Certified Tutors From Saint Johns University

...and laboratory assistant. So, I bring with me experience from the real world, and merge it with my knowledge of Science, language, literacy and teaching techniques, to give you the complete package. I am the mother of two teenage boys and a seven year old daughter. So, I know about developmental stages, and have developed...

...junior high subjects, as well as high school math, science, and history. I love teaching in an environment where the student is made to feel comfortable and that their efforts are rewarded and appreciated. I like to provide my students with as many tools as possible to make sure they get the most thorough understanding...

...most passionate about Physics. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for exams, we always seem to have the most fun with physics. I am able to relate the material to real world situations to make it more easily visualized and therefore understood. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely...

...understanding while learning the material. As a medical student, I know what it takes to overcome personal obstacles, especially having taken numerous standardized exams. When I am not hitting the books, I love to use my free time to play tennis; being close with friends and staying healthy at the gym allows me to have...

...I also learned that everyone has their technique to learning, it is just a matter of finding the best one for you. Within the last year, my career has shifted to law and I became a Paralegal. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about psychology. The field of psychology...

...Philadelphia, PA. I then joined the New York City Teaching Fellows Program and have earned my Master's of Science in Education from St. John's University, Queens, NY. I have worked tutoring middle school students in Mathematics. Mathematics is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy developing new ways for students to learn. My teaching philosophy...

...daily life was with my host family. Chileans speak a rapid, fragmented, and slang-filled version of Spanish, and my three, lovely host mothers were no exception. At the end of my four months in Chile, I could call myself a confident, fluent Spanish speaker, writer, and reader. My favorite subjects to teach are Spanish I...

...convey to students that a foreign language does not have to be overwhelming if it is broken down into simple parts. My teaching philosophy is that I believe everyone approaches learning differently and a tutor should understand the student's learning style. I try to pinpoint the root of any learning difficulties so we can work...

...at remembering and internalizing the skill. A tutor may also allow for dialogue to begin where the student is talking, discussing, analyzing and discovering in a way that may not have been possible in a classroom setting. For these reasons, I believe tutoring is beneficial and dually my reasoning behind becoming a tutor.

...to help my students stay interested and master toning and pronunciation. In addition to tutoring, I also act as a Mandarin Chinese consultant to both New Canaan Country School and a Chinese learning mobile app. I started teaching Mandarin because I see how many people wanted to learn both Mandarin and China's culture. I believe...

...member of the Varsity Tutors family, in a variety of subjects. Each student I helped succeeded in all of their personal academic goals, and I loved watching the confidence they gained from learning new skills and information. I am willing to give students my best effort, and I expect their best efforts in return. Working...

My interests are literature and languages. I grew up in Barcelona, Spain. I speak Spanish fluently and I love teaching it to others. ... To promote positive learning and achieve a strong academic foundation.... Ask the student about the subject. Get an overview of his lessons and what the student finds challenging.... Assigning the student work on a topic that we have reviewed.

...process of discovery. When the student reaches an outcome on their own, after a process of inquiry, it's truly a unique and uplifting moment. In high school I scored a 5 on both the AP Literature and Composition exams. I also scored a 4 on AP US History. As a student at St. John's University,...

...which I attended on full academic scholarship, where I worked as a writing consultant in the University's Writing Center and an SAT instructor for Kaplan. For the past 3+ years, I have worked as a private tutor throughout New York City, where I have worked with 30+ students. My students have ranged from elementary school...

...them for their great work and endurance. I provide the skills necessary to feel confident in all elementary content areas. I specialize in EOG (End of Grade) testing preparation for grade 3-5. I supply students with strategies that will allow them to successfully show their thinking, catch mistakes and correct them with conceptual understanding.

...India), and was extremely involved as a undergraduate, in many honor societies (was president of the honor society for the entire College of Professional Studies), and in a sorority. My time was so wonderful that I had the opportunity to do my MBA in one more year (2017-2018) with another scholarship as a graduate student,...

...in their own ways and that people learn things differently and at different paces; when students struggle with a subject, it's usually because their learning style conflicts with the style or pace with which it is being taught. Tutoring one on one gives the opportunity to learn at the student's optimal pace. In her free...

...experience. I worked as an auditor at the international accounting firm BDO before going back to school for an MBA. Since then I have worked as the finance controller for 2 different companies. I have vast experience working with all financial statements from balance sheets, income statements and cash flows. I also spent 3 months...

I have been a tutor for several years. I love helping people learn.

I believe that everyone has what it takes to reach their full potential, and achieve anything they dream of. It is all about hard work, diligence, and staying focused. I am here to help and assist you while accomplishing your goals!