Certified Tutors From Purdue University-Main Campus

...state of Indiana and successfully completely my student-teaching practicum during the Fall of 2013 in Algebra I and II. In April 2014, I received my certification for teaching secondary mathematics in Colorado. I have taught 10 years in Denver Public Schools. I helped my middle school achieve effective status by having one of the largest...

...prep, GRE, and GMAT preparation. I've also tutored students enrolled in the IB program and different AP classes. My philosophy about tutoring is to quickly determine where the strengths and weaknesses are and to develop a mutual game plan. I have had the experience to learn from many different instructors and to be able to...

...Actuary for 25 years. Many students feel like they're bad at math, when they're really just missing one or two key concepts. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring because I can talk to a student, identify issues, and help in understanding the concepts and ideas. We'll draw pictures and graphs to illustrate, and explain it all in...

...every student has potential - we just have to find the best way to get there together using the student's preferred learning style. Outside of teaching and tutoring, I am very involved with music, hiking, and swimming. I love being outdoors and swam competitively growing up. All through my life, I have also played instruments...

...Purdue University (BS--Physics) and The University of Illinois (MS & PhD--Physics). I also studied Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics as a graduate at Cambridge University in England. I have taught and/or tutored mathematics and science in California, Kansas, Florida, and Missouri. It seems that I've always loved math and science. Now, I especially enjoy helping others...

...hours with interested students on a one-on-one basis, and these types of sessions are typically most productive. Learning mathematics is a lot like picking up a musical instrument. If you absorb the ideas of a learning unit, and then practice the material, you can expect to be able to play that instrument, and play it...

...students' tasks are important and that the teacher cares. Towards the end of the class, I take time to show them German music or lighthearted anecdotes originating from German culture. It is pivotal to form a rapport between the students and myself. I find that retaining a semi-formal atmosphere in the classroom bolsters an ideal...

...Program and would love to work with young women interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. I have two years experience tutoring students in math and science through the Math Lab at Clackamas Community College and the Horizons Program at Purdue University. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and playing roller derby.

...assistance. Last year I was a reading tutor for the Nashville public school system, working with second and third grade students on reading and writing. Currently I serve as a volunteer at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in the school program working with children in the inpatient unit. I am passionate about serving my peers and my...

...that I was in charge of my brothers grade reporting and study sessions. I lead most of these tutoring sessions, so I have many years of experience teaching. I love to do it and hope to continue it here. I have done many different levels of tutoring. I hope to be able to help anyone...

...to make my students feel comfortable, and to be patient with them. I also try to get to know my students personally, and have a friendly relationship with them. In general I am a very positive and friendly person. I have been described as very understanding, caring, and personable. Outside of teaching I enjoy watching and...

...numbers is challenging at best. However, if you learn the real principles, and how they apply to the real world then science and physics is fun. Part of my career has literally been to make science fiction concepts reality or prove with physics and science why they can't be done. I hope I can bring...

...would have to be Biology, because it is my favorite subject and the one I am currently studying. I like to make sure that those I work with have a sound understanding of the concepts and are able to apply those concepts to answer diverse sets of questions. No matter the subject I tutor, my...

...change and returned to school to pursue a future as an optometrist. My motivation for this drastic career change was due to my passion for helping others and my desire to work more closely with people of all ages. I have an extensive background in mathematics and first-hand experience applying math to real world problems...

...writing. Every year brought new twists to my adventure as a teacher and my students' adventure in learning. In reading Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, we explored child labor from the middle 1800's to the early 1900's. Using primary sources from the Library of Congress, we found children in England working in coal mines and textile...

...own development and the development of others. I have tutored multiple subjects in biology and Spanish, ranging from introductory courses to advanced courses intended for majors within the disciplines. In addition, I have been an instructor at Purdue University where I led both lab and lecture-style sessions. During both degrees and employment in between, I...

...as a Special Education Teacher in Fall River, Massachusetts. All in all I have about 6 years of teaching experience and I try really hard to make learning interesting and applicable to my students, no matter the subject. In my free time, I love spending time with my yellow lab, Gibson and taking him on...

I'm an Electrical Engineering student at Purdue University and love to learn about the world around me. I really enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my passions of math, science and technology with others and show them how cool and fulfilling exploring the world through learning can be!

...working closely with students in a small classroom setting. The greatest reward I have had as an educator stems from not just the progress students show from content knowledge, but from the passion instilled in those who truly desire to be better overall people. Our educations do not stop once we exit the classroom doors......

...also to inspire them to respect each other and all other people. One of the most important concepts I hope to convey to students is that learning is a process that never ends. For me, the learning process includes improving myself professionally. I want to read more about formal learning theories to understand more thoroughly...