Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Norman, OK

...instruction and multiple learning touches. My teaching expertise includes grammar/editing, elementary-algebra mathematics, history, writing composition (APA, MLA, and Chicago Turabian), and reading. When I am not working on research, I enjoy playing soccer, art, piano, adventure movies, running races, hanging out with my family and friends, and volunteer work in my community. I hope to...

...had a passion for learning, and for maths in particular. I've been tutoring for almost 3 years now. I generally prefer using the Socratic method of instruction during sessions. The excitement of discovering HOW and WHY something works, the "Eureka!" moment when it clicks... I look forward to sharing that excitement with my students!

My main objective is to assist students who may need additional assistance with their studies, and to provide that extra support outside the classroom.

...While employed at Kumon early in college, I worked with children as young as kindergarten through 12th grade in reading, writing, math, and study habits. I intend with all of my students to equip them not only to succeed in their immediate academic goals, but also to develop the ability to learn on their own,...

...go on to achieve their degrees or dreams. I have been a member of three state Bars, Oklahoma from which I resigned in good standing in 2010, Connecticut and New York where I retired from active membership in 2020. I passed each of these Bar exams on the first attempt. I have joined Varsity Tutor...

...will be encouraged by and familiar with their studies and opinions. The benefits of literary thinking are far reaching. As a tutor, I hope to be a positive influence in a variety of ways. Academic rigor and intellectual ability are essential for any student. But in addition to helping another develop scholarly habits, I hope...

...I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies until the crack of dawn.

...Given the substantial weight of the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I am particularly passionate about helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test's intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding...

...to make a living wage, so I had a second job as a building manager. So, I decided to go back to school to earn my doctorate so that I can work full time in my field at a decent wage. Now I'm in the Ph.D. in philosophy program at the University of South Florida....

...of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free...

...premise that knowing how to think is much more useful than knowing what to think. My sessions are characterized by frequent questions and discussion of basic concepts, making sure that each student understands not just the "what" but the "why" of each topic so that each new concept builds on the last. I strives to...

...students will feel confident and primed for success on test day. My tutoring in mathematics and physics draws on many of those same principles and also focuses on intuitive approaches to understanding the methods in a straightforward, meaningful way. I affirm that learning is a source of great satisfaction and a powerful tool, and I...

...a rock face. I used my guiding experience to help one student overcome what had become a debilitating and illogical fear of math in order for her to pass a college placement test (which she had failed many times previously) so that she could go on to pursue her own passion of fashion design. Through...

I graduated from Yale University with a degree in Math and Philosophy. Currently, I am a music and entertainment critic-hopeful. I have tutored for over four years now with specialties in mathematics, logic, philosophy, English, and the ACT.

...and I consider it of cardinal importance to equally value the successful communication both of elementary topics, such as algebra 1 or German word order, and complex ones, such as deontological critiques of utilitarian ethics. By valuing all levels of difficulty, I am able to give students a firm foundation, with which they can grasp...

...exposure when it comes to how you study and practice, and that is what my tutoring can provide. As your personalized tutor (and an avid runner) I can assist you with directing your effort towards the right areas to ensure optimum success. I have taught critical reading, writing, and thinking skills at the university level...

...Idaho. I have worked in publishing and painting. I've taught courses for junior and senior high school. I spent internships in the Idaho Governor's office, assisting a retired US Ambassador at his academic post in Washington DC, and most recently a year in Delhi, India doing communications work for an international human rights NGO. I...

...or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area)....

...the concepts and ideas that pique my curiosity. As a musician, I am pursuing a career as an orchestral conductor and I've spent over a decade playing bassoon in orchestras and chamber music groups. To me, conducting is to music what teaching is to math: I get to guide people's understanding and enjoyment of the...

...University. I've worked as a student assistant at the Benjamin Franklin Academy in French and English, and I have ample experience helping students one-on-one or in small groups. I'd like to someday become an English professor. When I'm not tutoring, I love playing board games with my friends, seeing local music or curling up with...