Certified Tutors From Colby College

...with a wide range of subjects. I enjoy tutoring math more than any other subject, mainly because that's what I've specialized in over the past few years. However, I also had a fantastic time working at my college's writing center, so I have no problems tutoring essay writing or SAT writing. In my spare time...

...be tricky and frustrating, but by working closely with a student and showing them not only how to answer the question, but how to take the test, I believe that I can effectively light a fire of motivation and help that student tackle studying. The sciences are especially important to me, an understanding of them...

...student's unique learning style. I love tutoring science, particularly biology and chemistry because these subjects require a unique way of thinking. Instead of committing facts to memory, I challenge students to learn patterns, to use critical thinking skills and to question their reasoning in order to come up with a plan to solve scientific problems....

...students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...tutor a broad range of subjects, from Spanish to test prep, it is literature and writing that I am most passionate about as I feel they provide individuals the opportunity to connect with the world around them and give shape and voice to their experiences and opinions. Outside of education, I pursue whitewater kayaking competitively,...

...much more engaging when I understood its use and broader context within the Francophone world. This is the type of knowledge that I plan to share with my own students. What they are studying can actually be exciting and useful. I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during college. Living in France dramatically improved...

...senior year at Colby, I wrote my thesis on imperialism in the Middle East during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly focusing the First World War and its aftermath in the region. I received several competitive grants to conduct primary research in London and Oxford archives for this project, including the prestigious Goldfarb Center's student...

...changed careers and have now been teaching. After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now focusing on my masters in middle school science education. As a native French and English speaker, I have done a lot of tutoring in both of those subjects. As a science nerd,...

...I've been teaching, tutoring, and writing since completing college. I've taught ESL students in South Korea, and back in the US I've worked with learners of all ages from elementary school students to adults. In addition I've done some work as a freelance journalist. My teaching specialties include reading comprehension, vocabulary, essay writing, creative writing,...

Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...

...to give back to others and give some advice along the way that I wish I'd had. Working with me, we'll work not just on the core concepts and test-taking strategies, but also on an effective study strategy. The test *can* be beat, so long as you have a good roadmap to take you there.

...a freshman writing-intensive English class aimed to bring everyone up to the same collegiate writing level. As a writing tutor, I held general weekly office hours that were open to any student seeking a tutoring session for any stage of their writing process across all subjects. In addition to these tutoring positions, I also worked...

...school where I taught primarily Algebra and Pre-Calculus. I have also taught younger students, specifically those in elementary school, in Math and Reading. Tutoring these different age groups has truly improved my skills in explanation and has motivated me to add more visual aids and real world examples during my tutoring sessions. In addition to...

...and worked in South America for substantial portions of my life. I tutored for Colby's Spanish Department and advanced as far as possible in the subject. I have worked as an outdoor guide for high school students in Spain and Peru. I love using my skills and teaching them to those around me!

...students. My experience with youth goes from my tutoring experience to my experience as an outdoor trip leader with middle school kids in the Yellowstone Wilderness. I love working with young people and am great at explaining things and helping the student find the answer for themselves. Please contact me with interest in my tutoring...

...overall was very helpful. Her lab lectures were supplemented with her own research experiences and she was always helpful in clarifying questions or topics." "I appreciated how Ana was always very positive and enthusiastic when presenting in her lab lectures. She was also very helpful and would answer any questions I had about the lab."...

...Classical Civilization. I studied Latin in Columbia University's Classics Post Baccalaureate program. I am currently at Columbia University as a first year MA student in Classics with a focus in Latin Literature. I have been taking Latin classes for 11 years, and I have tutored for 5 years (2 years in high school, 3 years...

I'm an Australian-American current college student who's been tutoring since high school. I did the IB in Australian high school and am now a junior at Colby College. I mainly tutor the SAT, Psychology, English essays, and IB related things (e.g. the EE). Currently I'm also working at Columbia as a Research Assistant.

...need help with Math, Science, History, or English please contact me! I am also a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra...