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...Washington D.C, and went to college and physical therapy school at Simmons College in Boston, MA. I graduated in 2011 with my BS in Exercise Science and again in 2013 with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I began tutoring students in my undergraduate career, starting with writing. I believe education is extremely important and that students should have access to as many resources as possible. I believe in actively involving the student in the tutoring...

...in Communication Sciences and Disorders from Saint Xavier University and a Master of Arts in Psychology from National Louis University. I have taught elementary school for three years and have worked with children with special needs for over five years. My tutoring experience includes individual tutoring and small group tutoring in the classroom. I also have experience with homework club. I currently work in higher education, working with individuals pursuing graduate school. My favorite subject...

...New York at Geneseo graduate with a BA in Personal and Professional Communications with a minor in Sociology. I have international education experience at American InterContinental University London in London, UK. Having experience as a teachers' assistant and working with students of different backgrounds allowed me to develop multiple teaching styles that reflect the students I am working with. I have the ability to teach and tutor students who are visual learners by using charts,...

My goal is to help my students enjoy learning and to feel as confident as possible in subjects where they experience difficulties. I aim to set my students up for "small wins" as they master a more challenging subject, so that they can derive greater confidence and a sense of accomplishment as they learn.

...grad student. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science and Economics. I am pursuing a masters in International Affairs with a concentration on Global Governance and Politics. I have worked as a high school and college level math and economics tutor for four years. I have a lot of experience working in the field of Political Science and Economics. I have been awarded a "Most Valuable Tutor Award" every semester of my years as...

...need help memorizing material while others need help learning how to focus and be efficient. I believe it is my job as a tutor to find the best method for each individual. Besides creating scientific experiments and sharing my love for knowledge, I really enjoy being outdoors. I am involved in team sports. Most recently I was on a womens flag football team, which I enjoyed immensely. I also devote time to mentoring elementary-age children...

...away from education. Right after I received my undergraduate degree from Denison University in 2010, I moved across the ocean to start teaching as part of a Fulbright program in Austria where, believe it or not, no one has ever seen “The Sound of Music.” After I moved back to my hometown of St. Louis, I worked in schools failing the No Child Left Behind standards and began tutoring with Varsity. Even once I started...

...and I welcome the opportunity to provide students with the support they need in doing so. I have had the wonderful opportunity to serve as an educator for over twenty years, and I look forward to sharing my experiences and knowledge with students who are at various levels in their learning. For me, teaching and learning is a dual investment for teacher and student. I pride myself on creating optimal learning opportunities in which students...

...endeavors. For this precise reason, I genuinely enjoy helping students with essay writing for class, standardized tests, grammar, punctuation, and preliminary brainstorming. I always tell my students, "you know you're thinking clearly when you're writing clearly!" It is all about being clear, concise, and succinct. For this reason, I place just as much emphasis on organization as I do on substance. Similarly, I embrace this philosophy when I teach. I normally use the following three-step...

...loved it when professors would assign a term paper instead of an exam as our midterm or final! I think college entrance essays, particularly, can be overwhelming and stressful to the student. I believe that by tackling them with a logical approach and a solid action plan, these essays do not have to be such a source of anxiety. I also have experience preparing students for entrance exams, such as the ISEE and the college-level...

...passion for all things related to education, but I find that tutoring is the most fulfilling. Tutoring allows me to help others improve their knowledge and skills, but many other rewards come as a result of my tutoring philosophy. My tutoring philosophy centers around relationships. Trusting and inspiring relationships enable greater academic success because tutoring influences often impact the views and decisions of students beyond the tutoring realm. I love to see my students flourish...

I have taught and tutored for years and bring a lot of enthusiasm and dedication to my students. I like to approach subjects with a tenacious and creative attitude, recognizing that we all learn differently.... I think learning is a very personalized endeavor, and I pride myself on tailoring my efforts to individual students. I like to make learning fun, engaging and rewarding.

I am a new college grad with experience as a teacher's aide through high school. I have experience proofreading and offering writing advice, as well as tutoring in a variety of subjects. I like to use a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring, often bringing in outside materials, such as film, and encouraging a dialogue between myself and my students. I'm happy to help you reach your great potential!

...ways, I'm still a kid. I love comics and movies - any story, really. I always get a little tingle of excitement down my spine whether I am watching or reading something for the first or fiftieth time. I am passionate about everything I do, and that extends to education. I have taught students of all grades and ages, in summer camps and schools, and this hands-on experience guides my work with newer students. I...

...way to make sure a student remembers a theorem or formula is to teach them how and why it works. Therefore, whenever it is both possible and practical, I like to walk students through demonstrations of proofs to deepen their understanding and their ability to apply the theorem or formula in question. My second most commonly tutored subject is English, particularly grammar. As a linguistics major, I have a nuanced understanding of how grammar works...

...a degree in History and received my Master's in Education from The University of Kentucky. I have been an educator for 11 years teaching English Language Arts with an emphasis on reading comprehension and writing. I have written Common Core curriculum for three different organizations including the District of Columbia Public Schools. I tutor Reading, Writing, Literature, and History. I love tutoring these subjects because they bring together great stories and allow students to develop...

...sure, my new setting offers its own brand of a diverse student body, and I'm grateful for the challenges my students present to me every day. Whether at the college or high school level, I have always tried to make my classroom student-centereda place where students are not passive listeners but active agents in their own learning. Tutoring enables me to empower students even further as agents in their own education. While I love teaching...

...who has a passion for education. My forte is helping students increase their academic confidence, get ahead and enjoy an excellent school experience. I tutor ERB, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, and GRE test prep. I focus, not just on the test content and essay writing, but also on test-taking strategies that work. My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading,...

...needs, which I believe is critical to their success. The advantage of tutoring versus a large classroom setting is that I can direct lessons to your child's particular struggles and abilities. I will always begin a tutoring relationship by asking students where they feel they need assistance and together we will develop a plan for success. I am someone who likes to have fun, but not waste the time and resources of the family I...

...During graduate school, I was taking recreational, non-credit classes at the University of Alabama in Medical Spanish and began volunteering in a clinic in Pelham, AL, as an interpreter. I enjoyed that work so much that I left graduate school and returned to the Durham, NC area. There, I enrolled in the Spanish community facilitator and medical interpreting program at Durham Technical Community College. I completed my certificate in that program, and I have shadowed...