Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Paradise, NV

...Mathematics. I currently work for the Bureau of Labor Statistics as an Economist. I always liked using numbers to quantify and interpret certain problems; strange to some I know.I will be glad to tutor anyone in courses that require math and/or economic reasoning. Asking why and how a problem is done instead of just asking for the answer is what I'm looking for in a student. I can be of assistance for the whole semester...

...to be particularly effective is to teach students material or provide examples that are relevant to their everyday lives. My commitment is to the students and their learning. Tutoring should be presented in such a way as to clearly define objectives and expectations from the very beginning I believe students learn most effectively when they are self-directed in their learning. Students want to participate in what and how they are learning. I often take suggestions...

...pick up information rather quickly, there is a catch however to being a jack of all trades. The catch is that you're next a master at anything only a student of everything. I think my profession above all is that I am a professional and life-time student. On a more personal note of who I am, I am 23 years old and I have lived in Las Vegas my whole life. I have aspired to...

...and after school teacher, a summer camp counselor, a kindergarten program teacher, and an infant teacher at a preschool. I have experience working with children from birth to 8th grade. Because of my experience, I know how to differentiate instruction to accommodate many types of learners. My genuine love of children and learning makes me an ideal tutor. I am enthusiastic about starting my teaching career and I would love to spend the summer helping...

...notion that teaching should be personalized to each students specific needs rather than generalized. Ultimately; I believe that mathematical and scientific concepts are easiest to grasp when presented in a way which connect them to concepts more familiar to students. Implementing this idea into my tutoring style allows students to learn the material in a fun, enjoyable, and creative way. I believe every student has the potential to succeed and it is my job to...

...to break concepts down to basics to make sure the student understands those before moving on to the bigger picture. I have experience working with a wide variety of students of all ages, having tutored for over five years. I am comfortable with a wide variety of subjects including Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Biology, Anatomy, Chemistry, Physics, and Spanish. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and my professional background includes eight...

...communication skills in educational technology have enabled me to be a pioneer in instructional technology. Our children are our future and they deserve the best we can offer in education. I have been involved in elementary education for many years in many different capacities. This experience has given me broad exposure to education and its goals. In administrative roles, I was Principal of an Elementary School in Las Vegas, NV, and the Director of Technology...

I enjoy teaching and tutoring students to ensure that each student will achieve academic success. I believe that all students should have high expectations for themselves and by doing so, the learning experience will continue throughout their adult life.

...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 students to feel less overwhelmed, while giving them a foundation to begin...

...helped a student conquer their academic fears. I could never be satisfied, as a tutor, until I know that the student is not just satisfied, but elated about their improved scholastic performance. I have a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology with clusters in chemistry and nutrition. I completed this undergraduate program from Brigham Young University-Idaho. While there, I worked as an English tutor. Some of my responsibilities were to edit essays, teach valuable test taking...

...younger students who were eager to learn and their visible improvements. I also worked as a teaching assistant for an SAT prep center where I tutored SAT verbal and writing along with SAT II literature and math. I moved to Las Vegas a few months ago after finishing up college, and I would love to get back to working with students on a regular basis because I understand the importance of education and enjoy helping...

...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, mainly baseball (go Angels) and during the summer I like to swim.

...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. My goal is to make sure every student feels comfortable with the working they're doing. I want them to be able to walk away properly understanding how to do each problem on their own. More importantly, I want them to have the desire to learn how to complete their...

I am a teacher who is passionate about helping students achieve and succeed. Not all students learn the same way so I have to adapt my teaching to provide my students with learning opportunities that meets their needs. The learning should be about the students and what they need.... I believe that all children have potential and they need someone to bring it out. Learning comes in all shapes and sizes. Children do not all learn...

...have experience tutoring students from the elementary school level to young adults in high school. The subjects areas I have tutored range from Organic Chemistry and Cellular Biology to English and Mathematics. My goal in tutoring students is to specialize a learning method which not only aides the student in learning the subject material but also that provides them with understanding of the bigger picture and main concepts behind the material. I love tutoring because...

...an experienced, certified teacher whose desire is to help create a culture of life-long learners by nurturing my students' natural curiosity. While pursuing my degree in Elementary Education, I was a private in-home tutor as well as a tutor within a school district. After receiving my degree, I taught 4th grade English/Writing and Social Studies for 4 years, 3rd grade Science and Social Studies for 2 years, and then 3rd grade Reading and Social Studies...

...tutoring sessions because they will have the same resources available to them when I am not with them. When teaching math, I like to have the student do example problems so that I can see what concepts are giving them trouble and help them specifically with those problem areas. When teaching Spanish, I like to speak in Spanish with them as much as possible. There will be times where English will be used to help...

...the Hospitality Industry in Las Vegas, which, unexpectedly, introduced me to the construction industry. Through all of this, I have been a professional tutor for profit and pro bono. I believe education should be available to everyone regardless of age, sex, or socio-economic status, and I utilize learning identification to impart wisdom in the most effective way possible for each student's needs. I love that magical moment when the student "gets it." With experience in...

...years include Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and College preparatory math. Overall I have been working in academic areas for the last 10 years studying, teaching and tutoring. I know how to help students in their specific subject related problems as well as improving study skills. I have studied chemical engineering both in my undergraduate and graduate programs, and because math is the foundation of engineering and used in problem solving, I am also confident...

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.