Certified Tutors From Michigan State University

...and standardized testing. These subject areas are not easy by any means and are often "weed out" classes or stepping stones to future careers and ambitions. I have had many years of tutoring experience working as a college classroom teaching assistant, small study group tutor to medical students, and individual tutor of students of all...

...person has different ways of learning that work best for them and believe that each student has the potential to excel at any subject they put their mind to when taught in a style that works for them. I aim to be the tutor that will take the time to figure out how best to...

...improvement, and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. It is in this way that I ensure that the client is heard, comfortable, and getting the most out of our sessions. With 1) ten years of writing experience at the college, graduate, and professional levels, and 2) a practiced background in teaching undergraduate university courses, I look...

...exchange student. I then went on to complete my MA in German Studies at Michigan State University. In 2009, I became certified to teach German and English at the secondary level. I have been a tutor since my acceptance into the National Honor Society in high school. I have tutored at Alma College and have...

...subjects came easily to me, but I hit a wall with math in middle school and just never seemed to be able to get it to 'click.' Then, I had a very patient teacher who helped me figure out how I could learn math, and it was like the wall crashed down. I would love...

...degrees in the sciences or social sciences. The best way to assist students with English skills, I have found, is to meet with them independently and learn how they think, what interests them, the academic subjects the enjoy, and those with which they struggle. My background also includes tutoring at a college writing center. The...

...as a teacher and coach I have logged countless hours after school preparing students for the ACT and various math courses. In my free time I love to play soccer, basketball, hike, and go camping. I strongly believe that every child has the ability to do great things, and with our support and high expectations...

...outcomes for patients. I absolutely love science and showing others how it can be used in real-life. I am also eager to take a mentorship role with clients by discussing my career path, goal setting, and tips for success that I have learned along the way. I strive to see each and every client succeed...

...Fort Bend ISD. I have been a first and second-grade teacher also. I love what I do. I love to develop hands-on lessons with effective strategies to help my students grow and become independent learners. I have been a ELAR and Math tutor for kindergarten through fourth grade. I like to help my students develop...

...on-ground, I learn something new. The opportunity to pass that feeling on to students is why I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Varsity Tutors. My experience teaching college and high school students from various age groups, backgrounds, and different skill levels has perfectly prepared me to be help students further their...

...am enrolled in the Michigan State University Strategic Communication MA program, with an emphasis in media analytics. So I am not only a tutorI am a student just like you with piles of homework and lots of stress! When I'm not nerding-out on tech and social media trends, I like to hang with my dog,...

...University of Connecticut's ECE (Early College Experience) Physics program where high school students earn transferable college credit while dual enrolled in high school and the University of Connecticut. Prior to the University of Connecticut Physics class I taught AP Physics. On a personal level, I have a busy life style that enjoys skiing, flying...... All students are able to learn even the most difficult of subjects, given patience, time and professional instruction. Tutoring students is an...

...English literature at the secondary level. I have worked for the last year and a half as a tutor of students grades 4th-12th in math, English, reading skills, study skills, and English and reading ACT prep. My specialty in math is in helping students who struggle with the abstract nature of math to understand why...

...and secondary English and Social Sciences, coupled with my enthusiasm and dedication for working with young people, make me a very understanding, flexible and reliable tutor. I enjoy getting to know my students interests, their strengths, and the things that are a challenge. I understand that not all students learn the same way, and I...

...one more because the process of learning is so cool. Active learning should also be individual because we are all the result of different families, communities, interests, and goals. I have "learned" something years after first attempting it because I was at a different point in my life or the material was presented differently when...

...of my favorite parts about teaching is getting to know my students and their interests inside and outside of school. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy volunteering through Habitat for Humanity, traveling around the world, and enjoying the Chicago life. I look forward to the opportunity to assist your child in anyway...

...I even taught high school mathematics for a year prior to that. When I am teaching or tutoring a student, I always try to abide by the motto: "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." This motto has helped me focus on being a good listener, which I...

...For years I have been invested in the philosophy of human potential and how to create optimum conditions for best performance, and will bring that same philosophy to tutoring. One of the main objectives that I will bring to my tutoring responsibilities is creating conditions that will sustain the motivation of my students to bring...

...the University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University; and nothing makes me happier than strapping up my kayaks and exploring the state's rivers and lakes. I am confident in my ability to help students with any situation where they are trying to convey a purpose to an audiencebe it in the form of ACT/GRE prompts,...

I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally...