Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...are biology and writing. I have also worked as a professional high school essay scorer, so am uniquely suited to assist students in improved performance on standardized essays. I love to distill central ideas and then be able to explain, "It's simple, really!" My tutoring philosophy is straightforward: when the subject is interesting, the work...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Kenneth
Certified Tutor
...and abilities. I tend to rely on humor in my tutoring, combined with positive reinforcement. Sometimes it just takes finding the right way to explain something for it to click, so why not laugh along the way? I tutor multiple subjects, but my favorites are economics and writing. Economics is the fundamental building block of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
Juris Doctor, Law
Michael
Certified Tutor
...apply in the real world. For example, using statistical methods to predict how well a professional baseball team will perform, or how prime numbers can be used in modern day cryptography. I have found that the best way to make abstract mathematical concepts interesting to a student is to show how that concept is relevant...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Law and Policy
Aaron
Certified Tutor
...Sci Fi and fantasy books and movies. I am currently attending the University of Washington Tacoma campus, with a major in history and minor in education. I've helped with students at the middle school level, namely language lrts and mathematics for several years now, and I enjoy meeting new students with an ambition to learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Linda
Certified Tutor
...extensive business experience with is looking for a way to connect with and help others accomplish their goals. You will find that I am proficient at business, basic math, English social sciences and history. Additionally, I am very strong at study skills and time management. My goal is to help you accomplish your goals.... I want to help empower you to figure out how your learning style affects your ability to learn and then help you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Marketing/Management
Masters, Marketing
Beth
Certified Tutor
...are required for acquiring knowledge in general. By learning concepts, and how things work on the most basic level, we can build together a more complex understanding. I avoid memorization when possible because I don't believe that will stick with you in the end. I want you to be able to think through problems, derive...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Molecular Biology
Ian
Certified Tutor
...I worked for the state for 4 years and then started a second masters in Social Work at the University of Southern California. I have had tutoring experience with adults and children alike.I have worked as an ESL teacher, a tutor for both graduate and undergraduate students and am currently in my second masters program....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Urban Studies
Master of Arts, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...excellence with my students. My goal is to help students become independent thinkers and learners, able to handle even the most difficult assignments without feeling overwhelmed. Good grades on individual assignments is not the goal, only a byproduct of the work done in sessions which result in clear, thoughtful, well-researched writing across disciplines for a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General
Current Grad Student, Creative Writing
Shawna
Certified Tutor
...exposed to information, the better they will grasp it. I will do my best to attend to you, or your child's needs. I am currently taking calculus 3, Microbiology, and organic chemistry. I am confident teaching anything below that level including all high school courses through calculus 1 and 2. Thank you very much! I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Sciences
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...goal as a tutor is to find out what my student's learning style is and adapt my teaching accordingly. I'm passionate about helping students because I was a student myself in the same situation. Being willing to accept help for a subject is half the battle. I'm here to help fight the other half.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
SAT Math: 770
GRE Quantitative: 168
Hermie
Certified Tutor
...League (a non-profit summer youth organization) as a student mentor to empower student learning and success. As a mentor, I taught Algebra, Geometry, art, and basic finance. Furthermore, I frequently tutor some of my computer science peers who may be struggling with their Java basics. My past academic and professional experiences have truly prepared me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Weonkyeong
Certified Tutor
...sharing through private tutoring. Even working as an engineer, I welcomed opportunities to mentor junior engineers to help them grow and sharpen their skills as engineers. I love to see the joy in the students' faces when they finally understand the concepts that have been eluding them and find the confidence in themselves. I accomplish...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Megan
Certified Tutor
...on this statement. A student learns best when met at their level and then supported from there. I like to incorporate social & emotional learning where and when I am able. The student has to have their basic needs met, prior to being ready to absorb and attain curriculum. I am excited to work on...
Education & Certification
Masters in Education, Education
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...CS students or my younger brother when he is struggling with algebra, however computer science is the subject I am most passionate about in terms of tutoring. My teaching philosophy is that I want to get to know students by asking them questions to see what they know already, and what they are having a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Yuchen
Certified Tutor
...(Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences) with a focus on discrete math and algorithms. I am proficient in not only English, but also Mandarin. Apart from my job here, I am also volunteering as a Web Dev tutor with Codeucate. Among all subjects I tutored, I am most passionate and experienced about College level Math and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
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