Certified Tutors From Boston University

...to teach. I have taught children, friends, colleagues, clients, and subordinates throughout my life and it is the single most enjoyable part of my job. I strongly believe that, teaching a student the "why" of something is far more important than simple memorization; it is this understanding of the material that helps the student apply...

...that the student can practice at in their spare time. A successful tutoring experience is one in which the needs of the students are met and the expectations of the tutor are realistic. Personally I believe that learning almost any subject can increase the sense of personal worth and self esteem of any individual.

...in-depth approach that focuses on the big picture, not just rote memorization. My students will not only be better prepared for their classes and exams, but will gain skills and strategies they can apply in their future studies. When not tutoring,I am an avid football fan (Patriots, Texans and Longhorns) and musician. I enjoy photography,...

I have taught intellectual property law for the past two years and SAT preparation for the past 10 years. I am a great tutor because not only are my fundamental verbal and quantitative skills strong, but I am able to communicate my reasoning and problem solving skills quickly and clearly.... My teaching philosophy is to help empower students to stay calm and use what information they know to arrive at the correct answers on tests through...

...written and rewritten, that political institutions are continually evolving, and that historical figures were dealing with the same issues and pressures that contemporary political actors face. I also have specific expertise in the area of legal writing which has aided me in preparing students for writing focused portions of standardized exams as well as improving...

...to ensure a personalized tutoring experience that will maximize learning and mastery of the subjects of interest. In my experience, helping students and seeing them succeed after their hard work is very rewarding for both myself, the student and the family. Not only do I seek to help students achieve academic and testing success ,...

...Women’s Hospital in Boston studying inflammation associated with kidney disease. I received my B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, cum laude, from Boston University. My educational experience includes freelance tutoring in the United States and in Italy, NSF-funded training programs to learn curriculum development and student assessment techniques, and eight semesters of teaching Principles of...

...high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more...

...enjoy hiking, yoga, reading, taking free online courses, and cooking. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but specialize in biology, math, and test prep. If a student is struggling with a particular problem, I work to understand what concepts they are struggling with, whether it's the current lesson or a missed concept from a...

...master the skills and materials. My teaching experience working with hundreds of students will enable me to do what is best for your student. I have children myself, and I know that personality plays a huge role in how we learn. I am excited to be a coach and cheerleader for your student to help...

...help you reach your goal on any standardized test of mathematics. In addition, I taught English as a second language to over one hundred students at a college in Taizhou, China prior to entering my graduate program in engineering, which helped me hone my teaching style in both ESL and Mathematics. I am a patient...

...ultimately experience success and mastery in their endeavors. I have a Bachelor's degree from Boston University in Communications, specializing in Film Theory, and I have a Master's Degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies in Counseling Psychology and Drama Therapy. I believe in continuing to learn and be open to challenges at any age,...

...and Philosophy. As my degree indicates, I have always been a fan of "numbers". I enjoy Math and helping others enjoy it too. I have experience tutoring at a Drop-In Math Center for undergraduate students. As for my teaching philosophy, I like to work with the student to help them through the material. Some think...

...as creators of culture and recorders of crucial ideas and important cultural moments. Voyeur, Gival Press Poetry Award (Gival Press), and The Apple in the Monkey Tree (Codhill Press); chapbooks, Great Grandfather (Pudding House Press), Family Secret (Finishing Line Press), Hunting and Pecking (Ahadada Books), Rescue Lines (Right Hand Pointing), Phoems for Mobile Vices (BlazeVox)...

...and I hold a BA from Santa Clara University and a Master of Music degree from Boston University. When I'm not tutoring I am writing, editing, singing and helping others achieve their goals. My favorite subjects to tutor are writing, reading, English and study skills/organization. I love to see the increased confidence that comes from...

...Biology and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer. My experience as a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I...

...students. Outside of the basic subjects I've tutored health subjects to inner-city high school students who lost their health program due to budget cuts. Throughout this, I really enjoy teaching math. Math was my favorite subject in school and it still makes me very excited to do math problems even now as an adult. With...

I love to teach, tutor and train people of all ages. I was a school social worker for 15 years and I worked with both elementary and high school students. My passion is to help people recognize their success as well as develop confidence in themselves. ... My philosophy in general is to build on success and focus on strengths, especially in learning new challenges.

...the world. I like to begin engaging with students by seeing what stumbling blocks they are facing educationally and then finding ways to communicate and work through these ideas and processes. I think that understanding subjects like math and science can help you open up new pathways of understanding in the world, as well as...

...these areas is crucial for understanding not only our modern world, but also our past and possible futures. My favorite teaching tools include using real-world examples and simple demonstrations to illustrate seemingly abstract concepts, such as atmospheric pressure and barometry. Hand-in-hand with scientific literacy, I encourage excellence in verbal and written communication. In editing, proofreading,...