Certified Tutors From Agnes Scott College

...material or using statistical computer programs (SAS, SPSS, JMP, R). I have a naturally outgoing personality and infinite patience. I'm really good at putting the material in language students can understand and using examples that pertain to their life and interests. As several students put it "you explain better than the teacher!" I have two...

...college, and it was absolutely the most transformative experience of my life. I would like to help other students have similar experiences. I want to help your student make the best grades and test scores that they can, so they can go to any school that fits them. I was Salutatorian, STAR Student and an...

...high school and college students in both on-level and advanced language courses, and I have also had the opportunity to work with individuals for whom English is a second language. I enjoy teaching Grammar and Mechanics along with Composition and Writing, and I strongly believe in reading and listening to music to reinforce excellent use...

...students and for my own development. Beyond my interest in tutoring students with math skills, I have a passion for social science, business and marketing and am working to get a Master in Marketing and Market Research next year. In my free time, you can find me cooking Asian foods, listening to my favorite music...

...years in the Center for Writing and Speaking, where I discovered my love of helping students express their ideas through writing. Since then, I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German....

...standardized tests, and enjoy helping others succeed. I have two years of experience as a reading tutor in elementary schools. I enjoy sharing my love of learning and watching as my students gain fluency, confidence, and enjoyment in a subject as we work through material together. In my spare time, I make wheel-thrown pottery, go...

...tutor during my time in undergrad. After graduation, I worked as a private tutor with a fourth grade girl and a middle school boy--we worked on English, Math, Science, and Social Studies together, working from the Common Core curriculum. I believe in giving positive and constructive criticism, preferring a laid back approach to tutoring where...

...are deemed by many as "unreachable." I want to bring the skills I've learned as a teacher to a wider group of students through Varsity Tutors. Before deciding to get my teaching license, I received my master's degree in music cognition from Goldsmiths College, University of London, where I also worked for a year in...

...for education; it is exciting to see students learn and grow academically. I believe that all students are capable of learning. I want my students to feel free to ask questions about the material being studied, but also to be challenged by the assignments. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, English, and reading. Since...

...addition, I helped to enhance leadership qualities with students as a Youth Camp Co-Director. Currently, I tutor in a local public university in addition to freelance tutoring. I am certified in the state of Georgia to teach middle-school (grades 6-8). My passion for being a tutor comes from having the chance to help clients recognize...

...at all levels, including conversational Spanish, literature and culture. I enjoy studying and teaching language through the various arts, such as music, visual art, film, and poetry. I have traveled extensively through Spain and Latin America. I am particularly familiar with Spain, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Colombia. I also enjoy studying Brazilian Portuguese.

...my teaching methods to an individual student's needs. During my education and to date, I have worked with students of all ages and levels of skill, and I have found this profession not only to be deeply fulfilling but also so much fun! I love to explore and share ideas through my own creative novel...

For three years, Tassia has assisted her peers in strengthening their speech and writing skills in the Center for Writing and Speaking at Agnes Scott College. In her sophomore year, she began tutoring and immediately understood the need to promote scholarship among the student body. For ten hours...

...for the last ten years, teaching at grade levels from middle school through college. I have a true love for writing and encouraging young writers to grow in their craft. Whether working with students on their writing or their journey through literature, I am most concerned with developing independent, critical thinkers who have found their...

...am TEFL certified and have taught ESL for all age groups and levels. In addition to English, I have tutored GED studies (social studies and sciences), and K-12 general studies with a focus on history and language arts. My career as an educator and tutor oftentimes overlaps with a personal drive for understanding the world...

...also taught myself to take the ACT and have a strong understanding of how to strengthen those test-taking skills. I have worked with young children as a dance teacher for the past three years, and I tutored peers in my high school last year. I love problem-solving with students to present information in a way...

...patient, relaxed, and uplifting. The best learning happens when a student feels confident and comfortable. We often learn the most when we make mistakes, and my classroom is an environment that invites and allows mistakes! One of my favorite hobbies is reading, and I hope to encourage a love of reading in your child. Once...

...experiences have helped me understand that learning different languages is an extremely rewarding experience, and that everyone has a different approach to processing and understanding a foreign language. When tutoring my students, I let them know that learning a new language is like discovering a new world view, as I find many languages such as...

...Research, Introduction to Education (Dual credit), arts and humanities, film studies, and theater. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English from Agnes Scott College and my Masters in English from Western Kentucky University. I also have a PhD in Leadership with an Emphasis in Education from the University of the Cumberlands. I am currently...

...and adaptable. I believe that everyone does not learn the same way. Therefore, I adjust my approach according to each student's learning needs. I tend to use visual aids in my lessons and love to give high fives when a student shows improvement or does a good job. While I can tutor in multiple subjects,...