Certified Tutors From Lawrence University

...as an individual. Rather than seeing students as a collective whole that can best be served by implementing uniform methods of teaching, I think of tutoring as something that needs to be modified to fit each student's individual learning style and way of interacting. If I'm not tutoring, I enjoy singing, exploring Seattle's vibrant neighborhoods...

...that I am living in Minnesota, I am thrilled to be working with Varsity Tutors. I truly enjoy working with 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...

...to become a counselor for high school and college students. While studying abroad in Amsterdam, I tutored English, and during 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...

...student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I am enthusiastic about learning and strive to make subjects interesting and fun so that students will feel motivated to study. I particularly enjoy tutoring because of the one-on-one interaction that allows for highly focused and accelerated learning. My hobbies include reading, yoga, and playing music...

...have been featured at regional conferences and earned several awards for excellence in writing style. Upon graduation from Lawrence, I 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,...

...working on a graduate degree in Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. My teaching approach with students is very similar to the approach I use with myself when I am struggling to learn a new concept. I try presenting the concept in a new way, or going back to what the student (or myself)...

...helped them enjoy and connect to a variety of genres of literature. Calling on both my experience and my passions, I 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,...

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.

...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. I have taken the SAT, the general GRE and the physics GRE subject tests. I also play trumpet and have studied music theory in music camps and...

...I love finding ways to make difficult concepts digestible and (if possible) fun. I haven't forgotten what it's like to 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...

...and I am very 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...

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.

...final paper. As a result of my teaching, I was named a Communication B Teaching Assistant Fellow in 2017, and was given the opportunity to design a workshop to train incoming T.A.s. Outside of the professional and academic fields I am a huge soccer fan, as well as a certified nature nerd (bird watching, botany,...

...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 on your side.

...I excelled at music theory and can tutor anyone at the undergraduate level. Not only have I learned a lot 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...

...tests. I love building strong mentoring relationships with youth and prospective students. I'm First Aid/CPR certified and in the process of obtaining my substitute teaching license for the coming school year. I love to tutor writing and reading! My style involves brainstorming about a prompt and asking intentional questions to get students excited about literature...

...PhD student in music, and a long-term, experienced writing tutor. I greatly value the opportunity to help students of all 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...

...create the algorithms for optimization, building lesson plans around your goals and current level. I have a basic model; determine 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...

...as a Content tutor (specializing in psychology, music history, government, and writing). Additionally, I tutored area high school and middle 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...

...the book. While teaching test prep, I have also had students work to recognize their strong and weak areas. Depending on the situation, there are times when students should know their limits and focus mainly on what they know best in order to get their best scores. I am excited about working for Varsity Tutors...