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...well as assisting students with college application essays, through the China Social Welfare Education Foundation. I also taught ESL for seven months in rural Nicaragua, and spent 6 weeks touring the Middle East, performing in a circus troupe for refugee children. Other teaching experience includes teaching courses at Wesleyan University's Green Street Arts Center on Middle Eastern history and the history of Utopian movements/ideas, teaching at a Korean prep school in Queens, NY, serving as...

...without any relation to it; the mind is only able to absorb new information on basis of past experience. In the same way, I approach my students not as an authority figure, but rather as someone who has been in their proverbial shoes. With this mindset, I care deeply about my students' well-being as individual human beings, not as mere test-takers or information absorbers. Outside of academics, I am a sound engineer, an avid Game...

...can easily tackle the next level in their school curriculum without feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and a Masters degree and PhD coursework in Art History. When I am not working, I love to explore New York City and discover new things about it. Writing excites me, and I am working on a book about...

...writing. Im also versed in business writing from business plans to marketing strategy and elevator pitches. I believe in efficient and effective foundational structure building in any type of learning process, especially with writing. I work with students to set attainable goals to manage stress, expectations, and apply critical knowledge of the material into transferable skills. Outside my studies, I have achieved my piano Certificate of Merit from the Music Teachers Association of California after...

...problems. This approach fosters an interdisciplinary vision of the subjects I teach, and has enabled me to successfully support students in a variety of academic subjects, such as language arts, math, and science. I love helping students see the connections and intersections between different subjects. I believe knowledge and skill in one subject can strengthen knowledge and skill in another, a belief that is reflected in my multidisciplinary academic background. In short, I love writing,...

...takeaway was the way I learn and retain information. I believe what makes me unique as a teacher is that I take the time to understand the needs of my students, work with them to come with a learning strategy that works for them, and create a measurable objective to work towards. The most daunting goal can be obtained with the right planning and cooperation. By showing the students that I am willing to work...

...Arts in Teaching English, as well as a Master of Arts in English. I graduated from SUNY New Paltz in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. I have a great love of books and writing--my favorite literary era is the Victorian period which I have studied extensively. I have experience teaching almost every grade level and subject as a substitute teacher and certified teacher assistant. My goal is to help students to achieve...

...and middle schools and in higher education institutions, including Columbia University where I was the Executive Assistant to two presidential advisors, and the University of Houston, where I freelance for the alumni department. I'm a volunteer middle-school reading mentor through the nonprofit organization Read Ahead where every week I aim to make reading an exciting adventure for my mentee. I also recently completed a year-long internship at a pediatric speech therapy clinic where I gained...

...have tutored and taught college students, high school students, middle school students, and elementary age students in a variety of subjects. I also mentored a High Schooler for two summers in the biological laboratory that I previously worked in, and am currently mentoring five undergraduates in the lab that I am pursuing my masters in. I am comfortable tutoring in a variety of subjects and have experience in biology, math, history, and English. I believe...

...in a lot of types of math subject, my specialty being Algebra. After 5 years of high school classes, I am knowledgeable in French. English, from novel analysis to creative writing to essay writing, is my favorite subject. My teaching philosophy is success stems from understanding. I want to help the student understand, rather than just making them memorize formulas and facts. Outside academia, my interests include music, art, writing, and reading.

...of my 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...

I love learning, I am a constant student. Always learning, always trying to expand and grow. I love helping people find the joy in learning.

...a classroom teacher and tutor. While I enjoy teaching a wide range of content and skills, I am most passionate about Social Studies and English Language Arts. I hope to inspire a new generation of learners and to impart enthusiasm and curiosity to my students through collaboration and meaningful engagement. I believe that every child is entitled to academic success. And most of all, I believe that learning can be, and should be, fun for...

...also have a lot of experience working with kids with a variety of disabilities. Some of the kids I've worked with are non-verbal and non-mobile, others simply require a detailed schedule to keep them focused. Regardless of what the kid needs, I'm prepared to work with the family to make sure they achieve their goals. Finally, I attended a Jewish day school for most of my life, where in addition to regular courses, I studied...

...they dread but rather an enriching and fun activity/hobby they can also incorporate into their everyday lives. Here is what I can provide as a tutor: Organized and tailored lesson plans with detailed instructions, making them accessible for parents and children. Flexible scheduling Supportive and encouraging energy to keep students motivated Provide resources for anything else I can Support them in Mental health wellness checks before every session Learning should be functional, accessible, and fun....

...I am a firm believer that if a student knows basic grammar, the writing is bound to improve automatically. I have also taken a great liking to US History. Organization is my middle name, so getting your child organized is definitely one of my major strong suits. Although I have my Masters, I continue to take classes. I try to instill in my students that learning is an ongoing process, and I lead by example....

...I have worked full time as a chess tutor for elementary school through middle school age groups. Professionally I have worked as a TV writer and advertising copywriter. I hope to use what I have learned as a professional writer to help my students improve in their writing and reading comprehension. In addition to this I have experience working as a tutor both for essay writing and creative writing. I have further experience with the...

...as fun as possible for my younger audience and try to get them involved in games and such, for my older audience I want them to speak up and show me what they believe in! I am passionate about helping students around me because growing up I also struggled and I know what it like to give up and I have seen it in my students from the past. Theres a way to work around...

...identities, I have experience working with students from a wide variety of backgrounds, including students speaking and writing in English as a second or foreign language. I am particularly passionate about working with students on writing, and helping them develop as critical readers and listeners. I love sharing resources with students, and helping them expand and deepen their interests. As a 2014-2015 Fulbright Fellow I participated in the Masters in Critical Studies program at the...

Non-traditional Premed applicant. B.S. in Biology at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Pursing higher education with a passion for teaching.... I believe a fundamental goal of teaching is to inspire curiosity and genuine interest in subject matter. There are many ways to teach and to learn, and an effective teacher is familiar with more than one.... Make the student feel at ease, especially if this is their first time being tutored. After that, figure out what...