Certified Tutors From Western Governors University

...that showing that you care is the first step in successful teaching. Finally, I had the opportunity to teach a class of ages twelve to eighteen at a local church group. It was this class that taught me how to communicate effectively with students and how to glean what they needed from their words. I...

...with an online public school working with students in a self-contained environment or with students who have trouble accessing the general education curriculum. I have a dual Bachelor of Arts degree in elementary education (K-8) and special education (K-12) and a Master of Arts degree in English to Speakers of Other Languages. I am certified...

I love to see my students succeed. I believe that every student has the ability to achieve their goals and see their hard work pay off.

...as language learning. Over a period of five months, I learned Modern Standard Arabic as part of an online language exchange program. It was a fascinating experience for me as I got to learn about Egyptian history, culture, and traditions. That language exchange program gave me opportunities to be an English and Spanish tutor, and...

...tell you a little about myself, I was a former community and technical college mathematics instructor for a few years. Activities I enjoy doing in my spare time are playing chess, piano, video games, reading, watching Hulu, Netflix, sports, and listening to music. I look forward to working with you soon! :)

My name is Connor Howard, I am a college student who is working to become a high school math teacher. I am passionate about helping others learn. I have many years of experience working with younger individuals in both professional and volunteer settings.

...time at Western Governors University, I have taught math in long-term substitute positions for two years, and have been tutoring for three years. I tutor math for students in 3rd - 10th grade. When teaching, I am dedicated to delivering quality and differentiated instruction with confidence to facilitate the learning of all students. I know...

...working with children of all ages. I have been tutoring students from the ages of 5-12 and from 13-18 for several years. I have also worked with children who have IEP's and who have special needs. I have two children of my own who had IEP's all through their school years. I also speak Spanish....

...in elementary school for four years. I've taught second and third grade. I love teaching students and seeing how much they can grow academically. I love teaching students math and reading. I like to use a lot of manipulatives while teaching math so that the students can see the "why" in math problems.

...comprehension questions, book summary activities, vocabulary journals, interest inventories, and more! I have experience with autistic students and students with ADD/ADHD. I can create a visual schedule to incorporate routine and make tutoring an active game to assist students with lots of energy to exert it but learn at the same time.

Having changed careers through my life, I have found that nothing can make you happier then finding your passion and pursuing your goals. No one is too old or too young to learn and grow.

...at these companies for several years, gaining professional experience and learning the ins and outs of the programming industry. While this programming experience is primarily in full stack web development, I have also spent a large portion of my free time creating personal projects (primarily video games). sometimes when things slow down I love spending...

I believe all students can learn and in differentiated teaching. I believe in building students up through encouragement, building background knowledge, and building on skills and personal experiences.

My initial thought of a career during childhood was being a teacher. I worked many years in the educational field, but finally fulfilled my dream of being a teacher in August of 2018. I am able to tutor grades k-5 in all subjects! I make learning fun AND educational!

...I was in middle and high school I struggled with math. When I got to college I had a teacher that made the light go off! At that point I wanted to help other students just like me learn math. Because of that I have become a amazing math teacher and would love to help...

...try to employ all kinds of teaching strategies within my classroom and will employ the same strategies in tutoring. Aside from teaching, I coach baseball and give lessons to younger players with the mindset to help and aid them in reaching their potential as a player. I use this same mentality in my teaching within...

...to where it needs to be if the need arises. I have compassion, passion, and empathy for all students at all phases of the learning process and am eager to help any and all students who need help. When I'm not tutoring or in the classroom, my hobbies include spending time with my beautiful wife...

I am an experienced educator with 20 years of instruction and curriculum development experience in High School English Language Arts, Government, and Economics. I am a PMP-certified Project Manager, working on a diverse field of projects from creative to IT. I enjoy helping others learn and presenting content in ways that personalize the learning process.

...through WGU this fall, primarily focusing on secondary education. I have studied an array of literature, writing forms, grammar, and linguistics. Growing up I also went to and received tutoring for my school work until my SAT/ACT Prep, which really helped shape and motivate my educational career. I am so excited to work with students,...

I look forward to meeting students and helping them achieve their academic goals. I do not believe in failures. Mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow.