Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...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. I play tennis when I can. Church is important to me. I like spending time with my family. Availability:...

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.

...playing sports. Soccer, Football, Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball, you name it! I also love playing board games, especially chess. I like reading books, playing video games, and learning new things. It's summertime, so that means I'll be enjoying the warm weather and hopefully making a few trips to the beach. I look forward to getting...

...skills I gained was how to tailor my teaching approach to each student based on their level of understanding of the material. Simply providing an answer might be the easiest short-term solution to a problem; however, does not allow the student to learn and apply concepts to future problems. A skill critical to learn early...

...6th year of 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...

...and German as an undergraduate and Applied- and General Linguistics as a graduate student. But the beautiful thing about studying language as a 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...

...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, as I love helping students overcome their challenges and enjoy seeing them improve their math reasoning skills.

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.

...general and special education. While working in the school system I specialized in special education working with individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder/ Aspergers and Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity Disorder. For the last 5 years, I have also taught online classes on executive function and social skills to ASD students. In addition to teaching, I am also...

...difficult concept. When I tutor a student, I take time to get to know their personality and learning preferences in order to tailor 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...

...also believe that education can help students develop the skills they need to be successful in life, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. I am also passionate about helping students because I believe that everyone deserves a chance to succeed. I have seen firsthand the impact that education can have on a student's...