Rudy
Certified Tutor
...University in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, I completed an AmeriCorps program working in a hospital in Los Angeles, California. I then attended graduate school at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. While in graduate school, I was a TA and helped several undergrads in biology. I have found that several students have the potential to do well...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Behavioral Biology
Master of Science, Biology, General
Michael
Certified Tutor
...environmental sciences. With several years of teaching experience both at the university level and on an individual basis, I always try to adapt my techniques to students' abilities so that they are more enthused and able to understand, soak-in, and recall the information. During lessons, I usually prepare items in advance and work in conjunction...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Landscape Architecture
Masters, Environmental Sciences and Policy concentrating in Environmental Planning
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...included mastery of chemistry concepts, ability to demonstrate teaching, clarity in communication and listening skills, and high level of responsibility. I supervised one group of 20-24 Johns Hopkins freshman students per semester. I answered questions and guided students to a greater understanding of chemical principles. Teaching assistants also staffed help sessions for students who need...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 770
Dammy
Certified Tutor
...I graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelors in Public Health in 2010. I have taken the MCAT and will be matriculating to medical school in the fall. I have tutored students in middle school all the way through college. I love learning, especially about science, but more importantly, I love teaching and helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Health
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...translate a challenging concept or subject into a clear picture. The picture is made up of pieces, each of which youll know so well that if I take the picture apart you can put it back together again and explain to anyone why they belong together in that order. Starting in high school to the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering, Economics
Master of Science, Biotechnology
Sam
Certified Tutor
...Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Tim
Certified Tutor
...to SAT prep because I know how much just a little extra help can boost a score. I had a great SAT prep tutor when I was in high school, and even though I only met with him twice, my score went up significantly! I love teaching and have over two years of classroom experience....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy/Theatre
Master of Science, Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 710
SAT Writing: 700
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...to the needs of the tutee. I prefer teaming up with my students to arrive at solutions. I feel this allows the student to behave more comfortably, and in turn, get more out of the material that they are learning. This strategy has worked especially well in the Baltimore City Prison. I do recognize that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Public Health Studies and Natural Sciences
Master of Science, Biotechnology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 700
Tony
Certified Tutor
...with a wide range of age groups and will work hard to help my students achieve their goals by helping them develop a personal understanding of the tutoring subjects. When I have free time, I enjoy watching college football and playing video games. I also love reading and learning; in fact, I make it a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Economics, Philosophy
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Colleen
Certified Tutor
...Hopkins University. I currently teach Biology in Baltimore City, educating students in grades 9-12. In addition, I serve as an adviser and mentor to young people in after school programs. I am extremely passionate about education and believe that all students are capable of achieving their goals through education. I view each student as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Masters, Secondary Science Education
State Certified Teacher
Nicole
Certified Tutor
...the learning come much easier, and paints a picture of their understanding beyond the homework page. I like to know what my students are interested in, how they enjoy school, their favorite subjects, their day-to-day, their extra-curricular activities, etc. Usually I find that my students already possess all the tools within to overcome any academic...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 32
Caitlin
Certified Tutor
...10 to 18. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, my favorite to teach are Math, Chemistry, Physics, and Test Prep, because they provide the greatest problem solving challenges. I enjoy working through difficult problems with students, because I believe that with the right guidance, they are universally capable of rising to the challenge....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...I arrange and compose music and have a very strong interest in just listening to music (mainly indie folk and post rock). I think my interests and personality will become abundantly clear after meeting me, but I do pride myself on the time I pour into other people, and I promise to do the same...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies/Sociology
Maha
Certified Tutor
...several years and age groups. As a high school student, I volunteered as a teaching assistant for a middle school science class. During college, I spent six months as a GED tutor, working with adults. Later, I spent two years as an Organic Chemistry Laboratory teaching assistant. I am a friendly and outgoing person, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry, Biology
Mental Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 710
Jeremiah
Certified Tutor
...time teaching, I also completed a Master of Science in Education at Johns Hopkins University. I am currently applying to medical schools with hopes of attending in the fall of 2015. As an aspiring physician, I have a deep love of the sciences, both physical and biological, although I have a variety of expertise in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Pre-Med
Master of Science, Education
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 710
Alex
Certified Tutor
...to take theory and examples from coursework and apply it to real world situations. Aside from the books and learning, I love sports (watching and playing), movies, and doing just about anything outside. I'm capable of supporting students across many different courses and should you feel that we would be a good fit as, tutor...
Education & Certification
Finance and Economics
Master of Arts, Applied Economics
Alice
Certified Tutor
...sure students had assimilated the new material, from grammar rules to literary concepts. As a tutor and a teacher, I use French as much as possible even with beginners. I like to use auditory and visual inputs at the same time and I contextualize new words to ease the process of memorization. Most of all,...
Education & Certification
French literature
PHD, French language and literature
Martin
Certified Tutor
...Saint Louis, I was hired as faculty to teach classes in, and manage the curriculum development of, the Biomedical Technology department. I am a patient educator, who keeps the big picture in mind while guiding each student one step at a time, filling in the pieces of the story like a puzzle. As a Mathematician,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Cynthia
Certified Tutor
With a Masters in Statistics and a Bachelors in Applied Mathematics, I have a passion for numbers and problem solving. I enjoy empowering students to feel confident in their coursework and give them the tools to succeed. I am comfortable with all levels of mathematics from pre-alegebra through college statistics.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics
Master of Science, Statistics
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...complex concepts in examples that apply to his/her own life to put the material in context. The highest compliment I feel I can receive is when someone tells me "I couldn't grasp this while we were going over it in class but now I get it!" In my spare time I enjoy exercise, running and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Masters in Education, Educational Measurement and Statistics
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