with my friends, and hanging out with my animals.
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Current Undergrad Student, Behavioral Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +87 subjects
Sid: Independence ACT English course instructor
...centers around one word: "why". Pushing students to understand why and how something works on their own significantly improves long term recall, instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT,...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +39 subjects
Jack: Independence ACT English course instructor
...Chemistry, Algebra, and Geometry). I scored in the 99th percentile of both the ACT and SAT, and I strive to help every student I tutor gain the necessary skills and habits to achieve whatever score they are aiming for. Standardized testing and school in general can be a huge stress on students, and as a...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor of Science, Computational Science
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- +38 subjects
Vivek: Independence ACT English course instructor
...classmates at my after school academic resource center. I really enjoy getting to know and helping kids learn. I've worked with kids from the age of 4 in summer camps up to high schoolers. Whether I'm teaching Math, Science, or Reading, the best part about my job is seeing when a kid understands a concept...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +39 subjects
Kacey: Independence ACT English course instructor
...and push me be the best tutor I can be. I believe that education is extremely important, not only to have a successful career, but to learn the discipline necessary to have a successful and happy life. Because of this, I love to find new ways to motivate my students and get them interested in...
Education & Certification
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Bachelors, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- +60 subjects
Russell: Independence ACT English course instructor
...classics is such a broad field, I am able to teach a wide variety of topics. Classics, which could be broadly defined as the study of ancient world, demands proficiency not only in Greek and Latin but also history, literary criticism, and of course persuasive writing. I can consequently teach subjects ranging from Latin to...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Chemistry & Classics
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +32 subjects
Andrew: Independence ACT English course instructor
...get a real thrill out of understanding new concepts, and I want my students to experience that joy for themselves. Moreover, when I teach students a certain concept, to some extent I am reliving the process of learning that concept myself, both by explaining the concept in new ways and by seeing students wrestle with...
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +31 subjects
Chris: Independence ACT English course instructor
...chose to attend Harvard in order to pursue a degree in Neurobiology and Spanish. During my time at Harvard I have continued playing soccer with the Harvard Club Soccer team. In addition to playing on the club soccer team, I also have become and a certified EMT and served a member of the Harvard Emergency...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Neurobiology and Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- +83 subjects
Haley: Independence ACT English course instructor
...passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I enjoy running with my Border...
Education & Certification
- University of Northern Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teaching
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +14 subjects
Jarana: Independence ACT English course instructor
...Cum Laude from Florida State University with degrees in Marketing and Psychology. I then substituted for VPK through Elementary age students along with after school tutoring. I joined Teach for America where I taught English, and ACT prep for 2 years. I also obtained my masters and teaching certification in English Education. I tutor in...
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Masters in Education, Education
- State Certified Teacher
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- English
- +28 subjects
Sarah: Independence ACT English course instructor
...tutor at a local high school. After college, I earned my teaching certificate for K-12 Spanish and 8-12 Life Sciences, completing my student teaching in 8th grade Spanish II. I have worked as a private tutor for over 5 years now and truly enjoy it! I typically tutor in Spanish or Biology but also have...
Education & Certification
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Texas State University-San Marcos - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Science
- ACT Math
- ACT Writing
- +16 subjects
Francis Miguel: Independence ACT English course instructor
...goals (and beyond!). I currently am part of my university's Student Senate, where I am involved in a myriad of duties regarding issues with the administration, staff, faculty, and the student body. I am a promoter of leadership and self confidence, as they are important soft skills to develop not only professionally, but academically as...
Education & Certification
- Rockhurst University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Writing
- ACT Reading
- ACT Science
- +47 subjects
Akshat: Independence ACT English course instructor
...another, my life was being changed. As Sir Francis Bacon famously quoted, "with knowledge comes power" and learning this concept early on has been life-changing. Being able to teach/correct a student that is having trouble with a concept, idea, or a lesson gives a sense of satisfaction to not only the tutor but the person...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- ACT Math
- +39 subjects
Carl: Independence ACT English course instructor
...break through obstacles to understanding tough concepts. I believe that sometimes all it takes to tackle a difficult problem is a fresh perspective, which is how I like to approach my tutoring sessions. I love to hike, I'm an avid board game player, and I'm currently teaching myself to play guitar - it's going pretty...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +24 subjects
Dane: Independence ACT English course instructor
...in St. Louis. I finished homework assignments quickly and accurately, and was frequently asked by my peers to help them with theirs. After performing well in Calculus II, the university offered me a position as a tutor for that class. During my two years as a Calculus II tutor, I deepened my passion for mathematics,...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- Differential Equations
- +19 subjects
Robert-Abel: Independence ACT English course instructor
...volunteered to work with other students from my High School before seeking official employment at Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley as a Math Tutor for Pre-College Mathematics (Ratios, Percents, etc.) up to Calculus 2 (Differentiation, Integration, etc.) - an organization that I've been a part of from October of 2019 to July of 2023....
Education & Certification
- Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley - Associate in Arts, Arts, General
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Math
- Java
- Statistics
- +167 subjects
Mahlet: Independence ACT English course instructor
...me to think about problems from different angles and help others do the same. I run my own coaching and consulting business where I focus on well-being in the workplace. My goal is to help organizations build programs that support not just productivity, but also the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of their employees. Through...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor, Symbolic Systems
Subject Expertise
- ACT English
- ACT Reading
- ACT Math
- ACT Science
- +65 subjects