Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Vermont

...and my Master's Degree from the University of New England in Maine. When I am not teaching, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading (historical fiction is my favorite genre), going to the beach, and snowboarding. I have experience tutoring at all grade levels/subject areas and I am looking forward to working with students...

...psychology, and biology. Students come with all kinds of learning styles, interests, and topics that give them trouble. I enjoy working with students and getting to know what their personal learning needs are and helping them accomplish their goals. The success of my students is what matters most to me. On a personal note, in...

...theatre from the University of the South and my MA in theatre education from New York University. I have taught a range of classes from Social Studies to English. I have had teacher certification in English, Theatre and in Communications. My favorite part of teaching is that moment when my student(s) understands the topic that...

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...tutor, elementary ESL teacher in France, AmeriCorps Service Learning and Mentoring Specialist, and community college tutor, I have followed my passion for helping others develop skills and confidence in all areas of the subject. Having worked with students ranging from elementary school to college, I am equally comfortable teaching multiplication tables and long division as...

...unfamiliar, haven't found the right way to learn yet, or both. My tutoring style is to guide the student to the solution in a collaborative way such that they feel accomplished and understand the core physical or mathematical concepts. I primarily tutor Physics and Math. My favorite subject to tutor is any type of Physics,...

...the learning goals together, and as a result, you will leave with a heightened sense of confidence and self-awareness. This philosophy dates back to my years at the Dickinson College Writing Center, where I worked to graduate better writers, not just better papers. In short, my wish is that you grow not only in your...

...I was a natural science major (chemistry, physics, biology) but growing up I always excelled in English class. As a tutor, I think the most rewarding achievement is when you help a student transition from perceiving a subject as impossible and chore-like to regarding it as a challenge they are able and excited to master.

...subjects, I specialize in reading and mathematicstwo foundational areas that are critical to a student's academic development. I am passionate about helping students develop strong literacy skills, as reading serves as the gateway to all learning. Likewise, I find great satisfaction in guiding students through the process of building mathematical understanding and confidence, transforming areas...

...resource for my peers by helping them to understand difficult concepts, supplementing the explanations given by teachers/professors, and providing assistance with difficult homework problems. My tutoring style is to focus on helping students intuitively understand the core concepts of a subject. I find that this gives a much deeper understanding of the material, as opposed...

...the tutor. I've learned to incorporate this ideology into my own teaching practice by differentiating instruction for each of my students. I develop a rapport, meet students where they're at, and teach them the literacy and problem solving skills they need to become life-long learners. Once a student knows how to learn, whole new worlds...

...my 20+ years as a professional educator in Anatomy and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Bioinformatics, and Aviation Science I have been instructing larger groups of students who are very diverse in their backgrounds and experience. Tutoring provides a unique opportunity to tailor the educational experience to each individual student and provide extremely focused, effective instruction.

...6-12. I am certified to teach English Language Arts grades 7-12, but also have a background in biological sciences. I am also certified to help students with English as a second language. As the educational interface changes I look forward to meeting new students on the Varsity Tutor platform. See you in the classroom!

...academic support for students in grades 7-9, and coaching English language learners, fits well with my previous career as a mental health professional. I bring an elevated level of awareness and empathy to an online classroom. Effective tutoring is a mix of providing students with the right balance of inspiration while supporting their current academic...

...oncology research, volunteer as an instructor for the Museum of Science, and am researching graduate programs that I may want to attend. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and staying active by running and skiing as much as I can. I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of topics in the sciences and math...

...we experience everyday helps the student understand the formal laws of chemistry, leading to a more enriching learning opportunity. Be it a student interested in a career in medicine, nursing, engineering, or the physical/natural sciences, a fundamental knowledge of chemistry allows viewing and solving problems in a new light. I relish the opportunity to turn...

...some way and therefore lost confidence. My main goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class. I also believe tutoring should be...

...I moved to the states when I was in middle school, thus allowing me to be completely fluent in all three languages. I value my culture a lot, and even until today, I still maintain the habit of reading at least one book in Chinese every 2 weeks. I love personalized tutoring, so I have...

...and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's...

...I have found that this approach allows the student to build up their confidence in the material, which directly translates into a willingness to learn and work hard. In addition, I highly value communication during the tutoring process. This involves keeping parents updated with how lessons are progressing and what was covered and could also include...