Matt
Certified Tutor
...this happens students slowly start to fall behind or misunderstand what is being taught. I provide my clients with personalized instruction that is not always available due to the lack of time and the high sense of urgency in current classrooms. I strive to keep students on or ahead of the pace of their subjects...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Education
Divya
Certified Tutor
...in the class after my tutoring, I feel glad that I was able to help in a little way. My hobbies include singing, dancing mainly to Bollywood and Indian Classical dance, riding my bike, and making new friends. I love meeting new people and getting to know them. I have been working with Varsity Tutors...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Cell and Molecular Biology
Nick
Certified Tutor
...goal as a tutor will be to restore their confidence in the subject by providing complete understanding of concepts as well as preparing them for the most complex examples so that they will not be caught off guard in the class. I also believe tutoring should be a cooperation with the student because they have...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Verbal: 740
Cory
Certified Tutor
...go back and polish those up before getting back to the main problem. At the end of the day, I want the student to to feel confident they're getting better. I can handle things as simple as algebra or as complicated as calculus. I'm also an excellent test taker, ready to assist with the SAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
Smith
Certified Tutor
...I volunteered myself to help with homework or studying whenever possible. This not only gave me plenty of experience, it helped solidify the ideas and concepts in my own head, strengthening my understanding of the material. As far as my teaching philosophy goes, I strongly believe it is very important to focus on the student...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 760
Warren
Certified Tutor
...profession, so I take it upon myself to be a "Lifelong Learner" on a daily basis. I seize every opportunity to learn something new about myself or the world that I live in, along with finding new ways to apply what I've learned. Please join me in being a "Lifelong Learner" today!... Teaching is an ever-changing profession, so I take it upon myself to be a "Lifelong Learner" on a daily basis. I seize every opportunity...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Sansan
Certified Tutor
...of South Florida, and few years for the Hillsborough Public Schools. My approach to foreign language teaching is quintessentially student focus. I provide my students with the necessary tools for them to be able to function linguistically in any giving social environment were French is used as the communication tool. My students are the most...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Education
Masters, French
Brittany
Certified Tutor
...are and what subjects they may be the most interested in. I'm a rather relaxes and easy going person, so I think this helps students feel a little less stressed out and able to communicate more freely with me. I try to do everything I can to make a student feel comfortable and have them...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology/Sociology
Justin
Certified Tutor
...in Biology with a concentration in Microbiology, so my expertise lies in the world of bacteria. I was a Teaching Assistant during my graduate program for the Introductory Microbiology class. I enjoyed teaching the lab portion of Microbiology, and it is what brought me to tutoring. I want to see students excel at something that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
Masters, Biology, General
Beryl
Certified Tutor
...life and everyone should have the opportunity to learn and better themselves each step of the journey. I have worked as teacher and tutor in both academic and non traditional settings for 10 years including my current work as substitute teacher in the Pinellas County School system. My experience is with students of all ages...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Public Health
Milagros
Certified Tutor
...teaching and learning a second language. The key to achieve our goals is to persevere and try new ways to learn. Being able to communicate effectively in English and Spanish will open doors to a new cultural world. Let's do it together! La experiencia de aprender necesita ser divertida y motivadora. Todos aprendemos de diferentes...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, Spanish LIterature
Kaitlyn
Certified Tutor
...enjoy helping others achieve their goals through tutoring. I tutor students in various subject courses, although math has always been my favorite. It is so rewarding to see students work out challenging problems and see their confidence boost right before your eyes! I believe in positive reinforcement to achieve a student's academic goals. Outside of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
Daniel
Certified Tutor
I am a recent graduate from the University of South Florida with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders, focusing in Sign Language Interpreting. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, hiking, reading, and Netflix. I do my best to learn new things every day and do my best to improve the lives of others.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communication Sciences and Disorders - Sign Language Interpreting
Heather
Certified Tutor
...and New York City. I've also student taught several high school English classes as part of my masters program. I tutor reading, writing, essay editing, phonics, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, public speaking, and English. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because you get to know your students really well through their writing,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Current Grad Student, English Education
Linda
Certified Tutor
...work with SAT/ACT/PSAT prep. I enjoy helping students plan and prepare for college;helping to hone their skills to be successful in the admissions process. I view these subjects as a puzzle and a way of understanding the process of test taking skills. In my spare time I enjoy reading historical novels, gardening, horseback riding and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Social Science Education
Debo
Certified Tutor
I have extensive tutoring experience in math, physics, chemistry and engineering subjects. I really enjoy tutoring and like the interaction with students. ... Teaching is a way to share knowledge and improve your own learning.... By helping them understand the core concepts. Focus on understanding the problem itself rather than the solution.... By praising them on their successes, pointing out places for improvement and making learning a fun process.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Chemical Engineering
Felicia
Certified Tutor
...learned way of not to do something. As Edison famously stated, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time in my garden, reading some of the books I own but have yet to read, and taking walks with my dogs.... Patience is the most important concept of reading comprehension. I like to start by using a list of phonemes to better identify where a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Elementary Education
Tamesha
Certified Tutor
...hands-on approach to learning. Rather than primarily lecturing, I like to demonstrate to a student the skill they need to learn and interact with them as they follow suit. Outside of academics, I love to make art about cities through their abandoned architecture. Exploring urban decay on my bike shows me another side to my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Painting
Masters, Studio Art
Tracy
Certified Tutor
...there is no one magic bullet. There are many factors I target while teaching or supporting a struggling/reluctant reader. I also try to instill a joy of reading to struggling/reluctant readers by exposing the student to different types of literature and using other methods. I tutor students as an opportunity to reach more students and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, african history
Michael
Certified Tutor
...three (I'm m still working on the third) graduate degrees. The first was an M.A. in Philosophy from Texas Tech University and the second was an M.S. in Ethics and Public Policy from Suffolk University. After the second Master's I settled in to do some adjunct professor work at Collin College. It's difficult to earn...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
Current Grad Student, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 165
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