Award-Winning MAP Tutors

I received my Bachelor's in Computer Science from MIT, and am passionate about helping others! Learning has always come easy to me, and it's something I want to pass on to those around me. I was also the Valedictorian of my high school in colorado and was a top10 all-purpose football player at MIT. Everybody learns differently, and I want to help you achieve your goals!

...instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart test-taking skills and strategies necessary for school success. I teach with the tenets of the Common Core State Standards in mind. As such, I do not aim to teach "tricks" for getting the right answer. Rather, I aim to wholly ingrain the skills, strategies, and overall thinking needed to fully understand how and why we can come to certain...

...the most success comes from developing a healthy and friendly relationship with my student that encourages pushing him/her to achieve what they previously thought they couldn't, while still staying within the student's comfort zone. Learning shouldn't ever become too frustrating! Aside from tutoring, I have been a referee at the YMCA. I enjoy playing and watching basketball and soccer. My other hobbies include table tennis, video games, music, movies, piano, cars, and socializing.... Everyone can achieve...

I am currently a junior at Columbia University studying Environmental Science with a focus on Sustainable Development. I have tutored since early high school i n all subjects that range from high school entrance exam preparation (SHSAT in New York City as well as MAP and ISEE in Chicago) to the college process (all areas of SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests/College Essay help)...... I really find a lot of joy in tutoring middle and high school students, because...

Hello, my name is Joel Kerr and I have a great wealth of knowledge in how to help students problem solve and learn for themselves. I have eight previous years of tutoring experience in multiple different areas and socio-economic levels. I teach students how to learn. ... In a typical first session with a student I would talk to the student in a short, but specific conversation. I want to know who they are, but on...

...we have covered all that's needed to make my students a success! I have spent years working with national organizations for gifted students and also with students with learning disabilities. This gives me a special perspective on ALL learners and helps me tailor the best course of study for all of my students. In my spare time, I knit, love to visit new places, read about educational technology, spend time with my family, cook, and...

...the admissions office at Colorado College, where I interviewed prospective students and evaluated admissions essays. I then received my M.Ed. from the University of Virginia is Educational Psychology in 2013, specializing in motivation and fostering a “growth mindset” in children. During this time, I provided supplemental math support at an elementary school as a mathematics support interventionist. I am currently an upper elementary Montessori teacher locally, but love children of all ages. I am passionate...

...and I currently teach high school mathematics in Providence. I graduated from Cornell University in 2010 with a BA in Psychology. I dove into teaching right after college and taught 6th grade math. After a few years of teaching, I served as an Urban Education Fellow at Brown University. I love teaching math and working with students of all ages. I really love algebra concepts in particular! In my free time, I like to play...

...of Virginia, after which I moved to New Orleans to teach Middle School Math and Science in low-income communities as an AmeriCorps member. I tutor a broad range of subjects, including standardized admissions tests through graduate levels, writing, literature, philosophy, physical science, and math. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it a necessary component of a fulfilling life. I try to impart this perspective to all of my students. In my spare time...

...of 27 students, some of whom had been diagnosed with learning disabilities, has helped me develop a variety of tools and strategies to help students learn in the most effective and engaging ways possible. Every student learns differently, and I enjoy using data and feedback to determine the best way to help them reach their goals. Not only do I have experience with French and Spanish languages, but have also spent time living in French...

...English acquisition. This tutoring experience was very student-guided. I planned lessons according to what the student or parents wanted. These, like all my lessons, were assessed and modified regularly. As an ELL educator, I tutor all subjects. Language is not isolated, so all of my lessons are taught in context. My favorite subject to teach is writing. I love helping students turn their thoughts into well-organized, cohesive papers. I also enjoy the systematic rules to...

...tutoring experience from highschool. I enjoy tutoring because I get to see how my students develop their skills over time. Outside of school, I enjoy playing trombone and singing (I do enjoy using songs to help memorize math formulas), speedcubing (solving Rubik's Cubes really fast), and hanging out with my friends. If you attend ISU, we can meet in person for a tutoring session, otherwise I would prefer to have an online tutoring session.... The student...

My name is Justin Gustafson. I am currently a Special Education Teacher in Racine Wisconsin. I teach at a Math intensive school. Due to the requirements of my job I supplement multiple courses, Pre Algebra, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Biology, and English. I have done countless interventions in Math and English. I love building a rapport with students, and enjoy the challenge on solving how that specific student learns.

...led a youth development program working with grades 3-12 in academic enrichment. When I tutor I teach to the students learning style. I like to give students adequate time to practice and feel confident in their work. I have a collection of my own supplemental material to teach from and welcome resources from student and parents. My experience is within reading, writing, language arts, math, Geometry, Algebra, vocabulary, study skills, speaking, business, marketing, technology, WordPress,...

...interested in primary teaching through working with a local Brownie Pack, something I have done since I was 15. This made me realize I enjoyed working with children and that I get so much personal satisfaction from helping others succeed. My formal university experience confirmed my suspected passion as a career choice and four years later I had my BA in Social Work with a focus in child development. I am so excited to help...

...As both a classroom teacher and a tutor, I have gained invaluable experience about how to help students, all the while learning so much about life from my students themselves. Besides tutoring, I make my living writing content professionally for several ed tech companies. Outside of work, I love to hike and play with my dog. I am a huge traveler and am very thankful to have a career that allows me to be flexible...

...can appreciate the bigger picture in the grand scheme of things, especially after conquering each detail "one puzzle at a time." As I got further into more advanced courses along with critical coursework, I started to acknowledge the amount of information I could learn, and how vital it was for me to create original, more effective methods towards introducing & teaching new material. I began tutoring at the college grade level, which ultimately changed my...

...my heart's desire and taught in the inner city of St. Louis for two years at North Side Community School. Missing the life of being an overseas educator, I secured a position in Seoul, South Korea at Korea International School in 2012. Yearning to learn more, I moved to Cairo, Egypt and took up a position as a first grade teacher at The American International School in Egypt in 2012. In the spring of 2016,...

After graduating high school in Kansas City, I attended Park University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in 3 years. I want to pursue getting my Master's degree and ultimately become a professor. I love learning and want to help others love learning too!

Sekou Koivogui Subjects: Math, Chemistry, Physics Loves tutoring because: Education is the most precious gift you can give to anyone. Helping someone who is desperately in need makes me feel valuable. Background: Graduated from UNH with a BA in Mathematics. For fun: Running and playing soccer are my favorites, I like going to the gym 2 to 3 times a week to do push-ups and pull-ups. I like going out with friends.