Thomas
Certified Tutor
...comprehend, analyze, and recite back with full confidence what they had learned as if they knew it all along. One of my most favorite quotes comes from Albert Einstein and it reads, "Everyone is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Science
Jeremy
Certified Tutor
...also love to incorporate music, pop culture, sports, and news into the lessons so you can see how what you're learning applies to the real world. It also makes learning the language a lot more fun! Whether you're preparing for an exam, need help with homework, or looking to learn Spanish as a hobby, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Marketing
Tyrone
Certified Tutor
...Economics, Supervision, Human Resources, and anything else that is business related at various colleges! I first acquired my education from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics; then I went to get my Masters in Divinity from Virginia Union University; Next I received my MBA with a concentration in Finance from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business Economics
Masters, Finance/Business
Vidhi
Certified Tutor
...younger students through a robotics workshop I created for lower income middle school students. My favorite subject has always been math, and so it is my favorite subject to teach/tutor. I hope to teach my students in a hands-on way, working through issues rather than forcing him/her to complete countless exercises. Outside academia, I am...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Engineering
Crystal
Certified Tutor
Stay committed to your decisions but flexible in your approach. I am a graduate of Towson and Penn State with an MBA. ... You build a student's confidence by asking reasonable questions. It's best to meet a student on their level and gradually raise the bar as their understanding increases.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accounting
Masters, MBA, Accounting concentration
Tim
Certified Tutor
...pedagogy is rooted in the active learning model where students are encouraged to engage the material through practical activities, as well as through discussion. It's important to me that my students feel trusted and trusting, and that all of our work takes place in a supportive manner that builds self esteem, while also challenging the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Letters, Arts and Sciences (Theater and English
Masters, History
Zachary
Certified Tutor
I graduated from Penn State in May 2016 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. I tutored for three years helping kids in freshman and sophomore level math, physics, and chemistry courses. I have tutored groups and individuals. I am an extremely friendly person who loves teaching! The best way to teach a student is to have them answer problems on their own. As a tutor, I am there to help students reach the answer, not to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Julian
Certified Tutor
...am passionate about coaching sports, and developing sports educational programs for children. I have coached sports over 20 years at various facilities, gyms, schools, and outdoor camps. My experiences working directly in academia began when I was a tutor at PSU where I tutored Spanish to undergraduate students. Upon graduating from PSU, I tutored Spanish...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Masters of Social Work
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...and be able to solve problems independently. A Socratic dialog is one in which the instructor or tutor asks guiding questions to help a student think about the next step in solving a problem, rather than having the instructor just solve the problem for the student. In my opinion, one of the best ways to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics and Mathematics
PHD, Physics
Shamica
Certified Tutor
...wrote grant proposals to the EU for development efforts in Tanzania. I am very proud to say that because of my reserach EUCORD is working with CADF fund to develop rural Africa. I lived in China, which is where I earned my A.S. in Chinese Literature and Language at Tsinghua Univeristy, the top univeristy in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Emergency Management/Homeland Security
Abigail
Certified Tutor
...in 2017. I've tutored ever since I was in high school, and I love helping people! I like to help my students understand math (and other topics) instead of just doing it blindly. My goal is to help my students improve their math (and other topics) and build skills that will help them find learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Max
Certified Tutor
Real Estate Analyst for Crown Castle. Bachelor's in English and Film/Video from Penn State. Experienced GMAT Tutor starting his MBA next year.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
GMAT: 740
Juleigh
Certified Tutor
...as an English major at Penn State University with plans to become world's best teacher! I have 3+ years of tutoring experience. I can help you refine your writing skills, increase your reading comprehension, prepare for tests, and even help you with your Spanish homework. My upbeat personality, sharp skills, and thorough approach to learning...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, English
Chelsea
Certified Tutor
...of educators, so I am aware of the importance of being a good teacher. I believe is listening and working with the student to develop a course of action that is the most beneficial to the student. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, hiking with my dogs, puzzles, and watching movies.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Policy Analysis
Hsuan Wei
Certified Tutor
...statistics. While it is tempting and easy for students to simply want to know and teachers to want to teach "how to solve the problem", I believe that it is very important to understand why the question is solved the way it is. This helps people to understand not only how the problem is solved,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
Master of Science, Actuarial Science
SAT Math: 800
GRE Quantitative: 159
David
Certified Tutor
...college classrooms, grade-school summer camps, and public museums. In my experience, there's no such thing as a boring topic once you've found the right angle of approach. I earned my Bachelor's at Penn State and my Master's at East Tennessee State, both in Geosciences with a focus on fossils and evolutionary history. I've done research,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Technology, Paleontology
Master of Science, Paleontology
Phoebe
Certified Tutor
School can be hard! With my Science background and Health Education experience I am a perfect fit for your tutoring experience. Please note I have over five years experience tutoring and I love teaching with step by step experience.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Master of Science, Public Health Education
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...and a grader for calculus and organic chemistry. I love working with students and helping them to understand material better! It is such a great feeling to succeed in school, and I want to help other students feel that as well. Outside of school, I love running, giving campus tours, and volunteering as a Spanish...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
Michael
Certified Tutor
...My core philosophy is to teach you the fundamentals that will lead you to become an expert in the subject. What makes me qualified to be your teacher is I have learned from Calculus teachers recognized as the best in this country, Sam Calavitta. I scored 800 on SAT Math and received AP scores of...
Education & Certification
Engineer, Industrial Engineering
SAT Math: 800
Peter
Certified Tutor
...Master's degree, and then I decided to pursue other career opportunities. During graduate school, I taught a range of English courses including multiple composition courses such as: First-Year Writing and Rhetoric; Business Communications; Writing for the Social Sciences; and one-on-one composition tutoring. Given the above experience, I am familiar with what it takes to succeed...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
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