Certified Tutors From Kansas State University

...from Kansas State University. There I was a member of Golden Key International Honors Society and received multiple research awards. I received my Ph.D. at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center where I received several awards and fellowships as well as published multiple scientific papers. Currently, I am scientist at the Fred Hutchinson...

...how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for this reason, I place the utmost importance on the student rather than the subject. When I am not tutoring or substitute teaching, I enjoy playing guitar, watching football and writing fiction.

...help students by removing obstacles in their course of learning. I have a strong background in Math and Science and involvement in many campus and community organizations that honed my interpersonal skills. I studied abroad in the Czech Republic during my time at Kansas State and caught the travel bug, so am currently planning my...

...learning disabilities. My teaching philosophy is if I can help a student excel, I will. Sometimes a student only needs to be pointed in the right direction, others need intensive help. My spare time is dedicated to writing fiction, short stories, and co-organizing the Pittsburgh Writer's Meetup group. To date I have had five short...

...is my passion!!! I love discussing Westward expansion, Constitutional Law, and 19th Century U.S. History to name a few. When discussing historical topics, investigating what happened and why it happened fosters understanding. Similar to working in the classroom, I encourage students to think critically about a subject and analyze it it from a variety of...

...School of Law and received my undergraduate Bachelor of Science in History from Kansas State University. Both while at K-State and in law school, I tutored high school and college students in History, Writing, and English Literature. I focus on approaching these topics with a holistic attitude, tying history to the present and reading/writing to...

...valuable learning of physics comes when students are encouraged to solve problems using their own basic knowledge, understandings, and mathematical skills rather than being told to memorize a bunch of physics formulas or simply being given the answer. I believe the Socratic way of teaching: Instead of telling the answer directly; ask questions and more...

...government for over 30 years, where I had to utilize my training in geography and mathematics. My specialties include physical geography of the United States and urban and regional geography. I have also tutored French at the university level and taught a French course at a charter school in Phoenix. I have traveled extensively in...

I am a patient, understanding person who has a knack for adapting material to multiple learning styles, increasing a student's overall chance of success. I have several years of classroom teaching experience, as well as one on one tutoring.

...been a teacher of some sort. In middle and high school, I was an arithmetic and algebra tutor for underprivileged kids; in college, I volunteered in the math and writing centers; now, I'm teach ethics and logic classes in the philosophy department at UW-Madison. Teaching is the most important part of my life, and my...

...Kansas State University. My bachelors degree is in Elementary Education with an endorsement as English as Second Language and my masters degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Reading and Language Arts with a reading specialist certification. I recently just received my post-doctorate degree at Grand Canyon University as well as building leadership...

...help them reach their maximum potential. As a current college student, I have tutored students in elementary school all the way up through the age of my current peers. In preparation for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for...

I like teaching and I am a very patient and a committed instructor. I have a Ph.D. in Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology which means that I am highly experienced in general biology, cell biology, and molecular biology. I also can teach Medical Terminology.

...based on your language needs and learning style (e.g., visual, auditory, etc.). I have experience in working with students across multiple age groups (i.e., elementary school through adult education). I think learning should be fun. I will work with you to understand your goals to make sure that we create the best customized learning plan....

...struggled to read and write until I reached the third grade. My teacher spent time with me and helped me find my love in reading. She told me, it was okay that I was behind on my reading and writing level, just that I tried my best and progressed. With that newly found confidence, I...

...thesis on social behavior in a species of bird called the Golden-winged Manakin (a relative of the "Moonwalking Bird" on YouTube). Through my master's program, I have three years of experience as a teaching assistant. I've taught freshman-level biology and zoology labs and held office hours to help students with population ecology classwork. I think...

I am a post grad professional, with 4 years of executive work experience, who looking to share my knowledge with others. As well as, aid others in success in a variety of subjects. ... I try to identify what strategy will work best with each individual. Some require hands-on, others need a personalized "real-world" approach, and others just need someone who has patience to work through the material thoroughly.

...desire to learn new material, but sometimes they may need assistance in order to be more confident. I enjoy developing the relationships with the students I tutor and seeing their growth. I have over ten years experience teaching students at the high school level. I currently teach Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics. However, I have...

...of teachers, so it is only natural that I have been called on to tutor in the past. From elementary school to college I have always been the go-to girl in my circle of friends and family to assist with anything related to academia. It started with algebra, as it came easy to me, and...

...on the method. Many times, public schools can treat math like a process rather than a puzzle, which ultimately ends up discouraging, confusing, and boring students. My tutoring method involves redefining math with visuals, graphing, and walking through each stage of a problem so that students fully understand each component of the problem. Aside from...