...your math class! Embracing and understanding the mistakes that you make is the most important thing that you can do to improve your performance as a learner! As a recent graduate in mathematics education, I spent the last four years immersed in the most recent research on how YOUR brain can understand math more effectively. I graduated from Brigham Young University in April, with 3 years of experience tutoring and teaching mathematics under my belt....
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...teaching natural resources science and conservation to a variety of youth groups including Boy Scouts and 4-H. I was also a teaching assistant for an upper-level conservation genetics course. I am currently earning my Master of Science in Biological Sciences from Nova Southeastern University where I study marine fish ecology in the Pacific Ocean. While at NSU I was a teaching assistant for a graduate level course in R programming and biostatistics. I have been...
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...Urbana Champaign studying Computer Engineering. I love learning and teaching math, science, and programming. I have mentored kids ranging from 5-15 and worked as a counselor for a science camp. My favorite subject to tutor would be programming since I have had a lot of experience in the area and it's so amazing to see students with little to no experience code their first projects. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my...
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My two passions are counseling and teaching. Great tutoring is always a fusion of these two areas. I love working with teens- it keeps me young! As a counselor, I understand the test anxiety most students deal with and show students ways to overcome it and gain great scores.
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...things I am passionate about are helping others and mentoring/teaching -- tutoring allows me to do both of these simultaneously! I have previously tutored students ages 5 to >22 in a variety of subjects ranging from different math and science classes, test prep (ACT, SAT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and 2), and college/grad school application preparation. My teaching philosophy is strongly based on individualization: I believe everyone learns differently, and it is my job to...
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...as a part time tutor at Mathnasium. In college, I've spent two years as an Teaching Assistant for general chemistry and organic chemistry. I currently tutor SAT/ACT prep, high school chemistry, and college general chemistry. In addition, I am able to provide college & medical school counseling as well as essay writing assistance! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out! I'd love to get to know you and how I can help...
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...study with me, and we will get you to where you want to be. I know studying is hard, so I try to make it as bearable as possible, but I also know that practice makes perfect. I want to give you lots of practice problems to work on each concept! I also have taken AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Macroeconomics, AP Statistics, AP European History, AP World History, AP Literature, and AP Language. I...
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...high school, and college. Furthermore, I have extensive experience (six years) tutoring in the Learning Resource Center at a Private Jesuit High School and am adept at helping students with learning differences including ADHD, EFD, and anxiety disorders. This experience has also helped me fine-tune my ability to aid in homework management and study skills. This past year, with the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home mandates, I have refined my online tutoring skills and am...
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...now. I tutor most kinds of Math and Science, and love doing so; being able to help spread understanding of a difficult concept never fails to bring me joy. As a current student, I understand how lecturing is often not the most effective (or interesting) way to learn, so I like to be very interactive and ask a lot of questions in my teaching, almost like a conversation between the student and myself.
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...Wildlife Biology, I have had a wide range of experiences with education. I taught English and computer skills in Madagascar, ran an immersive outdoor ecology program in West Virginia, taught aquatic ecology as a camp counselor in Texas, and tutored students-in-need virtually in all subjects. While I have worked with a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about S.T.E.M. subjects! I consider education a primary stepping stone in life, so I feel rewarded...
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...is important to have a balanced education to minimize our biases. I attempt to incorporate this philosophy into my tutoring lessons by including problems with real-world applications where possible. And as a tutor, I am very hands-on, as I believe teaching is a dance in which communication from both sides is of utmost importance. I want my students to ask questions as I am a firm believer that there are no stupid questions. I want...
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...4th-grade classroom. I know that my skills learned in both tutoring and teaching will translate well together. Since my late elementary school years, I have been babysitting children and mentoring when opportunities arose. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Writing, and Reading. Patience is a virtue, and throughout my life, I have helped tutor people around my community with computer and technology usage. Students and the elderly deserve...
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...medical school, I have tutored students at both the pre-clinical and clinical levels, helping them build strong foundations in physiology, pathology, and clinical reasoning. I have also successfully completed both Step 1 and Step 2 of the USMLE and enjoy helping others develop effective strategies for board preparation and shelf exams. I have been tutoring since high school, working with students in math, science, and writing. I have also served as a teaching assistant for...
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...much of the material I am tutoring in, I have a genuine understanding of the ways in which students need support academically. I understand that tutoring is not one-size-fits-all. Some students need a helping hand with homework, some need extra practice, and some need the material re-taught to them. Because of this, I tailor my tutoring sessions to the needs of the student. Before getting into the material, I figure out the student's strengths, weaknesses,...
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I hold a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry and Mathematics for the Physical and Biological Sciences, a certificate in religious studies, a graduate certificate in health sciences, and a Masters of Science in Medical Sciences. I have professional experience tutoring for college math curriculum remotely. I am passionate about tutoring students in STEM, particularly in math to help them succeed. In my free time I like to read, hike, and camp.
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...Studies and Latin American Studies. I have been tutoring for seven years and I have worked with students of all ages - from Kindergarteners to other college students. Tutoring brings me so much joy, and I consider myself to be a compassionate and enthusiastic teacher. While I am personally most passionate about subjects in the humanities, such as English, History, and Foreign Languages, I enjoy all of the subjects that I tutor and hope that...
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...am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Molecular Biology and Mandarin Chinese. I am here to help you with your academic and organizational needs! My specialties include biology at both the high-school and college level, ACT exam test prep, organization and scheduling, writing, college prep, voice lessons and more! Academics aside, I enjoy classical singing, cooking, and reading. I am eager to get started working with you and help turn your goals into...
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...a licensed and experienced teacher, I can give you the knowledge and tools you need to excel in any area. My teaching philosophy is to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Education I went on to receive my teaching certificate in New Mexico. Currently, I live near Pittsburgh, PA and spend...
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...and learn there, and even tutored a lot of my fellow students in classes! I helped people with biology, neuroscience, essay writing, and reading. I have worked as a registered behavior technician doing behavior therapy with kids, as well as helping them with reading skills and elementary homework. I also worked in a special needs preschool helping kids learn to read and play appropriately. I love tutoring people in reading, english, psychology, music, as well...
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