Certified Tutors From Elon University

...My experience working with students is vast. In the realm of teaching, I completed internships in a variety of schools and subject areas. I worked for a year with severely autistic students and enjoyed being part of a team of people committed to helping this special population. I was a Social Studies teacher for two...

...from Elon University, located in North Carolina. Shortly thereafter I began to work towards my PhD in the field of experimental neuroscience research. My strongest subjects include statistics, math, and the sciences. My favorite subject to tutor would have to be statistics, mostly because I have taken so many classes in this subject that it...

...Before my work as a teacher, I worked on a pilot program with bringing their program into a St. Louis City charter school. In this position, I worked with students from 5th to 8th grade who were reading and doing math at a 1st grade level and up in an intense specials rotation. I know...

...on fundamental principles lends itself greatly to approaching novel problems and serves as a basis from which complex topics are most effectively built. Emphasis of this approach is invaluable to many subjects in math and science such as Organic Chemistry, where the large volume of content renders rote memorization impractical and ineffective.

...I try to tie these all together with content to teach concepts and connect them to the real world, which is the point of education. In my opinion, education is needed to understand and make sense of our surroundings. I think my job as a teacher is to make education fun and relevant-not just something...

...other athletes in Chemistry. This is the field that I have the most passion and experience in and therefore my main focus as far as tutoring goes. What has given me success in tutoring in the past is finding multiple angles to look at and describe complex theories and problems. This gives the student multiple...

...developing a relationship while helping students achieve their academic potential. I have worked at Elon Academy, a college access and success program for high school students, as well as working in the tutoring center at Elon University. I tutor a broad range of math courses as well as test preparation. I enjoy helping students develop...

...standardized testing, and how to use the information on the page to your utmost advantage! I love history, English, theater and public speaking. I specialize in class speeches of all types. I've worked with students of all age groups, from elementary to college level material. Get in touch, and let's see what I can do...

...and physics a little more engaging than just memorizing a text book. I'd love to share my passion for science and success with you! I taught undergraduate biology courses at Boston University. In addition, I was a teaching assistant for biology and organic chemistry during my undergraduate career at Elon University. I am a first-year...

...of the reasons I love math is because it can be applied to almost anything. Showing students how math can be applied to the real world and how it can be useful in their own lives really helps students stay engaged with the course material. I personally think that any student can do well in...

...knowledge needed to succeed in a course beyond the raw grade. I believe that through a holistic assessment of a subject, it will be easier for someone to learn how to accomplish tasks related to that subject in the future. I hope to get students to a point where they are self-sustaining.

...prioritize my instruction to be centered around the student and the student's needs. My style is fun, engaging, and rigorous, and my drive as an instructor is rooted in the success and achievements of my students. My philosophy of teaching is simple: what are your needs and how can I help you achieve them.... Always doing what is in the best interest of my student. What are your needs, and how can I help you with...

...difficulty with physics at first because it introduces new methods of thinking, so I love trying to help students reach that "click" moment where everything comes together. The actual calculations of physics problems may be daunting, but I aim to strengthen fundamental concepts during my tutoring sessions so that students feel confident to tackle difficult...

...Biology with a minor in Asian Studies at Elon University. I tutor Spanish, English, and various other subjects. I am fluent in Spanish and love to share my language with others. My teaching philosophy is repetition and encouragement. The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it away from you - BB...

...Vietnamese students prepare to apply to boarding schools and colleges in the U.S. I served as a teaching assistant for English and test-prep classes, from intermediate and advanced writing to SAT classes, TOEFL tutoring, and college essay consultations. It was a joy to put my ESL training to use and to learn how to identify...

...tutor! I will help you raise your grades, pass tests, and prepare for your future! I have a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and a Master's Degree in Quantitative Management. I also minored in statistics, economics, and psychology in undergrad. I mainly tutor college-level business classes (economics, management information systems, legal & ethical environment of business,...

...their lives. I am primarily an English tutor, as I am passionate about literature, grammar, and writing. In addition to those things, I also tutor in English test prep, such as SAT and ACT. I use a variety of teaching methods to keep students engaged and interested, while helping them learn the skills that we...

...Ultimately I believe that quality essays that reflect the student's best work are written using student-led, question-based peer tutoring methods. More information about my background and skills is available on the resume included with my profile. I would welcome to meet with you in-person or on Skype to discuss how I can help you meet...

...I like to consider those I tutor my peers, rather than making them feel unqualified to do their own work. I am also passionate about making students excited about the work they are doing, because I believe you produce your best work when you're excited about it. Outside of academia, I am interested in reading...

I value the learning process, and aim to pass on the fundamentals of language and other subject areas I have obtained.