Jessica
Certified Tutor
...extends back to childhood. I self-published my first book at the age of eighteen, and have since enjoyed writing on a variety of topics ranging from creative fiction and essays to neuroscience and psychiatry. I subscribe to Einstein's quote: "If you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough." I genuinely enjoy connecting...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Alan
Certified Tutor
...more important than awards or degrees is that I genuinely have a good time working with students of all ages. Learning itself is fun, and there is often a lot of humor and reward along the way as well! If you think I might be of help to you, I look forward to hearing from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Education
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 31
Shannon
Certified Tutor
...sometimes seems so abstract. Tutoring allows me to not only share my love of these things with others, it also gives me the privilege of creating rapport with students who want to learn. I love the "A-ha!" moments when a student understands something new, and relish the opportunity to help the next generation succeed in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Physics
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 780
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...Harlem and the Bronx. I enjoy working with students to confront the challenges of a subject and then watching as the challenges begin to slip away and what was previously frustrating and incomprehensible to the students becomes a subject that they now enjoy learning about and studying. I believe I am a good tutor and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics
Masters, Advanced Theatre Practice
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 740
Shana
Certified Tutor
...tutor. Therefore, it is essential to train the student to problem solve and self-teach. This ability ensures achievement in college studies as well. - Connect and empower. Students will enjoy their sessions when they form a bond with the tutor based on mutual respect and trust. We set meaningful, challenging and realistic goals; and I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Sociology
Masters, Bilingual Elementary Education (1-6)
Benito
Certified Tutor
...and working directly with top executives, mid management, and entry level employees. I also tutored employees who were studying English and volunteered my time at schools nearby. After Google I traveled to 10 countries and returned to El Paso, TX to be closer to my family. I enjoy learning languages, cooking, playing organized sports, traveling,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Cultural Anthropology
Lindsay
Certified Tutor
...at the middle and high school levels, and I specialize in working with struggling students and students with learning/developmental disabilities. I make it a priority to meet my students where they are in their academic progress, and to work with them to set short-term and long-term goals. I prioritize working to develop logical and generalizable...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Education
Olivia
Certified Tutor
...individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of my students, so that he or she feels that his or her time is being used effectively, and so he or she can utilize new tools for success in future classes. In...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Susan
Certified Tutor
...learn! I love learning and want to share what I know! I know school and test preparation can be stressful. I remember taking the SSATs, PSATs, and the SAT and I remember that it wasn't all that much fun. However, with preparation, there are many rewards to learning, test taking and academic success! With hard...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, Public Administration
Gabriela
Certified Tutor
I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, African American Studies
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Jakina
Certified Tutor
...As a team leader, I assisted with homework, monitored an online reading program, and taught a Read- Aloud program. I also conducted home and school visits. These visits allowed me to build a partnership with my students' parents and teachers. Additionally, I was able to track academic progress and behavior. While attending Harvard Graduate School...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
David
Certified Tutor
...place. I have taught argumentation and debate at the Harvard Debate Council summer workshops, and have developed and taught a political philosophy curriculum at the Harvard Center for Hellenic Studies in Greece. I love working with kids, and I read and write children's books and young adult fiction in my spare time (as well as...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 780
Deirdre
Certified Tutor
...Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First Honors from National University of Ireland, Galway with my Masters in Gender, Globalization, and Human Rights. I was just accepted to medical school...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights
Renee
Certified Tutor
...been tutoring (and directing tutoring programs) for years and am looking forward to working with you to meet your goals! I have spent nearly every year since college tutoring in some capacity, including as a volunteer through my current church. I enjoy the challenge of discerning the best way for each particular student to understand...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Literature
PHD, Literature
GRE Verbal: 164
Elaine
Certified Tutor
...Harvard studying applied math and genetics. I love to learn and teach and will offer enthusiasm and experience towards the subject(s) of interest. As someone who graduated high school only a few years ago, I understand and appreciate the rigor of preparatory school and associated exams, such as the SAT. I will dedicate myself to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, applied math and biomedical engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 770
Ashleigh
Certified Tutor
...through Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji, followed by a half year living and teaching English as a Foreign Language in Madrid, Spain, where I attained a TEFL certificate. Determined to further enhance my Spanish skills and engage in an extensive volunteering experience, I traveled to Chile in South America, where I worked for a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Teaching and Curriculum - Secondary English Education
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Spanish in 2014. I have served as a teaching assistant for a class of ESL kindergarteners and have lived abroad in Costa Rica and Mexico. I am comfortable with students of all ages and ability levels in Spanish, and also available for ESL tutoring. I also have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology and Spanish, minor in Latin American Studies
Current Grad Student, Global Health and Population (2-year Master's)
GRE Verbal: 167
Ashford
Certified Tutor
I graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Romance Languages and Literatures and I'm excited to help you with Spanish and French language and literature! I have experience teaching high school Spanish, teaching English as a foreign language in Latin America and tutoring college-level French.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish and French
Robert
Certified Tutor
...of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Literature
PHD, English
Ema
Certified Tutor
...have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to pre-calculus. My favorite math topic is algebra, particularly because of its usefulness in solving real-world word problems. In addition to mathematics, I find joy in teaching/elucidating Shakespeare to high-school students. As...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
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