Certified Tutors From Lawrence University

...of Iowa and Shandong Institute of Business and Technology in Yantai, China, as well as tutoring in the Business Writing and English Writing Centers at Iowa. In particular, I love tutoring writing in its many forms, from long essays to cover letters, as well as all subjects in the Humanities. I also enjoy tutoring standardized...

...students of all ages, strengths, challenges, and motivation levels. I believe I can speak for my former students when I say that I am generally regarded as a friendly, kind, and funny tutor who knows how to bring out the best in her students and how to make the most productive use of each session....

...college, I tutored students in French. I also enjoy helping fellow classmates edit and revise their college papers. My favorite subject though is Psychology. I believe students should be given every opportunity to learn and should be excited to learn, and I look forward to encouraging students in their learning. I will guide students, but...

...countries outside the U.S. In Costa Rica, I worked with study abroad students in an Intensive Spanish Language program. In El Salvador, I taught in a K-9 school as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Most recently, I spent two years as an English Lecturer at the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan....

...taught English at an arts magnet high school in Nantes, France. Now back in the United States, I work full time for Oceana, the largest international organization devoted solely to ocean conservation. Throughout my life, I have made a point to work with students of all levels and ages in a variety of subjects -...

...general homework help. I have experience specifically working with students that have trouble focusing and have worked with children with ADHD though I am not specially licensed for working with children with learning disabilities. Math is obviously my favorite subject to tutor because I love finding new ways to explain concepts I am already so...

...tutor the following subjects: English, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Reading, Writing, Test Prep, ACT English, ACT Reading, and ACT Writing. Outside of academia, I love to play with my puppy, practice yoga, go for walks, and paint. I look forward to getting to know what each of my student's interests, passions, and hobbies...

Building relationships with my students is the most important part of my job. I love getting to know each and every one and figuring out how to make learning meaningful to them.

...Los Alamos National Laboratory, and did two years of work on a masters at University of New Mexico. I have taught lab courses in introductory physics and tutored college and high school students in physics and math. I am interested in making physics and math relatable to people who are not naturally adept at it....

...be a student; I used to hate math, and in high school my grades were barely passable. The key to learning and succeeding is not only to have a desire to learn, but to have a teacher that can match your learning style. I like to take time to get to know who I'm working...

...excited to tutor students in Biology (molecular and cellular) at various stages: from middle school to upper-level college courses. I love tutoring because it allows me to stay current on concepts and challenges me to truly understand the material. I also love the feeling of seeing students light up when they understand a concept for...

I am a teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools and experienced working with diverse students and alternative environments. I have taught US History, World History, Citizenship, American Government, Algebra I and Geometry. I earned a B.A. from Lawrence University in History.

...earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin. During graduate school I worked as a teaching assistant where I taught undergraduates biology with an emphasis on ecology, genetics and evolution. Although biology was the subject matter of these courses, improving student writing and introducing my students to basic statistics...

...LOVE learning and I want to inspire everyone I work with to love learning as well! Part of that is being prepared to push on ahead in the academic world - so whether you need help with a daily assignment, a just-for-fun learning venture, or preparing for the test that determines your future options, I'm...

...about music, I also become a great writer. Religious Studies is a strange field to most, but my experience was rooted in religious philosophy, which included reading great thinkers from Nietzsche to Kierkegaard, to the great Buddhists like Vasubandhu and Dharmakirti. I not only had to read this dense philosophy, but I had to write...

...positions camp counseling, and volunteered in my mother's 1st-3rd grade classrooms throughout the years. Last year I spent my AmeriCorps City Year tutoring 6th grade students in reading and math, helping them boost their test scores and confidence. I am currently a Senior High School Coach with College Possible in St. Paul, MN. I help...

...ages improve their confidence and ability in writing, as well as in other subjects. I try to create a positive and friendly tutoring environment where each student feels that their individual goals are my top priority. I like to help students learn the skills necessary to confidently express their thoughts and ideas.

...the current level of comprehension and ability, learn what the students interests and passions are, share stories and experiences detailing why a subject is relevant, relate that subject to the students interests, and then make incremental steps using the subject matter to solve a real problem with reward for task completion. I believe in setting...

...school students in math, science, reading, and history, as well as helping my students prepare for AP and college entrance tests. In my tutoring sessions, I aim to tailor the tutee's time to their own learning style, rather than just a "one-size-fits-all" mentality. Over time, I like to really get to know my students so...

...them to be confident with everything they learn and to know how to get the best scores on their exams. To help students understand difficult topics, I will often draw or write my own examples that are not included in the textbooks. Not only does this work well for visual learners, it helps ensure they...