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...and especially teaching. I have been tutoring since my undergrad where I taught conversational English to foreign students. I decided to pursue this further by obtaining a TEFL certification and going to teach English in Istanbul, Turkey. I also have a bachelor's degree in science and a master's degree in a social science from an Ivy League University My educational background has provided me with a great background to teach a variety of subjects.... Teaching needs...

...this time, I completed my Master of Arts in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education, graduating with distinction. As a teacher, I led my students to achieve over a 70% pass rate on the rigorous Common Core ELA Assessment, and over a 90% pass rate on the Common Core Math Assessment. This past school year I was an Assistant Principal in my school, overseeing our K-2 instruction for four months and our third and...

...Honors in the Humanities scholarship. Currently, I work as a college English tutor at CUNY Queens College's Writing Center. At the Writing Center, I have tutored everything from ESL students to the mentally challenged. I have also been a private tutor for high school, middle, and college students for the past three years. For five months, I also was a volunteer tutor for Reading Partners, which helps young children who struggle with their reading and...

...passion for learning new things that inspires my love of teaching. Also, I have taught in 8th grade, 9th grade, and 2nd grade classrooms, as well as provided support to students of varying ages and grade levels in other educational programs. Learning should be student-centered, meaning that everything that happens in a tutoring session should be tailored to the needs of the student.I have the experience, the drive, the passion, and the skills to help...

...tutored elementary, middle, and high school students at a local community center. I also served as a teaching assistant for Process Analytics, a course requirement for the Mendoza School of Business undergraduate program. Im currently pursing my passion to help others and augment my own knowledge as I work on a Masters degree in General Psychology. I truly love to learn, and Im inherently inclined to share my enthusiasm for learning with others. My goal...

...and am very creative. I find that people of all ages struggle with some sort of learning curve. Finding what works for each person individually is how to teach. Everyone learns differently. Some people are great listeners and do great with dictation, while some need to be hands on, and some people also just are visual learners. Understanding the person you are helping, and learning a little bit about them helps and goes a long...

I am an adjunct professor of sports management and a tutor with flexibility in my schedule. I am interested in helping students develop their reading and writing skills. I'd love to talk more about how I might help you or your child meet academic goals.

...great work ethic and regard educating all children as a valuable mission. Children form their personalities at a young age and I want to be able to provide a healthy, stimulating environment for them to grow and build strong, sustainable personalities and relationships. I have a college degree in Psychology and a Masters Degree in Education specializing in Reading and Mathematics. I have two children, one in 6th grade and another in 4th grade.... My teaching...

...the past include algebra, geometry, trig., pre-calc, chemistry, and physics. I continued to tutor while I was in college, spending the majority of my time helping underprivileged students at our local elementary schools. These kids often struggled in school and have had to repeat the same grade multiple times. Our program focused on reading comprehension and writing, and I am proud to say my student made it on the school honor roll for the first...

...favorite parts of college and I'm excited to be back at it. Since graduating, I've worked for Oberlin's Office of Communications, written for two alternative weeklies (Cleveland's Scene and Portland's Willamette Week) and an app (Countable.us), and gone on tour with my band. When I'm not tutoring or on deadline, you can find me with my guitar in the studio, caramelizing onions for my next big feast or with my nose buried in a book...

...supplement to my formal education and it fostered in me an appreciation of diversity. Since returning the to the US I have taught children and adults a variety of subjects and skills in a number of settings. I am thrilled to be partnering with Varsity Tutors to help young people as they work to improve their academic performance in language arts. The ability to express oneself clearly is an invaluable tool throughout life. As a...

...a proven track record of moving students from below to above grade level performance in each of these areas. My approach is individualized intervention strategies tied to "real-world" applications of skills. This assures that students are not just learning content, but understand the context in which the content is useful for college and career success. Ninety-six percent of my students passed the state ELA exam after being scored below grade level the previous school year....

...I am qualified to teach math subjects up to Trigonometry, SHSAT, SAT, and Economics. I would have to say that teaching SAT prep is my favorite course in that it tends to be the most stressful and intimidating subject for high schoolers. Seeing students overcome such boundaries is what make tutoring worthwhile for me. I believe that learning should be both challenging and rewarding, not scary and pointless. Having a tutor can take the fear...

...recently retired as a college professor and have 14 years of experience as an instructor both in the classroom and online. While most of my teaching has been with traditional classes, I have extensive experience tutoring one on one as well. Subjects taught include psychology, law and ethics for healthcare professionals, English (including writing and literature), and environmental studies. However, as my personal educational journey from Bachelors to PhD was of a broad and deep...

...and motivated me to continue down this line of work. During my junior and senior years at Hamilton, I worked both as a German Teaching Assistant in the German department and as a Writing Tutor at the Hamilton Writing Center. As a T.A., I helped my students develop study skills, complete homework, and improve their German language skills. As a writing tutor, I worked with peers to strengthen their essays, develop writing techniques, and explore...

Hello :) I am a recent graduate from Macaulay Honors program at Baruch College. Since graduation, I have worked as a financial associate in a global bank. I have tutored students since 11th grade in a variety of English and math subjects, including standardized prep. I love helping students improve their knowledge, and am sure I can be of help to you, especially in grammar! ... As a tutor specializing in standardized exam preparation, I start...

...find that I'm able to help students discover their innate talents by being a good listener and serving as a patient, supportive, and encouraging coach as they tackle their academic challenges. It can be exciting for both student and tutor when students grasp new and difficult material and feel more confident about their abilities. As a tutor at after-school programs, I've helped elementary school students study for spelling tests and improve their reading comprehension. In...

...understanding of the fundamentals of the subject that they are struggling with. This kind of understanding will help not only with immediate academic gains, but with future success as well. In school environments, students often do not receive individualized attention that seeks out the gaps in their understanding. By spending time with my student, I can assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to...

...Norman Steinberg's TV Writers Studio through Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus. While attaining my Masters, I began a digital media production company. We've produced six comedic digital series, built a website, and created targeted social media campaigns. Running a business was a lot of hard work, and fortunately, I was able to build upon a strong educational background to achieve my goals. That's one of the primary reasons why I'm so passionate about helping students....

...connections between ideas from different academic subjects. As a tutor, I strive to help students attain comprehension and learn how to approach subjects that may seem daunting at first. During my time as an undergraduate, I volunteered as a tutor for middle school students as part of a joint athletic and academic after school program. I am most passionate about helping people learn history, social sciences, and mathematics. I also assist with standardized test prep,...