Certified Tutors From Blackburn College

...since 1993, when I enrolled at Blackburn College, a tiny midwestern liberal arts school in the middle of a corn field. As I studied history, literature, and philosophy, played soccer, acted in various plays, and met people from around the world, I developed a lifelong love of learning that continues to this day. I earned...

...in research, fieldwork, or writing articles, the possibilities are endless! I began peer tutoring when I was earning my Associate's degree and fell in love with that student-tutor connection. I was not always proficient in school until I reached the collegiate level. My tutoring began at my Community College thus I was blessed with the...

...by identifying the student's current level of understanding and goals for the session. From there, I tailor the instruction to their learning stylebreaking down complex topics into manageable parts, using real-world examples when possible, and reinforcing ideas through guided practice and feedback. My sessions typically include a brief concept review, targeted instruction, and interactive problem-solving....