Certified Tutors From University of Iowa

...to tutoring, I presently teach writing and pre-TOEFL to adults at American Language Communication Center in Manhattan. I am responsible for crafting and executing lesson plans, which I strive to make as engaging and effective as possible. Prior to teaching English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as...

...it as much as I do. I am a patient, knowledgable, and experienced language educator and tutor, covering beginning to intermediate-advanced Spanish levels. I have a Master's degree in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in Spanish, with an emphasis on linguistics. I do, however, enjoy Spanish literature and studied, at great length, a variety of...

...me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.??? This quote sums up my teaching philosophy. Students need to be involved and allowed the time to struggle and learn. I can provide support, motivation and patience to the student, and not only an answer. I believe this is more...

...student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English related subjects (including Writing, Literature, Essay Editing, and Grammar), and...

...skills, no matter what their future holds. This applies not only to history courses, but other subjects as well. The ability to write in a cogent, succinct, and simple manner is applicable across all subjects and disciplines, and more than any other, this is the skill that I hope my students accomplish through working with...

...Dentsu's sister company The Goal which is a fashion advertising agency. I spent about 10 years living in Japan before returning back to the United States. I have an excellent understanding of the Japanese Language as well as the culture, traditions and history. I think that one of my strengths is that I am very...

...examples or current events. I’d be more than happy to provide you with any supplemental material that might help so that you are able to achieve success in whatever subject you take on. Outside of school and tutoring, I enjoy cooking (I’m always looking for new recipes to try!), playing soccer, traveling, hiking, and competing...

...too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to pass on the love of reading and the love of learning to the younger generation. Out of my love of reading, I have come to see myself as a life-long learner, and it is...

...and later another tutoring position that allowed me to create my own curriculum for university students in Seoul. After graduating, I scored within the 98% percentile on the LSAT, and am happily headed to law school in Fall 2018, but right now I'm busy working as a legislative assistant at a non-profit law center and...

...so I can help my students be successful. I realize the importance and benefits of building effective partnerships with educators, parents, and community members to foster student learning. These partnerships are significant because they enrich the educational experience that I am trying to achieve in my classroom and school. I believe the teacher's instructional responsibilities...

...my favorite subject in school, and after having studied intensively in France and Morocco, I developed a passion for teaching foreign languages to others. I received my Bachelor's degree in French from Wartburg College in 2014 with minors in Business and Communication Arts. Additionally, I finished my Master's of Arts in French and the Francophone...

...through grad school, and I have experience in the tests and skills involved in getting through it all: the GRE, writing skills, reading comprehension. My aim in tutoring is to help students understand what the test-writers and professors are looking for when they give assignments or standardized exams, but my philosophy is serious goals, fun...

...expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some people need to see it, some need to hear it, some need to just dive in and explore, some need to move around; most are some of...

Anyone can learn anything, it's just a matter of how.... I believe that anyone can learn anything, it is just a matter of how. The most important factor about teaching is making sure that the student truly understands the material, no matter what it takes. Different methods work for different people.... In a typical first session with a student, I would like to get a feeling for his/her learning style. I like to see what the...

...student trips abroad as well was also a highlight. It was wonderful to see the students experience the language and culture in the native countries and use what they learned in the classroom, expanding their horizons. As a tutor, I strive to make students more comfortable in learning the concepts so they can therefore practice...

I enjoy working with students to develop personalized lesson plans, based on their learning style, for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Having taught in a wide variety of contexts, from elementary school children in Peru to adult learners at Universities, I understand the importance of being adaptable and always present and alert to students' needs.

...English language led me to an ESL teaching career. I hold an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as well as a BA in English. I would be happy to help you improve your English. I can assist you in many areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing,...

...and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals. I earned a PhD in statistics at The University of Iowa. I also served as Supervisory Teaching Assistant for a business statistics course, received Honorable Mention for Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award based on supervisor nominations, and a "Thank a Teacher" award by nomination from a former...

...I am a soon-to-be newly minted M.D. pursuing a career in emergency medicine. Before medical school I was an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C. with some additional time spent in agricultural research and private tutoring. My passions and hobbies include medicine, reading and writing, hiking and basketball. Teaching and tutoring can be an absolute...

I have recently relocated from Pennsylvania to New York. I have always had a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge. I look forward to working with students that love to learn as much as I do!