Certified Tutors From Vassar College

I'm a historian, librarian, archivist, and professional writer with 20 years of experience. I love helping students get engaged with history, improve their writing, and have fun while learning new skills.

...significant roles administering ESL programs and working in higher education administration (the fiscal and HR areas as well as student support services) at Boston University where I also earned an MBA. Teaching students how to express themselves in writing and learning to overcome the challenges of English grammar and spelling is the area of ESL...

...behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the student. It has been proven over time to be...

...for both my Master's and Doctorate degrees in Historical Musicology. I am a classically trained soprano, and there is always a song in my head. I have two sons in college and two dogs. My strongest personal philosophy is to find the humor in any situation. Laughter can help solve problems in so many ways.

...be graduate of a top liberal arts, having studied Biochemistry. I primarily tutor high school and college level math and sciences but also have extensive experience in all forms of engineering and higher mathematics. My current interest is in the application of Numerical Analysis into predicting high order polynomial expressions for physical phenomena as well...

...I'm a sophomore in Vassar college right now. I'm currently a psych major with an English minor as well as premed. I've been tutoring since my second year of high school and enjoy it immensely. I've tutored kids from elementary school all the way to high school. The subject I'm particularly confident in are English/Reading,...

...for several levels of French and Chemistry. I love tutoring students because I find these subjects incredibly fulfilling and enriching to learn and I really enjoy helping others understand them on a deeper level. Outside of academics, I love playing the violin, singing with my a cappella group, and performing musical theatre. My current summer...

...in a variety of topics, such as Math, Chemistry, and English. While I enjoy learning about many subjects I am the most passionate about Math and Physics. I want to help students overcome academic challenges, in order to encourage their intellectual growth and curiosity both inside and outside of the classroom. I am able to...

...intern for the women's studies department, which entailed tutoring women's studies students of all levels. After graduating from Vassar, I spent several months working as a reporter at a New York-based newspaper. I am currently working remotely as a freelance writer and tutor, specializing in reading, writing, and literature at all grade levels. In my...

...at a local elementary school. (I also did education coursework in college.) I've been published in newspapers, websites, and everything in between since I was 12 years old and I greatly enjoy trying to grow and encourage such an early love of language and the arts with young students. I am enthusiastic about grammar, sentence...

I thrive in tutoring humanities - English literature, Latin, art history, music (keyboard, music theory and music history), philosophy and history. I am liberal arts trained and excel at connecting concepts across academic disciplines.

...English, I am well positioned to understand the different nuances of each language's sounds and explain the mechanics of the pronunciation to enhance how good you sound. Language study allows an entire world of expression to open up before you. While the direction of study is always up to the student, I can make this...

...to research and write story treatments for Labyrinth. Returning to the States to raise a family, I applied what I'd learned about production to the corporate world. My experience and imagination yoked to a client's vision and purpose allowed me to take on a variety of roles: creative director, writer, producer, graphic designer, and occasional...

...school and I have recent experience helping fellow students with their homework and SAT prep. I try to approach tutoring the same way I would help a friend, by helping them build an intuitive understanding of the material rather than memorizing a set of rules. I love helping students achieve their goals, and I hope...

...poet and writer living in Brooklyn. She has work published and loves reading. Vassar College is her alma mater and its campus has some of her favorite trees. Cape Cod's Wellfleet has the beaches of her dreams and the best air scented with salt, pine and beach roses on a summer's day.

...the past three years, I have worked one-on-one with students in public schools as a special education aide at the elementary school and high school levels. Though I enjoy tutoring a range of subjects, I have a special love for teaching writing because it is so powerful for students to find their voices and express...

...of Vassar College. I got my Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and spent my last two years of college working as a calculus tutor. I love tutoring all kinds of math because I know it's a subject that so many people struggle with and I'd love to help make the process just a little easier...

...in Neuroscience. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Neuroscience. In my experience supporting struggling students, we always seem to have the most fun figuring out stoichiometry, metabolic reactions, neurotransmitters and more in prepping for college exams. I love the quote, "Amateurs can teach other...

...hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I am an advocate for equal opportunity education. I have worked...

...unique opportunity to connect with students, understand their individual learning styles, and tailor my approach to address their specific needs. Witnessing that "aha" moment when a concept clicks, and a student's confidence soars, is the most rewarding aspect of my role. I believe that every student possesses untapped potential. As a tutor, I am committed...