Certified Tutors From Rice University

...Division I Owls in track and field. After several years experience voluntarily tutoring friends and family members I became a professional private tutor my junior year of college. My senior year, I took advantage of the opportunity to reach more students, creating a small private tutoring company in Houston in which I served as lead...

...am teaching assistant for several others. I find one-on-one tutoring has an advantage over classroom settings because you are able to adapt material for the individual so that there is a higher level of understanding. I received my B.S. from Rice University in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and am now a PhD student at Rutgers...

...but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better...

...of any subject before moving on and building on those basics. Primarily, my focus has been on math and science tutoring, though I've helped write essays and speeches in the past and have enjoyed it. As a biochemistry major, it seems natural that my favorite subject has been biology for a long time. In my...

...heavily dependent on high level mathematics. My favorite subject is statistics. Not only does statistics incorporate other disciplines like calculus, but it also is very useful for modeling the real world. I have about one year of experience tutoring algebra and pre-algebra with good results. I can tutor through 8th grade math including pre-algebra, algebra...

...my knowledge with others who are struggling! Tutoring is a great way for me to spend my time helping others excel. I am currently a student at Rice University in Houston, Texas where I am majoring in Mathematical Economic Analysis. I have a strong math background and am also to teach test prep, having scored...

Currently a student at Rice University, I was previously a varsity swimmer in high school as well as a science-bowl and academics nerd. I have a great passion for learning and teaching. You'll probably find me reading, working out, or watching netflix.

...than giving it to them. I believe this method is the best way for the student to master the material. I enjoy the "aha!" moment my students have when the concept finally clicks. In my free time, I work on my two tea businesses. During my senior year at Rice, I founded a student-run boba...

...to learn ways to complete them successfully, and I hope I can pass on some of these skills. Outside of school, I enjoy volunteering, making music, and reading. I have volunteered in a number of healthcare environments and would love to talk to any student who is interested in healthcare or wants advice on what...

...begin to feel that they are capable of overcoming their academic and other challenges. I love all kinds of cultures and religions, and I am fascinated by learning about and from people. I believe in learning from my students as I work with them to meet their needs. Outside of academia, I enjoy trying different...

...understanding of a difficult topic. While teaching, I not only taught the basic sciences but also helped students through other subjects such as algebra and geometry. In addition, I tutored many students through a mini SAT prep course, and would love to help you succeed in this as well. In addition to teaching and tutoring,...

...oil company. I am passionate in teaching mathematics and physics to high school kids. I received a Ph.D. degree from Rice University. I have helped many undergraduate students during my graduate studies at Rice University. My teaching philosophy is to emphasize more on learning the basic concepts and train the kids to solve the problems...

...liberal arts. I am currently completing a test review manual for the TEAS V. The TEAS V is used as an entrance exam for many nursing schools. It covers math, science (anatomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics, and physiology), English grammar, and reading comprehension, The book is scheduled to be published in December 2015. I have...

...in Chinese language and arts classes. My tutoring experience in high school, combined with my current course load, allow me to be an effective tutor of Mandarin and Writing Skills. My tutoring "philosophy" or "style" is very informal. From my experience with Mandarin, I have learned that hard work pays off, and experienced firsthand the...

...graduate student, I have taught five semesters of writing courses designed for incoming freshmen. I teach students the fundamentals of essay writing: making logical arguments, using evidence, constructing proper paragraphs, etc. I am especially vigilant about eradicating common writing errors and helping students improve their vocabulary and prose style. My specialty is, of course, English...

...Currently, I am in my second year of medical school at Baylor College of Medicine. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science (specifically, chemistry and biology). I love working with students to understand different concepts and really get a good grasp on fundamentals - which is essential to doing well in math and...

...and I pride myself in providing helpful insights and finding fun, innovative and effective ways to teach and help students retain information. I want to help my students distinguish themselves! Growing up I wanted to be a history professor and continue to have an abiding interest in history. I graduated from Rice University in 2006...

...to individual students. This allows for personal growth rather than a cookie cutter method. I have tutored for the last 5 years. My expertise are in Math, Science, SAT, and other standardized tests. My philosophy on learning is truly understanding the topic and subject, develop a strong foundation in the material, and finally experience many...

...is my specialty and the subject I have to most experience tutoring. I got a 740 on the SAT Math section and a 5 (top score) on the AP Calculus test. My schedule is quite flexible, so I'm always happy to try and accommodate your availability. If you have questions about me, my tutoring services,...

...2013. While I am most passionate about tutoring Literature, Reading, and Writing, I also enjoy tutoring American History and Social Studies. I enjoy helping students understand the power and value of words. Furthermore, a student needs to see the real-world value of what they are learning. My job is to make the material relevant, so...