Melissa
Certified Tutor
...the subject. I want my students to do the thinking, instead of telling them what they should know. Objectives are stickier stickier when the lesson is something that the student can relate to. I am no-nonsense, but I also want to make sure that my studI meet the needs of my students and continuously modify...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Chris
Certified Tutor
...in either business or education. Most of my tutoring experienced comes from being tutored myself, so I hope to improve on the ways that were brought onto me and extending other ways forward. I tutor computer science and mathematics as they are required for my degree, thus I must excel at them. My tutoring style...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
Maury
Certified Tutor
...the University of Houston and graduated in 2012. I am also a certified teacher for Pre-Kindergarten through siSixth Grade. Now I am a 4 year veteran teacher! I have been teaching in the elementary level for 4 years in an urban environment. Most of the students that I have worked with have been at least...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Interdisciplinary Studies
Kandace
Certified Tutor
...on a successful academic career. I was a Residence Advisor in my undergraduate career thus I am accustomed to working with students of various backgrounds. I love working with individuals to help them achieve academic success while in my free time I love to read and swim! I look forward to meeting you, Kandace Horn
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Phasouk
Certified Tutor
...tutoring math concepts and bridging the discrepancy between concrete and abstract ideas/processes. I believe that every student has the capacity to learn. Often times, it is only a matter of determining how each student learns effectively to unlock missed potential. I listen, watch, discuss, and assess carefully to determine each student’s learning style. I like...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Curriculum & Instruction
Anne-Marie
Certified Tutor
...Osteopathic Medicine. I have had a passion for science since the tender age of two! I enjoy the study of life and clarifying subjects to my clients that may at first seem complex or a bit intimidating. I have experience tutoring Organic Chemistry for my undergraduate institution's chemistry department. Most of my previous clients have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Biomedical Science
Jeffrey
Certified Tutor
...needs a good foundation to stand over the course of time, so does one's skill in mathematics. My tutoring style is proving to the students how EASY each problem can be and that there is no need to panic. I developed this mentality whilst tutoring middle aged men and women who were going back to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Geophysics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...as both a teacher and a tutor are the same; namely, my focus is on teaching the student not the subject. My approach with each student is unique because he or she has to be taught according to what's best for his or her learning style (visual, auditory, kinesthetic or any combination).... Every student is unique and requires a set instruction tailored to meet his or her learning style.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...to the student and building up from there. My current job as a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music
Masters, Musicology
Sumera
Certified Tutor
...Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston. My experience as an engineering student makes me a great teacher in mathematics. I enjoy helping others learn and have a lot of experience teaching. I have tutored before and have worked with children through volunteering at my local school for the ESL program. I know how to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Petroleum Engineering
ACT Science: 32
Ella
Certified Tutor
...out suggestions and tactics that made sense to me. I look for multiple ways to illustrate concepts because everyone understands information differently. My work with students is based on my experience, what I have studied, and feedback from my students. I think that tackling a problem directly is usually faster than looking for a trick...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism
Juris Doctor, Prelaw Studies
LSAT: 172
Amna
Certified Tutor
...needs, after we get to know each other. I always try to make sure that I assess my students' individual needs & provide them training according to their specific needs. When children are given information in a way that makes it easy for them to absorb, learning is a lot more fun. If you need...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Alex
Certified Tutor
I have spent many years tutoring and always strive to make sure my students understand everything that they need to in order to succeed in their field. I am available at almost any time to answer emergency questions, and strive to have everyone I teach succeed. ... Ensuring that students have solid fundamentals helps them understand future concepts better. If time allows, it is always better to go back and make sure something is understood fully...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science and Mathematics
SAT Math: 730
Xena
Certified Tutor
...learning objectives and success criteria with children. Knowing exactly what is expected and how they can achieve allows children to focus more clearly on tasks. This also facilitates effective self assessment, as it is a clear criterion and objective to assess against, encouraging children to take more responsibility for their own learning.... Love of learning is contagious.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Education Leadership
Susan
Certified Tutor
...student which will not only show the student how they best acquire new information but also show them how to take that new information and apply it to the one size fits all testing environments found in many schools and colleges. One cannot teach another unless she is willing to learn from her students.... I became a teacher for two primary reasons. First and foremost is because of my fifth-grade teacher who took a very shy...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Education, Secondary Social Studies
State Certified Teacher
Tiffany
Certified Tutor
...live in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in the United States and enjoy meeting new people from all over the world right here in my own city. As a former high school Spanish teacher, I am definitely prepared to help you understand Spanish so you can feel confident in your abilities! I look...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Bryan
Certified Tutor
Been a teacher for two year and really enjoy helping students learn. Feel free to ask me any questions.... If the concepts are understood, there is no problem too difficult.... Assess where the student needs help, based off of conceptual questions.... Find out their learning style and then show them resources based off this.... See where the real problem lies. Many times they are taught to memorize and not how to apply concepts
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...classes. I am a Chinese speaker so I am able to tutor Chinese, too. Chinese is my mother language. While I was a student tutor, I focused on students' basics (mainly on algebra). I believe no one can advance to next level if they don't have a good basic foundation. There is another thing that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Nutrition
Jackson
Certified Tutor
A highly motivated and hardworking individual, who has completed high school and college level math classes, achieving excellent grades in Maths. Seeking a career in tutoring to help build strong academic foundations in middle school and high school students.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Cody
Certified Tutor
...(SAT, ACT, ISEE, etc) During down time, I enjoy running, solving puzzles, anime and football. Also, like most other guys, I enjoy BBQ and coffee. One of my main teaching philosophies involves being interpersonal with your student(s), so they feel comfortable learning with an engaged mindset. By engaging with students, I am able to generate...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering Technology
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