Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential....

...areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California,...

...information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it to assignments after our lesson. Further, I strive to understand each individual student's learning style and tailor my lessons accordingly. Outside of helping students achieve academic success, I love to play all kinds of sports, spend time hiking, skiing, fishing and backpacking...

...get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult...

...my experience, when students know that they aren't the only ones learning, they are more comfortable and willing to complete the task at hand. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies with a self-created concentration in Community Organizing, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies, both from Pitzer College. I...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to help students to have the confidence to excel academically...

...than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and positive learning experiences that will allow anyone to learn...

...in a hands-off, yet present in the middle of the process approach. For writing, this means I don't write your paper for you, and you are the first one to edit your papers. I want to teach you how to approach your writing and editing, rather than doing it for you. If you are a...

...tutoring ESL at immigrant justice centers, life skills in prisons, various children's summer camp classes, socio-emotional skills through poetry and general academic tutoring with disadvantaged youth. I really understand that different people have different learning styles and it is essential to adjust my approach as a tutor to make sure our time is constructive and...

College has cultivated my sense for education and learning. Last spring, during my sophomore year at Pitzer College, I declared a double major in mathematics and biophysics. I am taking this year off of college, and wish to share what I have learned with others.

...to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school students and adults. I'm thrilled to support you in...

...students, and to make the tutoring process as fruitful and confidence-boosting as possible. Beyond writing, I have been a tutor with a more general focus for the past eight years. I worked both at Youth Tutoring Program Seattle with elementary and middle school-aged students in all subject areas and at The Bush School with fifth-grade...

...the ACT 4 times which means I have relatable strategies for test taking. I'm mainly looking to tutor people new to computer science. Also, my FIRST FTC team placed 3rd at the St. Louis World's Competition my senior year of high school. I also did FIRST LEGO robotics in 5th and 6th grade, and we...

...people living on the street, and those transitioning into housing. I have a passion for art and have worked in social work for the past 2.5 years. I have worked with students of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. I tutor in many subjects, however I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, English, Writing,...

...worksheets during my office hours. As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize general principles over memorizing lots of details; I believe that students gain deeper understanding of the material when they are the ones to draw connections and solve problems. Different explanations make sense to different people, so I am happy to use literal and...

...audiences. Professionally, I have worked as an application tutor and consultant, guiding students through the intricacies of essays for boarding school, undergraduate, and graduate school applications, as well as internship searches (focusing on impactful resumes and compelling cover letters). I excel at helping students translate their experiences, achievements, and aspirations into essays that resonate with...