
Aman: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...After about two more mentors, I finally selected a intelligent, organized, and serious mentor that was heavily invested in my success. To have a mentor that is invested in your success is a fantastic feeling. Suddenly, my motivation increased, my grades improved and I was accepted into very good colleges and programs. That was my goal. I couldn't reach that goal without my mentor. My mentor taught me more than just English, Writing, ACT/SAT, he...
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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Current Undergrad, Biology, General

Ariela: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not just my success at standardized tests or in my classes that will make me a great tutor, but also this skill and enthusiasm about learning. I understand that sometimes, the way you package and organize information is the most important part of teaching it to someone else, and that understanding someone's method of processing this information is the easiest way to...
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University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies

Courtney: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...through the Academic Skills Office there. I have tutored high schoolers at the MN Internship Center and worked with students of all ages from elementary schoolers to adults at the non-profit program Safe Place: Homework Help. A particular highlight of mine is the summer I spent teaching English to adults as a certified ESL assistant at the International Education Center in downtown Minneapolis. All these experiences have helped me develop a variety of strategies to...
Education & Certification
Augsburg College - Bachelors, Sociology w/minor in Spanish

Steven : Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...students three times per week. I spent my junior year abroad in Santiago, Chile at the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. As a language-learner and teacher, I'm aware of what areas of the Spanish language are most difficult for English speakers and how to effectively navigate challenging concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students, I also tutored individuals who were struggling in the classroom. In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar...
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Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, International Studies
University of California-Irvine - PHD, Sociology

Rebecca: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...tutoring philosophy. I believe education increases one's own sense of ability and self-worth. Because of this, I aim to inspire interest and excitement in my students, not simply teach them effect ways to memorize a textbook. In this way, I agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical...
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Occidental College - Bachelor in Arts, English

Alex: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...in both Nicaragua and Haiti. My teaching experiences outside of academic instruction include 8 years of teaching Kenpo Karate, several years of swimming instruction for noncompetitive swimmers and triathletes, and four years training college and graduate students at annual disaster response training exercises for the Consortium for Humanitarian Service and Education. I apparently aspire to have a resume similar to The-Most-Interesting-Man-In-The-World's. As a teacher, I try to "guide learning" rather than just reciting facts or...
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University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution

Diptesh: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...teaching, 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 learning and teaching opportunity and enjoy helping my students achieve a thorough understanding (those "Aha!" moments) and appreciation of...
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New York University - Bachelor of Science, Global Public Health & Chemistry

Katherine: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...thought to myself, why was this happening? Students have so much pressure to perform well on standardized tests. We cram with flashcards, pull all nighters, and even sacrifice our social time to prove to the world that we retained what we learned that year. But are we *actually* learning? My goal as a tutor is to make your studies enjoyable. I love to use visual and real world examples to help you grasp difficult concepts....
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University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies
Fairfield University - Current Grad Student, School Counseling

Haley: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder. My research involvement has given me direct experience with many chemical concepts taught in class settings and has given me a deep appreciation of and excitement for the sciences. Through tutoring, I hope to share these insights and excitement for the subject while deepening conceptual understandings. The greatest metric of success in a tutoring session is being told that I was able to break down...
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University of Arizona - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Jimmy: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...of math and science courses and I enjoyed every single one. For the past 7 years, I have tutored students from the elementary to the high school level. My goal for every student is to be thorough and efficient. I strive to help them understand what they need to know in a timely manner. I believe that every student is capable to understanding what they are learning if they are given individual attention. I am...
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The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, Biology, General

Stacie: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...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 enjoy watching all kinds...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Arlington - Bachelors, English
Texas AM University - Commerce - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education

Ashley: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...six years as an educational assistant, or what most would call a "tutor." I have worked with undergrad and graduate students, ELs, and elementary students. In fact, my experience working with adolescents, teens, and adults has greatly influenced my interest in pursuing a career in teaching. Having ventured a plethora of academic terrains with various age groups, I am happy to offer tutoring in many different areas. This includes Academic Essays, Research Papers, Speeches, Creative...
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CSUS - Bachelor in Arts, English

Naama: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico,...
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New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Elyse: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...I can dedicate my time and energy to one student, and I feel students respond better to this. While I have tutored within my certification to elementary aged children, my main passions are reading, writing and grammar, as they are my strong points. In my free time, I love to explore Colorado and all it has to offer and am always looking for more suggestions. I love to cook and try new recipes, read, watch...
Education & Certification
Flagler College - Bachelor in Arts, Elem. Edu.
Jacksonville University - Masters in Education, Instructional Leadership/Org. Dev't

Luke: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...a combination of encouragement and technical knowledge to help people reach their 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...
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Colorado College - Bachelors, Philosophy

Josh: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...linguistic concepts.) I have taught courses in music theory, history, and composition at the University of Washington, and I have tutored students of all ages in school subjects ranging from biology to social studies. I especially like working through math and standardized test questions since I enjoy puzzles and problem solving though helping someone to express their feelings and opinions in writing can also be very rewarding. In my spare time, I am an avid...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor in Arts, Music, Concentration in Composition
University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Masters, Music Composition

Audrey: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of mine. I am enthusiastic about sharing the skills and strategies that I have picked up along my way. If you are seeking a patient, energetic, and articulate tutor for your student, please reach out. I...
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Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Molly: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...high school and college in History and Spanish as I hold degrees in both subjects from Columbia University. I am highly qualified to tutor Writing at all levels - from elementary to adult professional writing - as I have written two distinguished theses as part of my academic training. As a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education

Ellen: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...of small group/individual interactions for learning. While memorization is important for certain things, I always appreciated understanding the "why" and "how" in school and I try to help my students achieve that level of understanding as well. I prefer to guide students through their problems to help them learn the skills needed for their classes in the future, though I am certainly happy to explain things outright when necessary. Outside of academics I have passion...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Biology, Chemistry Minor

Hans: Omaha Summer tutor
Certified Summer Tutor in Omaha, NE
...have been teaching students since high school, and volunteering with local children of lower socioeconomic status for the past three years. These lessons have been for students of all ages ranging from elementary school to college. In high school I also excelled on the SAT (2220) and a plethora of AP tests (4s and 5s across the board), and so would be happy to aid with any test prep you may need. I am a...
Education & Certification
Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
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