Certified Tutors From University of Massachusetts Amherst

...also tutor subject tests, such as the SAT, ACT, and AP tests, and can give my tutees a feeling of true confidence when they sit down to take those exams. I have found that the biggest obstacle that students face is a lack of self-esteem, and approach my clients with the hope of teaching them...

...in medicine and health care. I was born and raised in Ethiopia. I immigrated to the United States on the summer of 2011. I attended Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School my junior and senior year. I have an extensive experience in tutoring science subjects such as Biology and Chemistry and Math’s subject such as...

...be continuing my studies as I go for my Master's in math this fall at Florida State. In the mean time I will be doing something I enjoy doing, helping students with my favorite subject, math. At UMASS I was the head Teacher Assistant because of my enthusiasm and love for the subject. Instead of...

...French and health sciences to elementary, middle and high school students. To be able to follow my students for the 2 years of my service and to see their growth and improvement was incredibly rewarding. I myself am a student again, working towards my doctorate in Physical Therapy at Boston University. But I miss the...

...is a passion for education and personal relationships. I have always taken pride in academic achievement, and I am able to share that enthusiasm for accomplishment with my students through engaging teaching strategies as well as forging interpersonal relationships. My experiences teaching have led me to realize that learning is a complex process that requires...

..."ah ha!" moment in a subject they previously thought impossible to comprehend. In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and statistics courses at the University of New Hampshire and Granite State College. I received...

...algebra, history, physics, and English. This rewarding experience introduced me to the field of education. I started to tutor students in every subject I could. During my college years, I tutored in math and science at an after school program at an elementary school. I also tutored at a high school for ESL and algebra....

...served as a Teaching Assistant in a First Year Russian Course and a teaching assistant in a General Biology course. After my graduation from the George Washington University, I worked as a faculty member at the Trinity Washington University for 5 years and taught General Biology, Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology courses. I am also...

...minor in Russian. I worked as a tutor in college for mostly college-aged students, but have also worked with younger students in the past. Currently tutoring in SAT preparation, AP English Lit, Geometry, English, Russian, and others listed. I understand that every students works best at their own pace and in their own way, and...

...where they are unafraid to ask as many questions as they desire, and can revisit material as often as necessary for it to stick. Whether your student's vision of academic success involves more challenging material than what they are given, or solidifying the required curriculum, I'm here to help. I hope you will consider me...

...have also spent an academic year abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France (2005-2006) and I have lived in Die, France teaching French at the local middle/high school teaching English. I love languages, culture, and people, so I encourage anyone interested in learning French to contact me. I look forward to the opportunity to get to know you and...

...time with. If I am unfamiliar with the concept, I am always trying to at least look over some notes and figure things out on my own to help out as much as I can. My main goal for tutoring, is to provide people with more than one way of explaining a single problem. I...

...Amherst, with a strong background in math at all levels. Along with my biology degree, I am also studying for two minors in psychology and mathematics. I have experience as a tutor, both freelance for a year with several students and working through a school as a math tutor and SAT prep tutor for three...

...experience in teaching both academic and performing arts curricula as a graduate student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst helped me develop a teaching style that focuses on experiential learning and personal communication, asking questions and allowing students to explore new ways of thinking while attempting to facilitate creative and critical approaches to learning. As...

...an Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) volunteer in Fairfax County Jail systems, serving as a manager/mentor in the business world at Dennison Manufacturing, MITRE, and Noblis, working as a financial advisor at American Express Financial Advisors (now known as Ameriprise Financial); and teaching math (General Math, Algebra, Geometry) at Chicopee Comprehensive HS.... I have been tutoring Math regularly since I retired, and periodically prior to that. I am a good teacher because I very much want...

...world and spent 15 years teaching in public (elementary through high) schools. I have taught a large range of subjects and developed activities, materials, and curriculum in order to foster progress and dedication of all my students. My personal passion is connecting with people throughout the world and I specialize in language acquisition and cultural...

...student to learn, and it makes me happy to accompany students on their journey to overcome their struggles and arrive at success. I am a likeable tutor who listens and observes well, and provides clear direction. I am able to understand subject matter deeply while being able to break down complex methods into small and...

...strong passion for teaching. In my free time, I rock climb, dance, and build crazy robotics projects. I love helping students of all ages build understanding and excitement for various subjects. I believe that, with patience and the right set of tools, you can grow to enjoy any subject. As someone who used to be...

...and Chemistry classes and found that I really enjoyed tutoring. I enjoyed the challenge of connecting with students, and working with them and alongside them, and found it to be a very rewarding job. I realized everybody comes to tutoring with different objectives, skill sets, backgrounds, and personalities and that every session required me to...

...expand their personal and professional horizons through teaching French, Spanish and ESL English, as well as drawing from my experience living abroad to help the student to better appreciate elements of underlying cultural differences. If theyre as passionate about learning as I am about teaching, then we will have done our job.... Teach to make learning fun.