Certified Tutors From Wellesley College

...native who just recently moved back to Georgia after graduating magna cum laude from Wellesley College. I was a dual magnet student in math/science and performing arts at North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs. While at Wellesley, I was a statistics teaching assistant for two years. I collaborated with professors to design innovative...

...you struggling with scientific writing? If any of those questions sound familiar, I may be the person that can help you out! I hold a bachelor's degree in Biology, and a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, with expertise in Physiology. However, I'm not just a run-of-the mill scientist! My real passion is teaching, and I have been...

...My business experience combined with my return to education inspired me to pursue a PhD in business. I am currently entering my second year of the doctoral program in Organizational Behavior at Washington University in St. Louis, Olin School of Business. I have acted as a tutor and a mentor throughout my education and my...

...who teaches reading and writing. I am extremely passionate about allowing students to develop a genuine love for reading and writing. I am a great tutor because I have a lot of experience with kids which means I am patient, compassionate, but also someone who hold expectations of all of my students.

...because I enjoy teaching how to critically analyze passages. I believe that you have truly mastered a concept once you can explain it back to someone, so I use this idea in my tutoring style. I am very patient and understand that sometimes a concept needs to be explained in several different ways in order...

...major there; my concentration was in Hebrew language - both Biblical and modern. My academic interests centered around the study of Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and the ancient world - specifically the birth of rabbinic Judaism and the Jesus movement out of first century Palestine in the Roman Empire - but my course of study was...

...and interesting to them. The goal is not just to make a difference today, but to help instill and develop skills and values that will enable each student to become a motivated and life-long learner. As a tutor, I believe that it is my job to help identify my students' strengths and areas of challenge....

...in French, and am more than happy to tutor elementary to intermediate French! I am also studying biochemistry and microbiology right now, and I'm doing well in them. I've tutored voluntarily for years, and I've learned many tricks along the way to help students stay motivated and organized. My tutoring philosophy is that everyone has their...

...Wellesley. Math holds a special place in my heart from my time in high school as well as its place in science. I have a few years of experience tutoring in mostly informal settings in a range of both Math and Science subjects such as Algebra, Geometry, Microbiology, and Freshwater Ecology. More formally, I have...

...duration of the semester. I truly believe anyone has the ability to become fluent in a new language, especially with the guidance of an encouraging, patient tutor. In my tutoring sessions, I've applied my experiences as a language learner to help students succeed in overcoming the difficulties that arise when learning a new language. I...

...problem is a beneficial process that leads to true learning. Because of this belief, I am enthusiastic about new approaches to mathematics in K-12 education, in particular. In place of rote memorization, Common Core emphasizes creative approaches to problem solving to develop mental math abilities through mathematical thinking and number sense. My strong liberal arts...

...on how material was presented made me realize just how differently we all learn. My goal as a tutor is to find the way that you best learn and, aside from helping you understand the material, I want to help you learn how to translate different teaching styles so that, not matter who your teacher...

I love working with students, particularly tutoring because it allows me to watch them blossom over time. I am a personable, easy-going tutor who wants students to feel comfortable working with me. I'm starting a PhD program in the fall and looking for a few tutoring opportunities to supplement my fellowship.

I'm a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where I am majoring in Spanish. I'm excited to work with anyone who needs help or wants to excel at Spanish levels 1-4. I am originally from upstate New York, and fun fact: I'm a published author.

...I especially love tutoring math because I have been passionate about math and improving math education for many years. Also, many students struggle with this subject and I love breaking it down for them and helping them achieve understanding and confidence. As a tutor, I use many different methods until one works for the student....

...that chemistry or writing isn't frightening, and instead a wonderful tool to use in the future. Education, to me, is like a logic puzzle; it's hard to cultivate a love for it at first, but as the student grows and understands more about the subjects they're learning, the charm is irresistible. In my spare time...

...am currently in my final year of law school at UConn Law. I love working with students of all ages to help them develop a love of reading and writing, in both English and Spanish. I am patient, encouraging, and very well-organized. I have experience working with both children and college students.

...community members. I will provide an inspiring, reflective and safe environment where students are invited to share their ideas and take risks. I believe that there are five essential elements that are conducive to learning. First, the teacher acts as a guide, one who models teaching and promotes learning as independent and cooperative scholars. Next,...

I'm so excited to be learning with you! I am a senior at Wellesley College interested in social science, religion and medicine. I have been tutoring for about 10 years now, and am excited to have the opportunity to now help you through Varsity Tutors.

...personally practice yoga and a form of dance meditation called 5 Rhythms. I am a former Creative Writing teacher and taught at Miami Arts Charter School and used movement and meditation in my self-written Creative Writing Curriculum. I also tutored biology and chemistry intensively at Santa Fe Preparatory School in Santa Fe, NM. I have...