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...While teaching in the Peace Corps, I attended a total of 6 months of training that covered topics including cross-cultural skills, lesson planning, teaching methods, coaching, project-based-learning, informal education, and classroom management. I learned to develop teaching materials using little resources. Through training and experience, I realized the importance of tailoring teaching methods to an individual student's learning needs. I always consider how a topic can be approached from a different perspective - one that...

...classes of 10+ adult students in ESL. I designed these lesson plans and executed them, along with original assignments, tests, and classwork. I've also directly tutored younger students between 10-12 years of age in ESL and math. In high school, I helped other students in math. I am a great tutor because I am patient, funny, and relatable. I'm always able to keep things light and enjoyable. I take pride in helping others understand difficult...

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...Catholic University of America. I have tutored privately, as have also taught 1st and 3rd grade in the public school system. I want to help prepare young people for adulthood by bettering their writing skills, in addition to instilling in them a true love for reading. My goal is not simply to teach, but also to inspire a love of learning. Any student can learn a subject if they discover the methods that serve them...

...years of experience tutoring and teaching in students of all ages in K-12 schools and universities. I believe one-on-one tutoring is the best format for working on language skills, and I am passionate about helping students express their unique voice with ease and confidence. If you need help with essay writing, reading, or literature, or if you are an English Language Learner, I hope you will reach out to me. I look forward to working...

...I love to see others enjoy learning! I count it a privilege and an honor to be a part of the community that helps each individual gain knowledge. Few things are more satisfying to me than being able to assist another being in a quest for knowledge and understanding. I have over a decade of experience working with people of all ages, from various educational backgrounds, in both the public and private settings. I have...

...a PALS teacher where I was able to continue working with children on improving their reading skills. I have also tutored high school students, assisting them in improving their study skills and test-taking skills, along with their reading comprehension and writing skills. Most recently, I tutored a college student taking online courses toward a Bachelor's degree. I am passionate about assuring that learners at any age are able to get the most out of their...

I know a thing or two about tutoring language; after all, I speak more than six of them, including Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic, and Nepali! More importantly, I know how to succeed in college and graduate school, as evidenced by the excellent grades I maintained throughout my academic career. If you're looking to improve your writing, pass an English test, or bring your grade up, I'm your man.... Learn smart, learn fun. It’s smart because I...

...ever had. I love working with students to find what motivates them, and helping to achieve their goals. I particularly love teaching social sciences and writing. It's so great to see a light go on when you connect a concept in economics to a story students have heard in the news, or to see a student work through an essay until she has something that makes her truly proud. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy...

...Based Participatory Research. I am very interested in education, and I have spent lots of time studying different education systems and teaching methods. I believe that every single student has a unique way of learning and processing information, so it is important for them to develop their own studying habits and learning methods. That is why I want to be a tutor - so that I can help students discover their ideal way of learning....

...students. During law school, I was a teaching assistant for torts and contracts. I also offered optional sessions on constitutional law, civil procedure, and international law. I am passionate about teaching and tutoring in general; my favourite subjects include English literature, writing generally, and any law school subjects. In my spare time, I enjoy playing and watching tennis. I also love seeing movies and catching up on quality TV shows (Homeland is my current favourite).

...been excited about the opportunity to help my fellow students grow. I find it genuinely rewarding and enjoyable to help my peers learn and understand new things, and I always bring enthusiasm to my tutoring work. Overall, I offer a combination of tutoring experience, strong social skills, enthusiasm, and the knowledge needed to set me apart as a tutor. I hope to share my passion for knowledge with you, and I look forward to working...

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...helping them understand material by helping them see how new information connects with their previous knowledge or with other subjects. As a former French teacher, language and literature are my particular strengths. I love helping students tackle and master vocabulary, reading, literature, and writing (in English or French). However, I also enjoy math; a geek to the core, I sometimes work Algebra equations or calculate the angles in a regular shape just to keep my...

...had a passion for knowledge and I enjoy sharing that with others. I like to tailor my tutoring style to each individual student. We all learn differently and we are all motivated differently. Some students 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...

...student at the Columbia University/Jewish Theological Seminary Social Work dual masters program. I have taught in a private school setting and worked extensively with study groups and tutoring throughout my college career. After wrestling through testing myself, I am now helping others with the GRE and SATs, AP and IB exam prep, college admissions, essay writing, K-12 math, English, Spanish, and elementary Hebrew. I have worked with younger students, undergraduate students, and adults in three...

...a deep understanding of my students' needs, I have helped my students raise their scores up to 200 points on each of the Critical Reading and Writing sections of the SAT test. Students I have tutored and counseled have gone on to receive admissions offers from the University of Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UVA, Johns Hopkins, Carnegie Mellon, Boston College, NYU, UCLA, William and Mary, Amherst, Williams, Emory, University of Maryland at College Park...

...call them, "listening learners" where I use verbal communication and the art of conversation in ways that the student will remember and relate the material to their current lives. I have experience teaching and working with students at the High School and Collegiate grade levels; focusing on: research skills and analysis Writing papers Presentation giving Speech writing College essays English Sentence structure APA citations American history Marketing Sociological theory During my spare time you will...

Education is a third career for me after extensive experience in international diplomacy and the investing world. I am a graduate level instructor for an online university in international relations, law and business plus public sector management and communications. I also tutor secondary and middle school students in reading, writing and SAT/ACT test prep (non-math). I have worked successfully with TOEFL students.

...do what it takes to help them meet their goals. As a graduate of Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio, I currently possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. I am currently attending Loyola University Maryland in Baltimore in pursuit of a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Psychology, where I am conducting original research in the areas of parental psychological control and somatic symptoms in young adults. Needless...