
Sarah: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...Elementary Education and I currently working towards my Masters in Education from Penn State University World Campus. I was a Kindergarten through 5th grade reading tutor in a public school setting in Connecticut for the past year where I tutored reading comprehension skill groups and phonics lessons. I am committed to helping all children achieve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Geography/Elementary Education
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction/Children's Literature
State Certified Teacher

Laura: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...forward to figuring out the best strategies, plans, and design to help students succeed with the tools they need to build a great educational future! Prior to working as an elementary education teacher, I worked as a nanny and a teacher at a pre-k / preschool. I am a nurturing individual who values children and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters in Education, Elementary Ed

Stefania: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...students, abilities, and ages. No matter what the circumstances, though, I am able to develop a rapport with the student, which allows them to feel comfortable working with me as their tutor. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but enjoy tutoring English writing and grammar the most. I love to read, so I want...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English
Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Molly: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...from The New School. I love helping students develop their own writing voice and teaching them the kind of writing skills that can help them on the SATs and beyond. I have experience working with middle, high school and college students on SAT prep, college writing and creative writing. When I'm not teaching, I'm a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 760

Katie : Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...me as an exemplar of perseverance and passion, and confirm my ability to become a valuable member of your community. Presently, I am working as an English teacher at a high school where I teach ninth, eleventh, and twelfth graders. Therefore, I have had experience transitioning students into high school, preparing students for the college...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teaching

Amy: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot of fun learning. I know my core curriculum and special needs is definitely a strength for me. I teach with a passion, and the kids always love me. I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Masters, Special Education

Kayla: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...I earned a Bachelors in Science in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach kindergarten through sixth grade. I have my Masters in Teaching and Learning in Technology. I believe all students can learn. A tutor’s job is to use the student’s strengths as a leaner, and their learning style to teach them successful strategies...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary education
Masters, Teaching and learning with technology

Sean: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...really making an impact on students' motivation to learn. I completed my student teaching in Spanish in 2003 at East Hartford High School (Connecticut). Soon thereafter, I began working for a private company as a tutor for students with special needs, as well as those with English as their second language (in reading, writing, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Special Education

Abbey: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...and it's wonderful to spread a comprehension and a love for subjects that are traditionally perceived as difficult. I also enjoy horseback riding, which I have participated in for 11 years, as well as choral and orchestral music. I believe that all students can have an understanding for even the most difficult topics, as long...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Psychology/Business

Lena: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...taught me that it's possible to master anything with the right approach, be it a new skill or new knowledge. I think that every individual has their own approach to learning and improving and the key is to find the right approach for each individual. I have worked with multiple individuals for over the past...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Development and Family Studies
Masters, Health Psychology

AJ: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...students who are younger and also students who are in college and I greatly enjoy working with any topics within mathematics. My favorite math topics to tutor are pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, but I like to work with all other topics as well. I choose to tutor because I would like to make a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700

Justin: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
I believe that every student is capable of succeeding and am willing to create individualized learning plans to help the student achieve their goals. My sense of humor and easygoing attitude makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Colin: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...one-on-one interaction with students where I can cater the teaching style to a student's specific needs. Since being a classroom teacher, I have volunteered with GED students with Urbana Adult Education in Urbana, Illinois. Currently, I am back in school and working full-time. I am also a professional musician. Thanks for visiting my profile!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Studies

Mackenzie: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to incorporate into my classroom teaching. Since I left teaching in 2014, it has felt that something has been missing, and I can't wait to begin tutoring students to truly be able to work with them one on one and see them...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary English Education

Tony: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
I believe that everyone can learn. A great tutor can adapt the material to fit every student's needs. I am an experienced and certified teacher. I love history and politics as well.... I will spend the session getting to know the student. I will learn their experiences in education and devise a plan to help them learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government

Josh: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...this looks pretty easy. After a few more sessions he told me he wanted to show me something, he pulled out a quiz he took and pointed at his %100. He told me it was the first %100 ever; I took out a $20 bill and told him this is my first $20 ever (his...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, MBA

Liliana: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...listen to and understand vocabulary and sentences in a second language. In lectures, discussions, and assignments, I show that learning a second language responds to various modes of inquiry: analytic, hermeneutic, cultural, and historical; thus, students are led to explore the possibilities of each perspective, and to push beyond their own experience to expand their...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Adult and Continuing Education
Master of Arts, Foreign Language Teacher Education

Asami: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...who was born and raised in Japan, I can teach both the language and the culture. Through my learning experience as a TESOL student, I learned a lot about teaching English. Since I learned English as my second language, I know what is difficult to non-native speakers of English well. I chose my undergrad major...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Polish Studies
Masters in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Seth: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...better both people's lives and my own. We both learn from the experience. Working on STEM problems is the favorite part of my day. Everything builds off of what you have already mastered; your skills and knowledge grow, becoming a more complex and logical tool. STEM is an amazing branch of life that has infinitely...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Bryan: Santa Clara tutor
Certified Tutor
...traveled across the United States of America and Canada for four months taking photographs and exploring national parks, major cities and everything in between. Throughout 2016, I lived in Melbourne, Australia while traveling throughout New Zealand, Tasmania and Japan and working as a freelance portrait photographer. I now live in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Technology and Industrial Arts Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
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