Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an "in" to the subject matter for each individual. In other words, one size does not fit all, and I tailor...

...outside of Seoul in South Korea. Both were remarkable experiences and have significantly shaped my teaching style while simultaneously, through the stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said, my two years...

...& II, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) to college (Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra). I love meeting individuals on their level, analyzing their mathematical thinking, and building a deeper understanding from their foundation. Beyond my love for Mathematics, I enjoy running, practicing yoga, and reading a broad range of subjects and genres that enrich my...

...Second Language to immigrant learners in Brooklyn, New York. I recently graduated from Rutgers University with a Master of Arts in Literature in Spanish, where I continue to teach Spanish as I work toward completing a doctoral degree at the same institution. While I tutor French and English in addition to Spanish, Spanish is the...

...a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars...

...with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater understanding. I am a calm and caring teacher who enjoys using humor in the classroom – but who is also capable of being firm when necessary. I love...

...biology and chemistry classes my school requires for the nursing program. In addition to my studies, I love to play tennis. I started playing in elementary school, and have enjoyed it ever since. In addition to paying tennis, I have enjoyed taking dance classes since I was three. This included ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical,...

...Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to French, English, and some Sciences. I like to connect with my students and their unique talents and strengths and work towards improving their weakness in a given subjects.

...Education with a focus in emotional impairment and intellectual delay. Since graduating I have taught students ages 2 to 18 years of age in public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school...

...teacher with a major in science and a minor in Spanish. I have lived and worked abroad and since returning have had a wealth of teaching experiences that have shaped my teaching instruction. I am currently a fifth grade teacher at a Spanish immersion school. I am looking forward to working with new students!... I believe all students can be successful learners but that not all students learn the same. The art of teaching is helping...

I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.

...was hired by the Philosophy department at Calvin College to help my fellow students with their term papers. I loved it. Ever since then, I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels of academic literacy, sharing skills and knowledge...

...of subjects. I am most passionate about cultivating a love for the natural world and enjoy teaching the life sciences. I believe that the love for learning is what motivates students to excel and that is what I hope to create. My experiences with diverse students and education systems adds to my differentiated teaching style....

...review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of understanding much of English, with so many cognates, understanding or working out new word meanings when they possess a recognizable Latin root, or prefix, etc.... My teaching philosophy is to help students learn how to think, not what to think. To teach and train tools that foster discovery of...

...my teaching time with elementary and middle school students. But I am relaxing more now. I no longer teach full time. I go into the school building some each week and help students with math. I love reading, music, camping, and playing with my grandson. I love to joke with my students too. Oh, I...

I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.

...could commit ourselves to. I think I would probably die without books. Writing and reading take us to far away lands; help us connect by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and learn how how to improve it; and...

...have known that I wanted to teach since my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you...

...well-suited to help students in Philosophy, Latin, History, and English writing and grammar courses. Lastly, I tutor a variety of math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry. With students, I generally take a systematic approach to tutoring, working to improve students weak areas and build overall confidence with the material. My...

...things and explore the world. I served as a volunteer coordinator with the American Red Cross for about 2 years, and then I moved to South Korea to teach English in some private schools. Although I dont have a degree in education, both my role at the Red Cross and my positions in Korea have...