Certified Tutors From Grand Valley State University

...leave teaching to go to graduate school. After three years in the classroom, I decided to join the Professional Development Design Team for HISD to design resources and trainings for teachers. On a more personal note, I have always been a very active student and leader. I enjoy athletics, particularly soccer, basketball, volleyball, and dance....

...place himself/herself in a student's shoes. A good relationship between a tutor and his/her students is also of the utmost importance. My tutoring style consists of creating objectives for each lesson, providing check points along the lesson to ensure understanding, and explaining a subject in more than one way. I also summarize the lesson at...

...sports or the functions of a cell to working parts of an engine if the student enjoys cars. I understand that some students are auditory learners and work better with pneumonic devices, while others are visual learners and work best with concept maps or flashcards. It is critical to tailor my style to each student’s...

...because that is very important. Building their confidence and making them believe in themselves is key to learning as well. I believe tutoring is not only for the kids who struggle or need more help, but for students who want a little extra. Brain-based teaching says that the more the students see the information, the...

...When I work with students I assess their strengths and the methods of learning the student feels most comfortable with. The types of learning I like to identify in individuals include but are not limited to: visual, physical, auditory, and memorization. These techniques are all study skills I have learned to master while studying for...

...have in a one-on-one way; this happens either directly in the classroom or in private during my office hours. The teaching skills I have been able to pick up from these experiences I believe lend well to tutoring as well. I have a noticeable passion for the sciences, physics especially. I love to learn this...

...and socratically engaging students in logical thinking and dialogue. The more ways you are presented the information, the more likely you'll understand and remember it. In addition to teaching experience I have direct, multifaceted and extensive chemistry, molecular and microbiology experience to draw on as well as field biology experience. My research involves molecular and...

...need to become “A” students. This is important because “A” grades are the key to prestigious internships, the best universities, and the most fulfilling careers. I teach “A” grades skills, which are purposeful actions that consistently lead to high test scores. The topics I cover for “A” grades include time management, personal productivity, test preparation,...

...Renaissance periods, however, my personal favorites are the 17th and 18th centuries. In high school and college I participated in freshman acclimation programs, to assist students through the transition into the next phase on their educational journey. I believe that with education and the understanding of other cultures, a bright and caring mind will form....

...at the high school I student taught at. These two experiences, along with many others that I have had, have allowed me to pursue my two greatest passions: teaching and traveling. And it is my hope that I get to continue to travel, meet new people, and mentor, nourish, and collaborate with new relationships along...

...get the student involved in their learning and eventually to direct their own learning with the hopes of each one coming to their own understanding of the topic. It is exciting to see a student take ownership of their learning and derive to their understanding through their problem solving strategies with some guidance.... I believe that every student can learn. My job, as a teacher, is to work with each to individual to discover in which...

...Worked a year as a Science Teachers Assistant. Lover of literature and linguistics. Sports Science enthusiast who also happens to enjoy history, government and philosophy or logic which necessitates knowledge of math, music and chemistry. My favorite subject is Psychology. Work in the medical field, am TEFL Certified and aced my Psychology of Teaching course...

...modern yo-yo on the largest followed yo-yo channel marking millions of views. I have mentored many sponsored yoyo competitors to their various regional, national titles, and a world title, while winning 2 US national titles myself. Both Math and Yo-yos have given me many adventures and I enjoy sharing my passion as a life long...

I grew up working for my family business riding horses and teaching horseback riding lessons. Since I was around 10 years old I found that I have a gift for teaching others and inspiring them to achieve their goals. I have a good background in Biomedical sciences but my favorite subjects are chemistry, anatomy,...... Work on getting a general understanding of a student's knowledge and goals for a subject.

...is the key. For example, to advance my professional career, I took an online course in statistics. In my personal life, in order to become a better coach to my sons baseball team, I went to the web and studied videos on fielding, batting, throwing and pitching, and used this knowledge to run practices and...

...the collaborative nature of tutoring, where both student and tutor grow through meaningful academic exchange. My current strengths lie in subjects closely tied to my coursework, including General and Organic Chemistry (I & II), Human Physiology, and Microbiology. I'll be expanding into Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry next year, further broadening the scope of topics I...

...of prep materials available to simply putting in the hours needed to succeed on test day. A one size fits all approach may not be ideal for everyone and I want to help you develop a strategy that will work best for you, no matter what your goals for the MCAT may be.

Experienced Special Education Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Strong education professional with a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Educational Leadership: Focus on Special Education Administration from Grand Valley State University.

Teaching provides an opportunity to have a positive impact on students to excite them not only about learning but also about life. Each day my students are encouraged to take advantage of what they have been blessed with, knowing that each day is a gift, so don't waste a moment.

...a general tutor as Mubarrat Um Al Hussein, an all boys orphanage in Jordan, and as a tutor in the ELS program at Union High School, Grand Rapids. My experiences with UNHCR, as well as that at Mabarrat Um Al Hussein, and the ELS program at Union High School, have strengthened my resolve to work...