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...West Africa. I travelled around Cameroon, working for a non-governmental organization called "Let Children Learn" tutoring students in rural areas of the country. These included students who could not afford to go to school and worked on their own in small groups in order to achieve their educational goals. Since moving to the United States, I have also had the opportunity to work with students in my school as a tutor. This has offered me...

...From working with elementary-aged students in camps and afterschool programs, to advising and inspiring adolescents in environmental advocacy groups, all the way to assisting professors and undergraduates in their college coursework, you should have no doubt that my goal is to motivate you and give you the best experience possible! To tell you a little about myself... I'm a big fan of traveling and all that may entail. Trying new foods, hiking cliff-sides, exploring a...

...times. Tutoring is not just a chance to catch up or review materials but also an opportunity for collaboration, participation and the development of ideas, knowledge and learning strategies. I like taking an interactive approach with students and making sure that everyone stays engaged and that students work through materials themselves. I have a BA in Literature (English and French) from a top US university and a MA in International Affairs from a top French...

...with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see...

...working with ESL students from around the world. During my college years, I gained a wealth of experience tutoring one-on-one, in the classroom, and online. I've helped college students with Russian grammar as a Peer Tutor, provided writing feedback to AP English students at local high schools, worked with homeless children at an after-school program in Brooklyn, and taught full Russian classes at Upward Bound summer schools. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I...

...the University of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I hail from Boston but grew up in Bolivia. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is not only fluid but requires practice. This is to say that anyone can reach their academic and intellectual goals with the right balance of theory and practice. I firmly believe that with the right dialogue and rapport, any student can thrive in developing their academic and intellectual agendas.... I firmly believe...

...classes, and facilitated workshops on subjects ranging from SAT prep to chemistry to spoken word poetry, and I especially enjoy working with middle school and high school students. I firmly believe that tutoring can and should be funeven SAT prep! Working with a student individually allows the two of us to team up to tackle the material using a range of strategies until we find an approach that works for this particular student. My favorite...

...with WriteFortheFuture, an intensive college application workshop, where I provided SAT preparation and college admissions essay consulting. I have also had the opportunity to tutor at elementary schools around Providence, Rhode Island. I tutor a wide range of subjects, with emphasis on Test Prep and Writing, but my main passions are Statistics and Literature. I fell in love with Statistics after taking courses in it that were outside of my comfort zone during school. Helping...

...to help students accomplish their goals, but not just the immediate, easily quantifiable goals, like earning a certain grade on a paper. Rather, in accomplishing these immediate goals, I also aim to help students better themselves as people, to think about the world differently, so that, regardless of what they might face in their future, they will be in a position to succeed. At Syracuse University, I majored in philosophy and English and graduated summa...

I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language arts, as well as prepping my students for college admissions exams. I look forward to working with you to achieve your potential and find the success you've been looking for in your academic pursuits!... Academic success is not determined by innate...

...of thinking about things I already know. My main interest, however, is alternative energy and sustainable technologies. I pride myself on being a friendly and charismatic person, with the ability to make people comfortable around me and also understand the importance of what I am communicating. I am thorough and meticulous in my method of tutoring, and I try to make sure my student fully comprehends the scope of what they're learning. Aside from that,...

...high school. I???ve worked as a substitute teacher, teacher???s aide, music teacher, private tutor, ESL teacher, reading interventionist, and group leader. I have extensive experience with elementary aged children, and believe in the benefits small group/personal instruction can provide. I try to create a fun, supportive space that allows the student to tap into their innate ability to succeed academically, along with providing skills in time management, and organization. I am an electronic musician, and...

...tests, English reading and writing, Spanish, and Latin, as well as my favorite subject to teach: math. I love teaching math because seemingly complicated problems can always be broken down into simpler steps, and it is rewarding to help students understand concepts that seem daunting to them at first. While tutoring math, it is very clear that each and every student has potential, and some use need guidance to discover what they are capable of....

...K-12, as well as teaching First-Year Writing to undergraduates at UConn. I also worked for several years editing my college newspaper, and have additional experience in publishing. I specialize in teaching academic reading and essay writing, test prep and college readiness, and editing and verbal skills. I aim to understand each student's individual goals and approaches to learning, and gear my tutoring sessions to the student's particular needs. I find that we learn best when...

...it is the education system that is failing the child. Every child has their own way of learning, and as an educator, it is my mission to make sure that every child achieves his/her goals. I am originally from Orlando, FL but relocated to Massachusetts a little over a year ago. I went to the University of Central Florida where I obtained my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I have six years experience in education and...

...Mary Baldwin College. As a professional teacher, I tutored for two years in suburban Washington, DC. In that role, I taught test preparation, composition, and reading comprehension for accelerated students. While in this position, I helped several students achieve perfect SAT verbal and writing sections, and specialized in college essay composition. While completing my graduate degree, I ran weekly writing labs for ESL learners and first-generation college students in rural Virginia. Having worked with many...

...of Michigan, where I worked as an Organic Chemistry study group leader. I joined Varsity Tutors after graduating, and have since been working one-on-one with undergraduate and graduate students in the Boston area. During these experiences, I have learned how to be both an effective tutor and an encouraging mentor. I guide my students through challenging questions; helping them understand the process as much as the answer and gain confidence along the way. Fun Facts:...

I am a middle school special education teacher, who has also taught middle school ELA, ESL in a summer program to teenagers, private ESL lessons, and at a home for students with behavioral and emotional issues. I strive to create engaging and challenging lessons to help students improve their skills and become more prepared for college and career success!... As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to make sure that every child who I...

I am a licensed attorney in the Boston area with a proven track record of academic and professional success. But law is not my only passion, I have also always had a passion for teaching. I am dedicated to helping every student achieve their full academic potential. I recognize that not every student learns in the same way, and I will adapt my teaching style to the particular needs of every student. ... My teaching philosophy...

...for ten years and focus in the areas of writing, history, math, english, essays, study skills, SAT prep, and more. As a teacher I really strive to understand where each student is coming from in his or her path toward learning. I like to look at the overall program of study, and work to incorporate a student's strengths into some of the areas they are currently working on to improve. By looking at all the...