Certified Tutors From University of Massachusetts Amherst

...years of teaching undergraduate and high school level writing classes. I love writing and reading and am always interested in making classroom experiences as fun as possible for everyone without straying from the critical-minded nature a writing class demands. I've had students publish research papers, op-eds, and personal essays from writing they've accomplished in my...

...discover their own inner strength and guide them toward a path of academic success. I went on to teach English in Japan for three years after completing my masters in Japanese at UMass Amherst. I am a certified Japanese 7-12 teacher through Massachusetts. I am currently working toward the JLPT N1 as ACTFL's OPI at...

...science to non-scientists, I have always felt a great sense of accomplishment when I was able to spread understanding of complex scientific concepts. This is what I bring to tutoring, understanding of a subject and the wish to help others reach their own level of understanding. During my career, I have also learned one other...

...Colbath. I'm a lifelong learner and lover of history. I have been a middle school teacher for 6 years, and am passionate about helping students of any age and ability level reach their full potential! When I'm not in my classroom I'm either in my kitchen baking or out hiking across New England.

I have worked previously tutoring college students and worked as a teaching assistant for a year. I really enjoy teaching and my favorite subject to teach is math: ranging from basic Algebra and Geometry all the way to Advanced Calculus and Difference equations

...of my time experimenting with study skills and problem solving methods, both in my own studies, students, and in group studying with peers. I'm here to work with you to figure out exactly what works for you so you can succeed, as well as clarify any and all points of confusion in a variety of...

...the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. I work to find creative ways to help students understand tough concepts. My goal is to foster critical and abstract thinking, time management skills, and problem-solving skills in my students so as to help them become...

...and high school classrooms. I graduated cum laude from the State University of New York at Geneseo, where I earned a BA in English. I have two Master's Degrees: an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an MFA in Creative Writing from West Virginia University. I enjoy helping students recognize the relationships among...

...English as a Second Language for students 12 and above. I have had the good fortune to be able to travel the world and teach. My experience has taught me that each lesson and each student is unique; that for a student to meet his or her goal it is essential to work with a...

I am creative and like to help others find their inner creativity and success in whatever they choose to do!

...to music and music history, that I'd also developed a store of knowledge and respect for history in general having been a daily newspaper reader since the age of ten. This is an old habit that I still maintain to this day (hey, old-school habits die hard)! Over the years I've enjoyed looking at current...

...intricacies of how one can analyze, maneuver, and even manipulate the economic markets is a fascinating knowlede. Enjoying the process of learning the details of statistics, economics, business finance, I have spent countless hours trying to master. But just like everything in life, if you thoroughly know the rules and understand the strategy of play,...

...mixed media like video conference and PowerPoint. I have been developing my Spanish fluency since High School and enjoy interacting with native speakers and those looking to explore the language. Independent travel has taken me all over the Spanish speaking world from Barcelona to San Juan to Los Angeles. I have been playing guitar for...

...Tower professors have always bugged me and I strive to be student oriented and practical. I farm, raise cattle and chickens, and flip houses in Texas and Medellin, Colombia where I went to teach English many years ago. For 35 years I've taught university, high school, college, and adult learners on four continents. I've been...

...Pre-Medical track. While at UMass I was an Athletic Tutor my senior year. I helped students learn Biology, Mathematics and Chemistry. I currently live in Boston and will be attending medical school next year.I am working as a Pharmacy Technician at CVS and I decided to go back to tutoring because I miss working with...

An engaging instructor, I find out the goals of each student and gear my focus towards their learning in interesting ways. Invested in the success of each student, I build an atmosphere of trust that supports student success.

I'm a Chinese teacher and graduated from UMass Amherst with Master's degree in Education. I enjoy the communication with students as well as their parents. With my cross-culture and study abroad experiences, I am confident and passionate to treat each student equally and create an outstanding learning environment for my students.

...got my Masters in Education at UMASS-Amherst and have taught at Northern Virginia Community College, as well as Universities in Virginia, Massachusetts and Michigan. English teaching job opportunities additionally took me to Japan, Hungary and The Czech Republic. I focus on helping students improve their reading, writing, spelling, phonics, vocabulary development, GED prep and English...

...the barriers that prevent them from being successful both inside and outside the classroom. Furthermore, I am here to ensure that all students have an opportunity to develop a knowledge, understanding, and love of STEM. My decade long passion for STEM drives me to work hard every day for my students, as I know that...

...is what I wanted students to always strive for in their academic lives. Literature and composition played an essential role in my life, and I hope students will feel the same as they explore their imagination and curiosity. When a student tells me they just read ".........." and loved it, I feel inspired by them...