Award-Winning IB Tutors serving Columbia, SC

...I read trivia books and fun fact encyclopedias. None of this is to brag about my intelligence, rather to demonstrate that all my life, I have had a passion for knowledgeto learn as much as I can. As a tutor, I want to inspire that passion in other children. I attended a competitive private high...

...private, four-year, full-ride scholarship. As a Terry Scholar, I am well-versed in all subjects and have taken on the role of mentor to many of the incoming freshmen. I have spent most of my free time in college as a nanny and tutor to families around the DFW area. I have experience with all age...

...currently tutor math and computer science as part of the GUTS program, and analyzing different solutions to the same problem help me understand people better as I get some insight into their thinking, which helps in building strong relationships. This also makes the tutoring less about trying to memorize concepts to pass a test, but...

...is to tailor the lessons to the need of the student. What works for one student might not work with another. I've learned this over the course of 14 years of tutoring as well as classroom teaching experience. My students have come from a variety of backgrounds, including special needs, and I always work hand-in-hand...

...rewards of sharing my bilingual English/German expertise through teaching and tutoring. I spent two years teaching German in grades 1 5 at the Munich International School. I'm familiar with the philosophies and demands of the IB program, from the students' as well as the teachers' perspective. In addition, I've taught English as a Second Language...

...(ancient/medieval), Global History II (modern), The American Civil War, Economics, U. S. History (both 8th and 11th Grade), and a World Today/Current Events elective. This teaching experience has taught me how to meet the needs of a wide variety of student learners, including gifted, ENL, and special education students, as a social studies teacher. Before...

...the subjects that I tutor, I am most passionate about Academic Coaching. During high school, I struggled to simply keep up with my courses, much less "succeed". It wasn't until college that I learned how to study appropriately, determine and utilize my own learning style, manage my time, and succeed in my courses. I love...

...undergraduate student at the University of Minnesota studying Urban Studies to become a city planner one day. I also have a minor in Statistics and Public Interest Design. I am a tutor for Varsity Tutors because love teaching and explaining concepts to individuals of all ages. My high school and middle school experience in the...

...any video games or gaming systems, which is a rare thing in today's world. Instead, I focused on my studies and in May 2015 I graduated Suma Cum Laude from my high school, and achieved my four year goal of receiving the IB diploma. I am a sophomore at the University of South Florida and...

...and statistics in college. Since late high school I have had a regular teaching commitment, whether it was helping younger students prepare for standardized tests or TA'ing for college courses. I can tutor very effectively across a variety of math, computer science, and statistics subjects, but am most passionate and have the most 1-on-1 experience...

...or completing assignments. Those are unquestionably top priority. The key to teaching and tutoring is understanding that every student has the potential for profound and exceptional results. With the right guidance, students will have the proper mindset to resolve any academic obstacles through origination, trial & error, evaluation, audit, research, practice, and persistence. In addition...

...I have experience with individuals with disabilities, English language learners and gifted students, both in my personal and professional experiences. I specialize in working with multi-exceptional learners. I am a licensed teacher in two states, with endorsements in: - Music (Instrumental and Vocal) - Special Education - Early Childhood Special Education - Elementary Education - Middle...

...Throughout my studies and my experience, I have learned that the most effective tutoring involves active participation and true partnership between tutor and student. In other words, my main job as a tutor is to facilitate learning and help my students master the topics not by pure didactic methods but rather by tackling learning challenges...

...a rigorous study and examination of textbooks and outside readings to improve the classroom experience and therefore, a student's overall education. The modern approach to education, with a blend of technology-based learning and in-class didactic learning lends itself well to the particular was in which I would like to teach. Particular use of these examples...

...what's most important to me as a tutor is that any student I'm helping is comfortable enough to have open communication with me about their concerns and sources of confusion. I also find it very useful (and even necessary at times) to break things down to the very basics, in order to build understanding on...

...Clemson University graduate. I am attending nursing school at USC Aiken to earn my BSN and will further my education to become a Nurse Practitioner in the future. I was a straight A student elementary through high school and graduated college with a 3.8 GPA. I love animals, social media, sports, and the outdoors!

...a public health intern in Honduras and an exchange student in Mexico. All of these experiences have shaped who I am today and I am eternally grateful not only for the opportunities that I have had, but most of all for the work ethic that provided them to me. I hope to help all of...

...academic environment, and am prepared to do work as needed. During my time as a tutor, I will block out as much time as I can to accommodate student needs. I want to be organized and structure my schedule to accommodate studying and to ensure success. I look forward to meeting and working with you!...

...in Biological Sciences '21 (Post-Baccalaureate). Neuro geek, writer/poet, EMT-B, Former Emergency Dept. Tech, and Research Tech. I love helping students understand material that they find difficult. I learn from them, and they learn from me. You cannot get anywhere unless you help those around you. Future goals: Neurosurgeon/Principal Investigator and Mid-Size Business Owner. Fun Fact:...

...is Alex and I use both she/her and they/them pronouns (meaning I'm comfortable with both). I'm the resident English nerd of my house, when I was younger I organized my bedroom library alphabetically. I went to high school in the International Baccalaureate program and got a 5 on my AP English exam. This translated into...