Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Hawaii

...in Latin American Studies. Most people find this a strange combination - I, however, would like to believe that all three subjects are quite interrelated. It has been exciting to connect with people from many different places who think likewise. It is amazing to think that, had I not chosen Spanish as my second language...

...volunteer at JCCC as a Teacher's Assistant in all level's of Japanese. I have a firm grasp of all of the material being taught in the first two years of a Japanese class and I use them daily at home with my fiance who is Japanese. I can help answer all the questions you're burning...

...until I went to college. I know why I struggled and how I overcame those struggles will be the way I tutor others. Not all of us get math, I know, but once we take the time to visualize or look at things logically, math starts to just make sense. I want the people I...

...introduced me to a wide range of subjects. On top of loving writing, I have a passion for history and literature. I always say that the history of the world is reflected in the writing of that period and it's fascinating to dissect that - both in discussion and in papers. My previous tutoring experience...

...others. I believe that no one should struggle or have negative views on math, as this will affect many aspects of life in the future. The core of math is problem solving capabilities, and this can be used in all aspects of life, especially as an adult. I've used math in finances, at work, and...

...experiences teaching, have helped to train me to individualize student learning as often as possible. Furthermore, my background working with both high school and college-level students gives me a unique perspective in working with the community college student. That is, as a former public school teacher I understand the gaps that can happen in learning,...

...following academic year, I took up a job opportunity with the Special Education Department at Hawaii Technology Academy. This full time position not only provided me with valuable working experience with diverse learners; the experience helped me to realize my passion for Educational Mathematics. This new-found passion inspired my journey to the University of Northern...

...Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. My work as a graduate research assistant at University of Hawaii involves both science (bioinformatics applications to gene sequence data), and science communication. I've had the pleasure of teaching in a wide variety of settings including a molecular biology laboratory, a university English class in China, a writing center,...

...SSAT, ISEE, and SAT. My favorite subjects to tutor are grammar because proper grammar is critical to essay construction and formal communication Both of which are essential in the professional world. I am an outgoing, energetic and driven teacher. I love to see students succeed in academia. Some of my hobbies include surfing, hiking, basketball,...

...her to learn different language-teaching tactics. I grew up in an area where Spanish was just as commonly heard as English, and I am really excited to start helping students grasp and learn the language. In college, I traveled to Italy, Colombia, and Costa Rica, and yes even in Italy, my Spanish proved to be...

...you to learn more effectively because you aren't stressed. Text anxiety or any anxiety over school is something I would love to help alleviate. My goal is to empower young people to learn in ways that are more effective and personable than the traditional classroom setting. I firmly believe one-on-one learning is a powerful phenomenon...

...my undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Brown University and my Ph.D. in immunology at the University of California, Berkeley. I have been teaching both introductory and advanced biology courses at the University of Maryland, College Park for over 10 years. For fun I enjoy reading science fiction, doing crossword puzzles, swing and ballroom dancing, and...

...also have the experience with graduate standardized testing, as I scored in the 95th percentile or above on the SAT, ACT, and MCAT. Since graduating in May with two degrees in biology and psychology, I have spent my time going through the medical school application process. During the upcoming year, I hope to help tutor...

...college. Additionally, I have been a high school teacher of both Spanish and French for the past 2 years. I am trained in foreign language pedagogy and know how students can best acquire foreign languages, and I have spent time implementing successful approaches on a classroom scale. My love for languages started long ago, and...

...questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope to...

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...to everything, and I think everyone can improve and reach their goals. I also think that talented students are often frustrated by large classes and the unfair pace of education, and that's why I work for Varsity. Let's look at your goals together, today. You will have something written by tomorrow, guaranteed.... Show them what is fascinating about their subjects.

...to get the point of each class across, properly explain the course materials and highlight crucial factors. Chemistry is not easy, therefore, I stimulate great interest that definitely makes the class more fun and more attractive. furthermore, I make a great effort to get the students involved and interested by drawing connections between chemistry in...

...right one. We worked together for some time, but some of his characteristics were not compatible with my liking. After about two more mentors, I finally selected an intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly,...

...college that I realized this passion and strength were driving me towards education. Since then, I've enjoyed working with students of all ages and abilities to further their math skills. I believe that everyone has mathematical abilities and I enjoying working and watching these abilities grow and improve in students. In my free time, I...