I am currently a student at the University of South Florida, and am majoring in Secondary English Education. After graduation, I hope to get the opportunity to teach in a Middle School, since that has always been my dream job! To me, education is the best way to learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school settings as well. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my personal favorite is anything Literature- or Writing-related!In my spare time I enjoy relaxing by reading, playing music, or spending time with loved ones.

I completed my undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College, my Masters degree with honors at the London School of Economics, and my Juris Doctor at New York Law School. I'm a licensed attorney in New York State and available to tutor on the weekends. I have helped my students raise their SAT verbal scores over 200 points. I believe that every student can succeed. I create an individualized program for my students to ensure success. Since I have spent many years in higher education, I understand that patience, humor, and encouragement are all essential ingredients in achieving academic goals. I look forward to working with you!

I am a current student at the Johns Hopkins University and have been tutoring juniors and peers over the last 4 years. I am a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it, however this can often mean different things for different students. I understand that any one style of teaching is not suited to every student and therefore believe that the best quality a tutor can have is adaptability.

I am a graduate of San Diego State University. I am currently in a credential program at National University studying to become a Social Science teacher for secondary school. I have tutored History, Geography, Political Science, Math, Writing, and Reading for over two years with students from seven years old to college level. I also have experience with special education students that have A.D.D and dyslexia. I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching the progress students make. In my spare time, I bring my son to the zoo and take him to the park. Visiting my family and bike riding are my other favorite pastimes.

In Fall of 2016, having received the Competitive Graduate Award, Daniel will begin an M. A. in English Language and Literature at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.Daniel received an M. A. in Education from McKendree University (Lebanon, Illinois) in 2014, and received a B. A. in English from Saint Louis University in 2000.He has taught at the high school level for 14 years. His teaching experience is broad, covering subjects from English to social studies and history to philosophy and theology. His primary areas of expertise are in composition and writing across the curriculum, reading in all content areas, and English and American Literature; however, Daniel finds that teaching well is a skill that transcends the academic disciplines.When he is not teaching, writing, or reading voraciously, Daniel enjoys playing the guitar and piano, and riding his bike along the many bike trails scattered across southern Illinois and Missouri.

Any time someone asks me why I tutor I remember the worst teacher I ever had. She told me that because I was different, that I would never amount to anything, I would never graduate college, and I would never hold down a job. No student should ever have to hear this, much less believe it. As a result, I make it a point to help others that having trouble. As for the teacher in question, I made sure to send her an invitation when I graduated from TCU. Sometimes the best revenge is to prove someone wrong.As a person who is not too far removed from being a student himself, I am well aware of the difficulties that young people face today. Throughout my academic life, whether it was elementary, junior high, high school or college, I always had to work extra hard to make the grade. Some people can never touch a book and still make straight A's. I am definitely NOT that person. Even though I had to study a lot harder than most people to get good grades, I have something they don't: I actually remember what I learn!This is what makes me effective as a tutor. For one thing, I have ADD and this is something I have learned to use to my advantage. Before I learned coping skills in high school, I used to have to sit on the floor of my bathroom, clear everything off the counter tops and turn on the vent fan just to stay focused. It may sound crazy, but anything that distracted me even the slightest bit was a potential grade-killer. In order to be successful over the years, I had to develop strategies for effective learning. A lot of people will prepare for a test by "cramming" information in their brains, only to forget it as soon as they leave the classroom. That has never worked for me. I prefer to teach the same way that I learn-through applying the information and by having a thorough understanding of the subject matter.Just as a house that is built on sand will surely topple over, information that has no meaning or practical application in our daily lives will never be fully understood. When learning any subject you have to work from the ground up, starting with the basics and slowly building on them with more complex parts. To achieve this, I use mnemonic devices ("My Very Earthly Mother..."), analogies and metaphors and maybe a few flash cards thrown in for good measure. I find that these techniques teach the student in a way that simple memorization simply cannot do alone. By learning to associate visual images with the subject matter they represent one is able to better process the things they are reading and hearing.Finally, I help the student to learn effective organizational skills. I achieve this by teaching the student effective note taking skills, by helping them to become better organized and teaching them critical thinking skills through active participation. It all depends on what works for you. We are all wired a little differently-I know I am and I feel that I can help people who are having trouble. When it comes to learning, everybody is different. There is no right or wrong way to study it's all about what works for you.

I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts - Boston. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. Since graduation I have worked in education as a paraprofessional in an alternative learning program for at-risk high school students, and have taught English Language Arts as a licensed English teacher for grades 8-12. I am passionate about literature and the value that one can take from a story, poem, or play. In my experience I have found it helpful to make real world, modern day connections between the student and the work of literature that they are reading, to both help them understand that work and to enjoy and appreciate the value of the particular work. These connections might include comparing the work that a student is struggling with to their own interests, such as their favorite genre of music, movies, or television, to help them better understand and relate to what they are reading and/or writing about. I have also helped students prepare for the ELA portion of standardized tests such as the SAT and MCAS and have experience with college essay writing and editing. I am a strong believer that education opens doors for individuals. The most challenging or disinterested student often needs help jumping through the many hoops and over the many hurdles of education. At times, even students that are academically inclined, get stuck and need a little help to further inspire, advance, and enrich their education. In order to jump through these hoops and over these hurdles of education, students should understand why they are studying a particular thing, what its value is, and how it is relevant to them. The best way to do this is to make what they are learning fun, so that the work they are doing seems less like a task or chore. I try to make learning both relate-able and fun for all of my students. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, relaxing in the outdoors, and laughing with friends and family.

In 2012 I graduated magna cum laude from George Washington University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Chinese language and literature. Since then, I have gained significant experience tutoring while teaching English in Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary can arrange to meet elsewhere. I look forward to hearing from you!

Teaching is my passion; as a Sagittarius, I am on an endless quest to learn more and help others do the same. I have taught over 100 college and graduate students in my career, in courses ranging from writing seminar to research methods.I'm currently faculty at The New School (Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College) and CUNY (City College, Queens College), and an Isador Lubin Fellow in the PhD Program at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School. I hold an MS in urban planning from Columbia University and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College. I am a proud native New Yorker and mildly patriotic first-generation American.

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Educational Studies and a minor in Political Science. I had two years of teaching experience with Breakthrough Collaborative as well as relevant undergraduate coursework to supplement my tutoring and teaching background. Next year, I will be a Teaching Assistant in Geometry with Blue Engine at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects (from Math to English to Test Prep) I am most passionate about English and Writing, because I really enjoy editing essays. For both my tutoring and teaching style, I like to let the students' knowledge gaps guide the sessions and I adapt to focus on weaknesses and ultimately strengthening understanding overall. My biggest love in life is swimming, and I played water polo for seven years in high school and college. My absolute favorite thing to do is curl up with a book on the beach, and in my free time, I also enjoy doing crossword puzzles.

I am currently a student at the University of South Florida, and am majoring in Secondary English Education. After graduation, I hope to get the opportunity to teach in a Middle School, since that has always been my dream job! To me, education is the best way to learn about yourself and the world around you, which is why I love to help students improve themselves and their personal skills through teaching. In the past, I've worked with a variety of students one-on-one, and have experience in school settings as well. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my personal favorite is anything Literature- or Writing-related!In my spare time I enjoy relaxing by reading, playing music, or spending time with loved ones.

I completed my undergraduate degree at Mount Holyoke College, my Masters degree with honors at the London School of Economics, and my Juris Doctor at New York Law School. I'm a licensed attorney in New York State and available to tutor on the weekends. I have helped my students raise their SAT verbal scores over 200 points. I believe that every student can succeed. I create an individualized program for my students to ensure success. Since I have spent many years in higher education, I understand that patience, humor, and encouragement are all essential ingredients in achieving academic goals. I look forward to working with you!

I am a current student at the Johns Hopkins University and have been tutoring juniors and peers over the last 4 years. I am a double major in chemistry and creative writing which helps me explore my passions of writing and science equally. I have years of experience tutoring math and English, but enjoy learning about all subjects and disciplines. I am firm believer that the best way to easiest way to learn something is to learn to enjoy and it, however this can often mean different things for different students. I understand that any one style of teaching is not suited to every student and therefore believe that the best quality a tutor can have is adaptability.

I am a graduate of San Diego State University. I am currently in a credential program at National University studying to become a Social Science teacher for secondary school. I have tutored History, Geography, Political Science, Math, Writing, and Reading for over two years with students from seven years old to college level. I also have experience with special education students that have A.D.D and dyslexia. I thoroughly enjoy helping and watching the progress students make. In my spare time, I bring my son to the zoo and take him to the park. Visiting my family and bike riding are my other favorite pastimes.

In Fall of 2016, having received the Competitive Graduate Award, Daniel will begin an M. A. in English Language and Literature at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.Daniel received an M. A. in Education from McKendree University (Lebanon, Illinois) in 2014, and received a B. A. in English from Saint Louis University in 2000.He has taught at the high school level for 14 years. His teaching experience is broad, covering subjects from English to social studies and history to philosophy and theology. His primary areas of expertise are in composition and writing across the curriculum, reading in all content areas, and English and American Literature; however, Daniel finds that teaching well is a skill that transcends the academic disciplines.When he is not teaching, writing, or reading voraciously, Daniel enjoys playing the guitar and piano, and riding his bike along the many bike trails scattered across southern Illinois and Missouri.

Any time someone asks me why I tutor I remember the worst teacher I ever had. She told me that because I was different, that I would never amount to anything, I would never graduate college, and I would never hold down a job. No student should ever have to hear this, much less believe it. As a result, I make it a point to help others that having trouble. As for the teacher in question, I made sure to send her an invitation when I graduated from TCU. Sometimes the best revenge is to prove someone wrong.As a person who is not too far removed from being a student himself, I am well aware of the difficulties that young people face today. Throughout my academic life, whether it was elementary, junior high, high school or college, I always had to work extra hard to make the grade. Some people can never touch a book and still make straight A's. I am definitely NOT that person. Even though I had to study a lot harder than most people to get good grades, I have something they don't: I actually remember what I learn!This is what makes me effective as a tutor. For one thing, I have ADD and this is something I have learned to use to my advantage. Before I learned coping skills in high school, I used to have to sit on the floor of my bathroom, clear everything off the counter tops and turn on the vent fan just to stay focused. It may sound crazy, but anything that distracted me even the slightest bit was a potential grade-killer. In order to be successful over the years, I had to develop strategies for effective learning. A lot of people will prepare for a test by "cramming" information in their brains, only to forget it as soon as they leave the classroom. That has never worked for me. I prefer to teach the same way that I learn-through applying the information and by having a thorough understanding of the subject matter.Just as a house that is built on sand will surely topple over, information that has no meaning or practical application in our daily lives will never be fully understood. When learning any subject you have to work from the ground up, starting with the basics and slowly building on them with more complex parts. To achieve this, I use mnemonic devices ("My Very Earthly Mother..."), analogies and metaphors and maybe a few flash cards thrown in for good measure. I find that these techniques teach the student in a way that simple memorization simply cannot do alone. By learning to associate visual images with the subject matter they represent one is able to better process the things they are reading and hearing.Finally, I help the student to learn effective organizational skills. I achieve this by teaching the student effective note taking skills, by helping them to become better organized and teaching them critical thinking skills through active participation. It all depends on what works for you. We are all wired a little differently-I know I am and I feel that I can help people who are having trouble. When it comes to learning, everybody is different. There is no right or wrong way to study it's all about what works for you.

I am a graduate of the University of Massachusetts - Boston. I received my Bachelor of Arts in English. Since graduation I have worked in education as a paraprofessional in an alternative learning program for at-risk high school students, and have taught English Language Arts as a licensed English teacher for grades 8-12. I am passionate about literature and the value that one can take from a story, poem, or play. In my experience I have found it helpful to make real world, modern day connections between the student and the work of literature that they are reading, to both help them understand that work and to enjoy and appreciate the value of the particular work. These connections might include comparing the work that a student is struggling with to their own interests, such as their favorite genre of music, movies, or television, to help them better understand and relate to what they are reading and/or writing about. I have also helped students prepare for the ELA portion of standardized tests such as the SAT and MCAS and have experience with college essay writing and editing. I am a strong believer that education opens doors for individuals. The most challenging or disinterested student often needs help jumping through the many hoops and over the many hurdles of education. At times, even students that are academically inclined, get stuck and need a little help to further inspire, advance, and enrich their education. In order to jump through these hoops and over these hurdles of education, students should understand why they are studying a particular thing, what its value is, and how it is relevant to them. The best way to do this is to make what they are learning fun, so that the work they are doing seems less like a task or chore. I try to make learning both relate-able and fun for all of my students. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music, watching movies, relaxing in the outdoors, and laughing with friends and family.

In 2012 I graduated magna cum laude from George Washington University with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Chinese language and literature. Since then, I have gained significant experience tutoring while teaching English in Shenzhen, China. I am comfortable teaching in a wide variety of subjects, and am especially confident in English, writing, Mandarin Chinese, and LSAT prep. I have found that a relationship of respect and equality with students is essential to a worthwhile tutoring experience. I pride myself on my ability to break down difficult concepts and create ways to understand them. My schedule is flexible and so is my teaching style--I will tailor my approach based on whether the focus is on improving test scores, classroom performance, or general knowledge. I prefer to meet in a public area near the university, but if necessary can arrange to meet elsewhere. I look forward to hearing from you!

Teaching is my passion; as a Sagittarius, I am on an endless quest to learn more and help others do the same. I have taught over 100 college and graduate students in my career, in courses ranging from writing seminar to research methods.I'm currently faculty at The New School (Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College) and CUNY (City College, Queens College), and an Isador Lubin Fellow in the PhD Program at the Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy at The New School. I hold an MS in urban planning from Columbia University and a BA from Sarah Lawrence College. I am a proud native New Yorker and mildly patriotic first-generation American.

I graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Educational Studies and a minor in Political Science. I had two years of teaching experience with Breakthrough Collaborative as well as relevant undergraduate coursework to supplement my tutoring and teaching background. Next year, I will be a Teaching Assistant in Geometry with Blue Engine at Renaissance High School for Musical Theater and Technology. Although I tutor a broad range of subjects (from Math to English to Test Prep) I am most passionate about English and Writing, because I really enjoy editing essays. For both my tutoring and teaching style, I like to let the students' knowledge gaps guide the sessions and I adapt to focus on weaknesses and ultimately strengthening understanding overall. My biggest love in life is swimming, and I played water polo for seven years in high school and college. My absolute favorite thing to do is curl up with a book on the beach, and in my free time, I also enjoy doing crossword puzzles.