Certified Tutors From Johns Hopkins University

...In my opinion, the path to obtaining a good education is formed by hard work, diligence, persistence, and an open mind. I work on a daily basis to instill these qualities in my students and tutees. I also believe that forming meaningful relationships with my students creates an environment in which learning is the goal....

...Biology Department at Johns Hopkins University. Last fall, I was a lecturer at Johns Hopkins University, teaching the freshman only seminar "The Human Microbiome". This course was a modified version of the course I taught as a Dean's Teaching Fellow. I have also been a teaching assistant for various other courses, including Biochemistry, the freshman...

...plans for the organic chemistry unit, lab sessions, and class demos. Most recently, I have just completed a year of service with City Year Washington DC, an Americorps program where we worked in under-performing elementary, middle, and high schools in the DC region. Specifically, I taught Math and ELA small groups in my 1st grade...

...math. Thus, I have experience in tutoring a variety of students in different age levels, subjects, and backgrounds. Since I was a child, I have always had a fondness for reading and writing. I have been writing for as long as I can remember, but I specialize in persuasive and argumentative writing; I even had...

...and Calculus), biology and chemistry. I also tutor elementary and middle school math and science, and can assist with test prep (SAT, ACT). I enjoy movies and music (I am trained in classical violin). I also enjoy meeting new people and traveling. I was raised in South Carolina and lived in California before moving to...

...have led me to realize that learning is a complex process that requires more than academic content. Creating a positive environment in the classroom (or wherever we decide to do our learning) makes learning exciting. Grasping difficult concepts is a whole lot easier when the process is fun! I bring energy and empathy into my...

...up parts of my dissertation for publication, so I can help with writing from literary analysis to history research papers to the writing aspect of lab reports. When I'm not reading or writing, I'm playing the hammered dulcimer and teaching myself to code in new languages. When a student is struggling I'm always on the...

...to work with students of all ages and backgrounds on a variety of subjects, including Spanish, English, SAT Verbal/Writing, History, etc. Whether you need an extra challenge or a new way of learning previously taught material, I can help you achieve your academic goals and prepare for your next steps in academia and beyond. It...

...in an environment where I can build a connection with a student based on trust and mutual respect. I work hard to learn about my students' unique learning styles and personalities, and adapt my teaching methods to most effectively meet each student's individual needs. I look forward to the opportunity to make a positive impact...

...understood best through applicable examples. Currently, I am a computer science master's student at the University of Pittsburgh. I recently graduated from John's Hopkins University with a master's in secondary education, and prior to this, I earned my bachelor of science in industrial engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. Beyond learning and tutoring, I enjoy...

...and can achieve academically with the right support. Because of this belief, many of my supervisors and coworkers have stated that I have a calming effect on children while learning and show great patience and determination while teaching. Please choose me to be your tutor for Middle School Math, Pre-algebra, Algebra, or Geometry.

...fun approach to tutoring. I try to design plans that reinforce subjects in multiple ways, to encourage memorization and ensure that students don't get bored. This approach befits both the teacher and the student. I have extensive experience tutoring students in mathematics, and I have tutored in science as well. I have also tutored unofficially...

...of Health (NIH), in Bethesda, MD. My tutoring experience began while I was obtaining my undergraduate degree. I tutored fourth grade mathematics and first grade reading. I just love helping others learn new material! I strongly believe that knowledge is power and that you can achieve anything with hard work and determination.

...with my students while teaching Math. At one point, TFA asked me to give a seminar to other Corps Members that taught them how to make their presentations more interactive and engaging. I learned how to manage multiple projects and people, while continuing to develop professionally. I engaged with the community, located just blocks from...

...relies heavily on understanding my students' learning styles and catering tutoring sessions to best fit how my students like to learn. When working through practice problems, I enjoy using the "teach-back" method to enhance repetition and to ensure that my students really understand the concepts. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking desserts, reading...

...I enjoy being able to pass along the things that helped me to do well in my classes to other students who will benefit from them. In regards to my tutoring style, I am very big on allowing my students to actively learn. I believe that this is the best way for my students to...

...their thoughts and feelings. I find poetry particularly useful for that, and over and over again I have seen how students who resisted poetry when they walked into my classroom left at the end of the term with the sense that they would be reading poetry for the rest of their lives.

...I have experience tutoring it up to the SAT level. In addition to my private tutoring, I tutor elementary school students in an academic enrichment program run by the New York Public Library. I spent a year from 2014 to 2015 working full time as a tutoring fellow at a charter school in Massachusetts. My...

...and Saxophone Performance in 2000. After several years of military service and teaching, I completed a Master of Science in Anatomy and Clinical Health Science from the University of Delaware in 2014. I have tutored basic math, algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus, as well as anatomy and physiology. My philosophy of teaching is to constantly...

...School and/or College students in writing and literature-related subjects. As a trained and certified teacher with over 10 years of online teaching experience at the college level I am looking forward to this opportunity, as well as the opportunity to help students improve their standardized test scores as part of the college and graduate school application...