
Anthony: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...regarded college prep high school in Detroit, and Wayne State University, where I graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Film Production
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 35

Evan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...it has always been my favorite subject in school and I am always excited to teach others what I have learned. My various experiences studying abroad in Germany helped build my confidence in my speaking ability, and really gave me a new appreciation for the language. I believe that the best way to learn is...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, German

Johnathan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...backgrounds, and different skill levels has perfectly prepared me to be help students further their understanding in the area of English literature and composition. Since moving to Las Vegas from Michigan I have been teaching for Clark County School District and the College of Southern Nevada. I look forward to tutoring and helping all students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English
State Certified Teacher

Rachel: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...the country during his clerkship rotations. I have had a great opportunity to tutor 4th grade children at an ESL school in Detroit on various subjects, but I am looking forward to tutoring other grade levels. I can tutor various subjects, but I am most passionate about ecology, geology, and earth sciences. The earth and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Science

Rachael: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
I believe there is a fine line between teaching and learning. I good teacher will learn from his/her student and vice versa. I also strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for my students, so they are not afraid to make mistakes, learn from their mistakes and take chances. ... Having studied German, Russian and Mandarin, I have developed a true empathy with my students, and I understand their struggles and frustrations. I believe in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, German

Ryan: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...experienced tutor who was once the president of a tutoring/mentoring organization (Psychology Academic Support Services) at WSU. I've been seeing students on a one on one basis for over three years now, and I'm confident that I can equip with the strategies needed to understand the material, and learn the most effective way to prepare...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology

Yovana P.: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...inspiring them to grow and develop a passion for the language. Using a combination of pedagogical tools such as: direct instruction, coaching, and encouraging learners to take ownership of their learning, I meet each student at their level of development. I work with young learners, high schoolers and adults. My educational background covers undergraduate and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Politics & French
Masters, Law

Illiana: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian and would be happy to offer tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
GRE Verbal: 168

Chris: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...much you care." This motto has helped me focus on being a good listener, which I believe has made me a very effective instructor/tutor. When a student says that he/she does not understand a concept, I will often ask him/her a couple follow-up questions in an effort to identify the root cause of his/her misconception....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics Education
Masters, Mathematics for Teachers

Paul: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...rewarding and a lot of fun - to work one-on-one with an individual and watch the incremental progress, as he/she masters the material were working on. Initially, I was hired by Kaplan Institute to teach ACT & SAT prep courses. I originally viewed tutoring as a part-time job to help finance graduate school, but I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism
Masters, English

Miriam: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...and have been teaching History at University for four years. My teaching fields are American immigration and ethnic history, modern America, modern Europe, and world history. I have recently moved to New York from the Detroit area to research and write my doctoral dissertation. What better place to be for an immigration historian!... On the first day, I like to get a feel for the student's interests, areas in which they are confident, and those in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Photography
PHD, History

Sam: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a community college professor. My desire to teach was fully developed before I completed my first semester as a student and never diminished thereafter. To me teaching is more than a profession; my passion in life is sharing my knowledge with curious minds. ... I arouse a student's curiosity by asking question(s).... I would do that by telling the student what rewards are waiting for him/ her, both tangible and intangible, should he /...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Biology, General

Ari: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...that is, to a teacher- centered environment, concentrating on specific issues of grammar, structure, or style. Students appreciate the input of an expert, especially when they have a very limited knowledge base in the target language. My warm-ups are most always based on one-on-one teacher-student interaction within the classroom, which encourages students to make themselves...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics
PHD, Germanic Philology

Timithe: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of Wayne State University. My degree is a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. I have obtained my CPA certification working at PricewaterhouseCoopers where I achieved the position of Manager in the Business Assurance field(auditing). Currently I am pursuing my MBA/MSF from Walsh College. ... My teaching philosophy is that everyone doesn't learn, comprehend and retain information in the same manner. As a result of these differences,...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Accounting
Current Grad Student, MBA/MSF

Pranjali: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...teach to my students. Usually I explore the concepts for a decent number of times until the students are comfortable doing the lessons independently. The peer pressure and a fierce competitive environment are the factors that sometimes kids cannot learn a subject in a given time period in school. I am flexible in my teaching...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Computer Science

Aurelia: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
I have over 20 years experience as a state-certified Spanish, French, German, and ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher. I am a skilled instructor who teaches effectively. In addition, I offer students quality lessons and help them reach their learning goals. ... During the first session, I ask the students what areas of language instruction they want to work on and their overall goals. Based on this information, I begin teaching the lesson. Afterwards, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Modern Languages - Spanish, French, German
Masters, Teaching, English as a Second Language (ESL)

Julian: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello my name is Julian. I have a background in engineering, therefore my mathematical and problem solving skills are strong. I work locally in the automotive industry.... My philosophy is that everyone learns and takes in information differently. By realizing this and taking the time to understand someone's unique mind or perspective, I can be a more effective tutor.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering

Maurice: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...primary objective with respect to the assurance that they thoroughly understand the instruction I provide for them. I believe that such a responsibility is the mainstay that enables students to become the citizens they ultimately expect to aspire to. Further, it is my job to provide the requisite tools they require in order for them...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Education Administration
State Certified Teacher

Marta : Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...a couple of girls for a whole school year (English, French). I also tutored someone who was a French beginner and I tutored a Venezuelan in English. Right now I am an online English teacher for Chinese children and I tutor an American in Polish. I love teaching, it's been my dream ever since I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French Language and Literature
Current Grad Student, French Language

Swapanti: Durham tutor
Certified Tutor
...reach their goal of getting good grades as well as providing a safe and motivating learning experience for them. Tutoring is something that gives me great joy and I have learned a lot from each of my students throughout my years of teaching. I aim to become a multidimensional tutor with true empathy for the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences with a Health Psychology Minor
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