Gwendolen
Certified Tutor
...In this way, I can vary my teaching style to suit each student and stay open to adjusting as necessary. I am fluent in French, after spending a year in Paris during college. Because of this, I am well suited to working with students who are having difficulty with French comprehension and oral skills, at...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, French-Double Major
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Elana
Certified Tutor
...the last seven years and have a lot of experience working with many types of students of varying ages. I attempt to make the subject matter more interesting for the student by relating it to the student's own interests. In addition to having the student master the subject matter, I always try to have them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...MCAT. I am also an excellent writer and could tutor writing at almost any level. I am personable, I love teaching, and I am very adept at making complicated concepts accessible to students of all backgrounds and levels. I am thrilled to be with Varsity Tutors and would love to help you learn more and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 730
Kimberly
Certified Tutor
...very reliable and dedicated tutor. I will work hard and efficiently to help you improve your test scores, studying habits, and grades. My teaching philosophy is very much similar to a lot of my science professors. "Do practice questions. Do practice questions. Do some more practice questions!" Since I like to have concepts simplified and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry and Chinese
Master of Science, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 730
Lily
Certified Tutor
...took a course, got private math tutoring, took practice tests, and came up with essay prompts. Ultimately, I got a very strong score, ranking me in the 96th percentile. I have since graduated cum laude from Tufts University with a BA in English and minors in Art History and Media Studies. As a member of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Writing: 720
Hillary
Certified Tutor
...feel like you just don't get it and I'm here to help! People learn in different ways, and I will take the time to figure out the way that works best for you. I am especially competent in the logic games of the LSATs, so if that's your weakness, I'm your band-aid!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Juris Doctor, International and Comparative Law
LSAT: 166
Kate
Certified Tutor
...a lot of time tutoring people of all ages -- I have worked with preschoolers, kids in elementary school, and adults. I really like to learn and experience as much as I can: I spent a year teaching in Korea and another four months traveling the globe. I hope that my enthusiasm is infectious!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Masters, International Affairs
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Scott
Certified Tutor
...My academic background includes undergraduate degrees in International Relations and Psychology and an MS in Statistics. Currently, I'm getting my Statistics PhD; as a student, I continually appreciate how important student-teacher feedback is in enhancing the learning process. I incorporate this into my teaching by regularly checking my students' comprehension levels and crafting custom materials...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations; Psychology
PHD, Statistics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 770
Michael
Certified Tutor
...Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of subject areas. I have worked with students in subjects ranging from History and Government to Reading, Writing, and Grammar. I am passionate about helping others to realize their academic potentials, and I believe that my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and History
Master of Arts, Modern and Contemporary LIterature, Culture and Thought
Nkengafeh
Certified Tutor
...re-framing the question. That is what I enjoy about teaching, tutoring. The "A Ha" moments. I enjoy the sciences because there is a method to the madness, and it makes sense. Sometimes the challenge is showing how it makes sense but when you get that, you get it! I have a Master's degree in Chemistry...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Master of Arts, Chemistry
Jay
Certified Tutor
...for me, I still managed to volunteer and work with primary age children teaching dance. I love working with students and sharing my passion for writing, reading, and the arts. However, I also loved math growing up and though I focused on writing in college, I remember enjoying geometry, and fractions, and the wonder of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/English
Aaron
Certified Tutor
...for teaching Mathematics. When tutoring I try to include visualizations and real world examples whenever I can so that it does not feel like a fruitless exercise. I help students reach their goals with a two-pronged approach: reinforcing and building upon strengths while targeting weaknesses. In my free time I exercise, play the piano and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Master of Arts, International Studies
GRE: 325
Heather
Certified Tutor
...the work I do with students, incorporating visual, musical, and kinesthetic strategies into my teaching. I love watching my students learn, develop, and grow both as students and as individuals. My goal is to build the confidence and skills each student needs to become a successful independent and lifelong learner. To continue my own learning,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
Master of Arts, Ethnomusicology
State Certified Teacher
Adam
Certified Tutor
...student, not willing to give up when things become difficult to understand or explain. I believe I am good at making students really care about the subjects that they are learning, not just learn it for the sake of the test or their teachers. I tutor many subjects, but would have to say that my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History, Spanish
Masters, Library and Information Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 760
Brian
Certified Tutor
...both large classroom and one-on-one settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised Bostonian, having grown up in Reading, MA. I am a proud product of the Massachusetts Public School system. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
Adam
Certified Tutor
...in the 98th percentile with a perfect writing score, I became certified to teach the GMAT by a private test preparation company, and taught that test to several small classes in Manhattan and Brooklyn. I am in the process of launching a small business. So in my spare time, I want to continue connecting to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters in Business Administration, General Management
State Certified Teacher
GMAT: 740
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...project helping students from Indonesia learn engineering concepts and fundamentals using LEGOs. I enjoy tutoring students in all levels of mathematics and physics. As an engineer, I understand the need for young students to be scientifically literate and capable. I love helping struggling students understand mathematical concepts that they didn't believe they were capable of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 800
Sejal
Certified Tutor
...in problem solving and because I utilize different study methods for different material. I have experience working with a wide range of students from elementary school to college students to adult learners. The best part of tutoring for me is when a student truly begins to enjoy a subject that they initially found difficult. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Studies and Geology
Masters, Public Administration
Isaac
Certified Tutor
...students' progress, and in their growing love and/or tolerance of the material. When I'm not helping others with their writing, I'm working on my own. I write fiction and essays. My work has appeared in the New York Times, and a wide variety of literary magazines. I also play the guitar, and I enjoy sports...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Jiwen
Certified Tutor
...Space Science at Breakthrough Collaborative, violin at the Tufts Community Music Program, and worked with students from age seven to seventeen. Learning is a process of creative discovery, and with each student I tutor, I treasure being a part of that process. I always hope to awaken in my students a love of learning, not...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 730
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