Jacob
Certified Tutor
...with a specialization in the American Gilded Age. As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize critical thinking and technique over memorization. A student who memorizes the answers can pass a test, but a student who knows how to effectively research and problem-solve can excel in anything they do. My goal is to help my students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
Brice
Certified Tutor
...classes.I chose French tutoring for success in school and university. One of my goals is to keep the student challenged, but not overwhelmed. I offer one to one session and wants all my sessions to be very relax where the students can feel free to expose his/her difficulties. I look forward to hearing from you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business Law
Masters, Business Administration : Management and Business Law
Sam
Certified Tutor
I have taught middle school math and Algebra for the past three years. I understand how difficult math can be to learn. I am a very patient, easy going teacher who will do everything I can to make learning math fun.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, business marketing
Ben
Certified Tutor
...minor in Chemistry. My mother has been a science teacher for her whole career. I feel I have learned from her great ways to teach complex subjects. I also earned perfect writing scores on my SAT and GRE. I would love to tutor in writing and reading, hopefully helping students achieve their own personal scores....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Scott
Certified Tutor
...science teacher who gets excited about science. I love to share my sense of wonder and inquisitiveness with students. My mission in life is to help young people look at the world around them with inquiring minds and become lifelong learners with an appreciation for the beauty and wonder that surrounds them every day.... I can't help but see the wonder and beauty that surrounds us in nature. Many people walk through life with their heads...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies Secondary Education, Physical Science, Life/Earth Science
State Certified Teacher
Lucy
Certified Tutor
...connections between what goes on in their everyday lives and what they are learning, exciting things happen! I believe creative teaching engages a student, and when students are engaged, they are motivated to learn. Students are not simply empty vessels to be filled with knowledge. They have a significant contribution to make in the learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mass Communication
Zeke
Certified Tutor
Challenge. Conquer. Enjoy. Repeat... I can't teach effectively unless I communicate in ways the student can understand. So though I will always try to make a student think through the process, my philosophy is to do what's necessary for students to understand the logical steps to an answer.... Small talk. For challenging topics, I want to figure out how the student thinks. I also want to set the stage that I always try to make the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics, Mathematics
PHD, Physics
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...each student as a unique individual with a way of approaching the various concepts they must learn. My qualifications include a Masters degree in Human Communication with a bachelors in Bible and Communication with over four years of teaching experience within a variety of subject areas including American Sign Language, Communication/Public Speaking, remedial Math and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Bible and Communication
Masters, Communication Studies
Wendy
Certified Tutor
...to get students to understand these difficult subjects. I believe all students are different and need to be met where they are in their learning. My tutoring style is low stress and fun! I like to get to know my students and use their strengths and interests to keep them engaged. I love to work...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Masters in Education, Science Teacher Education
Samuel
Certified Tutor
...in college, I invested just enough effort to pass my courses. However, my love for problem solving and logistics allowed me to excel in subjects involving objective learning and assessment (math, science, etc.); that is, when I showed up to class. My greatest achievement in my early education was having earned 64 referrals to the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Medicine, Sports Medicine
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...idea I first encountered as a high school freshman reading Jon Krakauer's "Into The Wild," scribbled by Chris McCandless into another book: "Happiness only real when shared". I find a lot happiness in music and words, and never more so than when I can share it. I am comfortable working with students of diverse ages, and...
Education & Certification
Aeronautical Engineer, Music
Robert
Certified Tutor
You can do it! And I'll help you get there. This math, science, and programming educator will help you find a way to think about the content that makes sense to you.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Masters in Education, Education
ACT Math: 33
Jessica
Certified Tutor
I am eager to help students be successful by providing them with opportunities to engage in hands on learning. As a teacher my motto has been, "If I am bored teaching, then my students are bored learning". I LOVE to have fun while teaching and pride myself on being creative and thinking outside the box.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Master of Science, Curriculum and Instruction
Abbey
Certified Tutor
...for 2 years and enjoy working with students of all ages. Spanish has led me to me to a life of diverse experiences, opportunities, and fulfillment. I have used the language to interpret in medical clinics at home and abroad and to befriend those I otherwise could not. Time in Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, Peru, the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Spanish
GRE Quantitative: 157
GRE Verbal: 165
Allison Theresa
Certified Tutor
...past state tests for the first time. I've created individualized and equally rigorous assignments based on IEPs. I was nominated as Campus Teacher of the Year in 2015. I love tutoring students to become better writers. I believe all students are capable of excellence. With effort and accessible instruction, any student can succeed in reading...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
Chantal
Certified Tutor
...years), making extensive, comprehensive notes and then streamlining the concepts (note reduction), and drawing/writing on a whiteboard your own interpretation of the material. GoogleDrive is a terrific organizational tool that I believe every student can use. For fun, I play on a recreational soccer team, hang out with my dog, and enjoy east coast swing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brian
Certified Tutor
...(college level), Biochemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Algebra-related math, Quantitative and Scientific Reasoning, and Molecular Biology. I spent 3 of my 4 years in college as a Teacher's Assistant in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Labs. I was also a tutor in the Biology Department during my senior year. I have even served as a long term...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Paul
Certified Tutor
I am a professor at a small university in Abilene, TX. I believe that all students can learn and it is up to the teacher to be creative in reaching the students.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...science classes and careers. To do this, I focus on the students' retention and understanding of the material by presenting it in a variety of formats and by using numerous real world examples. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy baking (the yummiest type of chemistry!), being outdoors, and hanging out with my husband and 11...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Morgan
Certified Tutor
...people understand the subjects they are struggling with. Understanding and enjoying education creates an environment for academic success. I once struggled in school, because I didn't enjoy the subjects I was learning. Since then I've been able to learn why education is amazing and picked up some good strategies along the way. I'm now about...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Reading: 31
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