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...with college algebra and moved on to science courses such as chemistry, genetics, and biology. I also tutored some remedial math and english courses. No jobs other than teaching and medicine bring me everything I want in a career. I love to help others because I have benefited so much from others help in the past. My goal is to inspire a few other students to take up this job and give back as I...

...that comes with helping others do the same. I take great pride in developing individualized tutoring programs for my students based on their specific needs and goals. I previously taught high school for several years and also have tutoring experience in a wide variety of subject areas. At this time, I focus almost exclusively on assisting students seeking top scores on graduate admissions exams, including the GRE, GMAT and LSAT. In my free time I...

I started tutoring professionally in 2002 while I was in college. In 2004, I tutored English, French, Latin, and constitutional government for Baylor University's Student-Athlete Services and stayed there the first two years of law school. I love working with foreign languages. I speak English natively, French fluently, and Spanish and Arabic proficiently. I also can read and write Arabic.

...past, I have taught English, creative writing, nature/biology, and even cooking, but my favorite areas to teach are English Literature and History. I find that teaching children struggling in these subjects new ways of approaching their topic, whether a historical event or a classic novel, greatly improves comprehension, enjoyment of the subject, and test scores. Simply providing a new context for learning can create a better understanding that turns a weak subject into a strength....

...teachers. My evaluations were always the best possible, and I received an outstanding teaching instructor and role model award in 2008. I have read, evaluated and scored the Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Exams for the College Board for the past five years. I am a very upbeat teacher, using not only the textbooks and CD's, but songs and rhymes as well to help students learn and master both verbal and written communication. I have found...

...their goals, as demonstrated by my experience leading a student-run business, mentoring employees and peers, and managing the HR department of a restaurant group. The importance of active listening and clear communication while tutoring is paramount to my teaching philosophy. My goal is to help your student realize their strengths. As a Linguistics major, much of my academic career focused on studying and understanding the nuances of English and French in both reading and writing,...

...the mid 90's, this was a pilot program called Even Start. Those students were successful in obtaining their G.E.D. diplomas and some even continued towards higher education and pursuing their endeavors. I am a veteran, I have serverd 6 years in the United States Army National Guard as a medic. I spend much of my time working in my garden, I call it my sanctuary. My yard and gardening reminds me of life and how...

"Education is the passport to our future; for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." -Malcolm X

Hi all, my name is Bobby and I will do my best to make this learning experience both fun and engaging! I believe each student has a unique style of learning and I pride myself in exploring and helping them achieve max effectiveness. Without quality tutoring I wouldn't have been able to balance the stress of college athletics and academics; what better way to give back!

...essay writing, editing, and construction. I have experience speaking publicly and crafting concise speeches. I will approach each tutoring session professionally and promptly, building on desired knowledge areas and honing areas that need work with unique strategies and endless passion for learning and bettering ourselves. As I teach, I hope to impart not just subject matter but a desire for further learning, and to invigorate students through shared interests and basic human desires to succeed.

...them and bring alive pre-algebra, phonics, the questioning mechanics of the SAT - whatever the student is learning. When a connection is made, we can bridge the gaps and make learning fun and lasting. Everyone can be a math person, everyone can love grammar, everyone can write a stellar paper. Every student is different, and every student can achieve success. In my free time I love running (I'm training for my second half marathon!), reading...

...to judge based on race or religion. On the skill side, I am often called a polymath. My passion for the arts, culture, literature shone through my years as a student in high school and university. As a visual artist, I improved my drawing techniques beyond my art classes at school through books, YouTube videos, and technical analysis of various works. While I am fluent in two languages, and love to read and discuss politics,...

...peers in elementary school, and went on to organize formal peer tutoring groups in middle and high school, to help bridge gaps between teachers' expectations and my peers' reality. I've used my lifelong passion for math and problem solving to obtain my Master's degree in Computer Science, but I know that without a solid background in math and reading, my advanced degree would have been difficult to achieve. I prefer students to understand, from their...

...U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in New York, a federal service academy. The Academy sends their students out to sea for a year on cargo ships around the world as part of their curriculum, so it suited me well. After graduation I worked many different jobs and careers all over the world, from driving LNG tankers in Australia to being a charter captain in the Caribbean. At sea I had to train cadets, sea school students...

I believe in teaching to the student and building up from there. My current job as a learning specialist with learning impaired and at-risk students has shown me that engaging a student on their level helps lay a solid foundation for progress. Working one-on-one enables me to taylor my lessons and approach to the individual in a way that ensures positive growth and eventually tangible results. I love working with young minds who have...... Teach to...

As an educator, I believe in student-centered instruction. I will make sure to learn about your student's interests to help increase engagement and challenge them academically. Learning should be an enjoyable journey; I will seek to ignite a passion for it within your scholars.

My objective is to help students overcome any challenges and/or excel further in the subject that I am tutoring them in.

...Language Arts, Reading, and Social Studies teacher. I tutor students who are struggling readers and writers. My expertise is in reading comprehension skills. Additionally, I support students in crafting a compelling college essay. I differentiate the lessons for each student based on their learning needs and style. I have taught students with learning disabilities and ADHD. As a tutor, my instructional focus is on helping students obtain content mastery and improved grades. As a result,...

Hi! I'm Melanie and I am a former 10th and 12th grade English teacher who specializes in essay writing, test taking (English for standardized exams, American and British literature). I am currently a freelance copywriter and author.

...a Classroom Teacher, some of which include, educating my own children from home. I am certified to teach every subject from 4th-8th grade, as well as English as a Second Language. Teaching Math is my field of expertise. I enjoy helping young learners grasp math because Math never came easy to me as a child. I try to teach this complex subject in a simple way. I love when students have "Aha!" moments. I believe...