
Tessa: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...by lifting the curtain on the intricacies of the subject matter. I believe that learning is, and ought to be, for its own sake. Math and philosophy, and their nuanced interactions, are my great passions. I've run more 5ks and 10ks than I can count, but the validation of completing a long race is nothing like the satisfying moment of writing "Q.E.D." on a difficult proof. I'm a scholar of the Western canon, greatly influenced...
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Yale University - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and History

Alyssa: The Modern World tutor
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...I hold very high expectations, but I always take the time to figure out what kinds of strategies and supports students need to be successful. I strongly believe in helping students develop a growth mindset, which they can take into any educational experience. I have been teaching in the DC area for 3 years, and understand the demands of the Common Core Standards, PARCC, SAT and other exams. I am familiar with ELA and history...
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Trinity College, Hartford CT - Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, Spanish
Harvard Graduate School of Eduction - Unknown, Urban Education, Social Studies

Rob: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...American studies. I have two masters' degrees, and am a certified teacher in the State of Massachusetts. As a tutor, I am both flexible and patient. No two students are the same, and therefore there is no "right approach" to tutoring. Rather, I try to meet students where they are, and find ways to help them accomplish whatever goals they have in mind, be it an SAT score, a better writing style, or a new...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, English / History / Philosophy
Fordham University - Master of Arts, Philosophy

Yangbo : The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
Ever since bringing refugee children up to and beyond grade-level mathematics while tutoring in the mid-2000s, I have always been motivated by a spirit of service to community, society, and humanity at large. Teaching and tutoring is one small but essential part of that ethos.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Economics

Alexander: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...an attorney and help provide the best legal services a client could ask for. I have always found it very rewarding to help clients struggling with a life event and deliver some good news. My passion for helping people has brought me here to share the professional school skills and knowledge that I learned and provide the best testing-taking, reading, and writing skills. Before embarking on my professional career, I tutored and mentored elementary school...
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Ohio State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Prelaw Studies

Dawn: The Modern World tutor
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Hello! I am Dawn. I love tutoring, especially in one on one situations, because I love to watch the light in someone's eyes when they "get it." I can and will use various methods from visual to lecture to help you or your child learn the subject. I have worked with students who just needed help studying and ones who had extreme test anxiety. I am willing to help you with what YOU need.... When teaching...
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Pima Community College - Current Undergrad, AS for Transfer

Hernan: The Modern World tutor
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...including: - Choate Rosemary Hall (prep school) - Wallingford, CT - Lewis & Clark College (BA International Affairs) - Portland, OR - Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education (MAT Middle/High School) - Portland, OR I teach Spanish, English and Social Studies (all levels). My teaching style focuses on a humanistic worldview and attention to context and critical thinking. Students are encouraged to use the tools they were born with, in order to make learning...
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Lewis & Clark College - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education - Master of Arts Teaching, Middle / High School - Social Studies

James: The Modern World tutor
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When I tutor, I try and guide students to the right answers, building up a good foundation based in both concepts and the practical application/examples of the subject material. I see learning as something to look forward to rather than dread.
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Mat: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...and I have always assumed a role of a mentor, instead of being a simple tutor. Tutoring in general is a perfect means of passing down tips and experience gathered over years of schooling that help numerous students, no matter where they are. Outside of all of these aspectes, I am an avid traveler and have a huge passion to touch every little piece of the globe. The world's various cultures and people have lived...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance & Management

Carolyn: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...can be kindled, understanding will soon follow. During my time spent serving as a volunteer tutor during both my high school and undergraduate years, I was able to help many students increase their knowledge of History, English Literature, and Grammar. Additionally, I was also able to help others gain the skill sets necessary for accomplished essay writing and SAT Verbal Test Preparation. My goal is to always guide the student towards a deeper comprehension of...
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The College of Saint Elizabeth - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drew University - Master of Science, American History

Michelle: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...Arts in Education from Pepperdine University. I also earned CA teaching credentials in Social Science, English, and Multiple Subject (elementary). I have worked with all types of learners as both a secondary English and history teacher but also as a tutor for students in grades 5-12. I am most passionate about giving students the personalized educational experience they need and deserve. I teach most history subjects, English, writing, and study skills. I am at my...
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Hollins University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Pepperdine University - Masters, Education

William: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...could. I graduated from Metropolitan State College of Denver in 2008 (a year early, and with honors) with a BA in History and a minor in Secondary Education. Since then, I have worked not only in the field of education, but also in the oil and gas industry, which offered a great many opportunities for professional growth. But teaching has always been my first and truest professional love. As a long time substitute teacher, I...
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Metropolitan State College of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, History

Evan: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English and...
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Kenyon College - Bachelors, French Literature
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Masters, J.D. (law)

Scott: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...and literature. I have broad knowledge of the social sciences and love learning about psychology, economics, political theory, and sociology. I am an experiential learner and consider the world a classroom, and every stranger a potential teacher. This outlook has led me to take work as a day laborer, meet three U.S. presidents, open a vintage clothing store, and visit almost all 50 states. I have coached high school students in rhetoric and speechwriting, taught...
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Hampshire College - Bachelors, Narrative Journalism/Liberal Arts
St. Joseph's College - Current Grad Student, Creative Writing (MFA)

Michael: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...back home. Additionally, I taught at a school for gifted and above average students in Indiana. My courses included Algebra, History, Geography, Economics, and Personal Finance. I tutor Math, History, Reading, Writing and a few other subjects; however, my favorite subject to tutor is math. It is also the one subject where, I feel, a good tutor/teacher can impact a student's performance the most. I believe learning should be fun. If you aren't having fun,...
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Georgia State University - Bachelor in Arts, History

Linda: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
I enjoy teaching. Even as a little kid I taught others when ever I could. I have a Masters Degree in Special Education, so I can help you in many subjects. I started teaching professionally when I was in the Army, and as a side job I taught conversational English while stationed in Japan. I have taught in big schools and in one room schools. I have tutored in many subjects.
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Ian: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...ones that we remember years after their first introduction. Alongside the motivational factor, it helps to know that, if you are terrible at taking tests, that is totally okay! Not every personality type connects with tests well, and I try to explain to my students some tricks they can use to make tests or assessments less intimidating. Reading a test can sometimes feel like learning a second language, and I emphasize that, not only is...
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University of Puget Sound - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Portland State University - Master of Arts, Education

Jeff: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...results in a plan that caters to each student's distinctive learning style. When not teaching, I love to get out of the city and into the outdoors. You can often find me camping in the mountains, fishing the lakes of the central Oregon Cascades or hiking the trails of the Columbia River Gorge. The city dweller in me does like the occasional day in town, whether its perusing book stores or seeing live music.
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Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre (Dramatic Literature)
University of Durham, UK - PHD, History

Bill: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...15 year-old stock boy, to a professional air traffic controller, to a corporate executive, I have wound up teaching/instructing/training. It is not just what I do, it is who and what I have always been. The most effective way to teach anything, in my opinion, is one-on-one face to face. A student's needs can be more easily determined and then satisfied, and response to learning stimuli is immediate and clear. Tutoring allows me to take...
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Northern Kentucky University - Bachelor in Arts, SS/Edu
Northern Kentucky University - Master of Arts, Gifted Education

Alyssa: The Modern World tutor
Certified The Modern World Tutor
...the time I was in university. I am a high-achiever academically, personally, and professionally which means that I will do my best to help others to achieve as well. I believe in a friendly and encouraging approach without berating someone for not having certain knowledge, and I always incorporate humor and positive reinforcement to make the learning process enjoyable. I have taken hundreds of exams including taking the SATs twice. I completed the International Baccalaureate...
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Pacific Lutheran University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Denver - Master of Social Work, Social Work
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