Certified Tutors From Grinnell College

...for connection and personal growth. Learning someone else's language shows that you respect their culture and want to understand it. At the same time, learning a new language can lead to insights about your own language and culture. When tutoring, I strive to help students meet their immediate (practical) goals while encouraging them to discover...

...at the University of Minnesota. I received my undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Grinnell College in 2020 and also have extensive coursework in philosophy, biology, chemistry, and physics. I worked as a calculus tutor in Grinnell's math lab and tutored a professor's 8th grader in recreational math, competition problems, and ACT math test prep. I'm...

...I have spent much of the past 11 years teaching as an instructor in the History Department at the University of Arkansas, where my teaching activities have focused on global surveys of ancient civilizations and courses on the history and culture of early India. In recent years, I have also extended my reach to the...

...a practice-forward approach to instruction; I believe that the top-heavy approaches taken by large companies and given in group classes overburden students with strategies and bring needless complexity to an already complex test. My approach, instead, is guided feedback tailored to a student's weaker points based on 1-on1 assessment. Rather than sit and listen to...

Yaseen is currently a third-year law student at Washington University School of Law. He scored in the 99th percentile on the LSAT and he has substantial experience teaching test preparation. Yaseen works closely with his students to develop personalized and effective study plans. He graduated from Grinnell College and Bronx Science.

I am currently enrolled at Grinnell College studying physics and math. I'm eager to assist in conceptual understanding of material and help on homework and classwork problems! I am happy to work with all levels!

...and informing them of their usage frequency/rarity so that students can chose vocabulary that is appropriate for their intended audience. I also offer college application help, such as help deciding what colleges are best to apply to, essay writing help, and general student advising. I also have experience tutoring several art subjects. My main focus...

...research on racial incidents in schools and communities, contributing to recommendations for addressing racial disparities in education. Additionally, my role as a Research Assistant in the Neuroscience Department involved utilizing advanced microscopy techniques to investigate the impact of stress on neuronal connectivity. These positions have honed my analytical skills and deepened my understanding of the...

...I learned that there is a plethora of effective prep and testing strategies, and it is crucial to find the one that works best for you to reach your goal score. As someone who got admitted to several T14 law schools, I can also advise you on all things admissions related. See you soon!

...making subjects in STEM approachable and understandable. I completed my degree in biochemistry with a concentration in neuroscience in 2023. I have four years of tutoring experience in the sciences and mathematics. I am motivated by my own struggles in these subjects and hope to bring forth a positive and inclusive attitude towards learning!

...years. I treat learning as an adventure with me as the guide. I have experience with diverse learners, including students with ADHD, autism, and other learning issues. I strive to relate topics to realistic applications so that you know why a particular subject is useful. I am ready to work with you to better understand...