Certified Tutors From Knox College

I believe that each student has the potential to succeed. By teaching the fundamentals and constantly encouraging progress and effort, any student can learn any topic.

...I also took four years of high school German and four years of college German courses, and I enjoy finding new opportunities to practice my language skills. In addition to academics, I was a Division III football and baseball player throughout my time in college. Since everyone learns differently and has different needs, I try...

...received a Bachelors Degree from Knox College and a Masters from UMKC, both in economics. I currently teach college level economics while I'm working on finishing my PhD. In addition to economics I tutor math and writing. When not reading, writing, and teaching I like to sing, play music (accordion and guitar), and play ultimate...

...my teaching. 3. A Russian author said, "You can teach anything to anyone if you truly understand it yourself." I believe that. I work hard to truly understand the subject and choose not to try to teach a subject in which I am not fluent. 4. In my teaching approach, I try use the Socratic...

...stories together when I was about three years old, and my passion for storytelling, its methods, and its power has never ceased to amaze me. As my scholarship continued, I came to admire and respect the mechanical and stylistic elements of not only creative writing, but also expository/persuasive writing. The latter was much more difficult...

...school-proven strategies to enhance your learning, I am the right tutor for you. Basic Info: I graduated from Knox College in 2011 with a B.A. in Secondary Education. I have worked in the classroom with gifted students, students with learning disabilities, adult learners and English-language learners, so I have had the opportunity to hone my...

I have an extensive background in mathematics instruction as I am a certified teacher for over 18 years in tthe state of Texas. I have taught high school math from algebra 1 up to and including AP Calculus AB. I have tutored students in grade school math through GRE PREP.... In working with my students, my philosophy is to meet the students where they are, and advance them in incremental steps where they can be advancing...

...to students aged preschool through adults for seven years. I worked as a teacher's assistant at Carl Sandburg College for my last two undergraduate years. After graduation, I worked for two years in the Adult Education department at the College of Lake County. I helped adult community members to learn English and earn their GEDs....

...people would be through getting a major that would teach me the necessary skills so that I can be an adequate support for people. The same love of helping others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, as...

...at the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) while an undergraduate student at Knox College. During my time at the CTL, I helped students in the subject areas of biochemistry, biology, and chemistry. The experience at Knox trained me on how to effectively communicate with students so that they can succeed in their coursework! When...

...Knox College, and my Master's degree in Environmental Soil Science is from the University of Idaho. I began tutoring in college, and I accumulated over 100 hours of direct tutoring with students. I continued to occasionally tutor chemistry at the University of Idaho. As a graduate student, I taught the Environmental Science 101 and Soil...

...of thinking to my advantage excel in the academic world. This personal experience informs my tutoring philosophy. No concept or problem is out of one's reach; It is not a question of if someone can understand the material, but rather how information needs to be framed for each individual to fully grasp it. In my...

...to Comedy Central that has been part of serious conversations to get on the air, and I'm proud to say I played a role in crafting the pitch itself. Likewise, I spent this last summer filming the pilot episode of a sitcom series that I wrote under the guidance of screenwriter Sherwood Kiraly, set to be...

...I am currently attending Northern Illinois University's for a master's in literacy education with a focus on reading. I graduated from Knox College with a degree in elementary education and English literature. I have an additional teaching license for middle school English. In addition to teaching second grade, I have had multiple other experiences working...

...piece of information, and then continue to work on what they are struggling with. Writing is often puzzling, and I have solved many puzzles! I am a recent graduate of Knox College, with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Creative Writing. I was one course away from graduating with a double major in...

I'm a Knox College alumn with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. My academic and creative works have been featured in multiple publications. If you have a text to analyze, an essay to write, or a speech to practice, I'm more than happy to help with the process!

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate in Biochemistry and Africana studies from Knox College in Galesburg. I have about 3 years of tutoring experiences in biology as well as other subjects as well. I also love to paint and will be working on finishing a few pieces soon!

...of these principles. It's more rewarding to know why mathematical principles work the way they do and be able to apply them more broadly than to simply know rote computations. That being said, the student should always be in control of their goals. It's my job to provide feedback, help them reach their goals and...

...able to help students push themselves further than they thought they could go with their writing is one of the best parts about teaching. As I mention in my statement of teaching philosophy, I believe wholeheartedly in student centered and experiential learning. I also believe that teaching focused on the exploration of the ideas embedded...

...my passion for teaching as a peer mentor and reading tutor for kindergarten students. I followed this passion fervently as I matured. As an after-school tutor from ages 10-16, I discovered that many students were falling behind in their subjects for a variety of reasons, but most commonly because they were underprepared for a more...