Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In...

...and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California, and tutoring children living with their families in Bolivian prisons. Some fun facts about me are that I played varsity...

...Verbal and Critical Reading preparation, and essay writing. My favorite subject to teach is English, because I love watching someone progress from knowing just a few words of a language to speaking it with confidence. When I tutor, I focus on presenting information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it...

...that not all adults have, and my partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in...

...in this endless process, I feel it is my duty to pass along all that I can to whoever wants or needs to know it. In my experience, when students know that they aren't the only ones learning, they are more comfortable and willing to complete the task at hand. I have a Bachelor of...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...the Claremont Colleges in Los Angeles, CA. During my undergraduate experience, I was able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to...

...to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory...

...for you, and you are the first one to edit your papers. I want to teach you how to approach your writing and editing, rather than doing it for you. If you are a high school student looking to go to college and want to blow away the admissions committee, start NOW on developing your...

...prep school outside of Boston. These rigorous academic experiences have prepared me well for tutoring in developing time management and study, and writing skills, a well-rounded knowledge base and language skills in intermediate Arabic and advanced Spanish. In addition I have spent time tutoring ESL at immigrant justice centers, life skills in prisons, various children's...

College has cultivated my sense for education and learning. Last spring, during my sophomore year at Pitzer College, I declared a double major in mathematics and biophysics. I am taking this year off of college, and wish to share what I have learned with others.

...science. I know how important a personable and encouraging tutor can be, and I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year...

...to be profoundly empowering or profoundly disempowering and my goal as a tutor is always to work collaboratively with students to figure out how we can make the process as painless (and maybe even enjoyable!) as possible. My expertise as a tutor is in the realm of writing; I'd love to work with you on...

...will be working full time as a full-stack engineer at a Series D startup. In middle school and high school I always hated reaching out to tutors to help, so if that sounds like you I get it. Also, I have taken the ACT 4 times which means I have relatable strategies for test taking....

...work for the past 2.5 years. I have worked with students of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. I tutor in many subjects, however I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, English, Writing, and the Humanities. I am compassionate and patient, able to work at your speed and adapt to your learning abilities. I...

...that students gain deeper understanding of the material when they are the ones to draw connections and solve problems. Different explanations make sense to different people, so I am happy to use literal and technical language, analogies, or a combination thereof to explain scientific concepts. I know firsthand that studying science can feel daunting, but...

...recognition from the Delta Omega Honorary Society. My undergraduate career at Pitzer College also culminated in honors in psychology, with an emphasis on research and written communication. These experiences taught me how to craft compelling narratives, highlight achievements, and communicate effectively to diverse audiences. Professionally, I have worked as an application tutor and consultant, guiding...