Certified Tutors From Kenyon College

...students in jazz piano performance and music theory. My tutoring experience has ranged across all age groups, including elementary school aged children, middle/high school students, college students and adults. Helping people discover their own love of learning is one of my greatest joys. Throughout my educational career, I taught these subjects to both groups and...

...environment. I have experience tutoring kids of all ages and personality types. English - My services range from teaching basic grammar skills to essay writing, vocabulary and literary analysis. Math - I teach middle school math, pre-Algebra and Algebra. I'd be happy to talk more about what specifically you're looking for and see how I...

...graduate with a degree in French and Mandarin Chinese and International Studies. During college I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris and have taught five semesters of introductory French classes as an apprentice teacher. I have a passion for sharing my knowledge and experience of language and education and for encouraging others to improve...

I am a musician who loves to teach and learn. The process of learning and engaging in subjects helps us develop our sense of self and place in the world. Success is as much in the process as in the outcome.

...classroom, I have always loved to write, read, and think critically about the subjects that captivate my mind - poetry, religion, gender, language. I really enjoy sharing my love of learning with others, especially the younger generation just beginning to explore their academic and personal interests! I specialize in Spanish (from beginner to AP level),...

...as a person. Communication and understanding, especially in the sciences is as important as it is sometimes difficult. Ultimately, I think that all students have their lives enriched by truly understanding the materials in all subjects, even ones that don't at first appear to be the ones that attract them. I hope that, by tutoring,...

...in my college's Writing Center where I provided academic support on written assignments in a variety of subjects. Additionally, I have taught English at the elementary school and high school level. As a tutor, I work with students to build specific academic skills while supporting their own creative explorations of subject areas.

...third grades for 10 years and specialized in teaching fifth and sixth grade Language Arts and Social Studies for the past ten years. I love to help children to reach their full potential through individualized instruction. I've been a tutor with Varsity Tutors since September, 2019 working both online and visiting students in their homes...

...of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio holding a BA in Drama and Chinese Area Studies. I come from a family of creative educators. I have experience teaching and mentoring writing, reading, Chinese language, and English language immersion for native Chinese speakers. I love working one-on-one with young people to develop their academic skills while also...

...speaking, it can be a lot. Which is why I think tutoring should be interest-based in order to make tutoring sessions truly yours! As far as my professional experience goes, I have been a teacher for 4 years. I taught ESL in France as well as French as a Second Language in the US and...

...over 30 countries all over the world. This combined with my educational background gives me a truly global mindset allowing me to work across not only functional boundaries but global borders as well. I studied International Studies and Asian Studies at Kenyon College. I have three senior-level Human Resources certifications as well as a certification...

...expanding on unique and tailored curricula and integrated skills support, and building self-advocacy and independence in students of all ages. Longtime tutoring professional with a K-8 CA teaching credential with a concentration in Comprehensive Language Acquisition and Development from Sonoma State University School of Education. Strong background in science, medicine, social services, home health, direct-care...

...a literary prize for my fiction writing. I spend most of my free time reading, writing and editing my short stories, as well as playing piano, bass, and preparing for the GRE in order to apply for fiction writing masters programs. I look forward to tutoring new students across the humanities and the social sciences!

...bilingual education in French and English. I am a native speaker of French, and I spent my time in college working as a Teacher's assistant for the Intro French Classes, teaching classes of students for 3 hours a week. I also worked as a French tutor to Intermediate and Intro students, helping teach them to...

...scores on the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I will look over the results of my student's practice exams, and analyze their data to inform my instruction. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and have grown up surrounded by...

...fields of French, English and Test Prep (SAT and ACT). As a co-founder and head editor of a publishing press at my college, for a year and a half I have run workshops where I assigned contemporary literature, and taught these pieces to deepen reader's comprehension. Currently I am teaching a class of high schoolers...

...am excited to support and guide students towards success in each unique goal. For some, this may be mastery, while for others, a growth mindset and more positive perspective at the challenges ahead are just as important. The time I've spent working with Girl Scouts and youth programs has refined this into my dedication to...

...primarily on Greek, Russian, German, and Sanskrit. I also studied sociology, economics, and music. After graduation, I lived in Prague for three years, where I received TEFL certification and taught classes ranging from private students to 10-person groups. I also worked as a proofreader and transcriber. I am passionate about education, especially in the humanities,...

...working in sales and marketing, I decided to pursue a career in high education. I obtained a Master's degree in Communication Studies at Saint Louis University, and then my Ph.D. in rhetoric at University of Missouri - Columbia. Outside of academia I love writing letters, spending time with friends and family, being outside, and exploring....

...and Development, which informs my calm, supportive, and student-centered approach. I primarily work with middle school, high school, and college students on English, literature, and writing, including reading comprehension, analytical essays, and research papers. I believe strong writing begins with conversation, and I enjoy helping students clarify ideas, build confidence, and develop strategies that work...