
Brianna N: San Mateo tutor
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...and gained German fluency through a two-month intensive German language phase, a five-month university phase and a six-month legal internship phase. During my graduate studies, I was awarded a teaching apprenticeship requiring me to instruct undergraduate German language classes four days a week, as well as participate in social events created by the FSU German...
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Bachelors, Criminology

Dawna: San Mateo tutor
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...study skills. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it challenges me to think outside the box. My tutoring style is stern but compassionate. I am fun, comical, and encouraging. I believe that any student can achieve anything they put their minds to. Sometimes they just need a little help. My interests are: basketball,...
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Bachelors, Child Development
Masters, Social Work

Janine: San Mateo tutor
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I spent 15 years in the classroom and was met with many challenging learning experiences. I welcome the opportunity to put some of that experience to work with Varsity Tutors. I enjoy meeting the individual needs of my students and challenging them to be their best.... Establish rapport while attempting to get the first lesson done. Ask questions about their hobbies, interests, extracurricular activities, and just basically get to know them.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Ed/P.E.
Masters, Exercise Physiology

Carol: San Mateo tutor
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Hello! I am Carol Ann Bulger and I am a graduate student at Florida State University. I love working with children and I am hoping to use my knowledge to help others in their pursuit of an education!... I believe that all students have the ability to learn, and by helping students reach their full potential, they will become lifelong learners. This is important so they can promote active citizenship throughout their entire life. Teachers should...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Liberal Studies: Elementary and Middle Education with a focus in Natural Sciences
Current Grad Student, Sociocultural and International Developmental Education Studies

Greg: San Mateo tutor
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...so I've decided to tutor in my spare time. I specialize in math tutoring as I was always the guy in high school and college helping out others in my class whose questions weren't answered or who just didn't get it during the lecture. My job as a structural designer involves lots of math, mainly...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biological Science

Kim: San Mateo tutor
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...we just need to discover the ways that we learn best. My academic background is rooted in student development theory and though my professional roles are outside this area, the skills sets developed in my academic career are used in my day to day interactions with industry leaders. What is clear to me is that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry/English
PHD, Higher Education

Jennifer: San Mateo tutor
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...educational and professional career, I have had the opportunity to provide tutoring help to peers and other students in a variety of subjects. I have worked with elementary aged students on understanding key math and literacy concepts; I have provided SAT and ACT prep to high school students. I have coached students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Family, Youth and Community Sciences
Masters, Social Work
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32

Justin: San Mateo tutor
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I mold my teaching strategy to each individual student so that they learn the subject material the best way they can.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Masters, Business Administration and Management

Mike: San Mateo tutor
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...I switched gears and focused my attention on mass media. I gained communications experience producing television commercials, selling advertisements and reading every self-help book I could get my hands on. The desire to overcome shyness guided me through an unlikely career path that often placed me in the spotlight. This would have mortified me as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communication
Masters, Master of Business Administration

Crissie: San Mateo tutor
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...Forensic Science field in which I am not only experienced but passionate about. I also am experienced in Biology and Medical Terminology. I have tried to develop a stimulating environment where learners are not just taking notes and sitting in class, but also performing hands on experiments and projects. I really enjoy evaluating the students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology/Chemistry
Masters, Criminology
Jessie: San Mateo tutor
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...been involved with tutoring in one way or another throughout my adult life. I volunteered with the Norwegian Red Cross in Nairobi, Kenya, assisting Somali refugees with English comprehension. I also volunteered with America Reads, where I helped first graders improve their reading ability. While I was at FSU, I was a staff writer for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising
Masters, Clothing, Textiles, and Merchandising

McKenna: San Mateo tutor
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Senior student at Florida State University with interests in Creative Writing and Social Sciences/Public Policy. Outside of academia, animals are on the top of my list. ... Bridging the gap between tutor and tutee, to create a beneficial person to person environment. Ridding of the hierarchy is the best way to reach great understanding.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Double Major: English and Sociology

Dana: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...classroom I was nervous, and I must admit, a little shaky. Once I saw the light-bulbs going off in my students' heads for the first time, I knew that tutoring was for me. From there on, it was all about connecting with my students, making class something they could get excited about, and doing everything...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Editing, Writing, and Media

Laura: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...excited to get in the classroom this August and begin a new chapter of my life as an educator. Sharing my passion for grammar, literature, and the English language is the joy of my life! In addition, I am a highly qualified, and trained, reading comprehension coach. I have worked with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Berwick: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...algebra 1 in high school. I'm ESOL certified. I've worked with ESOL students the last 10 years. I've been teaching writing as a stand alone class in the last three years. I'm a professional editor. I've published CDs, poems, and plays. I'm an email away from helping you jump educational hurdles towards the finish line...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Industrial Engineering

Danielle: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi there! I have been a full-time teacher for eleven years. I have taught both middle and high school science classes including Biology, Chemistry, Life Science, Marine Science, AP Environmental Science, and Agriscience. My students love how excited I am about science and you will too!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General

Travis: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...Ocean Engineering at Florida Atlantic University on track to complete my Masters Degree by May 2018. Also, I graduated with Bachelors Degrees in Finance and Applied Economics from Florida State University in May 2010. I am motivated to learn and help others learn because learning is a basis for a better life.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Finance & Economics (FSU) and Ocean Engineering (FAU)
Current Grad Student, Ocean Engineering

Felicity: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...students. My favorite subjects to tutor are definitely pre-algebra and algebra because I had amazing teachers who taught those subjects to me. I firmly believe the right teacher/tutor can make any subject enjoyable to learn and I hope that I can be that tutor. In my spare time, I love watching football, hiking, and playing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
Mengmeng: San Mateo tutor
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I received my bachelors degree in China and my major is Teaching Chinese as Second Language. At that time, I have an internship to teach foreign students Chinese in my universities for the next several months. I am also a mastersstudent majoring in Educational Psychology and I plan to finish my masters...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, teaching Chinese as Second Language
Current Grad Student, Educational Psychology
Anisha: San Mateo tutor
Certified Tutor
...undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Florida State University. I received my PhD in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Rice University in December 2016. While at Rice, I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate genetics and graduate molecular biophysics. During this time, I was also a co-creator and mentor for the Institute of Bioengineering and Biosciences...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
PHD, Biochemistry
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