Certified Tutors From Saint Johns University

...the student's learning style, strengths and weaknesses and take it from there. I am very encouraging, and use demos, experiments, interactive websites and appropriate textbooks to make learning fun. I can't wait to hear from you to start working together towards achieving: the solid knowledge, learning techniques and confidence that you or your child need...

...elementary and junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most...

...I am most passionate about Physics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams, we always seem to have the most fun with physics. I am able to relate the material to real world situations to make it more easily visualized and therefore understood. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to...

...patience and understanding while learning the material. As a medical student, I know what it takes to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me...

...easily understood. I also learned that everyone has their technique to learning, it is just a matter of finding the best one for you. Within the last year, my career has shifted to law and I became a Paralegal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology. The field...

...Queens, NY. I have worked tutoring middle school students in Mathematics. Mathematics is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy developing new ways for students to learn. My teaching philosophy is that all children should be taught in ways that complement their individual learning styles. Therefore, as I tutor, I will continue to utilize...

...writer, and reader. My favorite subjects to teach are Spanish I and II. These levels are the building blocks of Spanish, and, as such, allow for more mistakes to be made and more fun to be had. I want my students to enjoy learning the language and realize that it is a life skill, not...

...is to convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we...

...situations can arise, but the general difference is that the tutor can dissect the content and build understanding alongside the student on a smaller scale. The student is now one-on-one with the instructor and is able to delve fully into the subject and gain a better feel of the subject. Secondly, exposure is everything. The...

...groups. I broke the course into a few different curriculum including Survival Chinese, Daily Chinese, Business Chinese and Children's Chinese. I don't believe in one size fits all, therefore, I focus on helping my student reaching their individual goals by designing the course to best suit each one of them. I spend a lot of...

...becoming a member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect their best efforts in...

My interests are literature and languages. I grew up in Barcelona, Spain. I speak Spanish fluently and I love teaching it to others. ... To promote positive learning and achieve a strong academic foundation.... Ask the student about the subject. Get an overview of his lessons and what the student finds challenging.... Assigning the student work on a topic that we have reviewed.

...AP US History. As a student at St. John's University, I was a writing consultant for one of the leading writing centers in the country-- the Institute for Writing Studies, led by Harry Denny (now at Purdue), Tom Philipose, and Alison Perry. Finally, for the past year I tutored full-time as an AmeriCorps Urban Education...

...Kaplan. For the past 3+ years, I have worked as a private tutor throughout New York City, where I have worked with 30+ students. My students have ranged from elementary school level to college seniors; I have tutored in a multitude of subjects, including ACT/SAT/ISEE/SSAT/Mathematics/Spanish/English/History. When I'm not tutoring or working my desk job, I...

...I will reward them for their great work and endurance. I provide the skills necessary to feel confident in all elementary content areas. I specialize in EOG (End of Grade) testing preparation for grade 3-5. I supply students with strategies that will allow them to successfully show their thinking, catch mistakes and correct them with...

...various ages in various fields of math. Because I did well academically, the college application process was a pretty good year for me. My final decision came down to UNC Chapel Hill (I am from Charlotte, NC, so that option made a lot of sense) or St. John's University here in NYC, where I had...

...is different in their own ways and that people learn things differently and at different paces; when students struggle with a subject, it's usually because their learning style conflicts with the style or pace with which it is being taught. Tutoring one on one gives the opportunity to learn at the student's optimal pace. In...

...with multiple years of public and private accounting experience. I worked as an auditor at the international accounting firm BDO before going back to school for an MBA. Since then I have worked as the finance controller for 2 different companies. I have vast experience working with all financial statements from balance sheets, income statements...

I have been a tutor for several years. I love helping people learn.

I believe that everyone has what it takes to reach their full potential, and achieve anything they dream of. It is all about hard work, diligence, and staying focused. I am here to help and assist you while accomplishing your goals!