Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...tutored middle school, high school, and college students (both traditional-age students and returning adult students) through area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship....

...year teaching ESL outside of Seoul in South Korea. Both were remarkable experiences and have significantly shaped my teaching style while simultaneously, through the stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said,...

...had my results published in a leading undergraduate journal. I am incredibly passionate about Mathematics and Philosophy, and enjoy sharing the knowledge I have acquired over the years with others. My tutoring experience ranges from high school level (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) to college (Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra). I...

...they walk out the door and into the Spanish-speaking community. This real world application is at the heart of my teaching philosophy, and I have found that students learn best through a communicative task-based approach that frames language instruction in real world contexts through which students can relate to their own life. When teaching literature...

...German courses. Since graduating, I have gained additional tutoring experience teaching grammar, literature, and composition to middle school students at a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German...

...courses to refugees in Egypt, Michigan, and New York. I studied Philosophy and International Studies in undergrad while also tutoring ESL, writing, philosophy and IELTS test prep. I have an innate love of learning that I am eager to share with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making...

...also many lessons about working with other people. I still enjoy playing tennis and learning to dance when I get the chance. I am a House MD and How I Met Your Mother fan, and recently became a Survivor fan. I love listening to music whenever I get the chance. I also enjoy attending concerts....

...Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to French, English,...

...public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three children who are now all either graduated from university or finishing university. I believe helping my students to...

...teacher with a major in science and a minor in Spanish. I have lived and worked abroad and since returning have had a wealth of teaching experiences that have shaped my teaching instruction. I am currently a fifth grade teacher at a Spanish immersion school. I am looking forward to working with new students!... I believe all students can be successful learners but that not all students learn the same. The art of teaching is helping...

I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.

...I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels of academic literacy, sharing skills and knowledge to help students achieve success has been my joy and passion. I specialize in College Writing, ESOL, and TOEFL prep. I look forward to...

...and did so in college as well. In graduate school I assisted students with academic papers. Most recently I have been a high school Biology and Environmental Science teacher in an urban public school. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. I am most passionate about cultivating a love for the natural world and...

...fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of...

...a teacher, and now a grandfather. I love my teaching time with elementary and middle school students. But I am relaxing more now. I no longer teach full time. I go into the school building some each week and help students with math. I love reading, music, camping, and playing with my grandson. I love...

I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.

...by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and learn how how to improve it; and teach us how to communicate. I love helping people dig into these subjects, and I hope that some of my passion rubs off along...

...wanted to teach since my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve...

...fall. I am eager to help students in my areas of expertise either online or in-person. I prep students for both the GRE and ACT. I am also well-suited to help students in Philosophy, Latin, History, and English writing and grammar courses. Lastly, I tutor a variety of math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and...

...to non-native students aged 2-14 in a private language school, while I tutored older students and adults outside of school. Because of this experience and my formal college education, I feel very comfortable teaching a range of English-related subjects. I especially enjoy ESL/EFL work, but I feel confident focusing on reading, writing, comprehension or any...