Judah
Certified Tutor
...college to get a teaching certificate so that I could teach. I had an amazing mentor that really opened my eyes to help me understand how every student can learn differently and the beauty of the challenge of relating the material to their way. I try to take time to analyze and listen to the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Hannah
Certified Tutor
...can be a valuable tool to one day use in my practice. Although I have a strong background in math and science, I also love to read and even dabble in some Spanish. I can work with all age groups and I think every student can teach me something as well! Learning how to relate...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Integrative Physiology
Current Grad Student, School of Dental Medicine
Ken
Certified Tutor
...highly marketable skill that is in high demand in the workplace. My approach with tutoring is to maintain a positive, professional, encouraging, and fun environment for the student. Besides working, I strive to be the best husband and father to our two little boys. I am also active in church and exercise regularly. I hope...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Math
Masters, Engineering - Space Operations
Mary
Certified Tutor
...dog and a cat, who don't really get along with each other! I spend too much time breaking up their little spats, I think. But I wouldn't give them up, mostly because they're so entertaining. I also enjoy baking and cooking ethnic foods, and since I live near the Mississippi River I take advantage of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, Creative Writing - Literature
Oliver
Certified Tutor
...fit the needs of the student. In this manner a student can learn in a way that seems to come naturally and allows knowledge to flow more seamlessly. Fostering a passion for learning and encouraging growth as a successful student are my main goals as a tutor. Outside of the lab I enjoy exploring what...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biochemistry and Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Annie
Certified Tutor
...I love learning new, fun teaching techniques and using them with my students. In my free time, I like skiing, hiking, reading, and playing Pokemon on my Nintendo 64. I am a camp counselor in the summer time, and I love connecting with my campers and seeing them mature from summer to summer. I am...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Spanish and Education
ACT English: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 720
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...at Creative Artists Agency's Intelligence Group, contributing to a daily trend newsletter and quarterly lifestyle consumer trend report. My writing experience parlayed into ghostwriting books for other people and freelance writing for media outlets such as The Huffington Post, USA Today, and Thought Catalog, among others. I spent one year in London writing art reviews...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism and Mass Communication
Michael
Certified Tutor
...strengths are in pharmacology, anatomy and physiology. Physiology, to me, is one of the most challenging of the basic sciences. This discipline requires patience, self-perseverance and a good work ethic. It's easy to become overwhelmed in these courses, but taking things step-by-step and doing practicing questions should help alleviate the challenges presented by the class....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Integrative Physiology
Masters, Biomedical Science
Aviva
Certified Tutor
...that? Then you have come to the right tutor. Just as I craft delicious meals with careful forethought to ingredients and strategy, I will write a personal recipe for your success. I have worked with students for the last ten years helping them to gain confidence in their written expression. Although writing is my strong...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Education
Max
Certified Tutor
...Spanish. I am fluent in Spanish and conversational in French, and have lived and worked in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile. I am currently enrolled in the MPhil in Development Studies at the University of Oxford in the UK. My personal interests include any kind of sports or outdoor activities, adventurous eating, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Ryan
Certified Tutor
...free time I enjoy being outdoors and staying active. I enjoy snowboarding in the winter and hiking in the summer. If there is a time that is not you wish to have a tutor session, email me and ask about the time. I have a very flexible schedule and can move it around to accommodate...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemical and Biological Engineering
Amanda
Certified Tutor
...leader, responsible for guiding each student to his or her highest potential, but also a member of the team, rather than a higher authority. During my Masters, my area of expertise was 19th Century American literature, and I am particularly interested in the American Westfrom literature, to film, to television. Even outside of academia, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English
GRE Verbal: 165
Jess
Certified Tutor
...and exciting as possible, so I use many different tutoring materials and techniques that are the best fit for each of my students and their individual needs. In my spare time I love going to concerts and spending time outdoors. I also enjoy skiing, cooking, yoga, and watching Youtube videos of adorable animals! I look...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Affairs
Masters, General and Special Education (Grades 1-6)
Sidney
Certified Tutor
...understanding by teaching it back. I try to break sessions up with timed quizzes, real world applications, and scenario problems whenever possible to keep the student engaged and energized. I understand most student's goals are to perform better in the classroom, and that is what we will work towards, but i also intend for my students...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 34
Steve
Certified Tutor
...not as commonly used as today, and so I had to develop my own teaching methods for tutoring in many different situations(one on one, group, online) I also have tutored students from all backgrounds and all skill levels, as well as students with disabilities, (ADHD,dyslexia), and young students in middle and high school. Aside from...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics and Math
Masters, Electrical Engineering
Garrett
Certified Tutor
...with a minor in mathematics. Part of my success in college came from the preparation I had from taking AP Calculus and Physics courses in high school. I'm a huge fan of visual aids and examining real-life examples and applications when teaching. I worked as a learning assistant in an astronomy lab course and as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Geophysics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 32
Kate
Certified Tutor
Hello! I am an experienced teacher with over 7 years' experience teaching a variety of ages and subjects. My areas of expertise include ESL, writing, music, and the general education curriculum. Outside of teaching, I spend my free time hiking, reading, doing yoga, and playing with my dog. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music Education
Masters, Educational Foundations
SAT Math: 720
Erin
Certified Tutor
...teach a lot of subjects but my passion lies in the sciences and statistics, especially in environmental science, biology, chemistry, and biostats. I believe that there are so many ways to achieve an understanding for whats being taught, which is why I value patience and approaching problems from a fun angle that is tailored to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Ecological and Evolutionary Biology
Lance
Certified Tutor
...in classes or textbooks and finding practical applications to tie into the subject. I have been tutoring students for the past 7 years during both my undergraduate and graduate (M.S. Organic Chemistry) studies in addition to 3 years of classroom teaching experience. I understand chemistry can be a challenging subject for many students but it...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
Masters, Organic Chemistry
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 156
Blake
Certified Tutor
...at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I tutored the whole time, typically Calculus, Statistics, and Physics, but with a handful of Engineering and Spanish courses as well. I worked with students from Business, Engineering, I-Phy, you name it. I also worked with high-school students from around Boulder. After graduating in May, I spent three...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
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