Certified Tutors From University of Missouri-Columbia

...this doesn't mean that they are automatically "bad" at reading or writing papers. I try to help students develop the skills they need so that they can move forward with confidence and continue to improve. I have been reading my whole life, and I have done a lot of creative writing, so I have a...

...History and Psychology in the past. I scored in the top 98th percentile on the LSAT and specialize in helping students using proven techniques to increase their scores. Specifically, I can help students more easily break down the types of logic games and to distinguish between right and wrong answers in the Logical Reasoning and...

...a one-on-one setting and helping students achieve their educational goals. In both undergraduate and graduate school, I worked as a tutor for the college athletic departments. I tutored numerous college athletes in various math and business subjects such as Accounting I and II, College Algebra, Pre-calculus and Calculus I and II. During college, I...... Always be patient and invested in your student's learning, and tailor your instruction to the needs of the student.

...and been evaluated as having "outstanding" knowledge, organization, communication skills, attitude and overall tutoring ability. They have said that "he is thoroughly helpful and explains concepts in great detail", he models "good study methods and strategies", and he "describes equations and provides tips to solve them faster on tests." While I may specialize in tutoring...

...I enjoy tutoring in public health-related topics and writing. I've tutored/taught Midwestern elementary school students, New England graduate students, West African high schools, and refugees. From these experiences, I've learned to tailor and adapt my tutoring style to meet the needs of the individual students I have a great number of interests and pride myself...

...I joined The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine directly after undergraduate, and I am currently taking a research year between my third and fourth years. I love science and enjoy teaching people about the things that I am passionate about. I have a strong background in biochemistry, but I feel comfortable with most sciences. Work...

...and K-12 Reading. I have been tutoring for over fifteen years, specifically in English, literature, reading, beginning Spanish, and history. I have worked in the public school system for ten years, teaching English and coaching teachers in English, social studies, foreign language, related arts, career and technical education, and special education departments. For the past...

...Mechanics; Vocabulary; ESL/ELL; American History; Geography; Essay editing; Social Studies; and Study Skills & Organization. My experience also includes being an instructor at MU for Health Sciences Seminar and Learning Strategies. The courses included teaching students: study techniques, academic planning, professional development, time management, motivation, campus involvement, stress management and other academic related skills. I...

...of Cancer. I consider myself a well rounded scientific scholar. While at Mizzou, I worked as a tutor in the Student Success Center. There I tutored students in freshman level General Chemistry, as well as upper level Biochemistry classes. Tutoring gave me a great look at the needs of many different types of students, and...

About Me: Mizzou '17 graduate (Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude) Over 5 years of tutoring experience Former Boys and Girls Club Youth Development Professional (Ages 11-14) ... I want a student to learn the material not by me doing it for them, but by me showing them the way to think through the material.

...student, I also want to work with them to identify, appreciate, and build on their strengths, as well as feel empowered to ask questions and be curious. Wanting to improve your knowledge level and abilities is something to be proud of, not something a student should feel embarrassed about. I would love to work with...

...After graduation, I joined Teach For America and taught middle school math for three year for Memphis City Schools. I am certified to teach all middle school subjects. As a teacher, I planned curriculum and lessons, teaching over 200 students and earning the highest possible teaching rating. I also conducted after school tutoring, where I...

...cultures it is a part of. I am very passionate about the importance of Spanish in America today, as well as helping Hispanic families learn English, while not forsaking their native language. While learning Spanish over the years, I also fell in love with many other topics including Biology, Anatomy, and Math. I simply enjoy...

...interesting subjects to teach as most of chemical engineering is built upon a strong Calculus foundation. Also in my experience students over-complicate calculus and its always exciting to see a student realize its not as hard as they thought. During my undergraduate education I participated in mathematics research applied to chemistry for four years and...

...tutor is history because I find it to be a set of fascinating stories that happen to be true. I believe it is important that you must find a way to interest students in what they are learning if you want to engage them in the material. It's also important that students understands that they...

...with new people and learning what type of learner they may be. If I were to classify what type of learner I am, I would be a kinesthetic learner, meaning I need to do it myself to be able to fully understand the material. As a tutor, with Varsity Tutors, I adapt the subject material...

...get students excited about their own success and understanding in subjects they previously resented, e.g. mathematics, chemistry, biology, or philosophy. I believe that a passion for learning is every child's right and that with a more enthralling way of teaching it is possible to stir that passion even in children who were previously completely uninterested....

...With that experience, I realized the benefit I could have on others by simply sharing my understanding on a subject in a way that they could understand. As a result of this experience early on, my philosophy as a tutor is that each individual has their own way of learning and it is my job...

...Biology (Anatomy specifically) but also have a passion for helping students with English and Essay Writing. Throughout my undergraduate years, I made it my mission to tutor primary and secondary students in addition to my involvement in peer study group sessions. In my life journey, I have experienced all of the frustrations that accompany the...

...I love reading and writing and hope to pass some enthusiasm on to all my clients. I am not judgmental. I start where you are as a student and build on that knowledge. I can make learning fun and move at your pace. I would be honored to teach you my skills.... My philosophy of teaching is that all students can learn with the correct approach. I tailor make my tutoring to fit your needs.