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...effective communication. During every session you should expect to: smile (and maybe laugh). Dad jokes are my go-to humor. see connections between what you already know and what were working on together. understand the lessons concepts at a much deeper level of comprehension (you can relax--I know how to help you master every lesson). be better prepared for upcoming homework and assignments. be completely prepared for upcoming assessments. see the time fly--my clients are consistently...

Hello, my name is Jeanna. At a young age, my parents foster a profound belief that a good education was crucial to your future. Since then, I have tried to encourage other students to strive for academic achievement. I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. I also received my TEFL certificate in 2012. I have taught English in South Korea for two years at an after-school academy. Since...

I'm a rising junior at Harvard College. I study African American Studies with a secondary in Women's Studies and I am pursuing a language citation in Spanish. I aspire to one day go to business school. When I am not doing work, I can typically be found reading, writing, or dancing.

...individuals for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE. My primary focus was on the ACT - I taught every section of the test, and by the time I left ScorePlus I knew the ACT backward and forward. I enjoyed helping students grasp the content, but the most fun part of tutoring was finding tips and creative approaches to the test that fit the individual student I was working with. I loved watching students gradually discover...

Over the past few years, I've had to write papers, crunch numbers, and study for everything from the ACT to the LSAT. Now, I've got a Masters degree and am on my way to law school. I have experience working with everyone from kids to grad students and want to help people find the learning style that works best for them.

I have always enjoyed working with students, both as a teacher and a longtime coach. I am versed in a variety of subjects, having majored in English as an undergraduate student before working as a newspaper editor, then receiving my Master's in Business Administration this year. I have also taught science at the middle school level, and am fond of math as well. I enjoy interacting with students, and gain satisfaction from working with them...

...you can move past those roadblocks. As a tutor, I try really hard to help students connect the material they are studying inside the classroom to their passions outside the classroom. Sometimes all that's needed to make the material "click" is seeing how it is relevant to their own lives. My personal interests include theatre (especially Shakespeare), reading and writing, arts and crafts, baking, and outdoor activities with my dog. My favorite subjects to tutor...

...Berlin, the Cannes Film Festival, and the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. I've had a rich and interesting tutoring experience, having taught jazz piano, chess, video editing, and even taught basic English skills to Japanese speakers over Skype. For the past year I've volunteered with NY Cares, an organization that brings high-quality after-school programs to low income communities. I've always excelled both academically and in standardized tests. I know that intelligent and targeted private instruction...

...I made perfect scores on my first try on 8 AP Exams, SAT, and 2 SAT Subject Tests, as well as a 35 on the ACT. I know that a self-motivated student can achieve great success if they are motivated and organized in their study approach. I have been tutoring for four years, in areas from the sciences to test prep to language arts. As a tutor, I prefer to individually tailor study plans to...

Hi! I am an engineering student at Northeastern University who loves helping people out with all subjects. Standardized tests are just a game against the clock that we can improve in so many ways. ... I have two philosophies. 1. Practice makes perfect. 2. There's an angle to everything. I think there is always more than one way to approach a problem, and typically the test tries to make you think you need to take the...

I am currently a student at Tufts University studying Economics, International Relations, and Communications. I am a writer and president of an online magazine, where I teach and instruct other writers and editors. I began tutoring as a peer tutor during high school for the National Honor Society, covering subjects including Pre-Calculus, Spanish, Algebra, Geometry, Literature, Grammar, and Writing. Since then, I have expanded to cover a multitude of subjects for all ages. I look...

I am currently a freshman neuroscience major at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the B.S./M.D. GPPA Medicine Program. I am a member of UIC's Speech/ Forensics Team, a writer for Journal for Pre-Med Affiliated Students, and a research assistant in the neurobiology department at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. I tutor all sections of the ACT, high school Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, English/Reading, Literature, essay/college application editing, and middle school/elementary school...

I'm Noa Danesh, a sophomore at Hunter College majoring in English Literature and Philosophy. I'm incredibly passionate about all aspects of English, from analyzing poems to literary theory to grammar and syntax. I'm excited for the opportunity to tutor you in a conversation - you already know more about the text than you think you do, it's just a matter of knowing how to say tit!... You already know more about English literature and grammar than...

...Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it a necessary component of a fulfilling life. I try to impart this perspective to all of my students. In my spare time I...

...the right direction, and support them along the way. It is my belief that education is meant to be both challenging and fun. Often the fun is hidden behind the confusion and frustration of not understanding the subject matter. That's why I'm here - to help make things clear. As a Telementor and a TA, I've received training in ACT prep as well as in tutoring introductory computer science in Java and Python. In my...

...For my students I custom-tailor a curriculum based on my own scientific research into the nature of learning. I use a combination of excel including Gantt charts, spaced-repetition, critical thinking, and Socratic questioning. The two most lessons that I teach to my students: 1. tolerance of uncertainty; and 2. confidence in your own self-efficacy. Everyone can attain mastery. I never doubt. Anything can be learned, if you breathe, accept that you are a beginner, and...

Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!

...in these subjects in my own academic experience. I currently tutor Spanish to fellow students at my university and have also tutored a wide range of subjects while I was in high school. I teach based on three main principles - patience, persistence, and practice. I believe in the importance of being patient and empathetic when tutoring because certain subjects do not always come easily to students. However, by approaching a topic with patience and...

A hardworking and organized student and worker, who is eager to learn, teach, and contribute to the community.

...of academic articulation and personal expression. My teaching philosophy centers around positive reinforcement and creating a low-pressure environment so that students can grasp new methods of critical thinking in their own time and do their best work from a place of sincere understanding. I don't want students to feel like my tutoring is another class they have to attend and struggle to keep up with; I want them to know that this is a time...