Karan
Certified Tutor
...as a private tutor in South Korea, I have experience instructing elementary, middle school, and high school students, as well as adults, to reach their academic goals. Additionally, I have taught test preparation for the SAT, PSAT, SHSAT, NYS ELA Regents, NYSESLAT exams, and more. I specialize in increasing the literacy skills of all learners...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, TESOL Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Piper
Certified Tutor
...order to make tutoring successful, you need to break down problems into attainable chunks that are understandable, and that a student can therefore master. As you build upon a concept, having a solid understanding of the basics will lead to successfully retaining the information. I am excited to help students learn and build confidence. I...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
Mitchell
Certified Tutor
...I, Calculus II and C++ programming. By understanding these concepts, I can teach other students the methods to solve the problems in these areas. In the summer of 2013, I tutored middle school students in Algebra. I supervised a total of 10 students and helped them understand the concepts and study for important tests. During...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science
Hassan
Certified Tutor
I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a few study tips along the way I aim to build self sufficient and competent learners who find success in all academic endeavors.... I aim to increase student confidence by teaching the thought processes that allow for successful problem solving in their hard subjects. Armed with this knowledge and a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Meghan
Certified Tutor
...a wide variety of individuals. I feel confident not only working with different age groups and ethnicity's but in finding out what motivates each of them and helps drive their desire to learn. My background in art and advertising- undergraduate- also provides me with unique skills and tools to help students explore a variety of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Art and advertising
Masters, TESOL
Timothy
Certified Tutor
I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 2011 after which I spent 6 months in South Korea teaching English to middle and elementary students. Currently, I am a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County primarily doing research but also tutoring undergraduates. ... Bringing a calm, relaxed attitude can take the fear out of learning a new and complicated subject.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Current Grad Student, Mechanical Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 164
Warren
Certified Tutor
...understand tough material, I appreciate working with other people to help them achieve their goals. I am working as a tutor part-time while I prepare to enter a masters degree program in Urban Planning at UCLA in the fall of 2016. I will be in the Baltimore area until early August, at which point I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 170
Wallace
Certified Tutor
...have completed my residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, I have learned that I can make an impact on future generations by sharing my knowledge with those who desire to start or further their careers in the sciences, technology, or mathematics. I want to teach individuals of all ages and walks of life to ensure...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry
Masters, Medicine
Adam
Certified Tutor
...light-bulb click in their brains. I have extensive experience with essay editing, math tutoring (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, and Pre-Calculus), as well as computer science. I do not believe that there is such a thing as a student who cannot learn or a problem that cannot be solved so long as the student is dedicated and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...am a HUGE fan of science! I spend my morning reading articles about new scientific discoveries and laughing at silly science jokes. In my free time, I love to play video games including Hearthstone, Super Smash Bros, and Tomb Raider (just to name a few). I am also a big follower of sports. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Science: 34
Sean
Certified Tutor
...about tutoring language; after all, I speak more than six of them, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Nepali! More importantly, I know how to succeed in college and graduate school, as evidenced by the excellent grades I maintained throughout my academic career. If you're looking to improve your writing, pass an English test, or...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish and French
Current Grad Student, TESOL
GRE Verbal: 169
Teauna
Certified Tutor
...up to Calculus II. I have taken Biology, Genetics, Ecology, Microbiology, Cellular Biology, and much more. I have also taken my share of writing and literature classes as I am a blogger, short story writer, and spoken word artist. I have a passion for passing on the knowledge and techniques I have learned. I genuinely...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Toni
Certified Tutor
...me; even after years of studying them. Outside of academics, I love to volunteer with my family, play PlayStation with friends, and have game nights. These activities help to keep me balanced and provide easy outlets during the semester. I truly believe that teaching students is more about understanding and analysis instead of memorizing formulas....
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemical Engineering and Biological Sciences
Jeremiah
Certified Tutor
...who has 3 years of tutoring experience, I love teaching math in particular because there are so many students who think it's not for them or that they'll never be good at it. That's just not true! In most cases, they just someone who can teach them according to their unique learning abilities. I like...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Helya
Certified Tutor
...I want to be able to talk to them about their goals and visions for their future, and be able to share with them what my experiences have taught me. Education is so important, and I believe that by constant positive words of encouragement, students will sustain the desire to move forward with their schooling...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Current Grad Student, Biomedical Sciences (MD/PhD Student)
SAT Math: 720
Quante
Certified Tutor
...the eager-to-learn-and-achieve-mastery student, ready to devote the time and resources necessary to get you closer to your academic potential. If it takes teaching you a concept once or repeatedly, or if even I should have to learn something all over again to help, expect to get my best. And expect to reach your best.... Sharing real world application is one way. Making music or art out of something that comes off dry is another way. Showing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Cynthia
Certified Tutor
...a passion for working with students. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and minor in Spanish. I enjoy helping students learn and achieve academic success. I have been tutoring for about 10 years in variety of subjects including Math, Science, English and Spanish. My tutoring style is relaxed but disciplined with a focus on...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Verbal: 720
Kirstin
Certified Tutor
It is my goal as an ESL and language educator is to provide meaningful contexts for students to explore the world through language, to better understand themselves and others as individuals, and critically engage the world around them. ... As an ESL and language educator, it is my philosophy that students learn the most when they are personally invested in the activities they are participating in. I try to incorporate classroom activities that tie directly to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Current Grad Student, TESOL
GRE: 301
GRE Verbal: 158
Michaela
Certified Tutor
...degree in early childhood education from UMBC.. I am a certified teacher in early childhood education and special education. I enjoy helping student improve in the areas of decoding, comprehension, phonics, mathematics, and writing. I have taught in some capacity grades Pre-K to 4th grade. I look forward to working with you child(ren) to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Early Childhood Education
Tim
Certified Tutor
...medical school, there were many chances for natural tutoring of under-classman. I found that instructing and teaching has always just come naturally to me. Part of tutoring is finding the best way to communicate the information to the student, and one of my best strengths is the ability to approach problems from many angles, from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Master of Science, Molecular Medicine
PHD, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 770
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