Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Providence, RI

...years as an undergraduate in the Roth Writing Center located at my alma mater. As a writing center tutor I helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often begin sessions simply by having...

...second language. I began tutoring middle school aged students while I was in high school. Through years of working in child care and at my poolside cafe summer job, I grew to love engaging with younger kids. Tutoring presented an exciting opportunity to continue to do so while sharing my own academic dedication and passion with other students. Regardless of the subject or grade level, I will offer students the individualized attention and motivation they...

...University in 2019. Since finishing my undergraduate degree I have worked in both public and private schools, with a wide variety of ages and abilities. I have taught United States History, as well as work readiness, life skills, and academic support classes. One of my favorite parts of teaching is getting to know each student as a learner. No two students are the same, and it is an exciting challenge to find what strategies work...

...main function, however, was to help students in physics courses through student-run help sessions and tutoring events. It was the first time I was introduced to teaching, and I loved it from that point forward. Since that time, I have been a Tutoring Chair for SPS, worked as a teaching assistant at the Math Department and WPI for two years, trained peers and colleagues in various research labs and research projects. As I gained experience...

...California, San Diego, as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree from Boston University. My educational interests include anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, neurobiology/psychology, algebra, and child and adolescent psychology. My personal interests vary from cooking to hiking to watching and playing just about every sport possible. I have had many years of tutoring experience in both a class and 1-on-1 setting. My longest experience involved tutoring a group of 10-12 7th and 8th grade...

...credits, being a part of New Hampshire Scholars and being a student-athlete along side my required course curriculum. In college, I am pursuing a BA in Philosophy and a minor in Mathematics. I am also the captain of the NCAA recognized Women's Swim Team, at my university. After college I am looking to further my education and obtain an MBA in Business Marketing. I am always looking for ways to challenge myself and push the...

...opportunities to tutor and teach and the combination gave me a very well rounded approach to learning physics. I found that the research was exciting and I truly enjoyed the problem solving aspects of it but where I really thrived was when I was helping others learn about a subject I am so passionate about. I helped teach classes for public outreach, assisted with public events at our observatory, tutored and was a teaching assistant....

I truly enjoy teaching and helping children reach their maximum potential in all subject areas. Learning should promote children's self-esteem and I always look to find ways to engage my students in order to inspire them to be life long learners. By differentiating my instruction, I am able to help students progress towards the standards in which they are working to achieve.

...currently completing my medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. I plan to train as an Emergency Medicine physician. I love working with kids, teens and adults to help break down concepts and build up confidence. My favorite subjects are math and physics, and I enjoy sharing tips and strategies for standardized tests like the SAT or MCAT. I focus on building strong foundations and understanding concepts before diving into solving problems. I help...

...counterproductive. I try to provide enough scaffolding to make students feel safe exploring, and to try something else if the first approach doesn't work. I also try to teach the process of solving problems, which students can use for themselves as they build confidence. I have a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Cornell, where I was a teaching assistant for Introductory Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. While pursuing a PhD at RPI, I was...

I am a graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a passion for teaching. As an Elementary School Teacher, I have taught grades 2-5. I love working one-on-one with students and working in small groups. My favorite subjects to teach are Math, Reading, Writing, English and History.

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...students through these tough, but rewarding processes. I am passionate about creating a space that allows students to truly grasp concepts, since this is key in building confidence. I am concerned not just with my students understanding why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong. I have been a tutor for the ACT for 4 years and have seen immense improvements in each student I work with. Additionally, I recently wrapped...

...B.S. in Biology and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer. My experience as a teacher spans from my responsibilities as a graduate teaching fellow in Instructional Biology at Boston University and my role as a research mentor of undergraduate students. I firmly believe that an effective tutor should be passionate, engaging and patient, as well as cognizant of the...

...math concepts, and many of my peers have approached me for help over the years. In June 2010, shortly after graduating of Cinco Ranch High School in Katy, Texas, I choose to join the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering at Texas Tech University wishing to pursue my Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering was my career of choice because I have a strong need to be challenged and overcome myself. Engineering challenged me...

...time at UMBC, I served as a teaching assistant in chemistry and biology classes ranging from introductory biology to more advanced courses that I had previously taken. I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I have served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader whom I helped with reading,...

...to make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities. The one-on-one setting of tutoring offers an even better environment to develop...

I am a graduate of Roger Williams University, where I worked for four years as a writing tutor. In addition to tutoring writing, I have tutored young children in math and other subjects. My goal is to teach your child skills that will help them be able to solve problems independently and learn to love reading.... I would try to show examples, and also try doing different problems to help the student understand the concept(s).... My...

I recently graduated from MIT with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I have worked for companies such as Apple and Oculus VR as well as various MIT labs. In my free time, I love to exercise and read.

...the Drexel University College of Medicine. I have been tutoring middle school, high school and college students in Chicago through Varsity Tutors since November 2014. My own passion for math and science and my academic history of them has resulted in a focus in tutoring within these subjects. Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as...