Certified Tutors From Houghton College

...to see students who were struggling finally succeed. I have a great track record of helping students succeed in the their classes, raising Cs to Bs and Bs to As and increasing MCAT scores as much as 8 points. Along with tutoring I teach MCAT review courses and love engaging students in the long and...

...Studies. I also spent time at the University of Granada in Spain at the School of Translation and Interpretation to study Spanish language, literature and culture. Since graduating I have worked for a government agency, and much of this work requires communicating in Spanish and across cultural lines. I am also qualified to teach...

...and volunteered at a local high school where I tutored and mentored at-risk teens. I'm currently working on a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the People, a global online education development initiative. I enjoy tutoring across the spectrum of subjects, though I get most excited about Literature, Writing, and developing an individual's...

...from 2004 to 2010. From 2010 to the present, I taught diction, writing, and reading to both international students and native speakers. My favorite subject to teach is writing because it is a skill that incorporates all other English skills. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and will gain confidence as they accomplish...

...help him or her understand writing rules by using analogies from algebra class--or vice versa!) Also, because I am state certified in both elementary and secondary education (and have extensive experience helping college students prepare for Accuplacer exams in both writing and algebra), I am very flexible and can work with learners in many age...

...I offer tutoring in physics (up to college level) and in middle school, high school and some college level math classes. Introductory physics courses are one of my favorite courses to help students with because there is a steep learning curve, and it is exciting to help a student progress in a subject which they...

...now. I love getting to know learners one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students...

...y ayudar en lo que puedo. Hello, my name is Shannon Derby. Welcome to my profile. I am excited to teacher and to help in what areas that I can. I have a passion for the Spanish language and culture, as well as a passion for teaching. Please feel free to contact me any time!

Hello! My name is Hannah Jackson and I'm an experienced English, writing, and ESL tutor. I have a B.S. in TESOL and a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and I have tutored and taught at three universities as well as at the elementary and adolescent levels. I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors

...making them concise and well-polished. Outside of tutoring, I am a folk musician, an environmental activist, and a birder (yes, birding is an actual hobby!) I'm also an avid traveler; I've been to over 15 countries in the past three years alone, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tanzania, and the United Kingdom. Recently, I moved from...

Hi, I am Jon Ballard and I am a recent applied Physics Graduate from Houghton College. This has given me exceptional experience in high school and college math and sciences. I would love to help you succeed and meet you goals in these challenging courses!

...and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these topics fun and interesting instead of useless and stressful. Would love to have the opportunity to tutor you or your student! Bachelor of Science in Math -Algebra 1 and 2 -Calculus 1,2, and 3 -Differential Equations...

...research paper writing, high school English, and helped students build their study skills. My favorite thing to tutor is psychology as it is my favorite subject. I like to work with the students I am tutoring; not yell at or just point out what they are doing wrong. If I'm your tutor, we're together on...

...and Physics double major. I am passionate about both subjects, and enjoy helping others grasp these exciting but difficult concepts. I have been a peer tutor since high school, and I currently tutor Organic Chemistry and am a General Physics teaching assistant at my college. I hope to not only help you understand the material,...

...to tutoring student athletes to serving as a graduate assistant/teaching assistant for various business courses. I love to learn and try to help others enjoy the learn(ing) as well! In between my academic stints, I served over a dozen years as a U.S Army Officer with over 5 years overseas time between Korea and Iraq....

...also took online courses at Grand Canyon University to get my Masters in Education, with a focus on reading instruction. I taught third grade for five years. I was 100% responsible to teach all academic subjects in my classroom, modifying lessons to make the subjects accessible to all learners. This involved whole class instruction, small...

...Lee. I have been inspiring students of all ages to read, write, speak and understand Spanish. I have my NC Educator's License in K-12 and studied abroad in Costa Rica during my time at Houghton College. I love seeing the light bulb go off when working with my students and students growing in confidence.

...more than 10 years to students of all ages and ability levels. I have a masters degree in education and special education with a teaching certification in ESL. I specialize in middle school, high school, and adult education. I engage learners with lessons tailored to their needs and interests and try to make learning fun...

...equips me with the knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively support students across various subjects. Throughout my tutoring career, I have had the opportunity to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. While my tutoring repertoire spans a wide array of subjects, I find particular fulfillment in teaching phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and...

...like using an I do, we do, you do method to help build traction and understanding with a problem or topic. I also like making up catch phrases to help remember certain topics and methods within mathematics. I know math can be hard and boring sometimes, but I am here to make it a little...