Arlene
Certified Tutor
...to continue to improve proficiency in Spanish before entering high school. I believe that every child can learn and will learn if given the best learning environment(i.e. focusing on their personal style of learning, personality, likes/dislikes, etc). I strive to create a love of learning in all of my students and have had several years...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher
Lauren
Certified Tutor
...enjoy making lessons hands-on, meaningful, and therefore motivating for my students. I enjoy incorporating social media and popular culture in my lessons when applicable. Further, I believe in the communicative approach to language learning and enjoy using the target language as the means of instruction. In my free time, I enjoy working with horses, playing...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Masters, Spanish
State Certified Teacher
Joni
Certified Tutor
...high school and college students for close to 20 years, tutoring privately and as a Tutor during college. I think of myself as a guide or coach, helping my students acquire relevant life skills, such as, learning how to learn, developing a desire to learn, and how to develop diverse ways to think and solve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Secondary Education
Katie
Certified Tutor
...a classroom teacher in grades 7-12, 3 years experience as a teacher or tutor at the college level, and 1 year experience as an ACT/SAT test prep tutor in an expensive tutoring center. In addition to all my experience and training, I'm also a good test-taker with an in-depth understanding of how to do well...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Master of Arts, English
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36
ACT Science: 32
Sara
Certified Tutor
...the environment. While working here, I researched and wrote about the beneficial effects education has. In 2012 I graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Biology, and since I've graduated, I've held tutoring jobs, an internship at the Environmental Protection Agency, an English school in Quito, Ecuador, and an international school in Washington, DC. I'm dedicated,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Biology
Collin
Certified Tutor
...my undergraduate years where I worked with students struggling in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physics and Biology. I have gained a particular set of skills to work with students and make sure that the learning environment is as accommodating and efficient as possible. In my spare time, I enjoy playing golf, working out, snowboarding, and playing...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Pre-Medicine
Masters, Biomedical Science
Erin
Certified Tutor
...standardize tests, and was an LD tutor for a year as well. I am currently a middle school counselor. Although I love being a school counselor, I absolutely LOVE and miss teaching. I teach two summer school sessions each summer and teach Sunday school every other Sunday. What I enjoy most about teaching is being...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Education 7-12
Masters, School Counseling
Jay
Certified Tutor
...sports, going to concerts, hanging out with friends and family, and running! I am an extremely easy going person who loves working/talking with people. If you need help with writing a class paper or a college essay let me know. I also can provide assistance in general study skills or test prep as well in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business/sports administration
Masters, Higher Education
Joseph
Certified Tutor
I will always be a lifelong learner. The tutor-student relationship is one of reciprocity where each person must work to learn from each other in effort to best understand the subject matter at hand. Ultimately, learning should be both fun and challenging. Like most things worthwhile, knowledge a reward of working through limits. ... As a tutor, I aim to develop customized methods for each student that is sensitive to each individual's learning strategies. This starts...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Rachel
Certified Tutor
Hello, I am a third year teacher in an Indianapolis private school. I specialize in English Language arts and teaching English to non-native speakers. I have a license to teach grades 5-12 between the states of Ohio and Indiana, as I attended college in Ohio. I love reading , learning, animals, and the outdoors. ... Dr. Seuss wrote, and I agree, that "A person's a person, no matter how small." Any student with the willingness and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, AYA ELA 7-12
Masters, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Endorsement
Jeffrey
Certified Tutor
...as much as possible. Answering the question "When am I ever going to use this?!" hopefully in a way that makes sense. I got into engineering because I love working with my hands (woodworking, small electronics, fixing things, etc). For that reason, I love the practical applications of physics, math, etc. And I love to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Masters, Mechanical Engineering
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...in a diverse number of subjects including development mathematics, Algebra, English, and humanities courses including philosophy, history, and religious studies. Elected Walk-In Tutor Council President at the University of Dayton and assigned a managerial role over the Algebra Lab at Sinclair Community College, I have striven to go above and beyond expectations and will continue...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...make my students work on their own up to the point where they get stuck in a problem and explain their thought process as they go through. That way, I can understand what my students understand and what they don't. I hope you choose me as your tutor and I am looking forward to helping...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
ACT Science: 33
Eric
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping students understand mathematics as well as gain the confidence to apply the information in many different ways.... My teaching philosophy is to help students understand math in a context related to students. This includes explaining things in terms the student understands as well as using multiple approaches.... I would ask the student what are the areas the student is struggling with as well as areas they are succeeding in mathematics.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Educational Leadership
Karen
Certified Tutor
...things I love and find most rewarding about tutoring is the "Aha!" moment; that moment when it finally clicks for my students is the most exciting part of tutoring for me! I enjoy talioring my approach to each student and capitalizing on their strengths. My background includes several years of tutoring ESL, math, english and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Delanie
Certified Tutor
...Ph.D. with further studies in literature this fall. I believe that learning is a life-long process, and one that can be enjoyable. As a tutor, mentor, and future professor, I work under the understanding that patience, positive reinforcement, and persistence are the best ways to work with students and encourage their learning.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Bob
Certified Tutor
...used to translate "academic language" to real-life, practical language for the material you are learning. We will work together to understand your needs and accomplish your educational goals. I was a University professor for many years as well as a corporate executive. We WILL find a way to help you achieve your goals.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Tonica
Certified Tutor
...skills! I have both my undergrad and graduate degrees in Education from the University of Dayton in Ohio and consider myself a lifelong learner! I believe learning should be fun and enjoyable as often as possible, and I am passionate about alleviating my students' stress and worries when they are faced with something difficult.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Language Arts Teacher Education
Masters in Education, Education
Melissa
Certified Tutor
...At the collegiate level, I was a tutor for 3 years with subjects ranging from calculus with review to differential equations. I was also a teaching assistant for 3 years for a calculus course as well as for a calculus with review course. I have a passion for education and I would like to be...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
Dave
Certified Tutor
...biochemistry, but I can also help with general biology and even basic math for science, up to college algebra. My overall science GPA during my undergraduate studies was a 3.9, and I would be happy to provide references from both my fellow tutors and students I've helped. I already have 15 semesters of higher education...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Sciences
GRE: 334
GRE Verbal: 168
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