I am a proud graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. I majored in both Mathematics and Spanish and minored in Secondary Math Education. I taught high school math for 3 years and spent a year as a math interventionist. The last year i have enjoyed being a stay at home mom, but definitely miss working with students. Throughout my college and professional career, I have tutored both privately and publically. I love education and feel passionately about learning. Math is my favorite subject, with Algebra being my specialty. I enjoy being able to share my love of math and hope to be able to spark an interest for the subject within my students.

Six months ago I was reciting off the lyrics to the song "Thrift Shop" in front of a class of seven adult Muscovites struggling to learn English. The book we were using was dry and the vocabulary boring. All of the students were young and liked American music. So I decided to bring in a song they all liked. We spent the rest of the class discussing that one song. The next class I was presented with a host of requests that ranged from 50 Cent to Miley Cyrus.I chose this approach because I feel that learning is best internalized when a student feels like he or she can own their learning process. This means that the teacher works to facilitate guided discovery and so is in constant dialogue with the student. Those students needed to learn English in a way that was relevant to them. This approach has been informed through a year and a half teaching in Russia as well as my education. I completed my B.A. in History and International Relations from Bowdoin College. Before that I went to St. Johns School here in Houston.My interest in history and international relations definitely informs what I do outside of teaching. I love trying and cooking new foods, some with more success than others! I also play soccer and cycle quite a bit.

I am a recent graduate from Stony Brook University with a double Bachelors of Science in Biology and Anthropology. While attending Stony Brook University I specialized in ecology and biological anthropology and was an undergraduate researcher in a population genetics lab. My future goal is to obtain my PhD in human evolutionary biology (particularly population genetics). This coming fall, I will be starting a position as a laboratory assistant at the University of Michigan. My primary teaching experience has been through my undergraduate career, as I was a teacher’s assistant for an upper division biology course. Beyond my teaching assistant role, I was a resident assistant for 2 years. In this position, I guided and mentored many of my peers, be it academically or personally. My specific academic strengths are ecology, evolution, genetics, biological anthropology and archaeology. My interests in these topics were heightened when I had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program in Kenya. I was able to extensively study and explore the ecological, archaeological and geological uniqueness of the Turkana region of Kenya. On my down time I love spending time outdoors exploring nature and the beautiful world we have. My general approach when tutoring students is to first, determine the student’s strengths and weaknesses and then utilize these strengths and weaknesses to determine the appropriate studying and learning plan. I am passionate and eager to start sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students!

I am excited for the opportunity to help you in your science course. I have been tutoring or teaching science since 2005. I have my graduate degree in biomedical sciences, and 5 years experience teaching high school science. My specialty (what I love) is biology with an emphasis on DNA, molecular bio, genetics, and biotechnology. I also enjoy earth science and physical science.I spend my free time exploring the great out-of-doors, playing with my dogs, hitting the tennis courts or finding a new mountain biking trail to tackle.I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Hello! My name is Emily Shi. I am a second year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I am on the premedical track and apart of the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions Medicine program at UIC. I am well versed in ACT prep tutoring as well as all subjects ranging from junior high to AP courses in high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success and love working with them!

I graduated from Clark University in 2009 with a degree in International Relations. I firmly believe I have good personal skills as well as a deep base of knowledge regarding international affairs, domestic politics, history, and literature. I understand that all students learn in different ways; some are more auditory learners, whereas others do best by writing and reading. My process is to determine what kind of learner a pupil is, then impart on them my excitement for the topic, so that they are eager to attain new knowledge. Outside of academia I enjoy screenwriting, film, and the science fictions genre.

I have been an independent tutor for several years now. I recently graduated at the top of my class from a high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, and spent the spring semester of 2015 studying abroad at a Spanish university. In the fall of 2016 I will be continuing on to a four year year Canadian university to study mathematics. Mathematics is my specialty and my passion but I enjoy conversing in Spanish and French immensely and have a deep appreciation for the intricate beauty of linguistics. Other less academic passions of mine include backpacking, rock climbing, music and general adventure and travel.I am devoted to designing quality lesson plans and using top notch resources. I love teaching and have been developing my skills in various environments throughout my educational career. One of the most important characteristics of my teaching style is my focus on clear communication. Communication is key in making clear what is understood, what is not, and what is confusing for any student, which I find to be particularly important in the case of students who do not enjoy math, who can often come up against mental blocks. Some other important aspects of my teaching style are my teacher engagement in the subject matter, connecting knowledge to the real world and exploring content from my student’s perspective.In mathematics, my background is primarily experiential and traditionally academic. In regard to languages I have had the fortune to learn them at least partially through immersion. My Spanish has been learned through my eighth grade year which I spent studying in Mexico at a local school and then grammar studying in an upper level college course and finally a semester in Spain. My French was learned primarily in school but I recently spent a month in Morocco where I was able to apply it in a more practical environment.

I am a student at Tufts University studying Peace and Justice Studies and Sociology. I have a variety of experience tutoring K-12 students in all academic subjects. I strongly believe that each student learns differently. Therefore, I ensure that my teaching skills are adjusted so that they are an ideal fit for each student I tutor.

A tri-lingual with teaching experience; capability to improve, to achieve goals, and to act with professionalism.I am going to teach you Arabic, French, and English.If I did it, You can do it too.

I've been a bad student and a great student, so I know improvement is not only possible, but probable with the proper support.

I am a proud graduate of Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. I majored in both Mathematics and Spanish and minored in Secondary Math Education. I taught high school math for 3 years and spent a year as a math interventionist. The last year i have enjoyed being a stay at home mom, but definitely miss working with students. Throughout my college and professional career, I have tutored both privately and publically. I love education and feel passionately about learning. Math is my favorite subject, with Algebra being my specialty. I enjoy being able to share my love of math and hope to be able to spark an interest for the subject within my students.

Six months ago I was reciting off the lyrics to the song "Thrift Shop" in front of a class of seven adult Muscovites struggling to learn English. The book we were using was dry and the vocabulary boring. All of the students were young and liked American music. So I decided to bring in a song they all liked. We spent the rest of the class discussing that one song. The next class I was presented with a host of requests that ranged from 50 Cent to Miley Cyrus.I chose this approach because I feel that learning is best internalized when a student feels like he or she can own their learning process. This means that the teacher works to facilitate guided discovery and so is in constant dialogue with the student. Those students needed to learn English in a way that was relevant to them. This approach has been informed through a year and a half teaching in Russia as well as my education. I completed my B.A. in History and International Relations from Bowdoin College. Before that I went to St. Johns School here in Houston.My interest in history and international relations definitely informs what I do outside of teaching. I love trying and cooking new foods, some with more success than others! I also play soccer and cycle quite a bit.

I am a recent graduate from Stony Brook University with a double Bachelors of Science in Biology and Anthropology. While attending Stony Brook University I specialized in ecology and biological anthropology and was an undergraduate researcher in a population genetics lab. My future goal is to obtain my PhD in human evolutionary biology (particularly population genetics). This coming fall, I will be starting a position as a laboratory assistant at the University of Michigan. My primary teaching experience has been through my undergraduate career, as I was a teacher’s assistant for an upper division biology course. Beyond my teaching assistant role, I was a resident assistant for 2 years. In this position, I guided and mentored many of my peers, be it academically or personally. My specific academic strengths are ecology, evolution, genetics, biological anthropology and archaeology. My interests in these topics were heightened when I had the opportunity to participate in a study abroad program in Kenya. I was able to extensively study and explore the ecological, archaeological and geological uniqueness of the Turkana region of Kenya. On my down time I love spending time outdoors exploring nature and the beautiful world we have. My general approach when tutoring students is to first, determine the student’s strengths and weaknesses and then utilize these strengths and weaknesses to determine the appropriate studying and learning plan. I am passionate and eager to start sharing my knowledge and experiences with my students!

I am excited for the opportunity to help you in your science course. I have been tutoring or teaching science since 2005. I have my graduate degree in biomedical sciences, and 5 years experience teaching high school science. My specialty (what I love) is biology with an emphasis on DNA, molecular bio, genetics, and biotechnology. I also enjoy earth science and physical science.I spend my free time exploring the great out-of-doors, playing with my dogs, hitting the tennis courts or finding a new mountain biking trail to tackle.I look forward to helping you reach your goals!

Hello! My name is Emily Shi. I am a second year student at the University of Illinois at Chicago majoring in Neuroscience. I am on the premedical track and apart of the Guaranteed Professional Program Admissions Medicine program at UIC. I am well versed in ACT prep tutoring as well as all subjects ranging from junior high to AP courses in high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success and love working with them!

I graduated from Clark University in 2009 with a degree in International Relations. I firmly believe I have good personal skills as well as a deep base of knowledge regarding international affairs, domestic politics, history, and literature. I understand that all students learn in different ways; some are more auditory learners, whereas others do best by writing and reading. My process is to determine what kind of learner a pupil is, then impart on them my excitement for the topic, so that they are eager to attain new knowledge. Outside of academia I enjoy screenwriting, film, and the science fictions genre.

I have been an independent tutor for several years now. I recently graduated at the top of my class from a high school in Fort Collins, Colorado, and spent the spring semester of 2015 studying abroad at a Spanish university. In the fall of 2016 I will be continuing on to a four year year Canadian university to study mathematics. Mathematics is my specialty and my passion but I enjoy conversing in Spanish and French immensely and have a deep appreciation for the intricate beauty of linguistics. Other less academic passions of mine include backpacking, rock climbing, music and general adventure and travel.I am devoted to designing quality lesson plans and using top notch resources. I love teaching and have been developing my skills in various environments throughout my educational career. One of the most important characteristics of my teaching style is my focus on clear communication. Communication is key in making clear what is understood, what is not, and what is confusing for any student, which I find to be particularly important in the case of students who do not enjoy math, who can often come up against mental blocks. Some other important aspects of my teaching style are my teacher engagement in the subject matter, connecting knowledge to the real world and exploring content from my student’s perspective.In mathematics, my background is primarily experiential and traditionally academic. In regard to languages I have had the fortune to learn them at least partially through immersion. My Spanish has been learned through my eighth grade year which I spent studying in Mexico at a local school and then grammar studying in an upper level college course and finally a semester in Spain. My French was learned primarily in school but I recently spent a month in Morocco where I was able to apply it in a more practical environment.

I am a student at Tufts University studying Peace and Justice Studies and Sociology. I have a variety of experience tutoring K-12 students in all academic subjects. I strongly believe that each student learns differently. Therefore, I ensure that my teaching skills are adjusted so that they are an ideal fit for each student I tutor.

A tri-lingual with teaching experience; capability to improve, to achieve goals, and to act with professionalism.I am going to teach you Arabic, French, and English.If I did it, You can do it too.

I've been a bad student and a great student, so I know improvement is not only possible, but probable with the proper support.