Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Lafayette, LA

...I was a journalist, editor, graphic designer and college professor for the last 12 years. I have also tutored middle school and high school as well as college students for the last 5 years and excel at history, English, writing, civics, political science and even geography. I love to work with students and find great...

...- from children (ages 6 - 12), high school students (9th - 12th), and even college students (ages 18 - 21). It is my firm belief as an educator that everybody - no matter what age, position, or philosophy - is entitled to help should they seek it out. As a tutor, it is my...

...was the lack of qualified and professionally developed teachers and specialists that prolonged properly identifying my learning exceptionality. With that being said, It is my intent to obtain parlay the knowledge gained while actively teaching and earning my M.Ed into trainings and professional developments that will aid educators and administrators in early identification of gifted...

...body) o High school and college-level biology ACT Writing: While still a high school student, I wrote several short stories and research essays that made it into regional magazines. In addition to an ACT writing score of 10 out of 12, I believe this reflects my ability to communicate effectively. As a tutor, I'll help...

...a Math certification to my degree and I have recently returned to ULL to receive my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. I am currently a 7th grade math teacher in Louisiana and I've tutored students and adults in a variety of subjects. In tutoring students and adults, I put a strong emphasis on building a...

...lifelong love for learning. Together, we will unlock the path to excellence. As my student, you can expect a dynamic and personalized learning experience. You'll have access to a range of resources, including interactive lessons, constructive feedback, and open communication. I'm here to help you overcome challenges, expand your horizons, and discover your unique strengths.

...do. That is where I come in at. For the past 4 years I have tutored students from many different backgrounds from ages 6-18. I am passionate about helping students because I know how frustrating it is to not understand things. I also know how amazing I feel when someone takes the time to help...

...I continued my education at McNeese State in LA and completed my Masters in Biology Education in 1994. I have taught in Louisiana, Colorado, and Texas. Teaching is my passion and I have taught for 35 years and attended a variety of classes throughout this time. My primary focus is science but I have interests...

Bachelors of Science in Geology from Virginia Tech. Minor degrees in Spanish and International Relations. 5 years of professional geology experience. I teach tennis in the summers and I have tutored ESL students in Middle and High School. I enjoy mentoring and training others to excel through challenges.

...inner-city school in Los Angeles, English to students in Hyderabad, India, and reading to rehabilitated refugee children in Arizona. After graduating, I instructed reading programs for the Institute of Reading Development, where I saw that, as my students' reading skills improved, their overall confidence skyrocketed. They became better students because they stopped feeling incapable and...

...attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am very passionate about helping students improve their reading and writing...

...School/Secondary Level. Some of my strengths are getting to know my students, identifying their strengths and weaknesses, and leveraging their interests in order to motivate them and build confidence. 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...

...writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are...

...tutoring, and mentoring students from grades 6-12 and college in a variety of subjects since! I specialize in mathematics and science tutoring as well as standardized exam preparation. In the past, I have helped students achieve significant improvements and success on the SAT, SHSAT, Regents and other exams! I truly believe education is a mutual...

...summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I will work with each student to craft a personalized plan of study and improvement based on the student's strengths and...

...What I value far more is not just telling students the answers to their problems, but providing them with the resources and strategies to arrive at the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I...

...students at a local high school. First with them, and also my friends, I noticed that I really enjoyed helping people understand something they were struggling with. Thats why I hope to tutor as many students as I can handle. The thing I enjoy most about teaching is the opportunity to help students learn. I...

...on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on...

...that this technique works very well with math and physics, where understanding the theory is often the key to being able to see a problem and find the right path to a solution. I also try to apply this method to test preparation, so that students aren't just following a test-taking strategy because they were...

...working with young people. For the past 10 years, I have tutored students of all ages and in a variety of subjects, with a strong focus on K-12 mathematics. I am pursuing a Master's degree in Elementary Education and a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification. I am extremely passionate about teaching and...