Luke
Certified Tutor
...be empathetic, attentive, and flexible. I have found that communication is always improved by these habits, and I don't leave home without them. I believe I can teach any subject (even those with which I am not already familiar, given adequate time to prepare). I don't have a favorite subject to tutor; if I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Math: 790
William
Certified Tutor
...have taught include Anatomy and Physiology, Ecology, and General Biology. My favorite subject is ecology because I can study outdoors in forests and streams. I teach the way that I was taught by my favorite teacher. He made the students feel comfortable and made learning fun. I like to describe subjects in ways that make...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
PHD, Zoology
Devamita
Certified Tutor
I am a retired engineer with a doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering. I love teaching. My specialty is math, physics, and chemistry.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
Danelle
Certified Tutor
...State University where I earned a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology with a specialization in college teaching. While I was a graduate student, I taught general psychology and ACT prep courses and scored ACT and SAT writing exams. Thanks to my education, I am an expert in psychology, reading, writing, and general scientific literacy. As a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Cognitive Psychology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Lisa
Certified Tutor
...stereotypical love for all things girly: hair, makeup, fashion, etc. Most importantly, however, I love teaching. I utilize my psychology experience to foster a comfortable environment for my students and help them know they are safe to ask questions. I work very hard to ensure that my students and I are on the same page...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and Psychology
Kiran
Certified Tutor
...for kids with special needs, tutored on-one-on in homes, taught lessons in an after-school program, and managed a team of tutors. I have tutored the subjects of Mathematics, Science, Reading, English, Writing, History, Spanish, and ACT/SAT Preparation. I have also been in a director role for an after-school program for three years. My true passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Occupational Therapy
James
Certified Tutor
...mathematics and therefore always try to keep my craft sharp. I would love to share my passion and work to help any and all students understand and appreciate whatever level of mathematics they are struggling with. Subject wise I also have strong interest and passion for history. I have a Bachelors degree in History form...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and History
Master of Science, Education
Elnora
Certified Tutor
...habits, as well as strategies for success and course mastery. Serving students is a rewarding opportunity that I do not take lightly. My efforts can have a significant impact on a students performance both in and outside of the classroom. I am originally from Ohio, and currently live in the Metro Atlanta area. When I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Finance
Masters in Business Administration, Management - Finance
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...a believer in Multiple Intelligence Theory: everyone is a genius in their own way, and if you can speak their brain's language you can teach anyone anything. I have a skill for rephrasing questions and problems in new ways so that a student can solve the problem on their own, without further help from me....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Art
Materials Engineer, Education
Patrick
Certified Tutor
...up in Ohio and went to Ohio State University. I joined the Peace Corps and lived/worked in economic development in Sierra Leone, West Africa for 2 years. My Masters is in Resource Economics from the University of Hawaii, and I currently live on the Big Island of Hawaii. "Business and economics are 2 sides of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education, Social Sciences
Master of Science, Resources Economics
Tom
Certified Tutor
...and tutoring, and I found that the most rewarding moments for me were when I got to work with individual students or small groups of students. I truly enjoy the privilege of watching students grow both in academic skill and self confidence. I am excited for the opportunity to continue witnessing this growth as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Middle Childhood Education
Masters, Education
Meg
Certified Tutor
...Science so I'm flexible on content I can teach. From teaching I learned that all students are different, and I'm interested in getting to know the individuals I work with. Everyone has their own strengths, and I believe tutoring is about building on those strengths. I'm happy to teach you some test-taking, reading, and problem-solving...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Current Grad Student, Sociology and Education
Mary
Certified Tutor
...of education, especially with standardized testing, and I know firsthand how daunting tackling the SAT and other tests can seem. Whether it is in test prep or academic tutoring, I strive to assist students discover their inner genius and discover that there is no task to big, when you take it one bite at a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Richard
Certified Tutor
...Mathematics provides a variety of useful tools that can be used in a variety of different places. My tutoring style is to help the student learn how to break down problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. I am looking forward to helping students learn and accomplish things they didn't think they could accomplish. My hobbies...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Actuarial Science
Bryan
Certified Tutor
...reasons why I'm so passionate about helping students. Every class matters and they all empower students to accomplish great things in the future. My teaching philosophy extends from this; I like to relate all material to real life examples. This not only allows for improved comprehension of the subject matter, but it also allows students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, DUAL DEGREE: Business Administration with a Specialization in Economics; Film Studies
Masters, TV Writing and Producing
Cory
Certified Tutor
...right tools and motivation. I would love to work with your student to unlock their full potential and give them confidence in their own abilities inside and outside of the classroom. Also, other than teaching world history and yearbook currently, I am an avid musician spending much of my time writing and performing my own...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Secondary Social Studies Education
Ali
Certified Tutor
...of careers, including serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope that as your tutor,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, School Counseling
Melinda
Certified Tutor
...I have a plethora of tutoring experience in college where I did peer tutoring and mentored middle school students in an after-school program. I have a total of 4 years of experience working with students form first grade to 12th grade. My favorite subjects to teach are middle school math, critical reading, and nutrition. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Nutrition
Jake
Certified Tutor
...would tutor many of my peers. When I teach someone I think the most important thing is that he or she understands the material not just recognize a pattern of when to use what tools. I like to watch a student work through a problem, so I can see where they are having issues and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Economics
Nikolas
Certified Tutor
...able to help students with test prep, especially the MCAT. My goal as a tutor is to help students achieve their goals in the classroom through both content specific learning, in addition to study skills and time management. In my free time, I enjoy exercising and playing with my 3 month old golden doodle puppy.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Exercise Science Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
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