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...learning strategies and mechanisms. I want my students to come away from our sessions with a better understanding of the subject material, and I want them to feel comfortable asking me questions. I will NOT do their work for them, however, I will arm them with the appropriate knowledge, strategies, and resources to figure it out for themselves. Outside of academia I love to be physically active, whether I'm off on a hike in Great...

...I was a peer advisor at The Lazarus Center for Career Development and had direct experience working with students from a variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. I edited, revised, and proofread cover letters and resumes. I also advised students on how to search for employment and internship opportunities. I am passionate about Writing and English as I have dedicated a great deal of my life to reading, researching, and writing, whether it was academic...

...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 law school at George Washington University, I kept tutoring, started an education law society, and volunteered to...

...and look forward to working with students in a variety of areas including ACT prep, Spanish, English, and Government. I participated in the debate team and the newspaper in high school and continued honing my writing and public speaking skills as a political science major at the University of Florida. I am the oldest of 3, my brother is 17 and my sister is 15. I love to assist my siblings and younger cousins with...

...tutoring in order to be successful. After earning double Bachelors Degrees in Political Science and History from the University of Central Florida, I joined the Peace Corps. For two years I taught English and Social Studies in rural Liberia. Upon completion of my Peace Corps service I continued teaching High School Social Studies in Florida. Following that, I pursued a Masters in International Educational Development from Teachers College, Columbia University. My graduate degree focused on...

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!

...experiences ranging from science policy at the White House, to research at Harvard Medical School, to secondary education in Los Angeles, to acting in television and film. Collectively, these experiences have fostered a passion for the academic and professional empowerment of young people as well as the innovative use of media to educate and inspire people about science and science careers. In addition to being a leader, I have excellent communication and organizational skills, and...

...relate to students who don't grasp the material as well. Having completed most upper level science and math coursework, in addition to my medical school courses, I know just how hard they can be and they certainly did not come to me naturally. I had to work extremely hard to grasp many of the concepts but I eventually came up with strategies to tackle the material. Having struggled myself, I honestly feel I can relate...

...children, to working after school 1:1 with a group of students who need strict and extra support for their classes. I have always had a passion for reading and literature, and have enjoyed writing essays. My strengths include Psychology and Counseling, and English and writing. I believe my background in professional counseling will aide in my abilities to help tutor by providing a personal and individualized approach to helping your child learn and understand the...

...I have encountered in my teaching and tutoring simply involves basic communication to understand process. How do we go about solving the problem? Where do we start? What keys do we need to keep in mind as we work through a problem? Once a process to solve a particular problem has been explained and put to use, it becomes much less daunting. Learning these processes tends to work across the board in a general sense...

...shape the way I teach. It is essential to tailor instruction to the student's unique skill set. There is no "one size fits all" model when it comes to teaching and tutoring students. I strive to prepare materials that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for students. I am very close with my family, and I enjoy spending time with friends! In my free time I like to go to the gym, read, and watch Netflix!...

...throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and Wilmington DE. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to...

...a lawyer! My own learning accomplishments were always assisted by one on one interactions, and I know so many students can benefit by individualized attention. I hope to teach by example, to provide clear and simple explanations for complex concepts, and to be able to review and give advice as quickly and thoroughly as possible. When I am not working, I love spending time with my two dogs, cooking, reading (mostly historical drama and biography),...

...Elementary Education and I am finishing up my Master's degree in Special Education. I completed my student teaching in the city of Pittsburgh, and am a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia, where I have been teaching for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified...

...the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography - you name it, I did it. In my tutoring I prefer to...

...tutor is my flexibility. There are a multitude of ways to approach every question and every subject. I understand that a student's perspective may be very different than my own and I will work tirelessly to frame questions in a way that makes the most sense to them. I believe that tutoring is less about rigid instruction and more about providing students with the tools they need to reach their full potential. I tutor a...

...to Writing to Music to German. When I left Germany and came to the United States for college, I became certified to tutor Calculus I and the German language at Johns Hopkins University through their student-to-student tutoring service, "The Learning Den." Tutoring has been such a joy of mine because of the students I've been able to work with. Working together to get through a tough concept or problem is made totally worthwhile when the...

...have been lucky enough to have a career that has given me practical experience in the quantitative social sciences--including a grade of "Honors" in qualifying field exams--and a deep understanding of international relations and international business, along with fluency in more than one foreign language. I have teaching experience at the university level and have helped many students make their way through difficult topics. I have a good understanding of the needs of students in...

...of my college career immersing myself in journalism. I have interned with such publications as USA Today and The Philadelphia Inquirer, and have served as both writer and editor for two of my school's publications. Meanwhile, I am often the de facto editor for my family. Editing has taught me that the best way to foster good writing--and by extension, learning--is through positive encouragement and good attention to detail. Positive encouragement is important because I...

...- Los Angeles, I organized and led many study sessions; and in high school, I tutored younger students in Mathematics, English, foreign languages such as Spanish & Chinese, and the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Zoology). As someone who has personally experienced how a poor teacher can completely obliterate a love for a subject and how, conversely, an amazing teacher can breathe life into a subject that may have once been considered the bane of...