Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Las Vegas, NV

...at St. John's University in Queens, New York. I am currently pursuing a degree with a major in Economics and minors in Government and Politics and Legal Studies. I have a wide range of interests and have gone to Math/Science schools for most of my life which gives me a good base in all sorts of subjects from Math to Science to English. In my spare time I also like to read, draw, and I...

...because I'm naturally smart. I'm not that guy that can just look at a problem on the board and just figure it out in seconds. I hate asking that guy for help because he doesn't know how to explain somethinghe just gets it right away. He's never sat down and broken it down. I never was that guy and I will never be that guy. I will always be that guy that stays after class...

...part of my life. One could even say it's part of the family business. Both my parents, a brother and several aunts and uncles are all in the education field -- so it certainly runs in the family. I have always valued education -- not only for how important one can be from a professional standpoint, but from a personal one as well. There are few things more satisfying than seeing a student's eyes light...

...to Varsity Tutors :) I bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, skills, energy and excitement to Varsity Tutors. I have had over 30 years experience working in education; 14 of those years as a teacher, 6 years as an administrator, 1 year as a high school counselor, 1 year administration/teaching in a correctional facility and 2 years working with juvenile sex offenders. I earned my Master's degree in Educational Leadership and am currently working on...

...California Lutheran University. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Health Professions. Currently, I am working towards obtaining my Master's degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. My degree will be in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Biomechanics. I am currently working as a Graduate Assistant in the Kinesiology Department. My passion for tutoring started in 6th grade. That year, I decided that I wanted to take the...

...sense of excitement about learning is something that I am really passionate about. I believe that learning is crucial for young people as it will build a foundation for a future healthy lifestyle and a positive attitude. When I teach, I create an atmosphere in which students feel they can evolve and where they feel at ease whatever their ability. I am very enthusiastic about education and I would like the opportunity to make learning...

...style and method by which retaining information becomes effortless. Finding that gem is the key- and this is where having a tutor can really help you excel. Often students do not have as much difficulty understanding a topic, if only it is presented in a manner they personally can digest. I believe that we all have the potential to do great things, in our studies, our personal lives, and in the lives of others- we...

...Arts degree in Theater Arts from Notre Dame de Namur University in Northern California. I recently received my Master's Degree in Adult Education and Training from the University of Phoenix. Currently, I am teaching English to Chinese students. I am a seasoned professional with teaching experience in excess of 30 years. I am a proponent of active learning and use a variety of methods to encourage discussion and interaction. One method I use that I...

...University's Core Curriculum, Columbia College Chicago's Comedy Studies Program and The Second City Conservatories & Producing Internships Programs, Lissette is an Honors CCC '15 alumna who majored in Comedy Writing & Performance with an Arts in Healthcare minor. A member of Americans for the Arts and a facilitator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lissette served as the Wellness Programs Assistant for The Second City Training Center for one year. Lissette is most...

I'm 18 years old and I am a sophomore at Fordham University. I promise I won't disappoint!... I believe that it's important to establish a comfortable but professional relationship with a student so they ask questions more freely and are more willing to learn.... I would ask the student which areas of school they need help in, and develop a study plan that accommodates the student's preferred/most effective ways of studying.... I can help a student...

...was in high school. I worked at my local Kumon Math & Reading Learning Center as a Teacher's Assistant and helped the students with their math work. I did that for three years and I had a great time doing it. I loved being able to interact with so many different types of kids and making them appreciate the work they doing. Now I'm in college at UNLV and I'm looking forward to tutoring again....

Good Day! I graduated from Manchester University in 1993 earning a degree in mathematics and education. I earned my masters from University of New England in Educational Leadership. I have taught in both traditional and non-traditional school settings. I have taught everything from sixth grade math through Calculus. I have tutored students from kindergarten through college. During my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, cooking, crocheting, and working out at the gym.... As a teacher,...

...bachelor's degree in sustainability from Jacksonville University, and then moved across the country to pursue a master's in environmental engineering. I am passionate about the opportunities education opens, and I love helping students succeed! I have tutored a variety of age ranges and skill levels, primarily in math. I enjoy taking a "goal oriented" approach to tutoring, in which the student and I can break down our main goal into smaller goals. My approach allows...

...elementary education from Nevada State College. I love working with children and truly brightening their future with helpful tools to use to succeed in school. I believe that all children learn a little different and with taking that into account, I would design instruction based on their learning styles. My favorite subject to tutor is language arts. This includes reading, writing and speaking. In my spare time I like to be outside. I love sports,...

...be a jack of all trades. I love to learn, and to be introduced into something new each and everyday. There is an endless amount of things to learn in this life. I just enjoy being exposed to not only the facts of the information, but also the perspectives of the people who live it out each and every day. What fuels my desire to learn about a vast number of subjects is my ability...

...a degree in civil engineering. I have always liked working with and helping others achieve a greater understanding of their subject material. I tutor people in math and Spanish. I learned Spanish both in the classroom and in Mexico; I lived there for two years when I was younger, and I also completed an engineering study abroad in Zacatecas my last semester in college. I prefer to use the materials that the student is using...

I have been a licensed substitute teacher for 2 years and have experience with K-12 and adult students in a variety of subjects, including language development, math, writing, history, and special needs. What makes me a great tutor is my love of education and helping people achieve their goals, along with my knowledge in a variety of subject matters.

...School District and teacher overseas, I still have a passion for teaching and helping the next generation of students achieve and strive to reach their own personal limits. I want to use my personal strengths along with good logical teaching methods and strategies to instill the joy of learning in every one of my students. I want my students to be good decision-makers who can take their learned knowledge and apply them into real-life situations.

...developed my math and science skills on my own. I took a challenge to grow in those skills as soon as possible. I had a dream of becoming the real iron man, Tony Stark. I am currently in UNLV, studying Computer Engineering for a Bachelor of Science degree. Joining many teams like robotics, steel bridge, concrete canoe during my stay. I love minerals, technology is my passion, relaxing under a tree is my downtime. I...

...related to the subject: I love reading, writing fiction and non-fiction, and poetry. My love for English includes writing essays for class. Because of this, I enjoy helping peers review and evaluate what they need to edit in their rough drafts to write the best possible final draft of their essay. I also found that I enjoy helping kids learn how to read, write and perform simple math, thanks to my little brother. I believe...