Ron
Certified Tutor
...experience as a research scientist and seventeen years of experience as a high school and college level science teacher. I have taught chemistry, physics and environmental science at all levels including CP, Honors, AP and Dual enrollment. I have also taught IB Chemistry and IB Physics (SL and HL). In addition, I have tutored Algebra...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Laurie
Certified Tutor
...reason a tutor must always try to discern which methods work best with any given student, in order to ensure that they tailor each student's instruction to whatever best matches that student's learning style. I have been teaching for three years, and am currently working as a curriculum designer for an English as a Second...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, T.E.S.O.L; Linguistics
Masters, Literacy Specialist (b-6)
Mallory
Certified Tutor
...meet up with students both in groups and one-on-one sessions and work with them in a way that met their learning needs. My philosophy as a tutor has always been to create a comfortable learning environment for my students and build their confidence in speaking the target language. Foreign language has always been a passion...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Julie
Certified Tutor
...novelist during my stay as well taught privately by a Spanish professor after hours. These opportunities offered me invaluable education and experience above and beyond the double major I received in both languages in 1990. After graduation I began teaching languages as well as special education and some ESL. I have taught Spanish grades K-12...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, SpanishFrench
Elena
Certified Tutor
...degree at the State University of New York at Oswego. I subsequently completed a Masters degree through Middlebury College and was able to study in Berlin, Germany during this time. I believe in taking an academic as well as cultural approach to language learning, so that the language can truly "come alive" in the mind...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, German
Masters, German
James
Certified Tutor
I love helping people and enjoy assisting those in learning. I really enjoy passing on my knowledge and watching the look on someones face as they understand something they didn't before.... My teaching philosophy is to compare the topic at hand to something that is interesting to the student. If you can make it more fun or interesting to them, it will be easier to understand. They might even enjoy it!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Kenneth
Certified Tutor
...tutor, and teacher assistant with Head Start. Tutoring has always brought me joy and that is why I continue to do it now. For the past two years, I worked as a tutor who provided instruction in Math. Even though my background primarily deals with elementary-aged students, I have worked with older students as well....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Childhood Education
James
Certified Tutor
...helping you reach your potential. I have taught high school science for the past 16 years and am currently enrolled in a graduate program through the University of Miami (Ohio) to earn my Master's degree in biology. In my free time I enjoy camping, hiking and downhill skiing. I also like to travel.... During the first session with a student I will need to find out my student's goals and what they have already learned.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Secondary Education
Oluwakemi
Certified Tutor
...but I go by Kemi. I am originally from Lagos, Nigeria. I started tutoring last school year at Syracuse University. I have been tutoring there for four semesters now. I enjoy tutoring because I meet a lot of people, and I love connecting with others. Other than tutoring, I enjoy spending my time outdoors running,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Michael
Certified Tutor
...within communities. My passion for education became evident when I was given the opportunity to be a Teaching Assistant for my Anatomy and Physiology course in my undergraduate studies. This was when I received a true taste for the satisfaction obtained by empowering others through education. Currently, I'm working as a Physical Therapist Aide as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Wellness Management
Steve
Certified Tutor
...understood, you can really see how they relate to the world around you. I believe practice is key, especially in making subjects less overwhelming, allowing students to develop confidence in themselves. I focus on topics which will most likely be tested, so the student can be better prepared. With my free time, I enjoy the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Runelvi
Certified Tutor
...I tutored my peers at the Information Technology High School and also worked as a private tutor & babysitter. At the State University of New York at Oswego I worked as a tutor for 4 years in subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Math and Spanish. After I graduated college I continued tutoring middle school and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Brittany
Certified Tutor
...students to be good people. I want them to grow up caring for others, helping out with their communities, and to be polite and courteous. After that comes the academics. To teach these lessons, they have to be modeled. Therefore, I always model to my students how they should interact with each other and to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Masters in Education, Children's and Adolescent Literature
Stacey
Certified Tutor
...in 2016 with a BA in Cinema Studies and French Culture. During my time there I tutored, was a TA, taught a student-run class, was a member of two honor societies, and held an internship with a local newspaper. My goal is on this platform is to introduce learning as a passion to students. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Shawn
Certified Tutor
...State University of New York, and my third comes from Northern Virginia Community College. This is my first time professionally tutoring students, but I am confident in my abilities as a professional writer, editor, and proofreader. I see myself as an artist. Music is actually my first love, but I also love writing, and I...
Education & Certification
Associate in Science, Journalism
Bachelor in Arts, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology
Michael
Certified Tutor
...way they are able to understand the world in their own way, as well as how to communicate differently. This can in turn open doors to new opportunities in the future! In my free time, I enjoy learning languages, hiking, filming and taking photos, and technology. I also love to travel and have been to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, German
Bachelor in Arts, History
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...school, Math was always my favorite subject. I understand that Math can be a very tricky and challenging subject, which is why I wanted to become a tutor for Math. I enjoy using my Math knowledge to work with students to gain their knowledge and confidence in Math. I promise to give you my 100%...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Kelsey
Certified Tutor
...always been an obstacle in and outside of school but I have always been very good at math due to it being very direct. Because of my disability I have been able to figure out many different ways of finding solutions to different problems to establish what works best for who. I look forward to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Kristen
Certified Tutor
...I also have my Master's Degree in Education from SUNY New Paltz in Literacy and graduated with a 4.0. I am certified in ESOL K - 12, Literacy B - 6, Childhood 1 - 6, and ELA 7 - 12. I am passionate about reading and writing, and am more than willing to help with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Michael
Certified Tutor
...am currently a graduate student, at SUNY Upstate Medical University, studying to get my MPH. I received my bachelors degree from SUNY Oswego in NY with a major in Wellness Management and a minor in Nutrition. My best subjects are math and science. I strive for excellence and hope to help you excel too.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Health and Wellness, General
Master in Public Health, Public Health
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