Pia
Certified Tutor
...and specific SAT Subject Test tutoring. Now that I've almost finished my time as a college student, I would be happy to walk other students through ways to read an academic text, study methods, and specific college coursework questions. I am a previous teacher through Americorps in their summer program for future first gen college...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Plan II/Environmental Science
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Ankit
Certified Tutor
...they didn't fully understand before. I know that when I was a student, reaching that moment was one of the best feeling because you feel like you've overcome a huge obstacle, so I would love to help bring that feeling to everyone I tutor. I tutor in Algebra, Psychology, Test Prep, and a few other...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Business
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 36
Shyon
Certified Tutor
...tutoring center to private lessons for students my age. Other parts of my life include playing sports (tennis, soccer, ping pong, basketball), jamming on the piano, and doing extracurriculars at school. I believe the most effective teachers are not those who know the most, but those who motivate their students to want to know it...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Kathleen
Certified Tutor
...tutor with A Community for Education, and this past year I worked as a kindergarten teacher at IDEA Public Schools. I will be beginning a Masters Program in Education this fall at the University of Texas at Austin with a certification in teaching 7-12th English. My goal as a professional is to unite my love...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/ Anthropolgoy
Current Grad Student, Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 750
Vibha
Certified Tutor
...at the University of Texas at Austin studying Business and hoping to eventually go to medical school. I was born in Houston, Texas and grew up in Sugar Land, Texas. I have been a tutor for the past two to three years and enjoy the task of being able to help students succeed in any...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 710
Kati
Certified Tutor
I am a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. I graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and can teach PreK-6th grade as well as ESL classes. I have experience working with PreK-5th grades students. It is my passion to help students succeed and achieve their best through individualizing lessons and making learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied Learning and Science
Lana
Certified Tutor
I'm committed to serving students in order to support them in their success by helping them explore and learn in ways that are more engaging. ... I meet the student where they are at to get an understanding of why they are having difficulties in the subject matter.... I get to know the student by asking lots of questions and listening very carefully.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, Education
China
Certified Tutor
...a year in Taiwan and then went backpacking through China. I can help you learn basic Mandarin Chinese (1 and 2), walk you through your political science studies, or bang out a killer essay. My two biggest priorities as a tutor are to teach you the *practical* skills you need to master your subject, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Current Grad Student, Global Policy Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 760
Keith
Certified Tutor
Hi, I have a PhD in organic chemistry as well as a PhD in geology. I have a life-long fascination with the natural world, and I learn new things everyday. I enjoy sharing what I've learned, and hope that it will spark an interest in the amazing world in which we live.... In my experience, many of the students that have problems in chemistry are at least in part a result of merely memorizing the equations....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
PHD, Organic Synthesis
Travis
Certified Tutor
...reside in the greater Seattle area and work as an interpreter (American Sign Language/English/Spanish). To date, I hold a Master of Science in Computational Linguistics, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including computer science, mathematics, and Spanish. If...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Linguistics
Masters, Computational Linguistics
Mike
Certified Tutor
I am a physics graduate student pursuing a UTeach teaching certificate in physics and math. I'll do my best to help anyone that needs it for math and physical sciences!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Lyndsey
Certified Tutor
...Through the classes I took, I became interested in learning and motivation. I believe that education is extremely important, but learning should also be fun! My approach to tutoring involves a lot of communication and listening I try to figure out what the student understands and what the student needs help with. I hope to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology, Economics
SAT Math: 740
Lyn
Certified Tutor
...and ages, including adults. For math students, I work to engender a real understanding of the underlying concepts, rather than just memorization. Under test pressure you may forget what you memorize, but you won't forget what you understand. I have an advanced degree in Computer Sciences, and am currently finishing a master's degree in Community...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
PHD, Computer Sciences
Annie
Certified Tutor
...lessons and other lessons for all abilities. Differentiation is essential and it proves that teachers are in tune with the individual students and can adapt any lesson to meet every child's needs. As a special education teacher, I was also able to create and implement incentive systems which served as a motivator for students, especially...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology and Geography
Masters, Masters of Urban Special Education
Natalie
Certified Tutor
...successful teaching is getting to know each learner and finding out what interests them and how they best learn. I graduated from UT Austin, and hold a current teaching certificate. I am passionate about teaching and have experience teaching and tutoring learners from diverse backgrounds and ages. I will strive to create interesting lessons or...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Government
Anuva
Certified Tutor
...desire to keep the lessons engaging, I hope to make learning fun! I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Marketing. From there, I became a 7th and 8th grade math teacher in Fort Worth. Then, I moved back to Austin to teach in 7th grade math in Del Valle...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing
Kody
Certified Tutor
...I really love math and programming, and I found success as an engineer thanks to mentors who helped me understand and enjoy these topics. In my free time, I like to pay it forward by sharing what I've leaned over the years. I'm well equipped to identify how you best enjoy learning, and it's my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
John
Certified Tutor
...in my free time I like exploring Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado by car. I have a water-loving dog, so I try to bring her camping as much as possible. My other major hobby is music: I play guitar and (not very well) piano. I also watch a lot of comedic tv shows, movies, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
PHD, Comparative Literature
Nathaniel
Certified Tutor
...25 times (certified), biked from Austin, Texas to Anchorage Alaska to raise money and awareness for cancer research as part of the UT organization Texas 4000, and worked at a haunted house this past October. My teaching approach is different from others in that I do not wish to instruct students as if they were...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Katherine
Certified Tutor
I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am I doing well? And how can I keep doing that? I believe a strengths-based approach is best for learning. I am a board certified art and early childhood-6th grade ESL classroom teacher.... I help students develop a metacognitive reflective lens for current and lifelong study. I constantly ask students to ask themselves: What am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, BS Education, BA Russian
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 151
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