...tutoring high school students, and have been doing formal tutoring since 2013. Much of my teaching philosophy centers around one word: "why". Pushing students to understand why and how something works on their own significantly improves long term recall, instead of simply feeding them formulae and rules for them to regurgitate on an examination. As a 23 year old, I am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as...
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I am a Mathematics and STEM focused tutor, teaching all levels, from elementary through college. I love supporting students in their learning and helping them succeed in school! I believe in hands-on learning and finding ways to connect concepts to what students understand already. I have two rules: 1) Always have FUN! 2) Follow rule number 1!
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...took the MCAT and scored very high on the science sections (132 Psych, 131 Chem/Phys, 129 Bio), so I would be a good resource for MCAT material as well. In terms of tutoring experience, I am a Teaching Assistant at my university in various biology and chemistry courses. I have also taught guitar and piano lessons at my studio. I specialize in classical piano and guitar and also flamenco guitar, but I can definitely teach...
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...adapt my tutoring sessions to fit the unique learning style of each student. I have been tutoring students since 2004 and formally teaching as an adjunct professor for over 3 years. I received my B.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in Jewish Studies from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so...
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...in geology, I enjoy english, science, and history. I try to make subjects relatable to everyone, using cooking, sports, or other analogies to break down complicated principles. I began as a teaching assistant my sophomore year at Brigham Young University. Since this time, I have performed as a teaching assistant for 14 University-level courses. I have also tutored students at all grade levels. I like to spend time with my husband, 4 rescue cats, and...
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I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners!
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...more than 10 years, in conjunction with over 20 years of programming and software QA. I love helping people find new ways of looking at problems to reveal solutions. My aptitude for math, programming and robotics stems from my true passion for music, especially music theory. I find that I'm not alone - that many of my technical colleagues share my musical leanings. Let me help you look at those tricky problems differently!... Ask, don't tell....
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...school, (10 years) , and various regional courses such as Latin America and Asia. I have also taught Geography (4 years). I have taught large and small classes, and I have experience tutoring. I have a lot of experience working with students who learn differently, and am very familiar with accommodation methodology for individual students. I currently teach at the Seton Keough High School in Baltimore, about 20 minutes from my home in College Park...
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...on a student's face when he or she finally masters a difficult concept. My specialty subject is mathematics. In high school, I finished AP Calculus BC by the end of my junior year, and during my senior year I went on to take college-level math in a dual-enrollment program with Carnegie Mellon University. I just finished my freshman year at Yale, during which I took an accelerated course on Vector Calculus and Linear Algebra. In...
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...extensive experience tutoring foreign languages through my work as a Spanish & Arabic tutor at Princeton and through language exchanges completed while studying abroad in Mexico and Egypt (ages 18-30). I believe that learning a foreign language is hugely rewarding for students of all ages and welcome opportunities to tutor in Spanish or Arabic (or just to chat!) at all levels. I hope to work with you to develop the approach that works best for...
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...assistant. My experience at the universities has included both teaching Physics in group (classroom and lab) settings and working with students individually on homework problems or test preparation. For the past few years, I have also tutored students independently, primarily focusing on Algebra/Algebra 2, Physics, and Chemistry. Students have often said that I am a very clear, patient, and thorough tutor. I believe it's important to let students do as much of the work independently...
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...is that students feel confident enough to keep trying until they succeed. Teaching 7th grade math opened my eyes to the lack of confidence students often suffer from, and I want all students to feel empowered to learn and succeed rather than just get by. In my spare time I enjoy board games, reading everything from parenting books to classic literature, yoga, lunch with friends, and that energetic feeling after completing a good run.
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...four years of unforgettable experiences studying in Abu Dhabi, New York, and Berlin, I graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Film & New Media and a concentration in Social Research & Public Policy. After tutoring peers in high school and university, I look forward to helping K-8 and high school students catch up, pull ahead, or cover a compelling subject in more depth. I specialize in teaching personalized courses in writing, public speaking, and...
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...on academic scholarship. A recent transfer from the Pre-Medicine program, Miss Couch is now a candidate for her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a primary concentration in Economics and a secondary concentration in Healthcare Management. Miss Couch is interested in pharmaceutical and prosthetic sales as well as commercial banking, preferably in the healthcare sector. As a current Sophomore, Miss Couch is actively seeking an internship in the latter fields. Miss Couch graduated from...
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...Music Composition and New Media, working with both classical and modern music. While in school, I worked in the Music Department as a Teacher’s Assistant in the Rock and Roll History Class and volunteered at a Boys and Girls Club teaching piano. I also took classes in music education, even having field experience in an elementary music class room. Since graduating, I have worked with kids in after school workshops teaching simple computer programs. I...
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I'm a junior at Washington University in St. Louis majoring in math and minoring in biology and computer science on the pre-medical track. As a teaching assistant and student musical instructor, I'm passionate about cultivating an interest in learning.
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...in! My background in music and the arts helps me find novel ways of approaching various academic disciplines and has defined my core belief on education: well-rounded students and teachers must expose themselves to as many perspectives and disciplines as possible. When learning with me, you or your student can expect to engage with not only traditional discipline-specific texts, but also film, art, music and other relevant cultural mediums in order to form a holistic...
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...a Psychology B.A., and a minor in Chemistry during undergrad. I thoroughly enjoy teaching others. During undergrad, I worked for the Capstone Center for Student Success as a peer coach, then a supplemental instructor. During those roles, I got to discover my passion for teaching others. I am a firm believer that each individual has a learning style that best suits them, and a good tutor/teacher is one that can recognize that potential in someone...
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...so many ways. I am excited to help other younger children(elementary age) to grow in their education as well. I love to help children read, write, and with simple math. I have lots of experience with my own children teaching them in these areas. I am patient with children and know and understand that we all learn at different levels and in different ways. I try my best to individualize the learning of each child.
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...a student is done with my tutoring, they learn how they best learn, and how they individually understand concepts best so they can replicate this learning without my guidance. These skills are what makes a child efficient on a standardized test without being stressed, and that is what I believe I tutor best. I want to help my students reach their full potentials and become confident learners as much as I can, so any help...
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