Alex
Certified Tutor
...love politics, which is, after all, nothing more or less than the space or arena where we contest basic moral values. I love writing, and philosophy, and I'm fairly good at math. I love art and music and movies and make sure to spare some time for a good TV show once in a while....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Political Science and Government
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Math: 720
Kyle
Certified Tutor
...Education at Virginia Commonwealth University. I have experience providing individualized instruction in a variety of public, private, and nonprofit settings with students from grades 3 12, including the East Baton Rouge Parish Credit Recovery Program. I believe that my training in Gifted Education has prepared me to provide highly effective interventions and/or acceleration for students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Visual Art
Masters, Gifted Education
SAT Verbal: 750
GRE Verbal: 165
Jakina
Certified Tutor
...As a team leader, I assisted with homework, monitored an online reading program, and taught a Read- Aloud program. I also conducted home and school visits. These visits allowed me to build a partnership with my students' parents and teachers. Additionally, I was able to track academic progress and behavior. While attending Harvard Graduate School...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Comparative Human Development
Masters, School of Education- Learning and Teaching
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...why that is, and how to change that mindset—because as “useless” as many students think learning how to, say, calculate an integral or write an essay analyzing Austen is, most of the skills they pick up along the way do serve some purpose later in life, both directly and indirectly. Outside of tutoring and academic...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Economics, Cancer Biology
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Lear
Certified Tutor
...in Economics and Political Science. I spent most of 2015-2016 travelling around the world. I have been to over twenty countries and four continents. My goal is to visit as many as I can! I am willing to tutor a variety of subjects to a variety of students. This includes test prep for both ACT/SAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, Political Science
Current Grad Student, J.D.
LSAT: 172
Yusef
Certified Tutor
...well as helping them work through particularly difficult questions in prep books and practice tests. My success in the law school application process, including acceptances to Yale, Harvard, and Stanford, and a Hamilton Fellowship offer from Columbia, demonstrates my ability to craft a strong personal statement and resume, and solicit powerful letters of recommendation. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, Development Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Ariela
Certified Tutor
...and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to get it to stick. Like I do backstage, I am excited about solving the puzzle of how someone learns best, and inspired by the idea of recognizing...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Gopal
Certified Tutor
...to teach and bring out the best in my students in their tests. My teaching method is very simple, built on patience and is completely stress free for the student to learn. I believe in bringing out the best through the most logical and simple approach to learning. Lets get it done.... Simple, logical and patient. I believe math, science, and any other subject follow simple rules. If applied patiently and with logic it will produce...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Masters, Business
GMAT: 730
Colette
Certified Tutor
...am in New York and excited to continue teaching and learning from students! Tutoring is both a source of income and lifelong passion of mine. As a high school student, I established a free tutoring service for local at-risk children. Over the course of my college career, I made my spending money by providing homework...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Creative Writing
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Megan
Certified Tutor
...understanding the material and learning test taking strategies. My goal is to introduce students to a topic and then lead them to understanding through both explanation and practice. I pride myself in being able to break down a subject into a series of small, easy-to-understand steps so my students can more easily conceptualize the topic...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
Brian
Certified Tutor
...and gain knowledge of healthcare administration. In 2013, I started medical school at the University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine. I am currently in my fourth year of school, and will be applying tointernal medicine residency programs in the fall. I find the most effective learning strategy is to understand the underlying concepts behind...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Medical Doctor
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Elisabeth
Certified Tutor
...academic success is to get to know their own style of learning. Systems that work for some people are a disaster for others, and the key is to find one that is suited to you. I believe in trying out a variety of learning approaches and adapting to what works best for each student. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, Law
Andrea
Certified Tutor
I currently attend the University of Chicago, where I major in Political Science and Biology. When I'm not spending hours reading Nietzsche, I'm doing improv comedy and graphic design. I'm currently pursuing a career in advertising/consulting, and in my spare time I eat mini tacos and watch Louis CK stand-up comedy. ... Teaching is about taking something complex and making it easy to understand. I like to focus a lot on students' questions, as they give...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Political Science/Biology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 760
Chris
Certified Tutor
I bring over five years documented tutoring experience in math and the physical sciences. I've tutored for the University of Maryland and Georgetown Tutoring, LLC and have been a teaching assistant at both the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago. I look forward to working with you!... Patience and empathy. It's important to acknowledge the challenges the student is facing, to reassure them of the challenges, and then to develop an effective strategy to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
Masters, Geophysical Sciences
Jhonatan
Certified Tutor
...that prioritizes establishing a sound conceptual foundation that a student can later extend into more advanced content and novel applications. I also believe that challenging students to think beyond the content presented is crucial for the development of critical thinking skills and curiosity. Beyond all else, however, I believe that one learns best when he...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biological Sciences, Specialization in Neuroscience
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...ACT prep but also coaching for college admissions essays. Back in my student days, I studied like a maniac and took more standardized tests than I care to remember. As a result, I was admitted to UChicago for undergrad and to Yale for my Ph.D. I'll be happy to pass on all of my study...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classical Studies
PHD, Ancient Christianity
State Certified Teacher
Marijke
Certified Tutor
...learner. I recently graduated from the doctoral program in Anthropology at the University of Arizona. I love what I do and I love to learn. I believe its important to be well-educated on a variety of subjects, to always be learning and open to new experiences, and to speak as many languages as you can!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Anthropology
Virginia
Certified Tutor
...that energy into the classroom, encouraging my students to be interactive and ask questions. I went into teaching instead of research because social interaction with others is important to me. I often see my former students in professional positions and it gives me great satisfaction to see how they have matured, and some have told...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
PHD, Zoology
Madeline
Certified Tutor
...to master complex subjects guided me in completing my degree in philosophy and Russian studies at the University of Chicago. Now, I'd like to share my passion for education with young students and budding scholars. While I studied philosophy and Russian, my interests are broad and varied. Having grown up in Dallas, I've lived in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Russian studies
SAT Writing: 740
Oleg
Certified Tutor
...that loves helping students in achieving their goals and getting through different obstacles. I specialize in tutoring in math, stat, econ as well as standardized testing. I am easy to reach whenever a student has a quick question and I am flexible in terms of scheduling. I am excited to be a part of Varsity...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 740
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