Certified Tutors From Bard College

...I am a sophomore at Bard College in New York, and I am currently working towards a B.A. in Literature. I am also an avid musician, with a specialty in guitar and bass. My goal working with Varsity Tutors is to help develop the skills and abilities of those who might not have the same...

...7-12 English Language Arts. However, I have classroom experience teaching Social Studies, Science, and Study Skills as well. I've spent the past 2 years teaching different classes in grades 5-8 at a school for students with language-based learning disabilities. Before that, I worked both as a substitute teacher throughout New York City and at a...

...to teach students how to think about how to approach problems, regardless of the subject they are studying. On my off time, I enjoy studying languages (I am currently studying French and Czech), reading, drawing hiking and cycling and am especially fond of swimming. In September, I will begin an MA in Comparative Literature at...

...Humboldt University of Berlin. I was previously involved with the group Culture Connect. This group was an after school program at local elementary schools to help ESL students with completing schoolwork and aid in language comprehension. While I tutor English, German, and Art, I am most passionate about German Literature. In my experience, it has...

...I am excited to assist, encourage, and compassionately push my students to write as well as they can. Writing can be as beautiful as it is vital to academic success, and my goal is to show students that by investing themselves in the practice of writing they will not only improve exam scores but also...

...BA in Sociology. Throughout my college experience, I decided to put my French fluency to good use and started tutoring my fellow college classmates. I enjoyed focusing on pronunciation with them. Writing french is one thing, but speaking is a completely different situation that I don't think is focused on enough. I also acquired experience...

...schools I chose to do tutoring so I could continue to engage directly with individual students. I really enjoy giving my full attention to one child at a time. I listen closely to understand the unique learning style of each student and try to give each child what they need to make that work for...

...teacher, as well as being a tutor and teaching assistant for undergraduate chemistry courses. I am passionate about science and math, and am a huge advocate for science and math literacy opening doors for all peoples futures. Outside of science, math and education I am a huge soccer fan, I enjoy playing video games, and...

...Filmmaking. I'm semi-fluent in Spanish, having studied throughout my academic career followed by a year living in Madrid. I have classroom experience with grades 6-8 as a Spanish teacher, and I teach Digital Cinema, Photography, and Screenwriting at the high school level. I love to learn about my student's favorite movies and compare notes! I'm...

...With over 5 years of tutoring experience and a solid background in high school United States History, I strive to make history relevant and engaging for my students. My teaching philosophy centers on creating an interactive learning environment, utilizing real-time feedback to ensure comprehension and foster critical thinking. I believe, as Yeats said, that education...

...Masters of Arts in Teaching at Bard College. I have experience tutoring native and non-native English speakers, in both individual and group settings. I went to an IB middle and high school, and tutored my peers in IB subjects, including IB Economics and IB English. In college, I worked as a Writing Fellow, helping other...

...and mentoring students in their pursuit of understanding complex economic theories has been immensely rewarding. It has not only enhanced my own understanding of the subject matter but has also reinforced my belief in the power of education and its potential to transform lives. This experience has instilled in me a sense of responsibility and...

...to instill in my students. Beyond the classroom, I am committed to my own continuous learning, often exploring new methodologies in economics and finance, which enriches both my personal and professional life. In my leisure time, I find joy in activities that challenge the mind and body, such as solving complex puzzles, engaging in strategic...

...I participated in research with one of my math professors through the Bard Summer Research Institute. In order to prove one of the central conjectures of our research, I created my own math which I further developed in my senior thesis, titled "Finding Maximal Cap Sizes for Quad Card Decks Using Share Strings" which can...

...my own lesson plans in reading, English, essay writing, and creative writing. I am passionate about creating engaging lesson plans for my students, and tailoring those plans to fit the individual student's needs and learning styles. I believe that developing a love of literature makes a student better equipped to understand and navigate the world...