Alicia
Certified Tutor
...I also hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and English, with a minor in History from Lawrence University in Appleton, WI, graduating in 2010. In the past four years, I've really developed a passion for teaching and tutoring. I've taught English and rhetoric courses at the University of Iowa and Shandong Institute of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, music
Master of Arts, Literary Studies
SAT Verbal: 750
GRE Verbal: 165
Jerimee
Certified Tutor
...the most effective way for the student to improve. And a strong foundation in language comprehension is a stepping stone to greater understanding of concepts both academic and practical. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and writing fiction and poetry, and the occasional internet or magazine article. I also really enjoy working to solve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Dramatic Writing
Master of Fine Arts, English-Creative Writing
Junius
Certified Tutor
...my favorite subjects to tutor, but I am able to tutor anything up to Trigonometry. I am talented at utilizing unique teaching strategies and tools to engage students effectively, and foster a fun and fascinating learning environments. I am exceptionally patient and encouraging, while providing individualized and extracurricular support for students that are struggling with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Wen
Certified Tutor
...double majors of Communication Studies and Japanese. Currently, I am a graduate student in the department of Communication Management in USC. I am specialized in tutoring Mandarin Chinese not only I am a native speaker, also I have four years experience of learning Japanese and one year of speaking basic Korean. I also had tutoring...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, communication studies
Master of Science, Communication Management
Meredith
Certified Tutor
...Between undergrad and graduate school, I lived in Portland, OR, and worked for education-oriented nonprofits. At an organization called Free Geek, I taught volunteers how to build computers in a workshop-style setting. This experience laid the foundation for my teaching style in the more traditional academic settings. It taught me that the most important aspect...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Writing
Master of Fine Arts, Writing
Hunter
Certified Tutor
...a Cardiovascular Physiology laboratory. I will enter medical school in the Fall of 2015. While I tutor a broad range of science courses, I most enjoy teaching Human Physiology, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. By employing a targeted approach and an open dialogue to these typically challenging subjects, learning this material can become a manageable and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Affairs
Pre-Medicine
Jennie
Certified Tutor
...at UI, I tutored fellow students in Writing and developed a passion for helping others to channel their strengths in areas where they may not yet excel. I have also worked heavily with ELL students on both academic and cultural understanding, and continue to enjoy working with students of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and ages. Every...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology, Marketing
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Josh
Certified Tutor
...of essays, literature analyses (especially American and British literature), admissions essays, and creative writing! I have a strong background in teaching writing—I have taught at the university level, as well as having worked with everyone from elementary-aged students to adults. Creative writing is my specialty and I am eager to help with poetry, fiction, or...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science/International Studies
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...mainly teach foreign languages, English, and verbal sections of standardized tests because I am most interested in language and its logic. I have a long background in the arts and literature. I completed a BFA in Painting at the University of Iowa, a JD at the University of Tulsa and an MA in Classics at...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Art
Master of Arts, Classics
LSAT: 168
Meredith
Certified Tutor
...there that I specialized in American History and African/World History. I am planning on returning to school to obtain my MA in History, or an African Studies related field. My past tutoring experiences have included tutoring traditional and non-traditional students in History related classes. With these students I worked on writing skills, overall understanding of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Julia
Certified Tutor
...will be pursuing a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee this fall. At Brown, I taught two undergraduate poetry workshops. I have also tutored student-athletes in English and Literature at the University of Iowa, an opportunity which allowed me to enhance my skills in individual instruction. I tutor English, literature, creative writing,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Literary Arts
Leah
Certified Tutor
...Language Villages, and taught undergraduate students Spanish as a TA from 2003 to 2010. I want to tutor because I love face to face instruction. My current position has me teaching exclusively online, but my true passion is interacting with students personally. I like the ongoing, one on one nature of tutoring because it allows...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Latin American Studies
PHD, Spanish
Meggan
Certified Tutor
...a child." It is important that we work together as teachers, tutors, parents and family to ensure each child gets the best education possible. My role as a teacher and tutor is to discover each student's individual learning style and tailor the learning material and curriculum to meet the needs of that individual student so...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communications/Art
Master of Science, Educaiton
Malinda
Certified Tutor
...love teaching students about math and science. I like to connect these concepts with the physical world to help better motivate and excite students about learning. My experiences with teaching my own two daughters in addition to classroom teaching experience have given me the tools that I need to help connect students to math and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Master of Science, Biology, General
Brian
Certified Tutor
...to help better the lives of my patients. I have an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology and Health from Iowa State University and a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science from The University of Iowa. At Iowa State University I had the opportunity to tutor college athletes in Anatomy and Physiology, and many other...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Kinesiology and Health
Masters, Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science
James
Certified Tutor
I am a doctoral candidate in French at the University of Iowa. I will be completing my doctoral work this academic year. I obtained a Master’s Degree in French along with a Bachelor’s Degree in French and Linguistics...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French/Linguistics with a focus in Teaching English as a Second Language
PHD, French
Audrey
Certified Tutor
...start application essays, get help with summer reading assignments, or anything in between, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be your tutor! After graduating from the Early College at Guilford, I moved to the Midwest to study at the University of Iowa, where I earned a Bachelor's degree in English with minors in Philosophy...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Teaching Masters
Liz
Certified Tutor
...level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students. I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, vocabulary work, and workplace writing. I also have considerable experience doing freelance writing (journalism, marketing, and so on).... I think students learn best when they are learning something that (a.) is interesting to them or (b.) will help them in their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/Magazine journalism
Masters, English
Brittany
Certified Tutor
...with the program Teach for America. While in the classroom I received my Masters in Education from the University of Missouri, St. Louis. I now work for a STEM non-profit, combining my passion for education with my skills in public relations. My most treasured moments in the classroom happened when working individually with students, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science, Journalism
Masters, Elementary Education
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 36
LSAT: 161
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...graduate of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, and I have taught writing, literature, and reading comprehension for nearly a decade. My experience ranges from teaching remedial English to high schoolers, to leading advanced poetry composition workshops for upper division English majors. I am able to assist students with all aspects of the writing process, from brainstorming...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English (Creative Writing)
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