
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...College in Waterville, Maine, where I studied Mathematics and Philosophy. At Colby, I worked as a tutor for both the Mathematics Department and the Writing Center, so I have experience working with a wide range of subjects. I enjoy tutoring math more than any other subject, mainly because that's what I've specialized in over the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 750

Sam
Certified Tutor
...that troubles or stumbling blocks arise more often in students that find themselves disinterested in the subject matter. This idea also applies to standardized test prep. These tests are written to be tricky and frustrating, but by working closely with a student and showing them not only how to answer the question, but how to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450

Stephen
Certified Tutor
...and finally get a difficult concept. I have experience with teaching all different types of learners, and students with various learning disabilities. I love to differentiate instruction in order to fit each student's unique learning style. I love tutoring science, particularly biology and chemistry because these subjects require a unique way of thinking. Instead of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Masters, Education

Brett
Certified Tutor
...Maine. I double majored in Classics and Classical Civilizations, focusing on linguistics, grammar, ancient philosophy and ancient government. While at Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Writing: 730

Anna
Certified Tutor
...the reasons I am most enjoy tutoring, as it provides the ability to work one on one and to shape education to the needs and interests of the student. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, from Spanish to test prep, it is literature and writing that I am most passionate about as I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French, International Relations

Claire
Certified Tutor
...turned eleven. My greatest strength as a tutor is connecting academic subject matter to life outside of the classroom. When I was a student, I found that my French coursework became much more engaging when I understood its use and broader context within the Francophone world. This is the type of knowledge that I plan...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French; Studio Art

Alice
Certified Tutor
...to New York, I've added yoga to my hobbies roster. Now, I work with several of the best-rated tutoring agencies in New York City - and I would be thrilled to work with you to unlock your full academic potential, and help to make learning the fun and empowering experience it should be!... Tutoring is about understanding each student’s specific needs and learning style, and knowing how to help the student unlock his or her own...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 780

Aurore
Certified Tutor
...have spent many years studying fish eggs and larvae (babies! So cute!) at an environmental consulting firm. However, as much as science gets me really excited, I really missed teaching! I changed careers and have now been teaching. After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now focusing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Science, Marine biology
GRE Verbal: 162

Daniel
Certified Tutor
...in Creative Writing at Columbia University, and before that I majored in English in undergrad. Since as long as I can remember reading and writing have been my principal passions, and I've been teaching, tutoring, and writing since completing college. I've taught ESL students in South Korea, and back in the US I've worked with...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Verbal: 780
SAT Writing: 700

George
Certified Tutor
Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics/Spanish
Masters, Urban Studies

David
Certified Tutor
...My aim in tutoring the GMAT is to give back to others and give some advice along the way that I wish I'd had. Working with me, we'll work not just on the core concepts and test-taking strategies, but also on an effective study strategy. The test *can* be beat, so long as you have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, German
GMAT: 740

Sara
Certified Tutor
...forward. In college, I enrolled in a writing-tutoring program that landed me two jobs on my campus's writing center. As a writing fellow, each semester I worked closely with students in a freshman writing-intensive English class aimed to bring everyone up to the same collegiate writing level. As a writing tutor, I held general weekly...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 710

Ann Mariam
Certified Tutor
...name is Ann Mariam and I am a first-year student at Colby College. One of my most rewarding tutoring experiences was being an online tutor for my math club in high school where I taught primarily Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have also taught younger students, specifically those in elementary school, in Math and Reading. Tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Julian
Certified Tutor
...statistics, and other sciences both at the high school and college level. I attended Colby College in Maine and majored in Latin American Studies while completing pre-med coursework. I have lived and worked in South America for substantial portions of my life. I tutored for Colby's Spanish Department and advanced as far as possible in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Latin American Studies
ACT Composite: 31

Craig
Certified Tutor
...from Colby College. In college, I worked as a biology tutor for freshmen students, an SAT tutor for local high school students, and a drum teacher for local youth and college students. My experience with youth goes from my tutoring experience to my experience as an outdoor trip leader with middle school kids in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Cathy
Certified Tutor
Professional tutor, teacher, and mentor with many years of experience working with students of all ages (Pre-K through adult). Fostering a lifelong love of learning is my goal. Building on strengths and working through problems and challenges is what I do.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Geography

Ana
Certified Tutor
...that using enthusiasm, positive validation, and an individualized teaching approach has helped my students succeed in their academic endeavors, while enjoying the process! Below are some student reviews of my teaching: "She overall was very helpful. Her lab lectures were supplemented with her own research experiences and she was always helpful in clarifying questions or...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Philosophy, Clinical Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 770

Emily
Certified Tutor
...2018, having double majored in Classics and Classical Civilization. I studied Latin in Columbia University's Classics Post Baccalaureate program. I am currently at Columbia University as a first year MA student in Classics with a focus in Latin Literature. I have been taking Latin classes for 11 years, and I have tutored for 5 years...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Certificate, Classics

Jordan
Certified Tutor
I'm an Australian-American current college student who's been tutoring since high school. I did the IB in Australian high school and am now a junior at Colby College. I mainly tutor the SAT, Psychology, English essays, and IB related things (e.g. the EE). Currently I'm also working at Columbia as a Research Assistant.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Global Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 750
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