Certified Tutors From Rice University

...applications and will be happy to help go through the entire process and review essays. As listed above, I used to be a competitive cello player under the guidance of 2 Houston Symphony cellists and can give cello lessons if requested. I love animals and visiting museums, parks and zoos.Classical music is one of my...

...to help my clients grasp the concepts, then adapt my instruction to their learning style. Most student can grasp even advanced concepts when explained in a reasonable way (this often does not happen in the classroom), but I also give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look for...

...everything from elementary reading and spelling to SAT Math, study skills, and paper writing. Since graduation, I have work as an SAT prep teacher.I believe that every student has the potential to get into the school of their dreams. While a graduate student at the University of Maryland, I taught undergraduates "The Art of Communication...

...helps keep you both active and alert, and ensures that you're understanding the material. My past clients have included middle school students to college students. I've tutored a variety of subjects including the PSAT, SAT, Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, English, and Geometry. In the far past, I have also tutored elementary school students and worked as...

...especially important in my subject areas, as social sciences and the humanities are about understanding and analyzing events and cultures rather than merely memorizing facts. Thus, I try to structure my tutoring sessions in a way that there is collaboration and genuine discovery, rather than me lecturing the student. My interests include playing ping pong,...

...Medieval Studies at Rice and specialize in teaching world history and Latin though I am capable of branching out. I have had a number of clients, from middle school to college, and have tutored in a wide variety of subjects. For fun, I spend a lot of time cooking. On the rare occasion that I...

...so that the student can feel comfortable asking questions. I try to connect personally to the students so that they have fun and look forward to tutoring. I tutor standardized tests and most high school classes. I have two years of experience tutoring and I spent both this summer and last summer teaching full-time.... My teaching philosophy is that every student is unique with their own skills, interests, strengths and weaknesses, and learning style. As a...

...I am so glad that Varsity Tutors has given me the opportunity to continue my passion. I attended Rice University in Houston for undergrad, and I was a Biochemistry and Cell Biology major. I specialize in biology, chemistry, and standardized test tutoring. I am a medical student at OU right now, and I hope to...

I have been tutoring for years, and I think the quality that makes me a great tutor is my patience. I don't care how long it takes to help the student understand the concept. I will take the time to make sure they are well prepared for their courses.

...score on the SAT or PSAT verbal tests, in two sittings of each test. As a musician, clarity of communication (via clear, logical syntax and rhetoric) is paramount to my teaching which makes me particularly effective for students working to internalize the mechanics of language. I love helping young people learn and strengthen their skills.

...in biology and have been a mentor for high school and college students doing laboratory work assisting them with experimental protocols, writing papers and putting together presentations. I am currently working in a research lab at UTHealth and am excited to get back into tutoring. I want to help students succeed academically and am up...

...students struggle in other areas as well - they misuse their working memory! Our brains work by combining small bits of information at a time and the process can easily be derailed by anxiety, missing previous information, poor study habits, or a psychological condition. I've worked with students with each of these problems (and more)...

...subject--I love literature and science! This love of learning translates naturally to my role as a tutor. Because I love learning, I look for ways to transmit my passions to others by teaching them. Another reason I enjoy tutoring lies in my own experience as a student. I had to work very hard for the...

...and the subject matter with the idea being able to answer the question "when will I ever need to know this?" is the first step to understanding. Currently, I live in Houston with my bride, Nathalie, and our great big black lab, affectionately know as "The Bear". I love being out-of-doors in any capacity and am...

...school district. My favorite subject in high school was history, but in college I became interested in psychology and biology. Thus, I have a lot of academic interests and can help out in subjects ranging from the humanities to math and science! I have also had plenty of experience with standardized test taking, and I...

...make a solid argument, I value the impact I make on others through teaching. I began my professional life as a tutor six years ago, and have taught a variety of subjects, including time management, reading, writing, history and SAT and AP preparation. In lessons, I focus on teaching my students how to learn efficiently...

...French, and it shows in my work. I've worked with students from eighth grade to college students. My students have had a range of abilities, from those struggling to pass to those attending top-level schools. Most students come to me for English and French assistance, but I've also worked with standardized test preparation, math, and...

...in the Navy, and I'm headed back to Rice University this fall. I graduated from Rice in 2007 and I'll be earning a master's degree in teaching. I love math, but physics and government/history are interesting too! I love teaching in a way that's fun as well as effective - that's the great thing about...

...at Rice University, majoring in biochemistry and cell biology. I am particularly interested in tutoring math, science, writing, and test preparation. I have a strong background in tutoring over many years, and I am very comfortable working with many different kinds of students. My goal is not only to ensure success in the classroom today...

...of college credits. While I tutor many subjects, math and science are easily my favorites. I have always enjoyed tutoring others because it allows me to contribute to one's success. Since the beginning of middle school, I've worked with students from sixth grade to college. I enjoy teaching math, but I am also experienced in...