Certified Tutors From Mount Holyoke College

...to offer useful tips about top-tier universities based on personal experience. After earning an English degree from Mount Holyoke College, I worked as an international journalist before receiving an MA and several awards from Columbia University. I earned a PhD from Bristol University in England, attended Harvard and Oxford universities, and authored and edited acclaimed...

I am a 5th year teacher with a NYS 7-12 Biology certification, and a pending MA from Teacher's College at Columbia University. I have worked with students in every grade, and have tutored pre-college students in AP Biology. I currently reside and teach in Manhattan.

...as writing because I intuitively understand the questions and my middle school teachers gave me a rigorous grounding in grammar. I believe that good tutoring is based on a clear understanding of the student's objectives, current knowledge and learning style. The rapport between the tutor and student builds success based on those three elements. Outside...

As a gifted student myself, I understand that one size fits all never works in education. I endeavor to find the best approach for each of my students.

...pre-collegiate summer camp. I have worked as a researcher at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. I am a first year law student at Northeastern University. I will be working as a first year legal writing TA in the fall, so happy to help with any legal writing questions. I love teaching and hope...

...major giving, capital and endowment campaigns, special events, grantwriting, corporate, government and foundation relations. I have worked in K-12, nonprofits, higher education and new business development. I also spent 5 years in admissions/recruitment in K-12 educational organizations in the United States. I am married with two children and 3 Labrador retrievers ! I love to...

I've been running my own classroom for 5 years and loved every minute of it. I get a thrill from breaking down complex subjects and finding ways for my students to connect to the material.

...I ended up teaching and tutoring many different kinds of writing, so I am able to "speak" business, legal, academic, and even creative writing. It's wonderful that I can now help students via computer, and am no longer limited to just in-person work. Writing is fundamental to almost everything in life, and it's my privilege...

...Middle School Science courses. I am committed to providing you a personalized tutoring experience. I listen to the challenges students face. In our sessions, I will check for student understanding, explain concepts, improve test taking strategies and make the material relevant and relatable. Along with loving the outdoors, I love music, Sudoku and Word puzzles,...

...Literature, as well as Spanish Language and Literature. I can also advise with general essay writing, college application and essay writing, and other tasks of the like. I was an AP / International Baccalaureate student in High School and also am skilled in navigating these testing and essay formats. While I believe that language and...

...importance of creating a kind, positive and high energy learning environment for students. In addition to Math, I am also happy to tutor reading and writing, as well as proofread. The study of Classical languages provides a unique understanding of language, writing, and grammar that nothing else really can. I've been editing for years and...

...teaching/tutoring Japanese, for which I have also developed my own practice and teaching materials (which I always make freely available for all students). Additionally, I was a teaching assistant in 9thGrade Civics/Economics and 10thGrade American Literature; as I have an International Baccalaureate diploma, I used the opportunity of the American Literature course to help the...

...to help you achieve new heights beyond your expectations. My tutoring style is interactive and upbeat. After graduating from Mount Holyoke College with a BA in Sociology and a minor in Education I went on to receive my teaching certificate in New Mexico. Currently, I live near Pittsburgh, PA and spend my time gardening and...

...succeed. I believe students learn best when engaged in processes that encourage creative thinking and innovative problem-solving. I am a graduate of Mount Holyoke College where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry with an interest in molecular genetics. Subsequently, I earned both a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Arts...

...you prepare for standardized tests like the ACT and GRE. As a psychology major, I aspire to understand the cognitive principles behind learning to improve my teaching. I am passionate about tutoring because I find it inspiring to see students take on challenges and accomplish things that they thought they could not do. I believe...

...2 semesters of experience tutoring college level ecology, and experience working professionally as a field biologist. I believe in making the sciences accessible and enjoyable to all types of learners. I also have a strong background in math and enjoy working with students struggling to keep up with the mathematical aspects of their biology courses.

...individual students with a variety of subjects and grade levels. I personally enjoy teaching math subjects and SAT prep most, as math has always come naturally to me, and I was tutored a lot for the SAT, but I also love teaching English, sciences, and other test prep. I tend to make tutoring very interactive...

...their visions through writing. Every student has their own story to tell, and I want to guide them as they sharpen their skills and flourish into strong writers. While writing composition is my favorite area to teach, I will gladly help with reading comprehension as well. I have extensive experience with editing articles and essays...

...that it is possible for anyone to learn anything. Every person has a different way of understanding new topics and information, so I am committed to adjusting my teaching methods to each individual in whichever way will suit them best. Some of the topics I most enjoy teaching are English, ESL, Writing, and Statistics. I...

...including Algebra, Geometry, and Biology, but my favorite subjects to tutor are English, Social Studies, and History. I love the process of forming a personal bond with a student and helping them figure out the most effective ways for them to learn. I am passionate about education and am always trying to learn something new!