Certified Tutors From Carleton College

...ways to make complex information more understandable. I have taught English and History as well as tutored the SAT/ACT for many years. I can help you edit your essays, read materials that are challenging, and yes, I do math too! I'm especially happy to help you with SAT/ACT math and word problems.

Hey there my name is Chad Stevenson, and I want you to know you are good at math. After teaching Algebra I/II for two years I'm ready to teach you not only how to boost your scores, but to also love math. I look forward to working with you.

...in the matter of a few months. Over my years in the formal education system, I have faced and successfully tackled many academic challenges including standardized testing (I achieved perfect or near perfect results on most of the tests I took despite starting with fairly average results on first attempt), developing good study skills, and...

...my approach to teaching. I firmly believe in the power and agency of each student as an individual and work to empower students through learning. The specific techniques and tools that I use vary for each student, as I always tailor my approach to meet the different ways in which students learn best. I also...

With eight years of experience tutoring and teaching, I am passionate about helping others learn, succeed, grow, and expand their horizons. In addition to teaching, I love making art, studying art history, experiencing nature, and traveling all over the world.

I have always enjoyed learning and am interested in sharing that interest with others.

...a degree in Chemistry and a minor in Biochemistry. I am very passionate about helping others, and as such, I am hoping to pursue a career as a professor. I believe that everyone can understand any subject in school. It is a matter of time and viewpoint. Sometimes all it takes is a little extra...

...students build skills and confidence that will help them academically and/or artistically, and more broadly in their lives. I offer knowledge, experience, supportive challenge, and the mentorship students need to achieve their goals and potential. I encourage my students to "make it their own" by nurturing a feeling of ownership and accountability in the learning...

...am majoring in physics and minoring in mathematics. My current area of research is in soft matter and optics. At Carleton, I work as a problem solving facilitator in the physics department and as Makerspance manager, where I help students with projects ranging from sewing to electronics. I most enjoy tutoring physics, closely followed by...

...of Arts in Biology, with a minor in Art History. While at Carleton, I worked as a writing consultant at my college writing center and a teaching assistant for upper-level biology courses. Additionally, I volunteered for two years to teach English to a Syrian refugee college student seeking higher education opportunities in Europe and the...

...College. I remember how important asking for help was when I was studying for exams and would love to assist students going through the same process. Although I am knowledgeable in many subjects, I am most equipped tutoring in college and high school-level computer science, college and high school-level biology, and SAT prep. During high...

...I have experience working with high school students helping them do homework in various subjects, but I would love to expand my experiences with tutoring and focus on teaching elementary and middle schoolers. I love to write, horseback ride, draw, and my favorite subjects include English, Psychology, Spanish, German, and Biology! I am looking forward...

...private conversation classes for Spanish with a native Spanish-speaking instructor to improve my fluency. Last summer, I had the opportunity to briefly study abroad at a Spanish school in Santiago, Chile, in a homestay program. In addition to periodically tutoring my younger brother during his school year, I currently serve as an algebra tutor for...

...and intelligences. Success in school, however, requires more than book smarts. You need insight into how teachers grade, strategies for how to attack assignments, and a plan for a success. With my years of experience in education and academia, I am the perfect choice to help you unlock those secrets and your full potential.

My name is Madeline and I'm currently a PhD student in microbiology! I love teaching and making concepts "click." I've worked in biology labs for many years so have great experience to make concepts applicable to the real world. Science should be fun and rewarding, and I do my best to make it so!

...and texturing for games. I believe in student-centered learning and prioritize building observational skills and fostering creativity. I think the best way for a student to learn is through discovery led by careful guidance. I have four years worth of experience working as a tutor in elementary schools and an additional eight years experience of...

...courses, genetics, cell biology and immunology to classes ranging from 30-70 students, and I tutored AP biology students at the local high school. While I have studied and tutored biology in most depth, I also have extensive classroom and tutoring experiences in math, physics and chemistry, as well as standardized tests such as the ACT...

...is easy to get discouraged and feel like we will never understand something. In reality, being stuck on a problem is a fundamental part of doing math, and there is a lot that we can learn from getting things wrong! In my free time, I love playing music, playing volleyball, and going on long runs...

...Carleton, I tutored sixth graders in reading and math through the Northfield Tackling Obstacles and Raising College Hopes program (TORCH). I greatly enjoyed this experience, as I discovered my love of teaching. I tutor students of all ages in reading, math, government, and chess. In my sessions, I strive to encourage young people to arrive...

...subjects I am most passionate about are History, English, Creative Writing, and Literature. I truly love everything related to history, and am constantly reading and learning about the subject on my own time. My tutoring approach is to make the sessions as helpful and comfortable for the student as possible. I strongly believe that a...