Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...or try to take over myself. For me interaction and communication are key. I am very patient with people. I understand that some people take longer to understand things and sometimes it helps to explain a point in a different way. Outside of academia I like to read a lot. I sing all the time....

Teaching and encouraging my students has been my passion for many years. When my students realize how much I care for them and their education, they will truly comprehend that life-long learning is truly a fun-filled adventure and a gift that will enrich their lives and the lives of their friends and families.

...College with a 3.86 GPA. I got a 35 composite on my ACT, and I definitely get how hard it can be to study for a standardized test when its crunch time. I've tutored many different students for over 5+ years, and after graduate school my goal is to continue teaching. I love helping people...

...future problems. A skill critical to learn early on in one's academic career for future success. In my free time, I enjoy exercising in the forms of running, biking, and hiking and playing sports such as basketball and tennis. Some of my other hobbies include hanging out with friends, trying out new restaurants, watching movies,...

...teaching, and I absolutely love it. For me, learning and becoming a master of a topic you are interested in is such an empowering thing, and I love helping people experience it. I also played soccer in college and have coached which has really helped me understand an extremely important aspect of being a great...

...phenomenon is that it opens the door for you to investigate just about anything else, since every aspect of human life involves language use. This deep curiosity about the world is what drives my desire for education, and it's something I strive to pass on to my students. When my brain needs a break, though,...

...as it is for me a chance to get to know students better. In addition to deep knowledge of the subject, one of the most important tutoring skills I have is patience. I understand students need their time to understand complex concepts and process new information. Tutoring is one of my favorite things to do,...

I believe that education is a path to truth. The reading of texts is one way that an individual discovers knowledge and then truth. And truth is one of the transcendentals that takes us ultimately to the good itself.

...studies, English, and math. I am passionate about helping students who are behind in reading to flourish and make considerable gains in their reading ability. The majority of my reading intervention has been with students with dyslexia, special needs, general education students who are below grade level in reading, and adults who are unable to...

...my lesson accordingly. I find that students are more receptive when they are able to interact with the material in a way that makes sense to them. As an instructor, I offer a variety of activities to digest new material so that each student feels that their learning preferences are taken into consideration.

I am passionate about helping students because I believe that education is the key to a better future. I want to help students learn and grow, so that they can reach their...