Seth
Certified Tutor
...I enjoy it immensely. At Syracuse, I worked with a program called Literacy Corps, tutoring students from all over the city. After graduating, I entered an AmeriCorps program in Pennsylvania, teaching full time for a year. I feel that having tutored for so long and being so recently out of school gives me an advantage...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Kadiah
Certified Tutor
...Masters in Science in Special Education from Fordham University. I teach in District 79, an amorphous district, that caters to students who have struggled in a traditional academic setting. During this time I have come to believe that every student is unique and requires differentiated learning styles and/or resources that will help him or her...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Special Education Gen. 7-12
Eden
Certified Tutor
...in my life, nor had such visible inspiration ever unlocked the meaning of something for me so clearly before then. All of the sudden Richard Eberhart’s poem about what I previously deemed road kill was not just accessible to me, but it was something I could use to access meaning and history in a whole...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Textual Studies and Journalism
Cordell
Certified Tutor
...challenged my thinking. Being comfortable with asking for help made college much easier for me. I credit the tutoring program with helping me achieve my goal of becoming the first person in family to graduate from college. After graduating from Indiana University, I made it my mission to give back. I have tutored students through...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications
Masters, Advertising
Danielle
Certified Tutor
I am a professional writer and editor with a double Masters degree. I believe in finding the approach that works best for the student, realizing that people see topics and learn in different ways.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/Int'l Relations
Masters, Public Relations
Liz
Certified Tutor
...teaching at the college level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students. I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, vocabulary work, and workplace writing. I also have considerable experience doing freelance writing (journalism, marketing, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/Magazine journalism
Masters, English
Nancy
Certified Tutor
...setting and I love it! The one thing I miss is direct contact with K-12 students. Tutoring is the perfect solution! I have tutored students in all grades, but most recently have worked on Reading and Organization/Study Skills with students 4th grade and up. For children and teenagers, I believe motivation is essential for learning,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
PHD, Cultural Foundations of Education Special Education
Sia
Certified Tutor
...that tutoring is a two way street. If the communication is not effective between the tutor and student, then tutoring will not take place. I like to think of my tutoring style as more visual. As an aspiring physician, I hope to use my gap years before medical school to enhance my professionalism and bring...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
Hannah
Certified Tutor
...to graduate school to get my MBA. I love working with kids. I like to make the work interesting and try to create real life problems for the students so they can relate to the material. Math has always been my strongest subject in school. I was lucky enough to study abroad in Spain for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing & Information Technology
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...as materials I have plenty to offer. I designed my own language learning website that covers the grammar learned in Spanish I and II. I look forward to working with anyone who needs help with Spanish. I am punctual and professional while still keeping a relaxed attitude with my students. If you are looking for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Spanish
Leila
Certified Tutor
...in 2018. I love to help you reach your goals! Helping others has always been a passion of mine. I have experience teaching and tutoring anything from algebra to Calculus! Further, I am also a native French speaker and have experience teaching and tutoring French! I love learning languages and I have taught myself Spanish!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Cristiana
Certified Tutor
...hold, and let's face it: we all have a little "save the world" in us - it's just a matter of getting there. Everyone's version of "saving the world" is different, and often times you can't make it alone; and that's perfectly alright. After all, Stephen Hawking wouldn't have had much to learn from without...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Computer Science
SAT Verbal: 730
Shuang (John)
Certified Tutor
...calculus facilitator at Syracuse University for two years in my undergraduate study, which can be described as an "alternative TA." My experience also includes one semester one-on-one tutoring with a college electrical engineering student. I love teaching and I love helping students out. When I heard back from my students saying: "This makes much more...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Computer Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
Leo
Certified Tutor
I enjoy working with students. Every student is different. Understanding their motivations and their goals helps us to focus and develop weaknesses into strengths. I feel pride when students who felt that they were unsuccessful at a topic blossom into confidence when they have mastered it.... Learning is all about making connections between what you learn and what you already know, and what you are curious about.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Math
Masters, Computer Engineering
Masters in Business Administration, Business
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...academically and attain their own personal goals. I have seven years experience teaching a variety of philosophy courses including Ethics, Social Theory, Critical Thinking, and Human Nature. I also have experience tutoring philosophy, ethics, psychology, writing college essays and mentoring students on successful academic strategies such as study skills and time management. I look forward...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
PHD, Philosophy
Ashley
Certified Tutor
I am a New York State Licensed Social Worker with over five years experience working with youth and young adults as a mentor, life coach and therapist. My hobbies include working out, playing sports, going to professional sporting events, cooking, and event planning.... I aspire to be a role model for my students and encourage them to believe that they too can succeed if they put their mind to it.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Master of Social Work, Social Work
Richard
Certified Tutor
I've been teaching college writing and geography for about ten years. I really enjoy helping students think about the world, decipher texts, and express their ideas. I look forward to helping you develop skills that will be useful through college and beyond. ... I consistently try to encourage students to critically analyze the connections between their daily practices and the uneven political, economic, and environmental issues that underpin them. I see teaching and learning as processes...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Architecture
PHD, Geography
Josh
Certified Tutor
...School on a majority scholarship in the Fall. I have plenty of experience both in school and teaching friends and classmates material, as I tutored in college as well. I am a very friendly and outgoing person who likes to have fun, but also knows when to work and how to do so efficiently. I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Broadcast and Digital Journalism
Current Grad Student, J.D. and M.S. in Finance
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 760
LSAT: 168
Natalie
Certified Tutor
...in the areas of reading comprehension, grammar, and English literature. For two semesters I served as instructional associate for a course in introductory grammar at Syracuse University's prestigious S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I had as a graduate student. I loved seeing my students make progress...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Arts Journalism
GRE Verbal: 162
Frank
Certified Tutor
...leaders. Mentoring leaders and teaching business education through my company www.ItzBiz.biz, I am confident that I would be able to translate those skills to helping Varsity accomplish their goal of being the premiere tutoring platform in the industry. Having taught students in California, New York, and Atlanta, I have a coast to coast prospective of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, African-American Studies
Masters, Business
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