Zach: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...friend's father needed help with his English to pass a test to become a ship captain. After he passed, I knew teaching was something I cared deeply about. I tutored my way through college at Wesleyan University, where I graduated with Honors. Now with five years of experience, I am prepared to teach on a...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- PSAT
- ISEE
- +62 subjects
Jacob: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...History. I have had experience teaching as a peer mentor for college students in Introductory Biology, as a camp counselor at the Central Park Zoo, and as a tap dance instructor. My academic strengths are science, social sciences, music, and SAT preparation. I loved my time in primary and secondary school and hope to instill...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Music and Biology
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- REGENTS
- PSAT
- +68 subjects
Diptesh: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of whatever they choose to study! In the future, I seek to pursue clinical and pedagogical medicine and enjoy biking, skateboarding, dancing, and philosophizing in...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- HSPT
- ISEE
- SAT
- +88 subjects
Jeff: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...academic competitions, I have developed problem solving strategies and time management skills that I believe would be valuable for any students who I would have the opportunity to teach in the future. I plan to take a year off from my studies after graduation, and my flexible schedule would allow me to accommodate many students...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Undergrad, Neuroscience/Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +37 subjects
Kenneth: Calgary TACHS course instructor
My bachelor's degree in math comes from Fairmont State University. I have over four years of experience in NYC public schools, and I'm embarrassed by the lack of effort put forth to instill the importance of a Mathematical mind. I feel like my love and enthusiasm for Math makes me an excellent tutor.
Education & Certification
- Fairmont State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SSAT
- SHSAT
- +27 subjects
Allegra: Calgary TACHS course instructor
..."can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- REGENTS
- SSAT
- +63 subjects
Anne: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...a student who is learning something - NO question is out-of-bounds or silly - it all comes from a place where the mind is trying to incorporate new information. There is nothing worse than an expert "teacher" who has forgotten what the various stages of learning was like! I work with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
- Bard College - Bachelors, Russian Studies
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- SAT
- REGENTS
- +70 subjects
Abrar: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice and discipline will lead to perfection. Those who do not learn...
Education & Certification
- Gannon University - Bachelor in Arts, Law and Political Science
- CUNY LaGuardia Community College - Associate in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT 8-Week Prep Class
- SSAT
- ACT
- +38 subjects
Emma: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...tutoring six years ago, and have been working with a variety of age groups and subjects ever since. I have tutored in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges. In college, I majored in Philosophy and minored in Physics and English. I'm excited to work with students and help them learn in their own...
Education & Certification
- Kenyon College - Bachelors, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ISEE
- SHSAT
- SSAT
- +50 subjects
Amanda: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...Degree in Speech/Communications from St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, NY, and am currently pursuing my Master's Degree in Teaching (English) for Middle Childhood/Adolescents at SUNY Empire State College. I believe that people learn best when in a caring, nurturing environment and do my best to ensure that they feel comfortable working with me. I believe...
Education & Certification
- St Josephs College Brooklyn - Bachelors, Speech Communications, Theatre Minor
- SUNY Empire State College - Current Grad Student, M.A.T in English, Middle Childhood and Adolescent
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- CLEP
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- +56 subjects
Margot: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...teacher in under-served local public elementary schools. Dartmouth expanded my passion for learning and taught me the value and impact of teachers who really support their students and value their student-teacher relationships. That's why, in my own work with students, I show them that I am truly invested in them not just as a student,...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelors, Double Major in Music and Theater
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- PSAT
- HSPT
- +57 subjects
Justin: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...and Brooklyn Tech are especially engaging to work with due to the challenging nature of the material and the lively mind of the student. In addition to my own tutoring practice, I've also been director of a non-profit tutoring center. Under my administration we tracked students' scores and attained the highest average grade increase in...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor of Science, Journalism, English Minor
- Graduate Center at CUNY - Master of Science, Computational Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- PSAT
- ACT
- +93 subjects
Arun: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelors, Physics
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SSAT
- SAT
- ISEE
- +32 subjects
Ellis: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...description than I could possibly present in a Personal Statement. My expertise also extends to the law. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (widely recognized as one of the premier law schools in the United States) and a former practicing attorney and law professor. I have helped students to prepare...
Education & Certification
- Trinity College Hartford CT - Bachelors, Modern Languages
- University of Pennsylvania School of Law - PHD, Law
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- CSAP/ TCAP
- SSAT
- CLEP
- +118 subjects
Derek: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries and classic movies. I look...
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Economics
- Cedar Crest College - Masters, Secondary Education with Mathematics Concentration
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- +96 subjects
Jonathan: Calgary TACHS course instructor
I graduated from UT Austin and I've been a mechanical engineer for 10 years. I've always enjoyed math and have used it frequently in my career.
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- College Math
- Spanish 2
- +14 subjects
Kathy: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...good at using technology in my teaching methods, such as to mix online teaching with traditional ways of teaching so as to seek optimal teaching result. To ensure the targeted language levels, I obtained the Mandarin Chinese Language Proficiency Tester certificate in 2008. Then periodically administer check ups and testings by myself to get students'...
Education & Certification
- Harbin Normal University - Bachelors, Geography and English
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - PHD, Geography
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SAT
- TOEFL
- SHSAT
- +96 subjects
Heather: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...for the past 15 years. As an educator who values feedback and relevancy, I find it invaluable to develop a solid rapport with my students. When they feel confident that they can trust me to advocate for them, they will work harder and accomplish more. Building this rapport, though intangible on paper, has been my...
Education & Certification
- Hope International University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- ACT
- Test Prep
- ACT English
- +11 subjects
Alyssa: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...Special Education department as a Learning Specialist. In this role I gained experience co - teaching in ELA, Math and Social Studies classrooms grades 6 - 8. In addition, I taught a mixed- grade remedial reading class to help students improve their reading comprehension skills. While in NYC, I also took advantage of the great...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Geneseo - Bachelors, Childhood and Special Education
- Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Reading Specialist
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- SHSAT
- ISEE
- SSAT
- +27 subjects
Eman: Calgary TACHS course instructor
...Chicago. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Health Sciences. I am currently a Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate with a passion for teaching students. While I tutor various subjects, I am passionate about English, Literature, and Math. In my experience I have helped struggling students read with fluency. I believe that education is necessary...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General
Subject Expertise
- TACHS
- UK GCSE
- WPPSI
- HSPT
- +210 subjects