Courtney
Certified Tutor
...- at a time. I spent two years tutoring SAT Verbal, Writing and Reading Comp strategies at Karen Dillard's College Prep. I also privately tutored my peers in Spanish while I was an undergraduate at the University of Dallas. One-on-one tutoring provides students with an opportunity to receive the extra instruction and attention that they...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Humanities/Literary Translation
Ka Him
Certified Tutor
...have experience as a student mentor in Fall 2011 and Spring 2012 at UTD and helped many people with their homework problems, so I am not new when people want help on their assignments. I am fearless especially when it comes to pre-algebra, algebra, college algebra, trig, pre-calculus, calculus problems. I have tutored many high...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Usama
Certified Tutor
...tutoring students in Calculus, Biology, and Chemistry. As I await entry into medical school, I will continue to avidly tutor these subjects. At the end of the day, I just have experience tutoring. I know how it works and how to get results. Most times the student's actual problems aren't addressed and the interaction between...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 760
Nelson
Certified Tutor
...science, and medicine. As an undergraduate I received grant funding for my ongoing project, 'Historical Perspectives on Alternative Health.' I am pursuing a MA in History while finishing up prerequisites for a graduate degree related to pathology. In addition to historical studies related to science and medicine I am associated with the Center for Values...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Historical Studies
Anna
Certified Tutor
...and medical school lecturer. I have a passion for brain sciences and it comes in part from a firm grasp on the underlying sciences. My understanding of biology is well developed and constantly growing as I enjoy reading scientific literature. During my undergraduate education I also worked at UT Southwestern Medical School- conducting research in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Master of Science, Medical Sciences
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a focus on geriatric disorders and my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology with a focus on feeding and swallowing disorders. At LSU, I received my Master of Arts in Communication Disorders with a concentration and thesis on feeding and swallowing disorders within the pediatric population, in particular premature...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Speech Pathology and Psychology
Master of Arts, Communication Disorders
Nazish
Certified Tutor
...working with children began at an early age but the abundance of my experience comes from being a Transitional Kindergarten teacher at a private preschool. The main focus of my classroom is providing foundational learning that is in accordance with the Texas Kindergarten curriculum for those students who are not yet able to enter Kindergarten...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Child Development
Derek
Certified Tutor
...wherein I conducted weekly group study sessions for introductory psychology and cognitive psychology classes. I was also a research assistant in a neurobiology/biophysics laboratory for 2 years, giving me experience in communicating complex scientific ideas to both students and professional scientists in their respective fields. I am currently a PhD student at UT-Dallas in Neuroscience...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Neuroscience
Ken
Certified Tutor
...politics. I have worked with a diverse age group of students, from elementary to university level, with the bulk of my experience with high school and college level work. I have a Master's Degree from the University of Washington in Public Administration and a BA from the University of Texas at Dallas in International Political...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Political Economy
Master in Public Health Administration, Public Administration
Ahmad
Certified Tutor
...and in college, I have tutored my friends in various subjects. This year, I have tutored high school students from algebra all the way to AB Calculus. My most rewarding experience is to see a struggling person succeed. Currently, with Varsity Tutors, I am teaching 9th grade math to Calculus 1. In the sciences, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Raj
Certified Tutor
...For more than 9 years I have taught high school, undergraduate and graduate students in the laboratory, classroom and tutorial settings. I believe learning should be fun and that everyone can learn, we just need to work together to find out what works for you. Learning is not just observation, it is also participation. By...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry (Honors)
PHD, Chemistry
Caryn
Certified Tutor
...students, and I have had a great deal of success in helping them to improve. I have developed proven methods to give students the help they need to write better essays, read with greater comprehension, and test more effectively. Most students tell me that I am funny, and that my lessons are far less 'painful...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, Humanities - Literature
ACT English: 32
SAT Verbal: 700
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. I have taught adult ESL classes for nearly two years as part of a volunteer program at my school, which has given me a strong background in education and organizational skills. I am a fluent speaker of English, Spanish, and Portuguese, and I am in the process of learning Mandarin...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Verbal: 800
Sean
Certified Tutor
...2016. For years, helping people learn to approach problems and concepts in Math and Physics has been very satisfying to me. Finding the simplest way to think about an initially daunting idea or task and assisting others in recognizing the necessary reasoning process is a great experience. I tutor primarily Physics and Math, with a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 800
Pranav
Certified Tutor
...beauty in knowledge. I have gone through this transition and can relate to someone who has difficulty learning weather it originates from lack of interest or inability to understand concepts using conventional methods. I, as a visual and conceptual learner, find myself able to study and learn more effectively if I manipulate what I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology and Neuroscience
Raily
Certified Tutor
...Masters degree. I moved to the U.S. five years ago and without even realizing it, I became my family’s private interpreter. Not long after that, I realized I could make a living connecting words and worlds. I became an interpreter and I did so for many years. I am always fascinated by the fact that,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, International Political Economics
Master of Science, Accounting
Kate
Certified Tutor
...students who struggle or don't like math very much. I like to go through things very slowly and not skip steps. I help students build confidence by breaking topics into small sections and rewarding each achievement. I love math, but I understand that many people don't. My main concern is getting students through the math...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Performance
Masters, Management Information Systems
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...puzzles. To me, math a type of logic puzzle. I like seeing the patterns in math and using these patterns to work towards the solution. I like knowing that there is an answer to every problem and that there are multiple ways to get the same correct answer. I am passionate about helping students because...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Math: 770
GRE Quantitative: 165
Emily
Certified Tutor
...to help my students understand new and challenging concepts in such a way that the information can be recalled years later. I most enjoy tutoring biology because it is a subject that deeply interests me and calls upon an understanding of many other subjects. I am currently a third year undergraduate at UT Dallas pursuing...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Arri
Certified Tutor
...with clinical research. Weekends will be an ideal time to meet. My tutoring style is best described as unwavering patience. I explain until there is understanding. I've spent years teaching my younger sister the ropes in science and math. I have the patience to explain the big fundamentals from start to finish and I have...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
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