Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English, History, and organizational skills. In my observations, I have always found that...

...teach 7/8th grade special education in a resource room setting. I teach various ability levels in the subject areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon,...

...words of a language to speaking it with confidence. When I tutor, I focus on presenting information to students as clearly as possible so that they can apply it to assignments after our lesson. Further, I strive to understand each individual student's learning style and tailor my lessons accordingly. Outside of helping students achieve academic...

...I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult educator to clinicians...

...earned my Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Business and Natural Resource Management. I have traveled to over 25 different countries and have lived on 3 of the 7 continents. While living in South Korea, I taught English to middle school students for a year and upon moving back to the U.S. immediately returned to...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to help students to have the confidence to excel academically and beyond.

...solutions to problems, and sharing that knowledge to others searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there...

...and Public Policy. I found I really enjoy teaching high school students. As an instructor, I am interested in a hands-off, yet present in the middle of the process approach. For writing, this means I don't write your paper for you, and you are the first one to edit your papers. I want to teach...

...base and language skills in intermediate Arabic and advanced Spanish. In addition I have spent time tutoring ESL at immigrant justice centers, life skills in prisons, various children's summer camp classes, socio-emotional skills through poetry and general academic tutoring with disadvantaged youth. I really understand that different people have different learning styles and it is...

College has cultivated my sense for education and learning. Last spring, during my sophomore year at Pitzer College, I declared a double major in mathematics and biophysics. I am taking this year off of college, and wish to share what I have learned with others.

...I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school students and adults. I'm thrilled to support you in your academic endeavors!

...we can make the process as painless (and maybe even enjoyable!) as possible. My expertise as a tutor is in the realm of writing; I'd love to work with you on anything from brainstorming to proofreading, and my experience with writers spans from academic essays and lab reports to college/graduate school applications and resumes. I'm...

...I have taught Computer science to kids and teens ranging from 1st to 11th grade. Most recently I was a teacher's assistant for Girls Who Code this past summer and taught in Java, Python, HTML, CSS, and Javascript. I will be working full time as a full-stack engineer at a Series D startup. In middle...

...strengthen my Spanish skills. I've used Spanish in various settings since then - working with immigrants, day laborers, people living on the street, and those transitioning into housing. I have a passion for art and have worked in social work for the past 2.5 years. I have worked with students of all ages and a...

...lab teaching assistant for two years, supporting students as they learned numerous techniques in the lab and completed worksheets during my office hours. As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize general principles over memorizing lots of details; I believe that students gain deeper understanding of the material when they are the ones to draw connections...

...These experiences taught me how to craft compelling narratives, highlight achievements, and communicate effectively to diverse audiences. Professionally, I have worked as an application tutor and consultant, guiding students through the intricacies of essays for boarding school, undergraduate, and graduate school applications, as well as internship searches (focusing on impactful resumes and compelling cover letters)....