I am a math major in my senior year, studying at Ottawa University. I began tutoring students in high school through an after school volunteer program. I have also done some freelance tutoring, served as a bilingual aid for Spanish speaking students working on their GED/HSED, and tutored at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI. I currently tutor grade school mathematics through calculus. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor, I have a firm belief that everyone has what it takes to be good in mathematics. My goal is to help make sure math is something that everyone I work with is comfortable using, rather than a topic that people shy away from. My tutoring style is one that builds on what the student has been exposed to, while focusing on reinforcing and expanding the areas the student is confident in.In my free time I enjoy exploring new restaurants, hearing live bands, going out dancing, reading, finding new things I haven't explored, and spending time with my friends and children.

I enjoy working with students because I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed academically, given the right tools. Many subjects, such as math, are often difficult for students to grasp at first, making the prospect of learning intimidating. However, given the right amount of hard work together and patients, I believe that there is not any difficult subject that cannot be surmounted. The most rewarding aspect of teaching is helping a student reach an "ah ha!" moment in a subject they previously thought impossible to comprehend.In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and statistics courses at the University of New Hampshire and Granite State College. I received my B.A. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I received an M.A. in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. I have also received a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire.I tutor subjects including math, statistics, psychology, psychology GRE subject test prep, and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics because I find that it can be a bridge between math processes and real world context, lending a useful platform for math wary individuals to learn about mathematical concepts. Outside of my academic interests, I like to cycle, travel, and cook in my spare time. I like to be outdoors and I enjoy many outdoor activities such as skiing/snowboarding, swimming, and going to the beach.

Greetings Music Lovers and Knowledge seekers, I'm here as only a guide to the wonderful land of wisdom and clarity.

My name is Monika, and I'm currently a Junior at VCU. My major is Biology and I'm minoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, I'm also on the pre-med track, so I have taken many science classes!

I am a college graduate with my B.S. in Biochemistry from California State University Northridge. I have been a tutor for one-on-one situations before as well as in a classroom setting. I very much enjoyed working with the students and teacher during my time in the classroom. I have a strong passion for math and all sciences. I prefer to tutor math, and am comfortable from elementary math up to algebra II and geometry. Outside of the world of academia, I really enjoy being outdoors and being in nature. I have played sports my entire life so staying active is a big part of who I am. I love Star Wars, playing video games, and most things involving science fiction or fiction, including Harry Potter. That being said, working hard is what has gotten me to where I am today, and is always something I try to instill in the students that I work with. I believe in a balance of work and play, but when I'm with a student and we're working, we will work hard. I believe it is important to enjoy what you're doing and I always try to make things fun when tutoring, especially with math and science!

I've always been passionate about math and teaching math. The "aha!" moment when teaching students and finally making a break-through is probably one of the most rewarding things about teaching. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Queens College and I'm currently pursing my Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics at Queens College, as well. I like to tutor a lot of middle school math because I believe that in order to succeed in higher math one must first have a solid fundamental understanding of the basics. When teaching, I tend to go through the details thoroughly and always ask students if they're following along so that we either continue or review the material again. I always make sure my students are not afraid to tell me they don't understand what I just explained, and that I would be more than happy to review it as many times as they need.

Every student is important. Every student can excel at any subject. Every student deserves someone who will help him/her reach their fullest potential. Complex subjects like math or language arts is a skill that can be strengthened with practice and engaging materials that are fun and apply to a child's individual needs and interests. It is my goal to help students reach their definitions of success while (hopefully!) having fun along the way.

One of the greatest accomplishments in life was earning my Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education/Social Sciences and History at Flagler College in 2011. When I walked across the stage of my graduation I came to the realization that I was the first person in my family to earn a college diploma. Within six months I was hired at Hunter's Creek Middle School in Orlando, Florida as a seventh-grade social studies teacher beginning my five-year career working in education. Little did I realize, those five years would take me all over the country, into different opportunities I never thought were possible.Starting at Hunter's Creek Middle School was daunting at first but I settled in quickly. In my first full year teaching, I was assigned to the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) team. Working with a non-for-profit called the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), we worked to increase literacy practice within Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) classrooms. I was also Teacher Leadership Team (TLT) during my first year being recognized as a leader in my school. After then being assigned to the county wide leadership team to standardize lesson plans in the district and assist in Professional Development (PD) for teachers to utilize technology in the classroom while maintaining high standards for students and quality instruction, I was recruited to be a literacy coach with SREB.Working with SREB was a job that brought more than changes to my life, it gave me an epiphany to where I stood in my career. The job required me to travel throughout the southeast to assist teachers in struggling schools to utilize the LDC model in their classroom to increase literacy proficiency. Despite my personal enjoyment of traveling and working, I longed to return to the classroom and work with students. So I resigned from the job and applied to schools in Massachusetts and received a call from my current principal, Nathaniel Higgins. When I talked to Higgins on the phone interview from Orlando, it felt like the situation I wanted to be in.Teaching a year in Springfield has given me that drive I hoped that it would to revitalize not just my career but myself on a personal level. I have realized working with the students that I have that I had so much to learn in terms of pedagogy and classroom management. Maura Faulkner, my Director of Instruction and personal academic coordinator, has consistently observed me in the classroom and given me feedback to further myself as a classroom teacher. The meetings and feedback have made it possible for me to push my students to heights I never thought imaginable looking at pre-assessments from the first week. Andrew Marshall, the Dean of Students, has given me strategies to better manage the classroom and to engage with students for them to understand the purpose of discipline being used in a classroom while letting them still have a voice to represent themselves. This has resulted in a class that is structured but gives students the opportunity to engage in content like never before because the flow of my classes is so much smoother. Nathaniel Higgins, my principal, has given me consistent feedback on how to further my career beyond the classroom and to focus my efforts into becoming an administrator to enact greater change in education on a school wide level beyond the microcosm of my classroom. This encouragement and growth has given me the push to further my education into a Master's Degree in education. With all of these strides, I still wanted more out of my career and applied to Varsity Tutors.The main reason I applied is I want more experience working with students that teaching cannot provide in the time frame I have. Also, I want to work with students from different backgrounds and ages that I currently do not interact with. Tutoring allows me to fulfill these passions and to continue to advance my pedagogy as a teacher.

I am currently taking classes at Temple University, majoring in middle school math and science education, and am expecting to graduate in the spring of 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in education. I tutor in almost any subject of mathematics and I am confident that I can help any student in this area. I am quite understanding and patient which helps me teach students who struggle or are easily frustrated with math. I am also confident in this area because of my ability to help students understand what steps they need to take or what techniques will be the most helpful to their own specific learning.My main goal for teaching is to help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. These are not only important for math but can be used in any subject and become increasingly important as students move on from school and into the working world. I also believe it is absolutely vital to create an environment in which students are comfortable asking questions, answering questions, and sharing their own ideas. I want my students to feel safe sharing ideas because this will facilitate the learning process and help reduce stress during teaching sessions. Finally, I believe strongly in the importance of learning from one's peers through social interactions. It is a great idea to practice problems and ideas with friends and classmates because you can see different ways to look at and solve problems.

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe everyone should get the chance to understand and learn. In college, I was a teaching assistant and this is where I found my love of teaching.My goal in tutoring is to help the student reach their goals as efficiently, seamlessly, and enjoyably as possible. Sometimes, the goal is to pass and other times the goal is to create a deep foundation for your career. Both should be celebrated because each one gets you one step closer to your dream.I learn by doing so I think my default is to walk a student through a process while I use a silly metaphor to better explain the process. Not everyone learns the same so I appreciate when a student gives feedback and we can work together to achieve their goals.I can relate to being overwhelmed when taking quizzes and tests so I also try to give test taking advice. For example, in Financial Accounting, I suggest information like the accounting equation and an example journal entry be written off to the side. Accounting questions typically are very wordy so this can help you remember to return to the basics.I think my favorite subject to teach is Microsoft Excel. I have always had a love for computers but I think using this software really shows the depth of my fascination.I have a business degree in Finance and Accounting as well as a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. I became a CPA at the end of 2018.

I am a math major in my senior year, studying at Ottawa University. I began tutoring students in high school through an after school volunteer program. I have also done some freelance tutoring, served as a bilingual aid for Spanish speaking students working on their GED/HSED, and tutored at Madison Area Technical College in Madison, WI. I currently tutor grade school mathematics through calculus. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor, I have a firm belief that everyone has what it takes to be good in mathematics. My goal is to help make sure math is something that everyone I work with is comfortable using, rather than a topic that people shy away from. My tutoring style is one that builds on what the student has been exposed to, while focusing on reinforcing and expanding the areas the student is confident in.In my free time I enjoy exploring new restaurants, hearing live bands, going out dancing, reading, finding new things I haven't explored, and spending time with my friends and children.

I enjoy working with students because I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed academically, given the right tools. Many subjects, such as math, are often difficult for students to grasp at first, making the prospect of learning intimidating. However, given the right amount of hard work together and patients, I believe that there is not any difficult subject that cannot be surmounted. The most rewarding aspect of teaching is helping a student reach an "ah ha!" moment in a subject they previously thought impossible to comprehend.In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and statistics courses at the University of New Hampshire and Granite State College. I received my B.A. in psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. I received an M.A. in psychology from Southern Connecticut State University and an M.A. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. I have also received a Ph.D. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire.I tutor subjects including math, statistics, psychology, psychology GRE subject test prep, and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics because I find that it can be a bridge between math processes and real world context, lending a useful platform for math wary individuals to learn about mathematical concepts. Outside of my academic interests, I like to cycle, travel, and cook in my spare time. I like to be outdoors and I enjoy many outdoor activities such as skiing/snowboarding, swimming, and going to the beach.

Greetings Music Lovers and Knowledge seekers, I'm here as only a guide to the wonderful land of wisdom and clarity.

My name is Monika, and I'm currently a Junior at VCU. My major is Biology and I'm minoring in Chemistry and Mathematics. In addition, I'm also on the pre-med track, so I have taken many science classes!

I am a college graduate with my B.S. in Biochemistry from California State University Northridge. I have been a tutor for one-on-one situations before as well as in a classroom setting. I very much enjoyed working with the students and teacher during my time in the classroom. I have a strong passion for math and all sciences. I prefer to tutor math, and am comfortable from elementary math up to algebra II and geometry. Outside of the world of academia, I really enjoy being outdoors and being in nature. I have played sports my entire life so staying active is a big part of who I am. I love Star Wars, playing video games, and most things involving science fiction or fiction, including Harry Potter. That being said, working hard is what has gotten me to where I am today, and is always something I try to instill in the students that I work with. I believe in a balance of work and play, but when I'm with a student and we're working, we will work hard. I believe it is important to enjoy what you're doing and I always try to make things fun when tutoring, especially with math and science!

I've always been passionate about math and teaching math. The "aha!" moment when teaching students and finally making a break-through is probably one of the most rewarding things about teaching. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics from Queens College and I'm currently pursing my Master of Arts in Applied Mathematics at Queens College, as well. I like to tutor a lot of middle school math because I believe that in order to succeed in higher math one must first have a solid fundamental understanding of the basics. When teaching, I tend to go through the details thoroughly and always ask students if they're following along so that we either continue or review the material again. I always make sure my students are not afraid to tell me they don't understand what I just explained, and that I would be more than happy to review it as many times as they need.

Every student is important. Every student can excel at any subject. Every student deserves someone who will help him/her reach their fullest potential. Complex subjects like math or language arts is a skill that can be strengthened with practice and engaging materials that are fun and apply to a child's individual needs and interests. It is my goal to help students reach their definitions of success while (hopefully!) having fun along the way.

One of the greatest accomplishments in life was earning my Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education/Social Sciences and History at Flagler College in 2011. When I walked across the stage of my graduation I came to the realization that I was the first person in my family to earn a college diploma. Within six months I was hired at Hunter's Creek Middle School in Orlando, Florida as a seventh-grade social studies teacher beginning my five-year career working in education. Little did I realize, those five years would take me all over the country, into different opportunities I never thought were possible.Starting at Hunter's Creek Middle School was daunting at first but I settled in quickly. In my first full year teaching, I was assigned to the Literacy Design Collaborative (LDC) team. Working with a non-for-profit called the Southern Regional Education Board (SREB), we worked to increase literacy practice within Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) classrooms. I was also Teacher Leadership Team (TLT) during my first year being recognized as a leader in my school. After then being assigned to the county wide leadership team to standardize lesson plans in the district and assist in Professional Development (PD) for teachers to utilize technology in the classroom while maintaining high standards for students and quality instruction, I was recruited to be a literacy coach with SREB.Working with SREB was a job that brought more than changes to my life, it gave me an epiphany to where I stood in my career. The job required me to travel throughout the southeast to assist teachers in struggling schools to utilize the LDC model in their classroom to increase literacy proficiency. Despite my personal enjoyment of traveling and working, I longed to return to the classroom and work with students. So I resigned from the job and applied to schools in Massachusetts and received a call from my current principal, Nathaniel Higgins. When I talked to Higgins on the phone interview from Orlando, it felt like the situation I wanted to be in.Teaching a year in Springfield has given me that drive I hoped that it would to revitalize not just my career but myself on a personal level. I have realized working with the students that I have that I had so much to learn in terms of pedagogy and classroom management. Maura Faulkner, my Director of Instruction and personal academic coordinator, has consistently observed me in the classroom and given me feedback to further myself as a classroom teacher. The meetings and feedback have made it possible for me to push my students to heights I never thought imaginable looking at pre-assessments from the first week. Andrew Marshall, the Dean of Students, has given me strategies to better manage the classroom and to engage with students for them to understand the purpose of discipline being used in a classroom while letting them still have a voice to represent themselves. This has resulted in a class that is structured but gives students the opportunity to engage in content like never before because the flow of my classes is so much smoother. Nathaniel Higgins, my principal, has given me consistent feedback on how to further my career beyond the classroom and to focus my efforts into becoming an administrator to enact greater change in education on a school wide level beyond the microcosm of my classroom. This encouragement and growth has given me the push to further my education into a Master's Degree in education. With all of these strides, I still wanted more out of my career and applied to Varsity Tutors.The main reason I applied is I want more experience working with students that teaching cannot provide in the time frame I have. Also, I want to work with students from different backgrounds and ages that I currently do not interact with. Tutoring allows me to fulfill these passions and to continue to advance my pedagogy as a teacher.

I am currently taking classes at Temple University, majoring in middle school math and science education, and am expecting to graduate in the spring of 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in education. I tutor in almost any subject of mathematics and I am confident that I can help any student in this area. I am quite understanding and patient which helps me teach students who struggle or are easily frustrated with math. I am also confident in this area because of my ability to help students understand what steps they need to take or what techniques will be the most helpful to their own specific learning.My main goal for teaching is to help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. These are not only important for math but can be used in any subject and become increasingly important as students move on from school and into the working world. I also believe it is absolutely vital to create an environment in which students are comfortable asking questions, answering questions, and sharing their own ideas. I want my students to feel safe sharing ideas because this will facilitate the learning process and help reduce stress during teaching sessions. Finally, I believe strongly in the importance of learning from one's peers through social interactions. It is a great idea to practice problems and ideas with friends and classmates because you can see different ways to look at and solve problems.

I am passionate about tutoring because I believe everyone should get the chance to understand and learn. In college, I was a teaching assistant and this is where I found my love of teaching.My goal in tutoring is to help the student reach their goals as efficiently, seamlessly, and enjoyably as possible. Sometimes, the goal is to pass and other times the goal is to create a deep foundation for your career. Both should be celebrated because each one gets you one step closer to your dream.I learn by doing so I think my default is to walk a student through a process while I use a silly metaphor to better explain the process. Not everyone learns the same so I appreciate when a student gives feedback and we can work together to achieve their goals.I can relate to being overwhelmed when taking quizzes and tests so I also try to give test taking advice. For example, in Financial Accounting, I suggest information like the accounting equation and an example journal entry be written off to the side. Accounting questions typically are very wordy so this can help you remember to return to the basics.I think my favorite subject to teach is Microsoft Excel. I have always had a love for computers but I think using this software really shows the depth of my fascination.I have a business degree in Finance and Accounting as well as a Masters of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. I became a CPA at the end of 2018.