Certified Tutors From Oberlin College

...in Brooklyn, NY, and my love of learning began in NYC public schools. I have a passion for social justice and education, and am excited to help students with academic work in a range of subjects. I have experience working with students of all ages--from kindergarten to high school! Feel free to be in contact...

...more proud than seeing my students break through a (figurative) ceiling in their understanding of a subject. I've found that this happens when the student is engaged and challenged, while having a playful attitude about learning. Not every subject starts out as fun for students, but working on it in the right ways can make...

I graduated from Oberlin College in 2013 with a degree in music and have been playing piano since the age of 5. I am familiar with a number of techniques, including the Taubman-Golandsky methodology. I enjoy teaching music theory, history, and how to play by ear.

...Writing. I just spent this last semester studying abroad in Tel Aviv, Israel. Starting from my time as editor-in-chief of my high school newspaper, my passion for writing and editing has followed me everywhere. Now, in college, I have been an editor for our newspaper for the past 2.5 years, contributing up to 3 articles...

...say it means that you're never too old to learn, or if you're still learning when you're old that means you've been living well. I believe that we are always learning, we can't help it. Human beings are naturally curious. No matter the age, learning is a two way process. In addition to transferring information...

...at Oberlin College from Westchester New York. During my time in highschool I had a lot of trouble learning from tutors because information was often displayed in terms of lists to be memorized. I find that the best way to tutor is not through memorization, but through helping the client to understand the core concept...

...been a camp counselor, reading and writing tutor, and teaching assistant for many years and I'm here to help students reach their full potential. Working with people, especially children and teenagers, is my passion, and I am looking forward to all of the opportunities I will have to connect with, instruct, and learn from students.

...BA with honors in Comparative Literature. I just returned from a year teaching English in a French lyce (high school) and hope to carry over my teaching experience abroad into well-honed tutoring on this platform. My specialties are ESL, test preparation, and humanities subjects, especially literature, philosophy, US history and French and Spanish languages.

...anything you set out to do, believing in yourself. As a teacher for over 15 years, I see my role, first and foremost, as supporting students see that they can do anything they set their minds to. With a positive mindset, we can tackle whatever content we need to. I have worked with students from...

...own. That means my approach adapts to a student's individual strengths, interests, and goals. I have a deep respect for the process of learning. In my experiences as a learner and a teacher, I have seen how small strategies make a big difference, and I am excited to work with you to achieve something big,...

Anyone can learn anything with the right amount of effort and passion!

...learn it. So, I like to prepare my students to become learners and teachers of whatever it is they are having difficulty with while having fun because learning is meant to be filled with laughter and it is meant to be fun! So let's put the fun back into learning! I obtained my Bachelor's degree...

...I had always been eager to help my fellow students with their classwork and so I naturally gravitated towards one-one-one tutoring. Now, I am a professional drummer and master of the gig economy. I believe that reading and writing are the most important skills a person should develop for success in any industry because they...

...and reading well has less to do with speed than with patience and focus. Now more than ever young people need practice in slowing down and thinking critically about written texts. This discipline, essential both to democratic discourse and the negotiation of private choices in one's life, can be fostered in a language arts classroom...

...having been through the stresses of applying for colleges, grad schools, and other types of programs, to give back and ensure that you have the tools and skills necessary to reach your academic goals. I have taught and tutored a variety of core subjects for many years, and am happy to share knowledge and best...

...arts and sciences. I am currently a sophomore, and a member of the varsity baseball team. I am also a passionate musician; I play violin, viola, ukulele, and guitar. Other interests include crosswords, sudokus, and reading. I have been tutoring all throughout high school and in college, and have a passion for teaching & learning.

I am an experienced math/physical science/computer science tutor. I am committed to ensuring my students gain the knowledge and problem-solving strategies they need to excel at the covered subjects.

...future students! I'm excited to start working with you all. My name Will and I'm currently a student and writing tutor at Oberlin College. I'm here to help you develop your own writing voice and ability, as well as to engage with your ideas themselves. I'm certain we'll be able to make good progress and...

...numerous topics. I am currently a rising senior in college, majoring in Environmental Science and English. I run cross country and track at school. I am also an avid reader, basketball player/fan, and musician. I am familiar with the impact a great tutor can have on an individual's learning, and I am confident I can...

Greetings! My name is Dr. Michelle Tichy. I am excited that you will be joining me in this educational journey.