Certified Tutors From Kansas State University

...Cancer Center where I received several awards and fellowships as well as published multiple scientific papers. Currently, I am scientist at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Throughout my educational career, I was always the person that classmates asked for help. I peer tutored throughout high school and college. I taught a Biology lab at...

...or her test scores and therefore open doors for that student, and for this reason, it is by far my favorite subject to tutor. I believe that an educator must first appreciate how each individual student approaches a new concept in order to understand the most effective means for that student to progress, and for...

...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 return trip to Europe this summer!

...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 stories published. My other hobbies include...

...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 perspectives. In my spare time I enjoy...

...performance. I believe that with any standardized test, the key is to eliminate the fear factor by prepping for the unknown. Through practice and learning key techniques, I work with students to replace that fear with a strong belief in their own preparedness. When I am not working, I am a voracious reader, a fisherman,...

...formulas or simply being given the answer. I believe the Socratic way of teaching: Instead of telling the answer directly; ask questions and more questions until students come up with their own answer. This is what I strive to do with all of my students. I tutor a broad range of science, but my strengths...

...try creative ways to learn and master the subject. The students that I have tutored have gone on to succeed in their Math courses in high school and college. I do receive feedback from my students and their parents thanking me for the help provided. In my spare time, I enjoy keeping up with the...

...also tutored French at the university level and taught a French course at a charter school in Phoenix. I have traveled extensively in the United States and Europe and have made trips to China and North Africa. I am better able to appreciate my travels, since I have a background in geography. My knowledge of...

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.

...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 role as an educator is what most defines my identity. I have no general guiding principle about teaching, other than that it isn't really useful to think in terms of such...

...academic goals. I received my bachelors and masters degree at 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...

...for college, I took the ACT multiple times and in the process learned a great deal of tips and strategies that are useful for raising scores. I believe in helping students truly understand the material, not just memorize it. I look forward to working with you and helping you reach your goals!

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.

...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. Please contact me if you are interested...

...things related to the English language. As a child, I 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...

...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 that the best ways to learn new material involve tackling concepts and the connections between them from different angles. I try to help students by presenting the material from different sides and...

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.

...I have over ten years experience teaching students at the high school level. I currently teach Algebra, Geometry, and AP Statistics. However, I have experience with all course up to Calc 3. My success rate is high and I pride myself on the relationships I form, the connections I am able to make, and the...

...my circle of friends and family to assist with anything related to academia. It started with algebra, as it came easy to me, and grew into science as my love for biology and science in general grew. With my experience and knowledge I feel it is only right to help whomever is in need of...