Certified Tutors From Grand Valley State University

...teaching 7th grade Algebra for a KIPP middle school. After finishing my two-year commitment to Teach for America, I chose to leave teaching to go to graduate school. After three years in the classroom, I decided to join the Professional Development Design Team for HISD to design resources and trainings for teachers. On a more...

...in more than one way. I also summarize the lesson at the end and provide learning pearls as well as mnemonics to make it easier for my students to grasp the concepts. I also like to see how a student approaches a given problem before I can guide them into the right direction. My hobbies...

...and studying I enjoy hiking, nature photography, baking, cooking, and dancing. I also enjoy reading a wide variety of books including biographies, fiction, nonfiction, historical fiction, mystery, war, and romance. My favorite book is Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith because he wrote in such a way that was refreshing and the story line kept...

...it's so hands on. During this time I have helped numerous students with all different kinds of learning styles and abilities. I have been involved in numerous after school and before school tutoring sessions with students to help them get caught up on material or to expand their learning of the material. About my teaching/tutoring...

...all study skills I have learned to master while studying for my biology major and statistics minor, and have allowed me to become successful in mentoring other students as well. In my spare time, I enjoy working and volunteering with others, multitasking, and running. My life largely revolves around working with people. I am here...

...was a teacher's assistant for many years, where I assisted students with their laboratory work. Additionally, upon graduation, I was hired as an adjunct professor in the Physics department. In that position, I ran my own lab sections; this helped develop my teaching skills beyond what simple duties could. At the moment, I am again...

...of this program I was accepted into the UNLV molecular biology PhD program in which I taught 18 lab sections and several lectures and seminars in subjects including biology, microbial ecology, various molecular biology topics and human anatomy and physiology as well as subjects at the highest academic levels. I've also been teaching lecture and...

...cover for “A” grades include time management, personal productivity, test preparation, test performance, memory techniques, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and special academic writing strategies for “A” papers. As a private tutor, my focus is always on helping students make real gains in their achievement level. I will show you what to do to achieve high...

...and Culture with a minor in Anthropology. My chosen emphasis was in literature with a focus on the Medieval and Renaissance periods, however, my personal favorites are the 17th and 18th centuries. In high school and college I participated in freshman acclimation programs, to assist students through the transition into the next phase on their...

...the sciences. During my time at GVSU, I worked at both the Frederick Meijer Center for Writing and Michigan Authors and the CLAS Tutoring Center. In both places I worked with mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the subjects as well as co-teaching with professors in the humanities and the sciences. Since then, I have...

...teaching career, I have learned so much from my students including more effective ways to teach a topic, thinking outside of the box, among so much more. And I am continually amazed at their resilience, acceptance for others, and desire to learn. While teaching, I love to try new and inventive ways of teaching an...

...linguistics. Sports Science enthusiast who also happens to enjoy history, government and philosophy or logic which necessitates knowledge of math, music and chemistry. My favorite subject is Psychology. Work in the medical field, am TEFL Certified and aced my Psychology of Teaching course while obtaining pursuing my degree. I hope to hear from you soon!

...various settings for high school and college students, including drop in labs, group and private sessions, substitute teaching, and as a Calculus lecturer at MSU. I am also a 25+ year yo-yo champion, performer and instructor. In the years between my Bachelors and Masters I worked for a yo-yo website designing a curriculum for teaching...

...was around 10 years old I found that I have a gift for teaching others and inspiring them to achieve their goals. I have a good background in Biomedical sciences but my favorite subjects are chemistry, anatomy, and biology. I believe that the key to success in tutoring is to help a student believe in...

...a scientist in the biotech industry, I used my math and chemistry skills daily. My teaching/tutoring style is to impart enough information and understanding of a topic to direct a learner toward self-education and problem solving. My style is not to provide the answer, but to guide one in knowing how to arrive at the...

...student and tutor grow through meaningful academic exchange. My current strengths lie in subjects closely tied to my coursework, including General and Organic Chemistry (I & II), Human Physiology, and Microbiology. I'll be expanding into Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry next year, further broadening the scope of topics I can support. As a peer mentor, I...

...took the MCAT I understand the seemingly overwhelming challenge it can present to students. From sorting through the massive amount of prep materials available to simply putting in the hours needed to succeed on test day. A one size fits all approach may not be ideal for everyone and I want to help you develop...

Experienced Special Education Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Strong education professional with a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Educational Leadership: Focus on Special Education Administration from Grand Valley State University.

Teaching provides an opportunity to have a positive impact on students to excite them not only about learning but also about life. Each day my students are encouraged to take advantage of what they have been blessed with, knowing that each day is a gift, so don't waste a moment.

...Hussein, an all boys orphanage in Jordan, and as a tutor in the ELS program at Union High School, Grand Rapids. My experiences with UNHCR, as well as that at Mabarrat Um Al Hussein, and the ELS program at Union High School, have strengthened my resolve to work towards the development of education for children...