Certified Tutors From Rice University

...always enjoyed tutoring because I frequently helped my friends in my classes and really enjoyed seeing how I could impact my friends in their own success. I definitely made the right choice my senior year with tutoring because I met some remarkable families and got the opportunity to really help students in more of a...

...away is that childhood is the formative period in everyones life, when you are most vulnerable and malleable to outside influences. I believe having genuine and reliable guidance during such a time is critical to establishing a strong foundation for a well-rounded and successful adult, and it is something every child should have the privilege...

...of the sciences. I believe that in order to build a solid base of knowledge, an intuitive feel for analytical thinking is a must, and I hope to share this with my students, mainly through Physics and Mathematics. In my teaching style, I prefer to use a firm but gentle approach to learning, starting with...

...classes in high school as a peer tutor. I also have experience helping students prepare for the ACT through Varsity Tutors. I've had students go from a 25 to 32 after 2 months of working with them. It's really rewarding to see students learn and expand their own capabilities. I truly enjoy helping others achieve...

...I feel that small group instruction is the single best tool in increasing understanding. I love lesson design and as your tutor, I will be sure to work with you to create lessons that you find both engaging and effective. I have taught in Houston for the past three years. Prior to becoming an educator,...

...can. I first discovered tutoring when I was in high school and I was given the opportunity to teach 7-11 year olds in a variety of subjects. Now I attend Rice University, and I am majoring in Cognitive Sciences with the intention of getting into Medical school. In my free time, I love playing basketball and...

...and I am a sophomore at Rice University majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in business and certificate in engineering leadership. My goal as a tutor is to be able to establish trust between my students and I by encouragement and motivation. If a student can leave a tutoring session having learned something and...

I'm currently majoring in bioengineering/pre-med at Rice University. I graduated as the valedictorian of my high school class. My interests include biology, math, and violin performance. I've done neuroscience research at the Jungers Center for Neuroscience Reseach and the Oregon National Primate Research Center. I've also done molecular biology research at the Oregon Stem Cell...

...of problem solving. How math works is a beautiful thought process- understanding how a formula was conceived is much more rewarding than simply memorizing it. But in the end it's all up to you- the student. If you want a fast run-down of everything you need to know to ace the test- I'll happily help...

...helping them raise their grades at least one, if not two grade levels. I have a passion for teaching and education. I currently work for an educational non-profit organization whose mission is to provide tools for college access, acceptance, and persistence to students of the Houston community. I am very passionate about college access and...

...was 15. It is not at all uncommon for my students to achieve scores like these, increasing by 10 percentile points or more after only a few lessons. My approach is the opposite of "one-size-fits-all." We will develop a customized syllabus together after your first diagnostic test, and I will be data-driven in pursuit of...

...medical devices. I am an easy going but dedicated student. In my free time, I enjoy intramural sports, spending time with friends, and participating in design competitions. I previously tutored 1st-8th grade students in all subjects for about a year and a half. My favorite subject to tutor is math because it is the most systematic...

...Major with hopes of pursuing a PhD. I have been a student tutor since my freshman year of high school. I love to elucidate complicated concepts to a student and watch them succeed. I know that tutoring isn't just about content knowledge, you must also be able to understand the person you are tutoring. I...

...coming to the student with as much prior information and preparation as possible--knowing as much about the student's learning style and goals is important to me. I try to give unique input, and I'm good with both challenging the student to develop content as well as providing another set of eyes for the more grammatical/aesthetic...

...name is Rohan and I am currently an MD/MPH Candidate at Harvard. I am originally from Houston, TX and recently moved to Boston to get my Masters in Public Health. I enjoy reading about health policy, the newest innovations in medicine and technology and am an avid NBA fan. Other interests include weight-lifting, basketball, swimming,...

...teaching philosophy is that every student is capable of learning every subject. The methods, amount of work and time, and difficult will certainly differ, but with patience and perseverance, we can attain understanding together. Outside of academia, I am a runner, triathlete, and weightlifter, as well as an avid reader. I work in education because...

...Python, the SAT, and ACT as I am confident that I will be able to teach all of these at a high level. I am a National AP Scholar and a National Merit Finalist. I can also help give advice and insight into college and college admissions as I have recently gone through that process....

...necessary part of life. I firmly believe that education (studying, taking exams, etc.) should be a fun experience and enjoyable for everyone, as a way to test ones own limits and achieve ones maximum potential. Outside of academics, I enjoy reading books for fun, spending time with family and friends, watching Korean dramas, and doing...

...love to tutor mathematics, because it's not everyone's cup of tea, but I hope to propagate the same excitement and passion for mathematics that I have to others. Math is important! It is all around us! My teaching philosophy is that you learn through discussion and action. There needs to be some type of discourse...

...to convey it to that student. I would often find myself offering to help, after either the student or teacher had given up on the question. I found that frequently the problem wasn't in the difficulty in the material, but in the method of instruction. Some people just have a different way of looking at...