Certified Tutors From College of William and Mary

...Literature immensely, I am most passionate about tutoring students who are interested in the improvement of their performance in either Spanish or French. I have always felt an affinity for teaching foreign language as my grandfather taught Spanish at Berkeley in California and my mother taught high school Russian and English. My approach to teaching...

...philosophy is that learning should be fun. I will work hard to connect students' tutoring needs with their personal interests, whether it's making phonics practice into a fun game, or showing how literary concepts exist in popular culture as much as they do in the classics. For fun, I enjoy running, music (I play cello...

...including introductory and advanced courses. Later, I completed my post-baccalaureate work at Temple University, completing courses in Biology, Chemistry (general and organic), and Physics. Although I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I specialize in science courses (Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science), various humanities (History, Sociology, Psychology), and writing (general writing skills, GRE and SAT...

...most subjects biological, and the increases in my students' test scores while I tutored them is validation of my effectiveness as a tutor. Teaching can be quite fun and rewarding, especially when you see improvement in the students' understanding of the course material. Let me show you how I can get you better grades, and...

...tool. As a tutor, I look forward to the one-on-one environment where I can learn about and assess each individual, and I'm excited about the possibility of tailoring a custom-made learning plan to each tutee. The academic and personal success of each of my charges is my top priority, compelling them to come away with...

...taught Language Arts and Social Studies units, tutored all subjects, and specialized in a class called ???Peace and Justice.??? I paid special attention to pursuing a vocation that would allow me to continue the lifestyle I have worked to lead since I was in middle-school: loving learning and loving other people. I am continuing my...

...session or particular subject area. Also, I find that motivation is a key factor in studying and that finding what interests you about a subject or even an unconventional (but effective) way to approach a subject can instill that motivation on its own, giving the student the desire to move forward for him- or herself....

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English and literature. I have a lot of experience tutoring students in standardized test preparation. I love finding new and fun ways to teach the subjects, and tailor my approach to match the student's interests. I think learning can be fun for everyone, and I love...

...writing. In college, I worked as a consultant at my school's Writing Resources Center, assisting students with their academic papers. In this position, I helped our clients improve the overall structure of their papers, strengthen their research, cite their sources, and correct their spelling and mechanics. I feel confident that I can address any paper...

...several linguistics courses, including the popular Linguistics 100 introductory course. I spent a semester abroad in Sevilla, Spain during my undergraduate studies and that remains one of the best experiences of my life. I have experience tutoring in several subjects though anything language-related is nearest to my heart. I have always been a gifted writer,...

...going to be attending Georgetown Medical School in the fall! I absolutely love science and try to translate that passion into my tutoring. I tutor elementary through college math and science and can also help out with MCAT and ACT test prep. I believe in finding ways of presenting material that fit each student's learning...

...SAT. I have also taught high school and college students in science and mathematics. My approach to tutoring encourages students to build upon their strengths and to gain confidence in question areas that they once found challenging. I achieve these ends through accurate diagnostics, effective introduction of content and strategy, and positive reinforcement of progress....

...methods to help students better understand the complexities of writing essays, reading literature, and communicating their thinking. Each time I see a student reach a goal, or understand something he or she did not before, I remember how much I love to teach. I know the feeling of struggling with a subject. I know that...

...subjects such as elementary math, reading, writing and sol test prep. I have experience teaching and tutoring learners of all ages and of all skill levels. I use fun games and engaging activities. I use interesting stories and texts when teaching reading comprehension. I teach key strategies for improving scores. The strategies I teach will...

...past philosophers, mathematicians, and world leaders. Beyond this, I thoroughly enjoy playing FIFA '16 on Xbox One, surfing the web, computer programming, and watching silly YouTube videos. More than anything, I'm eager to impart some of the math/physics/economics know-how, tricks, and tips I've learned over the years from taking dozens of courses from the high school...

...I am reliable and professional. I am organized and arrive at every tutoring session prepared. For each student I tailor my teaching style to match their learning skills. I maintain good communication with the parents of my students and with their teachers when I have been asked to contact their teachers. My passion is education,...

...I am a very patient, positive and enthusiastic tutor who will use my students' time wisely to help them attain their language-learning goals. Although I grew up with a Hispanic parent, I wanted to learn the language even better so I began studying it in seventh grade and never stopped! I graduated from the lovely,...

...with grandiose intentions of having them astound their teachers at real school by how proficient they had become. It drove them insane, though I like to think I helped at least one some occasions; otherwise, why would I continue to be the one, out of the four of us, that to this day is asked...

...that my main strength is being able to break complex ideas down into their constituent parts, and I like to plan sessions ahead of time so that our sessions can be as organized and rewarding as possible. I believe in making tests feel more like games than like exams, and to do this, I focus...

...equations required to navigate physics courses. My favorite part of these tutoring experiences is seeing the moments where big things click for the student. I find that the issues most people have with math and physics are the finer details. By discussing the concepts involved and talking through problems with the student, we can elucidate...