Aleksandar
Certified Tutor
...medical school. I served as a residential advisor for two years and have experience tutoring and counseling students in that capacity. I believe taking the time to listen to and understand others is the best way to find out how to help them. I've always appreciated this in my teachers and mentors and have tried...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 34
James
Certified Tutor
...in people's lives. Besides teaching, I am also keenly interested in the human body, specifically biomechanics, kinesiology, and rehabilitation through movement. I am currently enrolled in a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Washington University in St. Louis, which I should finish in 2018. I started tutoring in 2012, when I went back to school...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Japanese
Current Grad, Physical Therapy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 33
Manuela
Certified Tutor
...year of high school and in Chile junior year of college, and my experience abroad really strengthened my passion for languages and other cultures. The subjects that I feel strongest about are subjects where I have had teachers or professors who have been passionate about their subject and have allowed that passion to influence my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Romance Languages
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 33
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
Hi! I just graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, where I majored in English and minored in music and physics. I was also a Resident Adviser for two years, and performed violin in many groups on and off campus in my free time.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Roland
Certified Tutor
...pre-algebra, ACT prep, European History, and biology, to name a few. My wide range of subjects reflects the deep appreciation I have for education and my desire to help other students on their educational path. As a tutor, I believe that each student is a unique individual with their own preferences which must be used...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, History
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Erika
Certified Tutor
...working on a graduate degree in Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. My teaching approach with students is very similar to the approach I use with myself when I am struggling to learn a new concept. I try presenting the concept in a new way, or going back to what the student (or myself)...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Current Grad, Electrical Engineering/Systems Engineering
Mrunal
Certified Tutor
...school students and was a teaching assistant for 2 classes in college. I also tutoring elementary school students in math. I currently work at Wells Fargo as an analytics consultant and enjoy tutoring students in math! I think the key to being a great tutor is having patience and remembering to smile! Students enjoy learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Engineering
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 34
Chizom
Certified Tutor
...knew I could even have a chance to do so was through law. Knowing the law inside and out, then possibly forming new laws or changing old laws to improve the quality of life of people that I cared about was the path that made the most sense to me. Along with law came my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Current Grad Student, JD
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 33
George
Certified Tutor
...Math/English through community members. My duties often involved teaching novel concepts to students, assisting with homework, and breaking down difficult material into more understandable terms. I have a diverse and strong experience in mathematics, including algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry. I come from a family of engineers and was always taught to understand the root...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 700
Peter
Certified Tutor
...when I co-founded a club called Sports for Our Community. The club made weekly trips to an underprivileged elementary school and spent an hour playing sports with the children and an hour helping them with their homework. I continued to tutor in college for a similar program called Books and Basketball. I have experience tutoring...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics, Economics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Jane
Certified Tutor
...of learning and I believe tutoring can really help them with that. Being able to understand a subject and come to that understanding on your own, with that little "ah ha!" in the back of your head is an amazing feeling. I believe that tutoring provides guidance for students who may need some extra help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English and Political Science
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 31
Alison
Certified Tutor
...teaching experience as a camp counselor at a nature preserve, as a tutor while in college, and as a teaching assistant of a higher level geology course. I enjoy tutoring and allowing students to reach conclusions through guided critical thinking and problem solving. I tutor students in math, science, reading, as well as test prep...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Earth Sciences
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Ibi
Certified Tutor
...students of a wide variety of ages. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I tutored adult immigrants in English. Throughout these years I also tutored children ages 6-13 in elementary and middle school studies including math, science, social studies. I am proficient in Elementary School Math, Middle School Math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Biology, AP Biology,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Cultural Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Post-Bac Premedical Sciences
Ian
Certified Tutor
...and Human Capital development. I am here in St. Louis to do a one year program at Washington University that basically crams in all the prerequisites for the MCAT into a single year. I hope to leverage my background in economics after I become an MD to do prescriptive research for education policies given the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Current Grad Student, Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 32
Julie
Certified Tutor
...I completed two years of dedicated immunology research in a pediatrics - infectious diseases laboratory. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about helping students achieve their potential on standardized tests. I want to help not only with students' short-term goals but also more distant trajectories and life goals. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Kathleen
Certified Tutor
...as one on one tutoring experience with students of a variety of ages and abilities. Subject areas that I am particularly suited to teach include: reading, writing, ACT, PSAT, social sciences, psychology, history, and elementary math. I believe that every student has strengths and can learn how to maximize those strengths and improve on their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Urban Studies
Current Grad Student, Social Services Administration
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Micah
Certified Tutor
...so is imperative to the learning process, whether we are working on a difficult problem or trying to begin a college essay. I am happy to travel to a location that is convenient for students, whether it be their home, library, or favorite coffee shop. I look forward to working with you or your family!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 31
Molly
Certified Tutor
...to spend as much time as possible in the great outdoors! I absolutely love being outside, and I jump at every opportunity to go hiking, biking, camping, you name it. :) I've worked as a Teaching Assistant in both business and engineering classes at Wash U., so I have experience working closely with students to...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Systems Engineering, Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Scott
Certified Tutor
...belief that, with the right approach, anyone can achieve their performance goals. The LSAT in particular I even found fun. Okay, maybe not the reading comprehension section, but the logic sections shouldn't be a chore to study! Fueled by my overseas teaching experience (where my 6-year old students knew very little English), I have a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Accounting
Masters, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Writing: 760
Liz
Certified Tutor
...of understanding and confidence in his/her abilities. I am a firm believer in the transformative power of education, and I see my role to be that of a facilitator and coach who is there to help the student reach his/her goals through individualized support and rigorous practice. In my free time, I enjoy reading, running,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Special Education: Mild to Moderate Disabilities 5-12
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32
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