Award-Winning English Tutors in Hawaii

...not my best subjects until I went to college. I know why I struggled and how I overcame those struggles will be the way I tutor others. Not all of us get math, I know, but once we take the time to visualize or look at things logically, math starts to just make sense. I...

...take it seriously. I seek out activities that help me expand my mind and reduce stress. I'm a health nut -- I eat very healthily and practice veganism. Food is incredibly central to my life -- cooking and eating out are simultaneously my preferred time commitments. I also love hanging out with my friends and...

...Oceanography department at the University of Hawaii, specializing in environmental microbiology. I'm passionate about both teaching and learning, and hope to continue doing both for a long time. I find learning to be fun and empowering and I want to share that sentiment with my students. My fields of expertise are biology, English language, and...

...particularly composition courses and introductory literature courses, as well as creative writing courses. I also have taught at the high school level, both on-level courses and accelerated courses (i.e. gifted). I have a Ph.D. in English and I have a master's in education with prior certification (from Louisiana) in three areas: English, Social Studies, and...

...Center. I assisted with everything from the basic English courses all the way up with reading over graduate work. I know about everything from brainstorming, to proofreading, to structural formatting, to argumentation, to properly citing, and integrating research. Few things give me as much academic pleasure as helping someone else succeed at their work -...

...in becoming self-directed, enthusiastic learners. I have a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii Manoa in both English and Biology, as well as a master's degree in Education from Chaminade University. I have been tutoring and teaching early elementary to senior's high school students for over a decade. Some of the subjects that I...

...New York University studying Global Public Health with a concentration in Chemistry. I have been passionate about education since high school and have been teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the...

...College of Science and Engineering at the university where I have taken courses to gain knowledge in a wide variety of subjects, such as calculus courses, physics, chemistry, programming (python), french, and writing courses. Additionally, I took many AP classes throughout high school which enabled me to enter college with over 30 credits already completed....

...they went wrong so they can focus on their mistakes. Especially in mathematical subjects, the true knowledge is in understanding the process of answering a question, and just knowing the answer is not enough. I work with students to recognize errors, and to help students be able to answer questions by themselves. I have a...

...University where I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Religious Studies. I am currently pursuing a masters degree in social work at the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration. I am passionate about tutoring because I want everyone to be able to perform academically at their highest possible...

...understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best,...

...University of Montana with a degree in Ecology and Organismal Biology. I believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires...

...the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me...

...been working with kids since high school. I have experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I...

...in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual,...

...school mathematics teacher. I graduated from the University of Richmond majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Analytics and a minor in Mathematics. I have worked with kids of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college students through various subjects. I have also worked extensively with special needs children, doing everything from...

...Harvard University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with an emphasis on screenwriting. Although I love literature and writing, I am most passionate about tutoring math. I have five years of experience as a math tutor, during which time I helped students ages 3-17 with math ranging from basic arithmetic to...

...a high-performing middle school for the past five years. My greatest passion is making science accessible, especially when it can seem confusing and intimidating. I love activating students' natural curiosity and inquiry, and using that to build confidence in and mastery of a wide variety of academic topics. I graduated from Yale University with a...

...*Students who demonstrate challenging behaviors *Long-term tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services...

...agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th...