Certified Tutors From Vanderbilt University

...desire to succeed scholastically. As a tutor, my goal is to not only take away the unnecessary stress of school, but to also teach it in a way that is immersive and linked to the real world. When it comes to standardized testing or general classroom success, half the battle is understanding that you can...

...and helping others gain a greater sense of the material they are trying to master. More specifically, I love helping other students work through the intricacies of mathematics and programming problems and I strive to try to make myself smarter and more insightful through the process, as well! I have a wealth of experience in...

...striving to learn more myself, I am knowledgeable and well informed in a range of subjects. I've always been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall,...

...my Juris Doctor degree. My greatest instructional strengths include test prep (ACT/SAT), critical reading, writing, biology, and Algebra I. I am quite comfortable in a myriad of other subjects as well. My teaching style is best characterized as 'hands-on'. My goal is to enable the student to become confident with the material through practice and...

...what I am here to do! I currently work as a college professor and I do research on economics, families, and the United States. I teach a wide range of subjects, because I LOVE to explore the connections across different fields that really help students see how the things they are learning in any given...

...my own math education, I also have experience as a private tutor in math, mainly teaching high school level pre-calculus and calculus. I find that examples from the real world can help bring math problems to life and help cement the concepts with more concrete applications. In addition to my PhD in physics, I also...

I am a sophomore at Vanderbilt majoring in Child Development at the Peabody College of Education! I am passionate about teaching and learning. I am originally from Baltimore, Maryland and have been tutoring since my freshman year in high school! ... One of my favorite quotations about teaching by one of my idols, George Morris, says that if someone does not understand, "you either asked the wrong question, or you asked the question wrong." Although George...

...answer your questions. Currently, I am looking to obtain a Masters degree and am applying to such programs. I tutor children on a weekly basis at my local church from ages of 8 to 14 on an assortment of subjects. I understand that there are different learning styles and I try to find the right...

...also promote continued development on their own. I choose to tutor because I appreciate all that my education has given me. I was also given a lot of help while I made my way through school and understand how important it was for my academic development. I believe that I can make a difference in...

...mathematics and secondary education. I have a passion for math and for teaching students. I have lots of experiences tutoring various types of students from volunteering at churches, to assisting a professor at Belmont University, to private tutoring. This is what I love to do, and I feel confident that I can be helpful.... I like to be focused on student thinking and guiding my practice on what they know.

...with a Middlebury College program and two months of independent travel and research. I worked for three years as a Peer Writing Consultant at the Vanderbilt Writing Studio, where I met with undergraduate and graduate students one-on-one to help them improve their writing. Outside the classroom, I rebuild motorcycles, write poetry and fiction, and hitchhike.

...to help the student move forward. I also believe in the power of student centered learning. Students who are able to think critically to solve problems will be able to continue learning even when working on their own. Therefore, I will challenge students to persevere through difficult content while providing the optimum level of support...

A love of teaching and helping others should go hand in hand. My mission is to assist others in their own learning. With over 30 years experience to draw from, I feel that I have much to offer to a variety of learning styles, grade levels, and advanced learning situations.

...and foreign relations during the Cold War. Early U.S. History also is of particular interest to me, but I suspect that has to do with Hamilton! Non-academically, I row here at Vanderbilt (hence the Nike polo), and am involved in several community service organizations, including Next Steps at Vanderbilt, which is a program that pairs...

...a bunch of helpful shortcuts and strategies that helped me to do well when the time came to take the exam. After all, knowing the content is only 50% of the battle. I would love to share my knowledge and experience with those of you who wish to do well on the MCAT. For each...

I am an enthusiastic and detail-oriented English and test prep tutor with a strong academic background in communications.

...My ability to take other interests and find ways to relate them to the subjects that I tutor is something that I pride myself on. I tutor all sorts of math (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, etc.), computer science (Java, C++, C#), and Spanish. I enjoy music, sports and a nice cup of coffee in addition...

...Formal Education and Training: I have a PhD in neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. I was trained and educated at the Yale School of Medicine, Vanderbilt University, Case Western Reserve University, and Hampshire College. My bachelor's degree is in liberal arts, specifically, Spanish language and literature and cognitive science. I also earned a graduate certificate in...

I am currently an undergraduate at Vanderbilt University majoring in Neuroscience. Due to my extensive experience in Chemistry both in High School and University, I focus on Chemistry and Organic Chemistry when it comes to tutoring. My hobbies include reading, playing basketball, playing video games, watching TV shows, and working out.

...statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited about helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.