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...Biology at Duke, I got a minor in Classical Studies - or ancient Greece and Rome - so I have a pretty diverse educational background. In addition to my studies in college, I was DUMB (a proud member of the Duke University Marching Band) and I conducted research on Hawaiian monk seals. In the future, I hope to participate in more field work with marine mammals and eventually become a professor, so I look forward...

...to attend! I???ve been tutoring since 2009; for the last six years, I have privately tutored junior high to graduate level students in all types of subjects: from algebra to to biology to history to statistics. I???ve particularly tutored many high school students, where I tutor nearly all aspects of their curriculum. I have tutored extensively in ACT/SAT preparation, with private and professional experience. I also worked for a year at the Cleveland State Writing Center,...

...the needs of specific individuals, can completely change the way a person views the world. Engagement, ingenuity, and patience in teaching can revolutionize a student's grades, and, more importantly, their self-image, which is why I sought out a position at VarsityTutors to begin with. Successful and productive interactions with students not only helps them grow exponentially, but frequently teaches me new things as well, and it's precisely this back-and-forth nature of learning that seems to...

...teaching philosophy is finding what my students are passionate about and connecting the area they are struggling with back to their interests. In High School, I enjoyed history much more than math. When I began to learn about the history of math, however, math suddenly became far more interesting to me, and now it is one of my favorite subjects. I have seen similar results with many of the students I tutor. I have four...

...arise. The key to overcoming any obstacle is patience, drive, and hard work. At the end of the day, seeing a smile on a student's face when they realize that they are learning and have grasped a concept makes everybody's hard work worth it. Currently I am a General Studies College Instructor and Career Services Advisor and I have experience in teaching pre-k, kindergarten, and 5th grade. I have worked with special needs students and...

...and mentor students of all grade levels K-12. In college, I have taken several courses on tutoring, as well as courses, on understanding students' needs and disabilities within the classroom. I tutor in math, writing, reading, study skills, and organization, although my favorite subject to tutor in is writing. I've always had a love for writing so it comes easiest to me and I believe that it's a lot of fun. Math is also a...

...of Washington University in St. Louis. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology with a concentration in cognitive neuroscience and also minored in music with a specialty in piano performance. After graduating, I completed two years of dedicated immunology research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help not only...

...Engineering BS candidate at Notre Dame College. Outside of school I am a resident assistant, a varsity soccer player, and member of the biology, chemistry, and philosophy clubs. Additionally I volunteer through a local nonprofit at various nursing homes, as well as coach 8-12 year olds at my previous soccer club, Cleveland United. My hobbies include playing soccer and playing the guitar. I am happy to help with Mathematics and Science related subjects!... Beyond striving to...

Emerson said that the secret of education is respecting the student. I have the greatest respect for that part of the human spirit that is curious and wants to learn. I find that if students feel they are listened to and heard, this allows them to feel encouraged. When they begin to understand that learning can be fun, the whole process becomes exciting and joyful. We are all curious and like to learn.

...GED test. At this point I realized that tutoring was something I really enjoyed, and I began my professional tutoring career. I've been going strong for almost seven years. Most of my experience is with math, writing, and standardized test-prep, but I've done a bit of everything over the years. Additionally, I am comfortable with the social and natural sciences. In terms of ages I am best suited for the high school and college levels,...

...six years studying Biology, both as an undergrad and graduate student. I enjoy teaching!! It was the best part of being a graduate student. I was part of a peer tutoring/teaching program at my University, Northeastern State University. I helped a few students achieve a higher grade in their Biology courses. I was also a TA during grad school and helped teach Physical Science and Physics lab. I am currently trying to go to law...

...the material, as I believe this is the most effective way to create a student's understanding of the content. I also believe it is of the utmost importance that we establish an environment that is conducive to learning. This means that the student and tutor should be comfortable enough to communicate openly and ask any questions that may arise without worrying about any judgement. This means creating a warm and friendly that the student looks...

...as a successful student - as someone who has had a strong first year in the Ivy League, who is currently researching with two professors, and who has prior tutoring experience - displays my profound desire to learn and to help others learn. I have a strong standardized testing record which complements the skills and motivation I have to teach. In my spare time, I am constantly trying to help myself acquire new skills and...

...Homework Help Associate, requiring me to work with students K-12 in a myriad of subjects, each needing me to produce a personal approach to how I could aid them. Currently, I work as an Image Analyst for the Ophthalmology department of Case Western Reserve University. The subjects I most prefer to tutor are the sciences and mathematics. I always viewed these subjects as logic games that happened to have a real life application. I believe...

...effort can pay off when it comes to academics. While my ultimate goal is to become a physician, I also greatly enjoy helping students learn and reach their academic potential. From firsthand experience, I understand that most schools provide a cookie-cutter style of teaching that may not be the best way for many students to learn a particular subject/topic. My goal as a tutor is to not only highlight a student's strengths to keep them...

...years at my placement school. During that time I made tremendous gains with my students, focusing on AP exams, the ACT exam, and college entry programs. I had the highest pass rate in both the AP Calculus and AP Statistics exams in the school's history along with an average of a 4 point increase among the students that took his after school ACT Prep program. I firmly believes that if given the opportunity and the...

...Learning is such an amazing humanistic quality because every one of us has the capacity to do it. This passion of learning that I have always had was translated into everything that I did while attending Wright State University. While there, I was employed to be a tutor teaching students science classes such as biology, chemistry and statistics. After a while I branched out and started teaching small groups in classrooms and well as other...

...have taughtet everything from Kindergarten to Eighth Grade. My favorite part of working with students is seeing that "Ah-Ha!" moment. I love learning about my students as a whole so that I can make instruction as relevant as possible to them. In my free time I enjoy staying active by rowing, a sport I came to love in my early years of college. I have also served as an Academic Mentor to the John Carroll...

...because I had teachers who were extremely inspired by what they were teaching. They are why I think passion is the key to teaching and I hope to share my passion for learning with my clients. I think that a good teacher or tutor can be the difference between learning being a chore or an opportunity. Passion is contagious and once a student or client can view the information in a new light, what was...

...is, interests, hobbies, favorite class, etc. This helps me shape assignments and lessons. I try to give students choices in projects or assignments to meet their needs and interests. For example: if I know a student likes sports, I may give him/her an essay to write about regarding sports--maybe a prompt such as: Should all students be required to participate in at least one sport while in school? Defend your position. If a student is...