Alex
Certified Tutor
...Wisconsin-Madison, and more recently completed my MBA program at the University of Southern California. My business school classmates and I took pride in offering group tutoring in subjects such as stats, economics, finance, etc., and I still feel ardently that the best way to fully understand a subject is to teach it! I have years...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Masters in Business Administration, Real Estate
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
Mohit
Certified Tutor
...well in the lab class. I then taught lab techniques while doing fellowship at the NIH to summer students and thoroughly enjoyed it. My students loved the way I explained things to them in detail and also the fact that I pushed them to being independent but being there for them when needed. I obviously...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
PHD, Microbiology & Immunology
Michael
Certified Tutor
...to treat various conditions. One of the main reasons I am pursuing prosthetics and orthotics is because I love working with people! That is also why I became a tutor. I love helping people achieve things they want to do. One of my main objectives as a tutor is to help students understand the big...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
Audrey
Certified Tutor
...that has been so accurately drawn through literature for millennia. I am a tutor because I want to help students gain an understanding of just how much expression is offered through English, and then give students the keys to participate in the discussion themselves through thoughtful expressions of writing. One of my most successful means...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and History
PHD, English Literature
Gail
Certified Tutor
In 2011, I graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature . Toward the end of my college years, through a series of self-realizations, I came to realize that I would be most happy pursuing a career...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Bachelors, Bachelor Medical Sciences
SAT Writing: 720
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...effort from the most humble to the highest aspiring goals. Boredom and frustration are the source of nearly every student's struggles. Consistently my students say I clarify the most complex problems, transforming impossibly tedious and confounding coursework into an exciting and manageable challenge. I do this by relating the latest discoveries and personal anecdotes to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
PHD, Biochemistry
Yiwen
Certified Tutor
...After that, I studied Library and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. When I studied there, I tutored a high school student in Mandarin. I enjoy using stories in Chinese history and folklore while tutoring Mandarin. Because I believe that practice using a foreign language should be fun, I like designing dialogues with different...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Library, Archive and Information
Master of Arts, Library and Information Science
Jason
Certified Tutor
...with older kids. I have instructed one-on-one and in group settings. I excel at anything 'logic based'- Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Philosophy, as well as English/ESL, Writing, Literature, 6-8 Math, and a variety of other subjects. I love to teach by allowing my students to discover the answers or new areas for themselves; my job...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Russian
Jozef Engel
Certified Tutor
...what they are studying gives them access to another world besides their own. I love to see students begin to use writing as a way to explore their thoughts and ideas. I also love to see the process of learning a new language at the early stages, which is often when a student begins to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Comparative Literature
PHD, Comparative Literature
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Aaronson
Certified Tutor
...at the University of California - Irvine in Comparative Literature. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Psychology, English, and test preparation. In my work, I highlight the strengths of my students and operate from the perspective that there are many equally effective ways of learning. As a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Master of Science, Counseling Psychology
David
Certified Tutor
...- Madison's Physics Learning Center. Physics, Astronomy, and Mathematics are far richer than collections of equations in classrooms and textbooks. These subjects are the living results of centuries of human insight and discovery. I take very seriously the project of motivating that outlook. I am of the belief that cultivating genuine investment in the material...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Double Major in Physics and Philosophy, Minored in Mathematics
Amanda
Certified Tutor
...arbitration firm in Washington, D.C. As a doctoral student in the Department of American Studies at The University of Texas at Austin, I teach courses through the Center for Mexican American Studies in American Studies, Mexican American Studies, and Women's and Gender Studies. My courses are writing intensive and promote critical thinking, reading, and analytical...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Legal Studies / Sociology
Master of Arts, American Studies
Peter
Certified Tutor
...inner workings of organic chemistry. While going to college I earned money by tutoring classes I had already taken. I also offered "supplemental instruction" which were informal classroom question and answer sessions. I worked in a research lab after earning an undergraduate research fellowship and explored Physiology at the School of Medicine. Then went on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Math: 700
Glen
Certified Tutor
...have found that relating chemistry concepts and problems to topics that are familiar in our everyday lives is a great way to make sessions fun and interesting. In my free time, I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and basketball, and watching football, basketball, and baseball. I also enjoy reading, playing video games, and watching movies and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Chemistry
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...student-teacher interaction. I am looking to continue this through tutoring students in the Phoenix area. Some of my favorite subjects to teach are science, math and writing I am easily able to pull items from my experiences to relate the material to the student and help assist in the learning process. I have a diverse...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Medical Microbiology and Immunology
Master of Science, Bacteriology
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...process, from brainstorming and planning to revising and polishing. I believe that clear, creative, and efficient writing is a necessary tool for every student, one that will serve him or her well in school and beyond. Everyone can become a better writer, and I enjoy being part of that process. When I am not writing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing/Fiction
Joe
Certified Tutor
...experience teaching swimming and skiing lessons in High School, I not only found that I enjoyed teaching, but I was also very good at it. This experience coupled with my passion for Math and Science sparked my interest in becoming a tutor. In my free time, I enjoy playing and watching sports, reading books, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics - Math Emphasis
Karlyn
Certified Tutor
...in classrooms (especially middle school reading), and also have some experience tutoring the US naturalization test. I hope to complete my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification by June. I am passionate about many subjects, including Spanish, ESL, English, History, and Political Science. I attempt to ground my teaching and tutoring in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology, International Studies
Master of Arts, Cultural Foundations of Education
Souheil
Certified Tutor
...and blended courses, and got very good student evaluation. I am also a graduate of Teaching Excellence Training (TEC Plus) and Blended Training. I customize my teaching/tutoring style to the student's needs and abilities. I do hold myself to a high standard. I hope to make sure the student and/or the parent are fully satisfied...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
Julia
Certified Tutor
...am certified to tutor many different subjects, my favorite subjects have always been Social Studies, History, English, and Literature. I am a voracious reader and trivia buff who especially enjoys science fiction, fantasy, and history books. I am also a creative writer in my spare time, and I enjoy many different kinds of music and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Languages and Cultures of Asia
SAT Verbal: 760
GRE Verbal: 165
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