Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Henderson, NV

...taught Chemistry and Physics at the college level as well. My favorite topics to tutor are Chemistry and Precalculus/Trigonometry. I am a patient teacher who can explain problems in many different ways according to how individual students learn best. I only ask that you know and explain to me what topics you do not know or get so far. I know that every student can learn a subject with a combination of practice and patience,...

...primary language of study for ten years, including theoretical research in college. I'm extremely interested in modern language, and how to turn mechanical textbook understanding into fluency and contemporary usage. (Sometimes textbooks age poorly in how they teach slang.) My pedagogical style is process-based and goal-oriented. I like students to set a goal (or several), collaborate with me on a process to achieve it, and then put the plan into action with individualized methodology and...

...the mold that standard education and testing are designed to cater to. I chose English as my subject to teach and tutor because it is a topic that allows me to get to know my students, to find out what really matters to them so that I can motivate and inspire them based on their own interests. Students are not often addressed personally, or given the information relative to real life scenarios that answers their...

...I provided individual coaching in essay writing and editing for international students at Western New England University. I also offered SAT tutoring through Upward Bound, a program which supports first-generation college applicants. This tutoring experience is complemented by a strong background in teaching and research. I have taught courses in Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Western New England University in Massachusetts and Durham University in England. My academic papers have appeared in the Bulletin of...

...full time in a 1st grade classroom at a school. I spent time during the first half of the school year student teaching in a blended 5th and 6th grade classroom. I have worked in child care and education for the past 4 years. I have been an before and after school teacher, a summer camp counselor, a kindergarten program teacher, and an infant teacher at a preschool. I have experience working with children from...

...at anything only a student of everything. I think my profession above all is that I am a professional and life-time student. On a more personal note of who I am, I am 23 years old and I have lived in Las Vegas my whole life. I have aspired to be a teacher ever since I was about 12 years old. I enjoy mostly outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, hunting, and fishing. I also...

...goals. I learned how to read people and find the roots of their struggles. Through this, I could discover the best way to approach each individual and create a plan of action that worked best for their unique needs. Through all of this, I learned of my passion for teaching. I went on to start tutoring students and combined both the critical thinking skills and technical knowledge from my degree in philosophy with the teaching...

...degree in Elementary Education. In each of these areas I graduated with honors. In addition to teaching in general education classes, I have taught Fine Arts, Computer Technology, and Music. I am a proponent of Howard Gardener's theory of multiple intelligences and I present my lessons in many different presentation styles. I am currently teaching Kindergarten and will be moving back to a fifth grade classroom next fall at Ruth Fyfe Elementary in Las Vegas,...

...earned Marquette's unique Certificate in Digital Storytelling, a program that has allowed me to further explore how audio and video resources can be used to craft engaging stories for fundraising, education, or entertainment. Prior to this, I was the Communications Director for a new nonprofit, where I was able to increase online and in-person engagement through an established mailing list and social media accounts. I produced viral videos that received national media attention and responses...

...different pop cultural references to explain a concept more thoroughly or rally motivation when needed. Though I am a nerd, teaching and student retention is always my first priority. I have been teaching higher education public speaking courses for the past three years and have seen and practiced the various ways in which students learn and engage in the course material. In my classes, I try to engage somewhat in a Socratic method of teaching...

I am a reliable and well educated third year medical student that has been tutoring various disciplines for over eight years. I always strive to see my students succeed as I take great pride in their academic success.... My teaching philosophy revolves around creating a strong concept base for the students. This will help them answer and tackle problems they have never seen before.

...have tutored Spanish and Japanese language students, but I am actually most passionate about English and reading and would love more experience working with students to enfranchise them with the power of literacy. I derive happiness from seeing others grow and contributing to the lifelong process of education, so I find tutoring to be an appropriate outlet for this passion. In my free time, I enjoy reading short stories and writing my own prose.... I am...

...profit and pro bono. I believe education should be available to everyone regardless of age, sex, or socio-economic status, and I utilize learning identification to impart wisdom in the most effective way possible for each student's needs. I love that magical moment when the student "gets it." With experience in a broad range of subjects, mathematics is the most enjoyable for me, as well as LSAT Logic Games I'm the weirdo doing LSAT games at...

...editing, sentence structure, composition, and literary research and development. I have a strong knack for creative writing including character development, plot execution, outline formation, theory, information technology, and essay compilation. I am also skilled in time management and practicing healthy student habits. I am a critical thinker and thoughtful leader with a lifelong commitment to education. I am genuine and sincere with a natural gift of putting students at ease. I propel students to raise...

...day I continue to enjoy my academic pursuits and am currently completing my Masters in Science in Medical Health Sciences in Touro University Nevada. All these experiences have allowed me to improve my communication, patience, and teaching skills. I learned how to teach a person in a productive manner that will not discourage them. Moreover, I developed a close relationship with my students through trust and helped them by providing the tools to succeed in...

...students unlock their potential which will lead them down a path they were designed for. In this process, I'm thankful to learn so much from my students as well! One-on-one tutoring is a major key which helps many students see their abilities. I hope to play a part in uncovering difficult areas of learning for my students. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, baking, spending time with my family and learning how to become...

...Conservatories & Producing Internships Programs, Lissette is an Honors CCC '15 alumna who majored in Comedy Writing & Performance with an Arts in Healthcare minor. A member of Americans for the Arts and a facilitator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Lissette served as the Wellness Programs Assistant for The Second City Training Center for one year. Lissette is most passionate about the performing arts, especially improv, as tools for whole body health...

...that teaching should be personalized to each students specific needs rather than generalized. Ultimately; I believe that mathematical and scientific concepts are easiest to grasp when presented in a way which connect them to concepts more familiar to students. Implementing this idea into my tutoring style allows students to learn the material in a fun, enjoyable, and creative way. I believe every student has the potential to succeed and it is my job to help...

I have been working in tutoring many years, both at the college level, and with children K-8 grade. I also tutor adults around the world in English. My preferred subjects are Reading, Literature and Spanish. In my free time I enjoy hiking and working with animals, though a quiet day inside curled up with a nice book sounds like heaven to me as well. ... Firm but encouraging. The most important thing is to connect with...

...interest by continuing my studies in college and achieving my Bachelors in Elementary Education in 2011 with a 3.64 GPA. I gained experience working with young children from my year and a half program for student teaching (4 months dedicated to kindergarten, 3 months to both 1st and 2nd grade, and 2 months in 6th grade). I have also tutored students from pre-k through 9th grade in all subjects for over 5 years. My specialities...