Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

...them the basic skills they need to surmount their immediate obstacles, while at the same time laying the groundwork for future achievements that in some cases they or their parents would have thought impossible. In our society, it is unfortunately the case that classroom instruction is often ineffective. In my view, the main reasons are a lax classroom environment that does not promote learning; low expectations; and unfortunately, a relatively low standard of professionalism expected...

...(and possibly beyond). At this time, I am available to tutor many music-related topics, including but not limited to music theory, aural skills, and diction. Additionally, I am able to provide tutoring for Spanish, some mathematics, ACT preparation, and study/organization skills. Out of these subjects, I am partial to topics related to Music. This will always be the case due to my initial studies as a music educator. Despite this, I am always looking forward...

I try to make tutoring as productive and fun as possible.... In a first session I would try to find out the student's goal and assess what their current strengths and weaknesses are in regard to that goal.

...following principle: in studying mathematics the most essential goal is the development of mathematical reasoning. Technical mastery is a means to this end and not the goal. Keep in mind that in a real world context most of these calculations will be done by computers, so what you stand to gain in studying mathematics is not the methods of integration or the properties of matrices, but the capacity to think mathematically. If your goals in...

...have helped someone with maths as I could do that to. I did also teach groups of children activities at a Summer Camp: like basic canoeing and how to boondoggle. Back in the early 2000s, I did help grade ISTEP one year. In 2003, I was adjunct faculty in IUPUI's Philosophy Dept. In 2006, I taught two creative writing workshops through Continuing Education. In 2012, I taught advanced intermediate English (TEFL, uncertified) to 3 adults...

...baseball at Anderson and after college, coached one year of college baseball at Concordia University Ann Arbor. I am now teaching high school Spanish at a school just outside of Indianapolis, IN, while assisting the baseball team. I have taught Spanish to young children, high school students, and adult students and have tutored English to the same age ranges. In addition, I also have taught English abroad in the Dominican Republic. I look forward to...

...seek to emulate as a tutor. My English major has trained me to read and write well. I love to tell stories and introduce others to the captivating or thought-provoking books I find. My experience as a peer mentor in college trained me to use questions to help students clarify their understanding of difficult theoretical or philosophical concepts. I value helping students work out the answer for themselves. Im animated in my study tactics, employing...

Learning can be a challenge, but that's ok. No one is great at every facet of school or of life. Asking for help when you need it is always the best option. I would love to help out any student struggling with the subjects listed on my profile.

...currently a Honors Scholar and Media Fellow student at DePauw University. I'm majoring in Communications with a minor in Film Studies. In high school I was a part of a tutoring program for underclassmen and I also spent a significant amount of time tutoring children in elementary school. In addition, here on campus I spend a lot of my time editing essays for students. I have knowledge in history, psychology, english, ACT help, and study...

I have 20 years of teaching experience and I feel that i am well prepared to meet the needs of anyone who would like to get tutoring from me. I will do my best to make sure the students knows his/her material and help him/her as best I can.

...the importance of discovering how each of us learns best. I also recognized that to define the needs of students, I needed more education. I returned to school and received my Master's in Special Education with certificates in Applied Behavior Analysis and Autism from Ball State University. Since graduation, I have worked with many students addressing their educational challenges. I am passionate about helping students discover how they learn best, how to use those skills...

...high school English teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools and previously I have tutored students for GED preparation, ESL and writing composition. I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures and learning about other countries. I believe we are all capable of accomplishing anything we put our minds to do. However, sometimes we need a little guidance or extra motivation and that's what I am here to do. I desire to empower you to be your...

...student succeed. I have been a tutor for 5+ years, and have experience teaching Math, Science, Spanish and Test Prep to students of all ages and ability. I believe every child has the potential to learn with positive one on one attention and I am committing to helping you student learn how they study best, and become a more independent learner. I look forward to meeting you, and helping you achieve your goals!

...plans, I focus on teaching every student the most effective, step-by-step way to approach each question on each section of the test. Beyond test prep, I've taught/tutored just about every academic subject through the undergraduate level. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading about history, going to church, coaching sports (track & tennis), and spending time with my family. I really enjoy getting to know each student I teach as we work toward our goals.

...and made it my ob to spread this enthusiasm to others. As a tutor, I aim to not only help explain concepts and help students who are struggling, but also to instill a furthered respect and interest in their school work. I enjoy working with others and aim to utilize a multitude of learning styles to ensure an enriching tutoring experience so that students can not only perform better on assignments, but they can also...

Every student deserves an opportunity to succeed, and I understand that each person has a different way of learning. I am patient yet demanding, gentle yet firm. I look forward to seeing that "Aha!" look in students' eyes!

...State University, Northridge. I taught at Mark Twain Middle School in Los Angeles for seven years: 8th grade Physical Science for five years and 7th grade Life Science for two years. I also taught at the Archer School for Girls and Escuela Americana in El Salvador, as well as Westfield High School in Westfield, IN. I made a career change after my daughter was born to pursue IT so I am no longer in the...

...and language arts courses because I believe a solid understanding of communication and social issues is fundamental to our society's growth and development. As a tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to find out ways to help students identify with the subject matter. I find that identification of the material with concrete examples or applications makes any subject more interesting, and easier to learn. Outside of work,...

...nurse. Before landing a teaching job, I worked with teenage English Language Learners to succeed in every high school course. Learning and teaching math is a special interest of mine; don't let the art degree fool you! In fact, I've tutored people of all ages in a wide variety of subjects including physics, philosophy, chemistry, writing, portraiture and of course mathematics from basics all the way to Calculus AB. My philosophy: A good teacher never...

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