Certified Tutors From University of Rochester

...in college, and while working on my degree I tutored fellow undergrads as well as adults with special needs from the local community. This year I enjoyed volunteering with Americorps VISTA and teaching art and creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching...

...students who are having difficulties and I can understand which part of the material is difficult to grasp. I am also genuinely excited about the topics I choose to tutor, and my enthusiasm translates to a more enjoyable session and frequently a more receptive students. I am good at approaching problems from multiple different angles...

...tutor and why I love tutoring is that I am able to help others realize what they know and help break down a concept to its core. My favorite part of tutoring is when a student finally reaches epiphany when they understand the concept and say, "OH! I get it now!" I am excited to...

...about 470 million speakers! Learning another language is one of the most valuable skills a person can have and it gives you an advantage in the workforce. I have been tutoring my peers for a long time and I understand the hardships someone has when learning a new language. However, with the proper guidance learning...

...but actually understand the topics we are working with. When I'm not busy in class or tutoring, I'll be in the gym playing basketball. Being from the south of course I love anything football and am a journalist in my spare time for isportsweb.com covering the Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, and Auburn Tigers.

...of an Occupational Therapist is not just to treat the client but to educate them on the importance of safety and the reasoning behind every step. I enjoy motivating and observing the progress of individuals as they strive toward their goal. I am also interested in areas outside of academics. In my spare time, I...

...are often anticipated with dread, but a positive attitude, confidence, and the idea that examinations are an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and abilities will change the way that you approach your next big assessment. Together, we can prepare you for any test or academic challenge while exploring a studying style that you can use...

My past students and friends say that my face lights up when I start talking about math (especially calculus). Between my Applied Mathematics degree from the University of Rochester and my Eagle Scout award, I have natural passions for mathematics and helping people. Let me combine these passions for you as your future tutor.... My ultimate aim is for my students to master their material. I believe that any person can learn any subject if they...

...may not work for another, and I feel that there is always more than one way to approach a solution. I believe that tutoring is the most beneficial form of teaching, because it is as much about the learning style of the client as it is about the subject matter. Personalized approaches and self-motivated learning...

...hear what the student wants and then figures what to work on in order to get there. I've been both a student and teacher of guitar, and I try to take that teaching style into my tutoring. I never start by explaining material or by "simplifying" it (because that usually means repeating it again and...

...volunteered as an EMT with the University of Rochester Medical Emergency Response Team, and spent a year on the Varsity Field Hockey Team. I also spent my time volunteering as a member of Delta Gamma for the Service for Sight Foundation. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Paris, capitalizing on...

...the University of Rochester with a double major in Economics and Film and Media Production and a minor in computer science. My teaching experience includes tutoring for Economics 108: Principles of Economics and CSC 161: The Art of Programming. My teaching philosophy involves structuring lessons to optimize my student's problem solving abilities, allowing them to...

...help you find your curiosity. With three years of experience as a teaching assistant for organic chemistry at the University of Rochester, I have great confidence that I can deliver difficult and complex information in a concise and understandable way. My previous students in Rochester have show improvements as high as three letter grades. These...

...for from my students, and how to apply this feedback to my tutoring in order to tailor it to the individual student's needs. On top of that, I genuinely enjoy tutoring. I love helping someone realize their full potential after guiding them through a challenging problem; I love putting energy into something beyond myself, and...

...improve formal and creative writing, and a few other nonconventional topics like Musical Theatre, American Sign Language, and Music Theory. I graduated cum laude from the University of Rochester, with a B.A. in English Literature and a Master's in Secondary English and Reading. My goal in tutoring is to work with students to identify their...

...aspect of summer camp, as saliva and blood samples were collected for multi-level analysis of different aspects of child and adult development, such as temperament, depression, social withdrawal, impulsivity, and mood disorders, as well as cortisol. Beginning in September of 2012, I began as a research assistant on a Study of Late Adolescent Resilience. Designed...

...teach are math and science. I feel comfortable teaching to any age or ability level. As a Biomedical Engineer working in R&D, and a recent graduate of the University of Rochester, I have been exposed to all types of teaching strategies, and am very flexible with my approach depending on the student.... When it comes to teaching my priority is flexibility and adaptability to the student. From personal experience I have found the most effective educators...

I am currently a high school mathematics teacher. I have a passion for teaching any subject in the math world and enjoy working closely with students to enhance learning. In my free time, I enjoy cycling, hiking, cooking, boating, and DIY. I have a laid back and humorous personality that is easily relatable.

...to why learning mathematics can be fun and important for other things. Aside from Varsity Tutors, I have also received a Teaching Assistant's position for my Honors Calculus class, and I have lots of experience with children aged 6 to 15 working as a counselor at ESF Summer Camps. One of my favorite parts of...

...became a TA for chemistry and spent many hours each week assisting students on an individual basis, both in school and out of school. I have also tutored independently in biology, chemistry, physics, and math with approximately 150 tutoring hours total. Since I am younger than most other tutors, I am better able to relate...