Lisa
Certified Tutor
...and Cognitive Impairment. I have an obvious enjoyment teaching Middle School math. My specialty is helping kids figure out a better method for learning a skill when the current way isn't sinking in. I am a very visual, hands on teacher. I love to use humor to help kids remember concepts as well.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Education
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...their value, use and relevance. Thinking is never done in total isolation anyway but rather is always a social exercise and activity. The best teaching and learning then, I think, allows us to consider knowledge, from the most practical to the most abstract, as both social exercise and activity. This means, as exercise, that we...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Current Grad Student, General Literature
Angela
Certified Tutor
...and friends. I have had nothing but positive experiences tutoring and it gives me joy to foster the younger generations interests in math and the sciences. Some of my best teachers have been my hardest teachers and they have taught me to be persistent. This applies for me as a teacher and as a student...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 150
Clare
Certified Tutor
...find the answers to whatever questions they have. My favorite subjects are history and biography, but I'm pretty interested in everything, including politics and current affairs. My undergraduate degree was in education and I've been teaching in one form or another for about thirty years. I have one daughter in high school, and another who...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Master of Science, Library and Information Science
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...of data, both as a student and as a research assistant. He has considerable experience in tutoring and mentoring as a member of the National Engineering Honor Society ( Tau Beta pi). Andrew can be described as a results-oriented, self-driven, highly motivated and hungry to learn new technologies, methodologies, strategies and processes.
Education & Certification
Associate in Science, Biomedical Engineering
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Tierra
Certified Tutor
...teaching Math (Algebra, Geometry, Alg./Trig). I am Highly Qualified in Math, per the State of Michigan. I have earned a Bachelor's degree in Mild/Moderately handicapped (Learning Disabled), a Master's degree in Educational leadership and my Educational specialist Degree in Curriculum and Instruction (Math). I have tutored in a one on one setting with students with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Disability Studies
Certificate, Curriculum and Instruction
Gayle
Certified Tutor
Math and Science have been my passion since I was a little girl. I welcome the opportunity to use my knowledge to assist others in these sometimes difficult subjects.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Ben
Certified Tutor
...Wayne State University working on my Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. I have had a number of tutoring experiences teaching math, science, and SAT prep, to name a few. I have worked with students from middle school to college range, and know how to adjust my teaching level to whatever the student's requirements are.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Christa
Certified Tutor
...State University. I owned a Kumon Math and Reading center in Detroit Michigan for 5 years and have been tutoring for over 20 years. I currently teach HS Mathematics from Pre-Algebra through Calculus I and I teach College Algebra at Grand Canyon University on-line. I have been with GCU for 7 years and I've taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Scott
Certified Tutor
...to the new material at hand, relating to the adage that if you don't use it, you lose it. Like I mentioned, learning math can actually be fun, especially the feel of success. Of course, my whole life isn't all math. Personal interests, outside of family life, include collecting. From things like old toys, lunch...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Certificate, Education
Kavya
Certified Tutor
...incredibly excited to be a tutor and to have an impact on your learning and academic success. Having a diverse set of interests has allowed me to understand how all of us can find new things to be curious about, only if were given the chance to explore and to let our knowledge thrive.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 710
Ishan
Certified Tutor
...and I am currently a second year medical student at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Tutoring is something I have always been involved with. Throughout high-school, I tutored students in Algebra and Calculus. In college, I had an opportunity to work with younger students while also tutoring in organic chemistry. I love being able...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Medicine, Biology, General
ACT English: 35
Syeda
Certified Tutor
...I got to see the mixing point of Berber, Arab, and French culture. Before teaching English in Morocco, I taught Kindergarten in New York. I am currently obtaining my Masters in Elementary Education at Wayne State University in Michigan, USA. I had received my Bachelors in International Relations from Middlebury College in Vermont, USA. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Master of Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...someone were willing to pay me to go to school indefinitely, I would probably take them up on that. I also love working with children and young adults. I feel like I connect well with the different age groups and know how to adjust my approach and interactions to get the best results. I believe...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...over 7 years in college, high school, middle school, and alternative school settings. My certification and degree are both in English. I worked with both American and International students. I prepared Turkish teachers for General Knowledge Exam and they passed within 2 attempts the Reading and English Language sections. Over 90% of my high school students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Joel
Certified Tutor
...at, and then increase the rigor from there, utilizing a conversational and laid back and friendly style. Outside interests include playing jazz/rock fusion guitar and performing music at local open mics, listening to such artists as Miles Davis and Ornette Coleman, even taking the occasional gig or poetry reading, and reading, from fiction to poetry,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
Allana
Certified Tutor
...help them to love learning and to seek more knowledge! Outside of Varsity Tutors, I tutor through Kumon in Midtown Detroit. I mostly work with students Elementary-High school level reading, but I do help with lower level math. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy attending as many hockey games as possible and reading in my spare...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Psychology
Kay
Certified Tutor
My mission in life is to inspire, motivate, and prepare our future generations to live a live of purpose, power, and passion!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Marketing
Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary School Teaching
Caitlin
Certified Tutor
...yrs Detroit, MI) -Middle School English and Math (Quito, Ecuador) -Adult teacher education (Chengdu, China) I have extensive experience with Spanish both in the classroom and abroad. I have studied the language for the past 12 years in the United States. I have gained immersion experiences by traveling to Spain, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Mental Health Counseling
Siri
Certified Tutor
I am a senior at Wayne State University pursuing a bachelors degree in Economics with a minor in Public Health. I am also a pre-med student, and I expect to begin medical school July 2018.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
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