Certified Tutors From College of Charleston

...academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and a would-be movie...

...in the top 1% of 60,000 online ESL teachers worldwide for Dada (in China). I previously worked as a teacher evaluator and curriculum editor for several top online schools in Asia. My background as a writer and editor for legal and civil engineering firms in the USA, well equips me for teaching Business English and...

...certified Social Studies teacher in grades 6-12 and my main expertise is in American History. While many people find History boring, I am excellent at making it seem interesting and "alive". My students would tell you that I am unique, funny, and my class is never boring. In my free time I am a folk...

...a minor in environmental studies. As a student-tutor I enjoyed helping student grapple with difficult concepts and enjoyed watching them succeed. While I have a broad interest in economics and statistics, I particularly enjoy macro-economics and monetary theory. I hope to one day teach at the university level. In addition, I enjoy reading literature, running,...

...has given me first hand knowledge of the challenges that many first-year students face transitioning from high school to college and I hope to use this experience in my tutoring. I am comfortable working with students from all backgrounds and ability; I have especially had success in the past with working with students who were...

...taught elementary school with experience in teaching reading and writing to grades K-3rd, as well as classroom teacher in grades K and 1st. I have tutored K-8th grade reading, writing, and math as well as experiences tutoring SAT verbal skills to high school students. I enjoy using hands on and engaging learning techniques to teach...

...planets around high-mass stars. It was very fun! I'm planning on starting in on my PhD within the year. Astrobiology is my jam. Ask me about it! Or I guess you can Google it. Hobbies: Reading (lots of Octavia Butler right now), watching fun cartoons (I am completely in love with Steven Universe), drawing, being...

...in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I have a strong background in math and science. I also have experience tutoring my colleagues as well as my younger brother who was diagnosed with a visual form of dyslexia. My hobbies include water sports such as sailing and Wake-boarding, playing the piano, and running.... Perfect practice makes perfect. Repetition is key; however, it is important to ensure that the student is learning the concept correctly.

...for biology and chemistry courses at CofC. The Supplemental Instruction sessions were essentially large-scale tutoring events held once a week that I believe provided an optimal training experience. After college, I pursued graduate level training in Biomedical Sciences at The Ohio State University (OSU). In 2015, I received my Ph.D. from the College of Medicine...

...K12 content support and have worked with students across a range of subjects. I specialize in helping students improve speaking confidence, real-world communication, and test performance (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and AP Spanish). My lessons are structured, engaging, and focused on practical results rather than memorization. I adapt quickly to each student's goals and help build...

Although health issues caused me to leave the classroom early, Varsity Tutors offers the opportunity for me to continue my passion for teaching. I had to leave the classroom early but since then I have tutored mostly college level students in History and English. ... The NCLB Act places a high premium on math and science scores. While our nation's schools have seen some modest increases in these areas, scores in English, grammar, composition, and social...

...Hebrew and helped them achieve excellent marks. It is important to me that a student actively participates during lessons and is held accountable for their own learning. I strive to build my students' confidence to succeed while providing them with study skills for future academic endeavors. I am currently available as needed Saturday to Sunday...

...I have been working with children with autism the past five years, and have become proficient in being able to teach children in different aspects of their lives, including academics. My teaching philosophy is all about reinforcement because I believe that helps the child stay motivated and creates a positive learning environment.... My teaching philosophy is that every child has the ability to learn; it is up for the tutor or teacher to find the best...

...after graduation I will be attending MUSC's School of Medicine. Outside of school I am an avid sailor and sailing coach, fisherman, book reader, and food eater. I do a lot of work with kids so I have certifications in both pediatric and adult CPR/First Aid. I look forward to helping you or your child...

...hard-worker with contagious ambition. I enjoy staying actively involved in my community and spend a fair amount of my free time volunteering. I'm quite outgoing and enjoy meeting new people, trying new restaurants, and traveling. I enjoy writing and have had a number of pieces published in local and state newspapers on the topic of...

...the University of New Orleans, Loyola University, New Orleans, and Tulane University. I can tutor anything from college level history courses to graduate school test prep or college literature classes. For more information on my experience in academia, college teaching, or publishing, take a look at my resume. For more information on tutoring offered, please...

I believe that students learn best when they are intrigued by a problem, not given an answer.

...had collaborating with students to help them develop their writing skills. I was thrilled to watch so many of them become better writers, and more confident students, than when they first entered the lab. This passion for working with students led me to complete my Ph.D. at Arizona State University in the interdisciplinary field of...

...not until I started teaching that I learned math on a deeper level and came to love the different ways how it is used in the world. When I tutor, I first evaluate my pupil. I determine why it is they feel they need tutoring and what learning types suit them and from there I...

...in order to communicate more effectively both in our personal and professional lives, and I am heavily invested in my students' writing, regardless of genre. My tutoring style is immersive and individuated--we will look closely, together, at your writing, and we will have conversations concerning areas for improvement and growth. As a student, I learned...