
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...several field placements as part of my education courses and also taught in my own classrooms for two summer enrichment programs. One of the things that these experiences have taught me is that every student learns differently. Unfortunately, in a large classroom situation, it is not always possible to give each student the individual attention...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics (minors in Chemistry and Education)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Celine
Certified Tutor
...and Management at The Harvard Graduate School of Education and currently work as a project manager in education assessment. While I am no longer in a classroom during the day, I still enjoy helping students reach their maximum academic potential. As a tutor, I first focus on understanding a student's academic needs and then work...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Education Policy and Management

Edin
Certified Tutor
...also love fishing for trout in the Norwalk River. In academics my main interests are politics, history, and sociology. I also love science and learning about new discoveries but I'm more attracted to the fields that study people and societies rather than the "hard" sciences. I think some of my best traits when it comes...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760

Jacob
Certified Tutor
...of English helps me when trying to communicate mathematical and scientific ideas to those for whom the sciences are a struggle. Conversely, I feel that my science background helps me teach English to people who excel more in the sciences. In my free time I like to cook, read, play bridge and travel.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780

Grant
Certified Tutor
...the language of math in general and algebra in particular. I have worked successfully with students of all abilities, and my students (and their parents) tell me they are so relieved to finally understand math and not be made to feel dumb or lazy for not understanding. Confidence can be very powerful. I tutor Algebra,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Mathematics Teaching

Ben
Certified Tutor
...while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each student. In my spare time, I do landscape painting in oils and pastels....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Tyler
Certified Tutor
...serious ADHD when I was younger, I more than understand the struggles that come with being an ADHD/ADD student and enjoy helping ADHD/ADD individuals find means to study that suit their own individual ways of learning. I had to learn many tricks along the way to make sure I stay organized, focused, and on top...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
PHD, Comparative Literature

Olivia
Certified Tutor
...I took classes in journalism, poetry, and prose writing. I also studied anthropology, which means that I spent most of my days writing essays. I can help you find your voice and write with authority. I can help you structure essays in all forms (persuasive, expository, research, college admissions, etc). I will help you edit...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropolgoy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 710

Alec
Certified Tutor
...exams. I also was teaching assistant for upper level chemistry and biology lab courses, where I helped students during lab periods complete and understand their experiments, assisted them in writing up those labs afterward, and reviewed lab reports for the professors. I also tutored high school students in the area on a variety of subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Elise
Certified Tutor
...and enjoy helping others succeed. I have two years of experience as a reading tutor in elementary schools. I enjoy sharing my love of learning and watching as my students gain fluency, confidence, and enjoyment in a subject as we work through material together. In my spare time, I make wheel-thrown pottery, go hiking, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800

Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...a classroom full high school students kept me more intellectually engaged (and delighted) than my studies at Harvard. Finally, words have the capacity to transform us. Whether we're reading a passage by Faulkner or writing a straightforward five paragraph essay, we're participating in a subtle form of sorcery. When students realize the power of their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Teaching and Learning

Jayde
Certified Tutor
...I struggled as a child, I only became fully motivated to consistently improve (and even began enjoying my least favorite subjects) after having received the confidence that came from positive encouragement (and the occasional tough love) from teachers who were truly committed to seeing me succeed. In addition to teaching, I have worked in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 710

Finn
Certified Tutor
...of humor in another language. My teaching philosophy is to create as much student engagement as possible and to constantly improve upon the methods of engagement. When learning Chinese, it is critical for the student to bridge the gap between hearing the language in their head and speaking it out loud. Outside of academia, my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Culture

Laura
Certified Tutor
...how diverse student learning styles can be. For example, one explanation of the concept of absolute value may be helpful to one student, but utterly confusing to another. I am a great tutor because I make it a priority to discover each individual student's problem areas and create unique lesson plans and methods of instruction....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740

Andrew
Certified Tutor
...reverence for education. I aim to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 740

Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
I have years of teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad, and I enjoy working with students who are motivated and open to guidance. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your academic goals.... Know your strengths, and use them to create habits that get you to your goals.... As them what accomplishment they are most proud of.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, Public Administration

Jason
Certified Tutor
...for Advanced Study in Durham, North Carolina (201112) and the other at the Humanities Center of the University of Pittsburgh (Sept. 2014-May 2015). In the summers, I teach gifted middle school and high school students for Duke Talent Identification Program. In total, I have fifteen years of experience teaching across the interdisciplinary humanities. Additionally, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
SAT Verbal: 720

Matthew
Certified Tutor
...concepts. I want students to be able to think their way through the material, and I do that by framing it in a way that makes sense to them. Everything from writing and English lit to Chemistry and Math has a certain logic and sense to it, so I find that if I can show...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry (minor in English Lit)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730

Jennifer
Certified Tutor
I'm a history and Spanish teacher with experience in high school and middle school classrooms.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Education
SAT Verbal: 790
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
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