Certified Tutors From University of Iowa

...as an individual. Rather than seeing students as a collective whole that can best be served by implementing uniform methods of teaching, I think of tutoring as something that needs to be modified to fit each student's individual learning style and way of interacting. If I'm not tutoring, I enjoy singing, exploring Seattle's vibrant neighborhoods...

...Dramatic Writing. I minored in Creative Writing. As a graduate student, I taught Creative Writing, and after graduating I worked as a Writing Consultant for undergraduates at the Tippie College of Business. I am most passionate about English Literature and Composition, but I also tutor Essay Writing/Editing in addition to elementary and middle school reading,...

...improve their performance in mathematics. Algebra and Geometry are 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...

...who are highly interested in Chinese culture, I will give them some background of Chinese history and culture so as to expand their interests. In my spare time, I like to go yoga class, watch movie, shopping, cooking, and read books. My tutoring schedule is very flexible. I look forward to working with you.

...This was a very important and gratifying work for me. I learned a lot about what kinds of teaching strategies were being used in the classrooms that my students were in and realized that I could improve upon them greatly, if I could just make the subject matter interesting and relatable. For the past two...

...Physiology courses and worked as a Research Assistant in 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...

...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 student learns differently, and as a tutor, I create a positive, comfortable...

...Science and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies at the University of Iowa. Since graduating, I have done a wide-range of activities. I worked on the United States Senate Education Committee supporting major legislative reauthorizations; in particular, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, commonly known as No Child Left Behind, and other legislation aimed at...

...class. My teaching experience includes two years' teaching Latin and Myth at the college level and two years' private tutoring of subjects ranging from the LSAT and GRE to languages such as Latin and Greek. My true love is language, and I would gladly spend all my time doing nothing but analyzing grammar if I...

...such an important part to life, and its importance should never be underestimated. I pay attention to my students to understand their needs and what they desire to get out of their learning experiences, then adapt my teaching and tutoring style to what will be most beneficial to them. Outside of tutoring, I am interested...

...everyone should have the opportunity to grow through learning. More broadly, I am passionate about tutoring English, literature, and creative writing because of the multitude of ways in which these subjects can teach us about our own lives. When I’m not tutoring, I like to read poetry, scour literary journals, and volunteer.

...have ADHD, and am warm and engaging with children of all ages. For students who are preparing for college or for graduate school, I can provide the inside scoop on what your professors are looking for--because I am one! I spend a good part of my time revising and evaluating student writing, and can provide...

...in the motto "It takes a village to raise 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...

...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 science.... I like to explain concepts by taking them apart into small parts that can be easily understood. I enjoy recombining these parts to help...

...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 topics. Teaching students and patients has been a rewarding part of my...

...favorite subject to tutor has to be French. I have been lucky enough to live in France and am passionate about the French language and French-speaking cultures throughout the world. I love language in all its forms, actually. That is why I am also excited about tutoring in ESL, literature, and writing. My favorite activities...

...Language (TEFL) before moving to Madrid, Spain, where I spent a 10 months teaching English as a Language Assistant. Now that I'm back home in Greensboro, I'm excited to teach a podcasting class for middle schoolers and begin work again with Varsity Tutors! I am passionate about literature and literacy education, and I hope to...

...teaching at the college 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...

...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 I'm looking forward to continuing to help students learn and grow. I...

...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 ideas to putting the finishing touches on an essay. I also assist...