Certified Tutors From Vanderbilt University

...a connection with them and bring alive pre-algebra, phonics, the questioning mechanics of the SAT - whatever the student is learning. When a connection is made, we can bridge the gaps and make learning fun and lasting. Everyone can be a math person, everyone can love grammar, everyone can write a stellar paper. Every student...

...more memory-oriented subjects. Furthermore, my education in the Classics does not only focus on linguistics but also on history, mythology, and culture. I studied abroad in Rome for five months in the Spring semester of 2011 through the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies. During my time in Rome, I learned Italian, got to see landmarks...

...tutored various levels of mathematics privately and tutored all subjects and college test prep through a tutoring company. Finally, I have three children who are now in high school and college and have tutored them through all of their advanced content and advanced placement math courses. I am currently an attorney in private practice, but...

...doesn't know, what (s)he isn't able to do. This kind of instruction can be overwhelming for some students. That's why I've dedicated myself as a tutor to reversing this trend, and encouraging students to recognize the skills they already have, and use them to solve new, bigger problems. I've worked with students as young as...

...musical theater, and even swimming! It is my experience that all students learn differently, and I enjoy finding with each student the best path for optimal results. Usually this means finding the intersection between the student's own interests and what the material has to offer. Outside of teaching, I enjoy running, yoga, reading, discovering anything...

...them work them for themselves and talk them through any stumbles they may have. I find this aids retention better than simply having them observe me doing the problems for them. I work with students at all levels be it the A student upset with the A- from a previous exam or the student struggling...

...with news and humanitarian organizations and eventually began writing and documenting humanitarian emergencies in the U.S. and overseas. Throughout my career I have taught and mentored students. I taught high school, where I designed and implemented a curriculum for Journalism. I have continued to write and teach. I recently received a certificate from Georgetown University...

...a Postdoctoral Fellow at Indiana University before moving to the Denver area in 2011. I currently homeschool my 13 year-old son, and have tutored throughout my graduate academic career. I have taught undergraduate chemistry labs at levels from introductory courses for non-science backgrounds through advanced mixed graduate/undergraduate classes for chemistry majors. I understand that different...

...firm in Tampa. I have worked with children and students through various volunteering activities, including tutoring students while at Vanderbilt. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite areas are standardized test prep, writing, and public speaking. In my free time, I like to garden, hang out at the beach, or spend time with...

...and really enjoy helping others understand it. I tutor in biology, chemistry, math, and art. The last one is because I am a visual learner and have had a lifetime of learning to illustrate complex ideas into something understandable. I can touter for GRE and GRE Biology subject tests. I like to use inquiry based...

...regards to the whole individual (socially and economically)prepares the student for success and allows for a tailored curriculum. In closing, I am a dedicated spirit who loves all things exciting or creative. That includes theater, fashion design, poetry, rock climbing, and camping. I like to stay active so I can match my students' energy!

...actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return"). Of course, every...

...middle school in suburban New Jersey to graduate school at Harvard. I have a deep love of learning and sharing my learning strategies with a diverse pool of students with an eye toward tangible success. During the week, I research economics and public policy. In my spare time, I enjoy choral music and the many...

...kind of personal attention is difficult to provide in a classroom. With one on one tutoring sessions, any student can excel, even in the subjects he or she has the most trouble in. When I tutor a student, my first goal is to figure out the best way to teach this individual, as no single...

...College of Education where I will receive a degree and certification in Elementary Education. In addition to teaching both in the US and abroad (I taught English for 6 months in Thailand!), I have had several experiences tutoring, too. Beginning in high school and continuing in college and graduate school, I have tutored students in...

...Testing Service (ETS) creates and administers the exam, and I find it the most realistic indicator of how the questions will appear on test day. I hand out guides for the Quantitive section (with formulas and hints for the Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry and Data Analysis chapters) and the Verbal and Essay sections (with tips for...

...range of subjects and grades, I am most passionate about teaching Reading and Math at the Elementary level. Part of the reason I am drawn to the field of education is because teachers must be life-long learners. I am aim to foster a love of learning in my student. This, I believe, leads to intrinsic...

...France, Switzerland, Italy, India, Brazil, and Iceland). I have played guitar for over 15 years and also spend time drawing live models! For several years I was a tutor and coach for the Boston Scholar Athletes Program, a program focused on teaching English and Math to student-athletes and then coaching them in soccer. I tutor...

I am a licensed Math Teacher for grades 5-12 in Massachusetts, and have I have extensive experience working with students of all grades and academic levels. I graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.S. in Mathematics and Secondary Education, and have worked as a private tutor, classroom teacher, and full-time tutor for all grades K-12.

...taken the ISEE, HSPT, PSAT, SAT, and ACT. I am an avid reader and a passionate writer and am confident that I can help students improve in these areas given that I have already helped many friends and classmates with these subjects and have had experience tutoring as a member of The National Honor Society...