Certified Tutors From Bowdoin College

...from ages 4 to 14. I support students in the lower-grades with math and science, and the older students with writing in English and Spanish. Additionally, I teach Spanish to adults at a language academy. I feel passionate about learning and teaching. My favorite part of it is the opportunity to be creative. As our...

...variety of basic science topics, but my main experience is helping students prepare for standardized tests. Despite seeming daunting, I enjoyed preparing for the SAT and the MCAT and want to help my students master the material and the tests so they can succeed as well! It's my firm belief that everyone can succeed on...

...to never make them feel the way I felt when I just wasn't understanding something. I will stop at nothing to make sure your student walks away feeling smart and empowered. I also know many methods of teaching that are outside the norm: memory tricks, silly songs, and name games to help a student learn...

...She is familiar with the exciting and sometimes overwhelming college process and wants to make standardized testing stress free and successful! As a tutor, Cordelia works with students on all sections of the ACT and SAT. She wants to create an engaging environment in which students can thrive. In her spare time, Cordelia practices yoga...

...together and will expect students to work independently outside the session in order to make progress in between meetings. I am a great listener and very observant which makes for an effective tutoring style. Outside of Academia I enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, lately I have gotten interested in triathlon, I was a runner...

...the Polar-Brain Alliance and Dance Marathon for Cancer Research. I am really excited to tutor this summer! I have been editing writing and reading materials since my time as Editor in Chief of my high school newspaper. As someone with a passion for writing and reading, I feel that I can be of great service...

...and chemistry. I recently finished my Master's degree in Oceanography/Marine Geology. While completing my degree, I was a teaching assistant for several courses where I helped college students learn concepts, test their understanding, and also boost their confidence in the material. During my research, I used a variety of Math skills on a daily basis....

...of learning. My style is centered around working with a student identify their specific needs, and finding creative and motivating ways to meet them. Aside from my academic interests, I also really love being outdoors, practicing yoga, dancing, and cooking. Recently I've started baking bread, and if you're lucky there may be an extra loaf...

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Religion from Bowdoin College. I specialize in a range of subject areas within the humanities and social sciences. In particular, I focus on teaching effective writing skills. I especially enjoy teaching students the writing skills necessary to successfully and compellingly express their own original ideas.

Hello! I am a recent college graduate with a passion for teaching students and ensuring that everyone I interact with enters their classroom or test with confidence and knowing that they have an understanding of what they are studying and an ability to achieve greatness!

...scientific community to middle and elementary schools. I organise an annual science day that brings 5th to Bowdoin's campus for scientific demonstrations from different departments. I also tutor local high school students in AP chemistry. I am passionate about educating others and want those taking chemistry to truly appreciate the depth and intricacies of the...

I studied physics, neuroscience, and mathematics at a top 5 liberal arts college and I am currently studying and conducting medical research at the University of Pennsylvania. I have over 8 years of experience tutoring both kids and adults in math and science.

...human evolutionary biology with an inspirational professor that I became passionate about the sciences and realized my own potential. As a tutor, I hope to instill the same feelings of excitement in my students, as well as insuring they understand their own capabilities. When I am not in school, I enjoy reading, running and singing...

...Romance Languages. I earned my masters in education leadership from Harvard University! I love Science and foreign languages. I have worked in Chemistry labs at the University of Rochester and at Bowdoin College, as a middle school/high school math teacher, college admissions reader, and most recently as an academic advisor at NYU! I have 8...

...systems that focus in on how to get from Point A to Point B. After years of working under intense deadline pressure, these systems have been crucial to me in my own work. As a tutor, I want to continue building relationships with students and help them hone their written communication skills. Being able to...

...working with tutors and studying with others truly improved my academic experience. I enjoy tutoring because I hope to provide the same experience for others! I have a total of 4 years of experience tutoring Chemistry, Biochemistry, and other college-level subjects. Additionally, I have extensive experience editing college and graduate school essays. I come from...

...be tutoring math and have worked with students in my high school before as a tutor. I was a tutor for almost 4 years in high school and would tutor both underclassmen and upperclassmen in different math subjects. I can tutor a variety of math subjects, including algebra, geometry, and numerous levels of calculus. As...

Over the years I have had many experiences in many venues, from homeschooling mother to greenhouse worker, from high school teacher to online tutor. My philosophy of education is that the teacher's job is to help the student find and develop their own unique strengths, talents, and potential.

...to establish trust and comfort with my student. I strive to create a learning environment where students feel very comfortable asking questions, telling me if they need me to try to explain something in a different way, and in general see me as someone who is cheering for them and will do anything to help...

...peers in both computer science and writing for the duration of my time in college. I have also worked with private clients as young as 12 on introductory coding. I enjoy helping students get to "Aha!" moments where a concept that had been vexing them suddenly clicks. I am excited to work with students on...