Certified Tutors From Colby College

...to find out how they are currently approaching their work. I ask questions to identify their learning style, level of natural curiosity or interest in the subject, and any gaps in study skills, background knowledge, or confidence. My goal is to meet them where they are, and do everything I can to build on their...

...to educate children to be citizens of the word who can identify and counter racism, injustice, and inequity. Additionally, I need to meet the academic needs of children. These two roles must happen in conjunction, and help students to grow as critical thinkers who can change the world. Student success is highest when students are...

...passionate about helping students who are struggling to learn online right now and I have lots of strategies and tricks for creating engaging and fun virtual tutoring sessions. I have always loved working with kids because I have four siblings and I also know how important it is for students to have online sessions with...

...tests, and writing assignments, whether on a 7-12th grade or college level. In addition to learning one's course's curriculum, one can learn many test-taking strategies for objective and written type questions that work and can help a student to improve their learning and grades so that they can be more successful in their courses. As...

...to tutor for math, statistics, or computer science. As evidenced by my repeated positions in the math department, I love tutoring and take great pleasure in getting to know students and seeing their progression over time. I like to treat tutoring as a type of puzzle -- I need to find the most effective method...

...preparation. I believe that a collaborative, pragmatic tutoring relationship is most successful. You have goals you wish to achieve in regards to your assignments; I hope to serve as an empowering, informative teammate in that endeavor. I am happy to tailor a session to the speed with which the student is most comfortable - slow...

...working with elementary-aged students in a camp counselor setting, and through experiences like this, I am highly knowledgeable on keeping students engaged and determined to reach their goals. A majority of my tutoring experience has been one and one, which I feel best allows for student growth and learning. In one on one sessions, I cater...