Certified Tutors From Clemson University

I tutored my first student almost ten years ago, and I enjoy working with all age brackets! My specialties are Math and Writing, but I have experience in just about everything.

...my MS from Clemson is a breadth degree, I am an expert in all six areas of Mathematics. My goal is to turn negative attitudes towards difficult subjects into positive attitudes with accomplishment and understanding on the part of my students. I am a firm proponent of education, believing that your education is the only...

...and science courses. This is where my tutoring experience began. Tutoring became important to me, because it helped my friends and gave me a better understanding of the material. I still practice most of the skills I learned from tutoring everyday at my job. I currently run a laboratory for the aerospace industry, and it requires...

...teach a variety of college level courses, including composition and literature courses. I am very invested in working one-on-one with students on critical writing and critical reading skills. Both sets of skills involve analytical thinking, but they also involve creative thinking. It is the interplay between the analytical and the creative that I find most...

...graduate in Astrophysics from Clemson University, where I also received my Master's in Astrophysics. In 2010, I graduated from The Ohio State University with degrees in Astronomy, Physics, and Russian. I have been tutoring students in math, science, and standardized test subjects for the past five years, and I would love to help you succeed...

...and by challenging students to think by asking informed and engaging questions. Additionally, I most importantly believe that a fun engaging environment creates passion and desire to learn, inquire, and achieve great things. Outside of the classroom I really enjoy the outdoors from hiking to gardening to practicing yoga. I also love to cook and...

...in the classroom, I am growing and learning to become proficient in implementing a variety of teaching strategies from which my students have increased their knowledge base in math. Direct instruction, guided and independent practice, intentional grouping, inquiry-based instruction, as well as the TAPPLE method, have proven to be effective strategies for instruction for my...

...would love to share that passion with you. As a physicist, I have dealt with all types of mathematics and am familiar with many of the pitfalls students encounter. (Having run into many of them myself!) While working towards my master's degree, I worked as a lab instructor for undergraduate students taking physics and astronomy...

...to read and write; they just need a teacher with passion and purpose to take the time and effort to determine how to best instruct the individual student; I am that teacher. I am excited to work with even more students, as a Varsity tutor, to continue to "fill in educational gaps" and walk through...

...real passion for learning about mathematics. Eventually, I changed my major to math and began tutoring Calculus II at my university. Now I manage Calculus I and II tutors, but to keep my skills fresh, I am tutoring through Varsity. Hopefully my love for math and calculus shows, and I hope you learn to love...

...school math teacher with several years of tutoring experience. I strive to help students succeed in the classroom while encouraging them in life outside the classroom. I believe success in academics helps boost confidence and teaches valuable life skills for the real world. However, I care more about the person than the numbers!

...Literature, as they go together in my mind. I am also well-versed in religious studies, Western Philosophy, and Latin. With more than 16 years experience in the classroom and former students who have gone on to the college of their choice, I am confident that if you want to learn something, I can help you....

...writing. Since I like working one-or-one or with a small group, tutoring is a great way for me to help young people communicate more effectively in writing. As a social scientist, I also like to talking about statistics and social science. I like to teach by example and ask lots of questions so students can...

...self-taught translator, I understand how difficult it is to grasp the more abstract concepts in the sciences and humanities. Not only have I learned how to overcome these issues, but I enjoy re-learning them through teaching because I have seen how even the most obscure subjects are relevant in the real world.... While I am skilled at explaining the core tenants of a subject, I believe you learn best when you are challenged to reproduce what...

I recently received my bachelors degree in Biology from Clemson University where I also minored in Business Administration and English, and I am currently applying to Law Schools for the fall semester. I have a passion for learning and an interest in a variety of subjects that I would love to pass on to students.

...I have been tutoring and instructing math (more specifically Calculus and Algebra) since my freshman year of college, and I love it. I'm a passionate and energetic person who loves to share her enthusiasm with everyone. These traits are my greatest strengths when it comes to working with students, and I look forward to getting...

...I was a math tutor for Algebra I through a school sponsored program. I was assigned 2-3 students that I worked with three times a week throughout the year. My students improved from failing students to B students. I focused not only on helping them understand the material, but also on how to budget their...

...repetition to solidify a concept in their minds. Whatever the situation, I love working with students, discovering what makes them tick, and seeing that "ah-ha" light come on in their eyes! =) And even though learning requires engaging our brains, I try to make it as an enjoyable experience as possible. A little personal background...

I am here to help you understand your school material by presenting the information to you in innovative ways that meet your learning style. I have been tutoring for years, have experiencing in teaching--and enjoy watching my students gain confidence. I am excited to see you succeed and meet you soon!

...love for reading and writing and hope to pass that love along, while also ensuring that students have a good grasp on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing mechanics. I use a combination of several different techniques to enable students to improve in their reading and writing skills, and try to use resources that are not...