Certified Tutors From University of Rhode Island

...for learning myself so I enjoy working with others and overcoming academic adversities. My past students will tell you I am a fun and energetic tutor who is enthusiastic about the subjects we practice. My goal as a tutor is to encourage students to their fullest potential. As an engineer, I can bring real world...

...it has given me great joy. I have been a nanny and babysitter for years as well as worked as a teaching assistant at a private pre-school. I try to make learning as fun as possible and as individualized as possible! What works for one student doesn't always work for another. I look forward to...

...Chinese: 1. I am a Chinese native speaker; I spoke, read, and written in Mandarin Chinese all my life; 2. I have taught Chinese for more than 20 years. My students include adults, college students, high school students, and elementary school students; 3. I'll adapt my teaching style with your needs. Mandarin Chinese has become...

...Center during my senior year, helping students of all ages improve all different aspects of their writing. As I loved tutoring others so much, I began to tutor professionally, working with students from kindergarten to graduate school. Writing, Reading, Grammar and Elementary Math are the cornerstones of a solid education, an education that leads our...

...student feels works best for them. When a student is not sure how to approach a subject, I gain their perspective and guide them through breaking down the material into manageable sections. My ultimate goal is to enhance a students learning experience as much as possible. Learning is a two-way street, and I love when...

...am also able to help with Writing, Study Skills, and Organization. I believe understanding how each student learns individually and adapting to that is the most important quality that I have as a tutor. Learning how to be organized and how you personally learn best is the key to being a successful student and I...

...reading and math. I served as a high school biology teacher (I hold teaching license for biology grades 6-12), and am currently a professor at Tidewater Community college in the biology department. I love science and have a passion for my subject matter. I have a B.S. and an M.S. in biology and have worked...

...show how almost every topic within math is utilized by that student. Once I motivate that student to want to learn more about the subject matter, it is a matter of time before my student masters that topic and want to learn about another topic. It is a great confidence booster and a lesson for...

...a journey to better understand the learning process, especially as it occurs during early stages of childhood development. I hope that these studies will enrich my tutoring practice, and give me further insight into the capabilities and needs of students I work with. I believe that every human being is unique, and every human being...

...Beck and Dr. Disa L. Hafield. I became proficient in the use of Finapres technology to measure stroke volume, heart rate, and blood pressure as a member of Dr. Beck's research team. We studied the effect NormaTec compression boots have on acute cardiovascular changes, due to the restriction of blood flow to the legs. NormaTec...

...really bring learning to life. Students are much more engaged when they are interested in what they are learning. Outside of the classroom; I love to dance (tap, ballet, jazz), watch New England Sports, go to concerts, and explore new places! I look forward to meeting you and opening your student's eyes to the wide...

...having a tutor can make a huge difference in one's academic performance. My passion for tutoring comes from my sense of responsibility to help spread knowledge and assisting other's achieve their goals. I am a firm believer that through practice and determination any student can master the subjects that they are learning. Outside of academics...

...range of subjects, my main passion is science, especially those stemming from biology. In my experience, students respond best to a tutor who is understanding and can explain subjects in a way that clear and concise but also fun and enticing. I truly believe everyone has the ability to be successful in their educational pursuits,...

...gave me the opportunity to know first hand of how the American education system worked. Working with colleagues from all over the world at URI was great. After I obtained my MA in Spanish in 2003. I have taught Spanish for 15 years: at the High school level, I have taught IB Spanish 3-5, Spanish...

...ability to thrive if the subject matter in presented in the right way. In my spare time, I enjoy staying active whether it be playing tennis or just going for a jog. My true passion is ecotourism. If it has great scuba diving and rainforests, then it's probably on my bucket list.

...towards achieving the goals of learning. I think that planning is a very important skill as well and I like to work with all of my students with planning. This planning can be used for studying, for homework, for testing, and for any variety of areas that a student may want to bring to focus....

...from the University of Rhode Island, I entered the teaching field through working at Segue Institute for Learning, a charter school in Central Falls, where I taught 8th grade English/Language Arts. From there, I moved to La Salle Academy, where I currently teach 9th grade and 11th grade English. Based on my vast teaching experiences,...

...rather than give them the answers. It is important that students learn how to approach different problems using prior knowledge. I encourage them to do that while also giving them the math support they need before frustration sets in. Tutoring has been an extremely positive experience for me and I look forward to continuing that...

...five years at URI, I also earned a B.A. in Biology and was captain of the URI Men's Lacrosse Team. I enjoy reading, hiking, skiing and playing guitar. I am excited to share my passion for learning with others and look forward to helping students who may be struggling with a subject learn to enjoy...

...and study help? In either case, I'm excited to help you achieve your academic and standardized test goals. My academic credentials consist of a BA in Political Science and German from the University of Rhode Island, and a Master's degree in Environmental Management from Duke University. I speak German and Spanish. I'm confident tutoring several...