
Justine: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...stimulating positions. My experience ranges from ESL classes with Somali refugee students in high school to Special Needs students in elementary school. I have also done some freelance tutoring intermittently for friends and family. All of these experiences have been contributed to my teaching style. My philosophy for tackling challenging academic subjects is also an...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770

Mike: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...Although I was completely comfortable lecturing during my large classes, as an instructor, I made every effort to work one-on-one with my students during office hours and through appointments. I am currently working as a research associate, yet I plan on teaching at the college level again in the future. I would love to continue...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
PHD, Anthropology

George: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...strong academic background in government, history, economics and literature, I understand the challenges my students face in each subject. Having also worked as a personal trainer, I learned what it takes to motivate my clients physically and mentally. Though academia is more tweed than tube socks, I still employ the same enthusiastic approach when tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Masters, International Politics

Alana: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...students are interested in exploring and learning more. The role of the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education and American Heritages
State Certified Teacher

Kelly: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...skills, rather than being told to memorize a certain formula or simply being given the answer. This is what I strive to do with all of my students. My friendly, energetic, and patient personality has helped students to feel at ease in the past, stimulating interest and confidence in the material as opposed to frustration....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology; Psychology
ACT Composite: 34

Kellie: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...rote memorization. I am currently a student at Boston College and majoring in Biochemistry. My current position as a student offers me an ideal perspective for tutoring both because the subjects are fresh in my mind and also because I have a variety of study strategies I use myself that I can share with my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 32

Daniel: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...help in science courses from middle school to college level. I graduated from Boston College in 2009 and have worked at the neuroscience and psychiatry labs at Yale and Cornell. I enjoy working with people and wish to one day specialize in geriatrics. I have taught chess and English to young children and tutored children...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Brandon: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...took a break from teaching to join Youth With A Mission (YWAM), a Christian missions organization, and traveled to Rwanda on a mission trip before returning to the east coast to work as a tutor. I served as the main math tutor at an education center in New Jersey for two years, helping students with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Master of Arts, MATH TEACHER

Maura: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...Boston College in Mental Health Counseling. This past year marked my first as a doctoral student at Long Island University, CW Post. In addition to being a student myself, I taught Psychology courses at the undergraduate level. This opportunity illuminated new approaches to instruction and one-on-one tutoring. Teaching in recent months also reaffirmed my belief...
Education & Certification
Master of Arts, Psychology
SAT Verbal: 750

Christopher: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...Worcester. My thesis investigated the neural circuitry and neurotransmitter systems underlying food-reward learning using fruit flies. While trained in neurobiology and genetics, I've always had a passion for everything science, from all aspects of biology to chemistry and even theoretical physics and cosmology. I've also always been fascinated in history, from ancient civilizations to European...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Doctor of Philosophy, Biomedical Sciences - Neuroscience

Drew: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...Masters of Science in Finance at Boston College. I teach as an Adjunct Professor at Boston College in the Finance department, teaching Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and mentoring students in a variety of areas. My tutoring focus is Math and Science. I have helped a lot of students in these subjects understand what is important in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Masters, Finance

Sarah : Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...has always been writing because I believe it is a fundamental building block to any successful career, both in school and out of school. I love helping people to realize that they have the ability to be a great writer with some practice, and I firmly believe that with the right approach, it's an accessible...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Legal Studies
LSAT: 164

Lexy: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...mind, I use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the session, they find out that they need a lot less help...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36

Adrienne: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...semester in Southern France, and he provided me with similar tutoring in French. During the summer before I began my graduate studies, I tutored a student in French as she was preparing to study at the Sorbonne the next academic year. During my two years at Boston College, I taught Elementary French to undergraduate students,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Master of Arts, French Language and Literature

Monika: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...learn by taking big complicated theories and applying them to every day examples. I will share the tricks I learned for studying efficiently so that my students can quickly absorb and understand what they need to know to pass an exam, a class, or take a standardized test. My favorite subjects are Biology and Chemistry...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Molecular Biology
SAT Math: 700

Elizabeth: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...and my expertise lies in helping students better their vocabulary, reading comprehension, and essay writing skills. My teaching style is to work together with the student to help them arrive at the correct answer on their own, which I find leads students to be far more likely to remember how to do the problem on...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Writing
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 35

Steve: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...at a nursery school in New Hampshire. In addition to these formal settings of education assistance, I was a counselor at a co-ed YMCA summer camp for six years, which gave me countless opportunities to grow my own understanding of how kids learn. I tutor elementary math and reading and truly love both subjects. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 740

Mitchell: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...tests such as the SAT and would want to tutor in that as well. I particularly have an interest in tutoring the SAT Math section, as that is something many students have difficulty with and is important for advancing academically. My tutoring philosophy focuses on personal relationship and a focus on understanding of concepts rather...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Political Science & International Studies
SAT Math: 780

Mackenzie: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470

Crista: Aurora tutor
Certified Tutor
...Boston College. Most importantly, I am a mother of three, so I understand the challenges and stresses our children face in the school environment today. I also hold my teaching certification in Elementary Education. Prior to teaching, I worked in the corporate sector for ten years. Thus, I can help your child learn the skills...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Communications
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