Samuel
Certified Tutor
...I'm passionate about and having my students understand and internalize the complex material. I believe that every student is capable of success; my job as a tutor is to help them overcome academic roadblocks. I work with my students to find interesting and exciting new ways to attack a subject; I know from experience that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
Evan
Certified Tutor
...fourteen year-old from Guinea, to help him with scholarship applications. He was confounded by the prompt: "describe yourself." Together, we worked to clarify what that meant to craft a narrative that would help him succeed. He got that scholarship, and the essay he wrote, though informed by conversations with me, was all his: it was...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comparative Literature & German Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 720
Abby
Certified Tutor
...a Standardized Test or for a college essay. I believe that students learn best when they are able to uncover the "why," not just the "what," and it is my goal to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and making mistakes. In my free time, I enjoy making pottery, swing dancing, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Kathleen
Certified Tutor
...I graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. I dove into teaching right after college and taught 6th grade math. After a few years of teaching, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Brown University. I love teaching math and working with students of all ages. I really love algebra...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Urban Education Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Composite (2400 scale): 2140
SAT Math: 780
Ana
Certified Tutor
...amazing opportunity to propose my own research questions and work with scientific leaders from around the world. At Oxford I was also able to take on various teaching and mentoring roles of undergraduate students in earth and environmental science topics. I am excited to learn with you and share my experience with these topics!... Each student is different and I believe strongly in the importance of working together to find out how we can learn together.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Geology/Biology
PHD, Earth Sciences
Jordan
Certified Tutor
...workshop, where I provided SAT preparation and college admissions essay consulting. I have also had the opportunity to tutor at elementary schools around Providence, Rhode Island. I tutor a wide range of subjects, with emphasis on Test Prep and Writing, but my main passions are Statistics and Literature. I fell in love with Statistics after...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science/Economics
Anna
Certified Tutor
...museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help students by engaging them in their learning, setting challenges, and empowering them succeed. My passion is working with students until the "aha!" moment when students know how to solve a difficult problem. I tutor reading, writing, and history/social studies for all grades, U.S. History...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Education and American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 740
Katharine
Certified Tutor
...understanding about the importance of the subjects you're learning in school. I am a sophomore at Brown University where I major in Urban Studies an interdisciplinary field that covers topics from urban history to statistics. As the news editor at my college daily, I have developed skills in writing and editing, and will help prime...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Urban Studies
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Victor
Certified Tutor
...in math. I know that math isn't everyone's favorite subject, so I'm here to share the tips and tricks that I've picked up in algebra, calculus, statistics, and trig with everyone. I'm always happy to lend a hand to those who need help. If you're having trouble in mathematics, let me know and and I'll...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Applied Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 800
Geraldine
Certified Tutor
...so exciting for me! I love getting to know my students and working with them to achieve their learning goals. I graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in Engineering. I am from Bolivia and speak fluent Spanish. Outside of academics I love playing sports, taking pictures, dancing, and going to the beach.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Engineering
Alexandra
Certified Tutor
...Pre-Calculus and Calculus, college students taking Calculus I/II and Linear Algebra -- and any level in between! Tutoring is one of my favorite activities, because every student I work with teaches me something new about my field. In addition to doing math and writing French poetry, I play the piano, contract bridge, soccer and tennis....
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics and French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Lyall
Certified Tutor
...so I am in the test taking mindset myself and am excited to help students preparing for the SAT/ACT this summer/fall. In addition to SAT tutoring, I have experience coaching high school debate and am passionate about finding ways to simplify test-taking concepts so that they can become second nature to students approaching the process....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 770
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...college, and the college application process to the next generation of students. I have a passion for math and science, and I want to share my excitement about these topics with others. Whether I am tutoring someone who shares my passion for these subjects and wants that extra edge, or someone who is struggling with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematical Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Srini
Certified Tutor
...and anything that involves golf (mini golf, frisbee golf, actual golf, etc.). One can often find me at Clark Park or Walnut Greens trying to shoot for par or die trying. I have been tutoring for the last one and a half years and I absolutely love it. I am a national-circuit debater who places...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Molecular Biophysics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Dale
Certified Tutor
...for me after extensive experience in international diplomacy and the investing world. I am a graduate level instructor for an online university in international relations, law and business plus public sector management and communications. I also tutor secondary and middle school students in reading, writing and SAT/ACT test prep (non-math). I have worked successfully with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations
Masters, International Relations
Serena
Certified Tutor
...within elementary schools. I'm comfortable with a wide range of subjects but I'm most passionate about History, English and Literature. These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to encourage of love of learning is an important...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Verbal: 800
Amanda
Certified Tutor
...Lawrence College, Master's Degree in Women's History, and I am eager to share my enthusiasm for learning with you. I studied political science at Brown University, but I enjoy reading about subjects as diverse as astronomy, sustainability, and literature too. I had some study tactics that worked for me, especially for high school subjects and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Women's Studies
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Lena
Certified Tutor
...Oakland Public School system through the Partners Program. From 2014 to 2015, I was employed as a private tutor for students both in middle school and in high school. Over the last year I have tutored international high school students online in test preparation, as well as various academic subjects. I have more informal teaching...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Political Science and Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Ayomide
Certified Tutor
...for a tutoring session, they learn a lot more and are more engaged in the lesson. Especially with test prep for standardized exams, which can be a lot of pressure for students, I like to come up with individualized test-taking strategies for each student I tutor. If I can help a student feel more self-confident...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 710
Patrick
Certified Tutor
...the 2015 Jan Tullis Undergraduate Teaching Assistant Award by the Department of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences of Brown University. I believe that connecting with students and ensuring clear communication between tutor and student is paramount to successful learning, and I work to create a constructive, collaborative learning environment. Remaining flexible and adapting different learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Geosciences
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