Isaac
Certified Tutor
...essay writing and research. I am graduate of Reed College with a bachelor of Arts in History though I have also have a broad range of experience in social science and humanities courses as well. I achieved the status of a commended Advanced Placement scholar for scoring fives on all six exams I sat for....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Claudia
Certified Tutor
...ones are discovered. I have studied motivation in educational contexts and have held various teaching/mentoring roles. Having graduated 1st in my class with a Masters degree, I know what it takes to succeed in academic settings. It is effort, not innate ability, that makes people excel. I try to put forth this effort and learn...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Forensic and Neuropsychological Perspectives in Face Processing
GRE Quantitative: 159
GRE Verbal: 158
Jacob
Certified Tutor
...believe that a love of learning is one of the most important qualities a person can have. While I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, I find tutoring Statistics and Economics especially rewarding because so many students believe that they don't have aptitude in the subject, only to find out that they just haven't...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Economics, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 730
Gabriele
Certified Tutor
...and I love reading and writing. I am currently pursuing medical school so my academic life is not as rich in literature as I wish it could be, which is why I am so excited to tutor students in it. An accomplished writer and researcher, I am also excited to help students create well-written and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
Flavia
Certified Tutor
...a preschool teacher at a school in Portland, which means I have ongoing, hands-on experience facilitating educational exercises for younger age groups. I also have the communication skills required for teaching younger children and am open to creating tactile, more hands-on lesson plans for children who have trouble focusing, sitting still, or have learning disabilities....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 700
Adam
Certified Tutor
...tutor but as a kindergarten and pre-K teacher. In my opinion, a good tutor needs not only to be knowledgeable, but sensitive to the ways that every student learns differently. I am prepared to work with my students, at their own pace, to ensure that they aren't just completing the work, but fully understanding and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
Alex
Certified Tutor
...in Florida through the online TeacherReady program. I have 5 years experience teaching ESL, entry exams (including GMAT and ACT), and humanities (history, philosophy, literature, and creative writing) at the high-school and college levels. I am also interested in writing, both academically and creatively, and languages: I am fluent in French and Mandarin Chinese and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 32
Ella
Certified Tutor
...mechanics of learning, the student will develop the skills to continue to excel in the subject beyond our tutoring sessions. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Reed College in 2012 and a Master of Science in Forest and Natural Resource Management from the State of New York College of Environmental Science and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Science, Forest Management
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34
Abigail Curry
Certified Tutor
...classes and exploring the city. I have a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Reed College, and I've taken several classes on Latin American literature, as well as general Spanish writing courses. I've done some work as a conversational tutor at Reed, and lately I have been developing my skills as a literary translator. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Hayden
Certified Tutor
...identify strengths and weaknesses together, and discuss learning and study strategies in a collaborative manner. I find this strategy to be effective at not only helping the student learn the material, but to also developing the techniques of critical self-assessment and self-evaluation that are necessary to academic success, regardless of subject or field.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 31
Judy
Certified Tutor
...teach physics, and math up to Calculus AB. I am better at math. I still can hold my own in physics. I like to teach. I like it better when I teach well. I am Christian. I believe in God. I believe He loves everyone. I offer the opportunity to those who are interested, no...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Master of Science, Applied Physics
Leah
Certified Tutor
...York from Los Angeles where I lived for the past two years working as the Education Associate at a theatre. Prior to that I attended Reed College, where I received a BA in literature and theatre and worked as a tutor in programs like SMART (Start Making a Reader Today) and the Reed College Science...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Current Grad Student, Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Margaret
Certified Tutor
...worked exclusively in education. I have worked as a freshman English co-teacher in Chicago Public Schools, and I have taught English as a foreign language overseas for several years, as well and am TEFL certified. I taught English in Spain for two years, and, most recently, was an English Language Teacher Trainer with the United...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters in Education, Counselor Education
ACT Composite: 31
GRE Quantitative: 163
GRE Verbal: 154
Ely
Certified Tutor
...My philosophy is not only to teach students the subjects they struggle with, but also to help them develop intuition, independence, and appreciation for math and science to carry with them throughout their educational career. At school, I enjoy running our college radio station and playing squash! I am an avid outdoorsman and love to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 720
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...with a B.A. in physics, and have four years of experience in tutoring. My areas of expertise include physics, math, and essay writing. I believe that most challenges are easy to overcome if looked at from the right perspective, so when I tutor, I always try to have the student realize how capable they really...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Sherry
Certified Tutor
...their journeys! I understand that every single student requires a different way of teaching, and I have always considered myself a creative person. Please let me know what I might need to know in order to benefit you as a student. Currently, I have gone through all the math classes leading up to and including...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Maggie
Certified Tutor
...time. I use communication and attention to detail to figure out my students' learning styles and help them learn most effectively. I graduated from Reed College in 2018 with a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Economics, and before that I was an honors student at my high school in Evanston, IL. My specialty is math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Yoela
Certified Tutor
...low income students for several years where I worked with elementary, middle and high school students on basic skill building and homework help. I've also worked as an educator for the environmental non-profit Sound Experience, where I taught lessons on the marine environment, climate change and local Puget Sound history. I am here to support...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Sophia
Certified Tutor
...and Phonetics during my time as an undergrad. I tutor a wide range of subjects, including Elementary reading, writing, and math, as well as PSAT and SAT test prep. I am also available to help with every step of the academic writing process, from brainstorming and outlining to final editing. My goal as a tutor...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 700
Aiden
Certified Tutor
...Reed College where I majored in Political science with additional concentrations in environmental science, sociology, philosophy, and 3D art. I am passionate about helping students understand concepts in their own way, with hands on activities and self-paced learning styles that encourage confidence and resilience. I channel my patience and creativity into my work, with the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
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