Certified Tutors From University of Idaho

...I was a junior (without tutoring, even!). I started tutoring the Verbal side of the SAT in Los Angeles in 1999. Then I branched out into the SAT Math and then into academic tutoring in many subject areas. I was tutoring celebrity kids in Malibu mostly at that time. Since then, I've tutored students from...

...believe that a good teacher makes all the difference when it comes to learning. A good teacher is someone who makes their students want to learn. Through Varsity Tutors I am committed to being a good teacher to all of my students and to help those struggling in certain subjects find a way to understand...

...a degree in Public Relations and a double minor in marketing and Spanish. I currently live in Spain teaching English and I love every moment of it. I love being able to travel and teach various subjects. My background in PR has helped improve my English both written and verbal. I have a passion for...

...can learn anything! It's all about persistence and approach. I believe all students can learn, and can want to learn when given the right tools. Let's figure this out together! I have a B.M.E in Music Education and a M.Ed in Education. I have been teaching public school for 10 years and I run a...

...students) in math (elementary and middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, and calculus), English (reading, writing, spelling, etc.), and science (middle school science, biology, and chemistry). I currently work as a writing tutor at my university's writing center where I tutor all levels of students will any and all types of writing...

...got into tutoring when I started working as a Teaching Assistant my Junior year of college. I fell in love with helping students and I want to continue to do that. When I'm not tutoring students, I enjoy reading and writing. I've taken plenty of classes that deal with literary analysis and editing. I really...

...have been trained as a teacher and I've worked as a teacher for over 10 years. I've done classroom teaching, small group tutoring, and individual instruction. I like working with people who want to change their English skills. Practice, motivation, and support are the words that are useful to me as a teacher because that...

...subject of history I'm also well versed in English, German, drama and public speaking as well. Arts and humanities are my specialties and I've loved every minute of guiding students through this subjects. I aim to help students develop not just an understanding of subject material, but an appreciation and fascination with it as well.

I graduated from the University of Idaho with bachelor's degrees in computer science and economics, and discovered my passion for tutoring while working in the Writing Center and Computer Science Assistance Center there. I'm most passionate about SAT prep tutoring, and I enjoy reading, writing, and playing the violin in my spare time.

...work. By getting away for an issue I find that an answer can appear in my thoughts when I am distracted and not focused on the roadblocks that often appear in my work. I am often accused of "thinking about molecules" when I am supposed to be relaxing if I look distracted. Some of my...

...applied linguistics and teaching. While I was working on my master's degree in TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) at the University of Idaho, I taught First-Year College Writing courses. After graduating from the University, I taught ESL courses at an intensive English program. Language teaching is what I am always passionate about. I...

...for chemistry, biology, environmental and physical science classes. This experience taught me how to create meaningful lessons that are rooted in real-life experiences. I encourage 21st-century skills by creating lessons that are rooted in real-life phenomenons with inquiry-based, hands-on experiences that are accessible to a varied amount of learners. All students are capable of brilliant...

...thing for languages. My style of tutoring relies heavily on the student. As someone who often teaches myself things because I can't learn well according to certain teachers' formats, I've learned there's almost as many different learning styles as there are students. Ultimately, I'm open to trying whatever teaching style works best for each student.

...FIND MEANING. Why should we have to learn all these things and why do we do the things we do? These questions make more sense the older we become and there are some basic things we must know before those questions even make sense. But we should always have a goal to help us make...

...helping others learn math, physics and engineering! I'm happy to help with specific problems, or concepts, and I enjoy sharing my personal studying/learning tactics with others. I have lots of personal experience studying for and taking the GRE and I'm excited to help other prepare for it and achieve their goal scores. I can teach...

...I am very fluent in both French and Spanish, my preferred subject to tech is French because it was the first foreign language I learned. I came to the U.S. from Spain and did my graduate studies at Purdue University, where I got my Doctorate in Tourism Management. I would say that my teaching style...

...the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Analyst and linguist. My experience in higher education started when I was a student and served as a resident advisor in the dorms. After leaving the military I found employment at the local university where I spent several years and pursued opportunities for advancement. My higher education experience is...

...experiences have occurred when a strong team approach existed and I could develop a "coach-like" relationship with those in need. MY SUCCESS IN THE ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT, AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO MY STUDENTS CAN MOST EASILY BE ATTAINED THROUGH HONEST, FRIENDLY, AND DEDICATED RELATIONSHIPS, AND UTILIZING THE LATEST IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES. . The current explosion of growth...

...name is Ramdan Altwer, I am originally from Libya but lived 12 years in the U.S and now about 6 years total in Canada. I have a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Idaho, USA. I've had the chance to teach high school and undergraduate students for about 10+ years of my life.

...I practiced law for 30 years, dabbling in almost every area of the legal profession. I had great success in "acing" the bar exam, as well as various other standardized tests. So far I have written a guidebook on going through the process of divorce, a biographical one, a novel and a child's book.