Certified Tutors From Bates College

...also served as a teaching assistant for laboratory sections of Introductory Chemistry and Biology where I helped students in lab and reviewed and graded reports out of it. I work in the biotech industry, using my knowledge of Biology and Chemistry on a daily basis. I aspire to become a doctor, and am currently studying for...

...seen their scores go up enormously not only on practice exams but also on the days of the actual test. My students for the PSAT, SSAT, SAT Subject Test in Literature, AP Literature Exam, and AP Language Exam have also seen huge improvements in terms of their test-day performances. Additionally, I have helped numerous teenagers...

...I spent the last two summers as a teaching intern at a prestigious independent school in New Hampshire and this fall I taught at an experiential education school in CO, where I mentored students on multiple two-week backpacking trips. It is my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative...

...math. I am a huge believer in the importance of education and fully believe in the success of all students. In my spare time, I enjoy baking various desserts, quilting, and kayaking around the Bay Area. I, also, love to read and am always happy to curl up with a good book.

...University in the UK. In addition to this, I am a certified TEFL instructor. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I am the most passionate about reading, writing and history. I am also very passionate about Latin and other languages. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I pursue new subjects with...

...children aged 6-16. Most recently I worked at AYF Merrowvista in the summer of 2014, where I led teenagers on adventure trips throughout New England. I particularly enjoy mentoring and watching children grow into their identities as they grow up and would really relish the opportunity to help your child not only develop their skills...

...the fact that we all have multiple intelligences and learning styles. What works for one person may not work for another. Also, we all have our own special blend of talents and abilities that can be honed and channeled while learning something new. My wide range of experiences in education aids me in approaching ever...

...and Linear Algebra. I also tutored a few local high school students while I was in college. In high school, I completed AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics (I got a 5 and a 4 respectively). Additionally, I received a near perfect score on the Math section of my SATs. I have always loved tutoring...

...at the Broad Institute, a genomics research institution, where I develop CRISPR technology. I am attending medical school in August. In my free time I love running, cooking, reading, and doing crossword puzzles. My philosophy as a tutor is to inspire passion in my students. Cultivating a genuine interest in the subject is essential to...

...programs within the next few years. My love of theatre, psychology, and math all work together to help me become an effective tutor. I love finding creative ways to make content clearer for my students' unique learning styles. While I am capable of engaging with a wide array of material, my favorite subjects to tutor...

...ideas, but to connect with the students and learn from them. I enjoy the problem-solving nature of math and grammar, and the opportunity I have to turn academics into an interesting, enjoyable, and ultimately more rewarding experience. I love music of all kinds, the writing of George Saunders and John Steinbeck, basketball, and in the...

I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.

...Whatever your level, I'm happy to work on at any pace on any skill my student wishes: tones, writing, character retention, you name it! We can do our lesson entirely in Mandarin or only speaking Mandarin when you wish. I'm here to make you feel welcomed and confident speaking a new language.

I have spent three years teaching students from varying ages math, science and English. My favorite subjects are English and science. I am currently majoring in Biology in Bates College, and plan to help and tutor more students.

...leadership and business subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's...

...been through the entirety of the unique curriculum. I strongly believe knowledge is power. For instance, languages provide us more opportunities to understand and communicate with the world around us and STEM helps us to develop technology, medicine, and overall quality of life. I try to spread this appreciation to all of my students. In...

...my name is Chidubem Umeh. I went to Noble and Greenough in Dedham, MA and this past spring, I graduated from Bates College in Lewiston, ME. I graduated with a degree in Physics and currently work as a researcher at Weill Cornell Hospital in Manhattan, NY. I played Football, Basketball, and Track and Field. If...

...process and help them find the approach that works best for them. I believe education is empowering, and I want to help every student feel informed and confident. I also think that clear communication is an invaluable skill, and I love to teach people how to build persuasive arguments. Outside of academics, I like to...

...my peers at Oregon State University and Bates College ever since. Although I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students through chemistry/organic chemistry and attempting to foster a love of the subject. I value creating a safe space where students feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions, guiding a productive...