Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...region to both native English speakers and English language learners. I love helping students of all ages to develop passion and responsibility for their studies. In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored middle school, high school, and college students (both traditional-age students and returning adult students) through area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring...

...Grand Rapids, MI with a major in Spanish and minors in History and Writing. Since my graduation I have traveled extensively, spending a year teaching ESL in Huelva, Spain and another year teaching ESL outside of Seoul in South Korea. Both were remarkable experiences and have significantly shaped my teaching style while simultaneously, through the...

...College. I received my Bachelors of Arts in Mathematics with a minor in Classical Greek. During my time as an undergraduate I received funding through the NSF to perform research and had my results published in a leading undergraduate journal. I am incredibly passionate about Mathematics and Philosophy, and enjoy sharing the knowledge I have...

...most passionate about both because of my fascination for Latin American literature and culture as well as the fact that students are able to begin practicing the language as soon as they walk out the door and into the Spanish-speaking community. This real world application is at the heart of my teaching philosophy, and I...

...College, I have a double major in English Literature and German. While at Calvin, I had the pleasure of being a conversation group leader, tutor, and teacher's assistant for various college-level German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I...

...three years, I’ve found that my true niche in education is through tutoring. I’ve taught advanced ESL courses to medical doctors in Turkey in addition to teaching basic and job-focused ESL courses to refugees in Egypt, Michigan, and New York. I studied Philosophy and International Studies in undergrad while also tutoring ESL, writing, philosophy and...

...Not only have I learned dance technique, but also many lessons about working with other people. I still enjoy playing tennis and learning to dance when I get the chance. I am a House MD and How I Met Your Mother fan, and recently became a Survivor fan. I love listening to music whenever I...

...passionate tutor. I take pride and excitement in the subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as...

...a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education with a focus in emotional impairment and intellectual delay. Since graduating I have taught students ages 2 to 18 years of age in public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and...

...with a major in science and a minor in Spanish. I have lived and worked abroad and since returning have had a wealth of teaching experiences that have shaped my teaching instruction. I am currently a fifth grade teacher at a Spanish immersion school. I am looking forward to working with new students!... I believe all students can be successful learners but that not all students learn the same. The art of teaching is helping students...

I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.

...first started tutoring as an undergraduate. I was hired by the Philosophy department at Calvin College to help my fellow students with their term papers. I loved it. Ever since then, I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels...

...a Geology/Geography/Urban Studies degree. I went on to graduate from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences and ISARA-Lyon with degrees in Agroecology and Organic Agriculture. I started tutoring in high school and did so in college as well. In graduate school I assisted students with academic papers. Most recently I have been a high school...

...and one I could definitely tutor a beginning or intermediate student in is German. Three years of academic study with an instructor native to German, who used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of...

...teacher, and now a grandfather. I love my teaching time with elementary and middle school students. But I am relaxing more now. I no longer teach full time. I go into the school building some each week and help students with math. I love reading, music, camping, and playing with my grandson. I love to...

I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.

...two of the most important endeavors we could commit ourselves to. I think I would probably die without books. Writing and reading take us to far away lands; help us connect by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and...

...to teach since my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve your...

...College with an Honors degree in Philosophy. I spent last summer working as a consultant at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in St. Josephs. I plan to begin graduate study in Philosophy next fall. I am eager to help students in my areas of expertise either online or in-person. I prep students for both the GRE and...

...experience, and I love helping others try to address and resolve their language-related issues. I've spent a lot of time focusing on ESL education, but during college and before moving to South Korea, I often edited or proofed other people's essays and papers. I believe that if you have an English-related issue, I can probably...