Certified Tutors From Drake University

...enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student...

...years. Whether I was planning an operation with a resident physician, making orbital models with the chemistry students, or working alongside science fair participants (incidentally including my grandchildren!), these inspirational educators were always in my mind. Tutoring is just another form of interactive, mutual learning, which can serve to expand and strengthen the knowledge base...

...teacher with five years of teaching experience in the lower elementary grades. I am passionate about teaching students and helping them to meet their learning goals. My favorite area to teach is phonics, because I think it is the most important part of reading and can help a young student in so many academic areas.

...deal with various issues and common situations they will encounter daily. Through my experience, I have found that practical, everyday lessons are more likely to be retained and fully understood by students, as they are likely to use this information frequently in their day-to-day activities. The practical nature of these lessons provides an immediate benefit...

...addition, I worked as math instructor for an advanced after-school program for children in grades 1-8. I believe that personal tutoring is one of the most effective methods of teaching as it allows the pace of the lessons to be carefully matched to the student, so that learning is at the same time challenging, but...

...has been for me, I am looking forward to helping other students get ahead in their college studies. Regardless of the subject, my focus is on finding an approach that works best for each student so that going forward they can feel confident in their learning. I am excited to have found Varsity Tutors so...

...with new people and learning what type of learner they may be. If I were to classify what type of learner I am, I would be a kinesthetic learner, meaning I need to do it myself to be able to fully understand the material. As a tutor, with Varsity Tutors, I adapt the subject material...

...for teaching as I enjoyed working more than my classes. I graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science in May 2014 and soon after attained my Master's Degree in Secondary Math Education from Iowa State University. I get along with almost every person I meet and I can make math fun for you or your...

...have taught middle school reading and math for special education and am currently teaching elementary special education. I am also pursuing my master's degree in speech language pathology, hoping to continue to make an impact on children outside the classroom. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends and adorable...

...expert in Biology and plan to further my education. I have tutored several students in my classes for exams and some high school students to prepare them for upcoming tests as well. I would love the opportunity to work with you to reach your goals. I have experience taking those difficult classes and helped others...

...reading and a minor in general business. I have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each student to help...

..."Genetics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture" for a year. As a plant breeding major, in addition to extensive classes in genetics, I have experience in studying plant physiology, and gained experience in statistics both from classes and from analysis required in publishing journal manuscripts and my dissertation. The main statistics program I worked with is SAS.... Memorization is not always the same thing as learning. Whenever possible, I try to present lessons via case studies and other forms...

...college. My favorite part of tutoring is getting those "aha" moments with my students because the moment a student reaches understanding, a love for the subject can begin to form. Outside of academics, I enjoy hiking, swimming, and going to museums. I love math and have a passion for teaching that I can't wait to...

...playing in a soccer and learning the piano (at least trying to). I also have large interest in hiking, but typically avoid the summer, too many bugs and excruciating heat! Lastly, my interest in tutoring comes from an interest to help others. I find it incredibly rewarding and also get to refresh my math prowess.

I have always loved math and learning. One of my passions is to help others, and being a math tutor is a great combination of the two.

...ACT/SAT math topics, along with actuarial exams including P, FM, IFM, and STAM which I have all passed. I believe that everyone has the ability to enjoy different aspects of math, just as long as they have someone who is passionate to guide them through the process! It is my mission to not only guide...

I believe in engaging students on a highly interpersonal level and monitoring their progress toward predetermined objectives. I also aim to maintain a structured, positive, and results-oriented environment, while developing an in-depth understanding of individual learning styles and tailoring my teaching style accordingly.

I strive to create an appropriately challenging environment for each child or young adult based on their personal needs and goals. Thank you for taking an individualized creative journey with Julia Bowman!

...concise, clear and to the point. The first priority is always the argument or thesis. Everything else--grammar, syntax, vocabulary--comes next. Apart from that, it's important to know that writing doesn't have to be boring. If a student is struggling, there's bound to be some idea they find intriguing to write about. We'll find it! Looking...

Motivated undergraduate student at Drake University with a desire to work in the healthcare field. Extensive knowledge in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.