Inspiring young minds today, getting great leaders tomorrow. My style of teaching depends on how the student learns. From my experiences teaching at CSU, most people learn from concrete explanations and examples. But, there are a few who learn verbally and/or by consistently writing. I try to find that learning style and counter it with the proper teaching style.

I am a 5th grade teacher at Palm Lane Elementary. I have been working with children since I was 16 and have been teaching for 4 years. I am originally from Chicago and completed my bachelor degree at Michigan State University. I majored in Education and minored in ESL and English. I also have a specialization in urban education and have completed almost half of my masters degree through MSU. I love working with students and helping them achieve more then they thought they could. I love tutoring students in reading because I have a huge passion for it. I believe that every child can be a reader they have just not found the right book. I have traveled all around the world and love to bring those experiences in with my teaching so that the child can be shown other worlds and cultures. I can speak conversationally in Spanish to help with subject matter when needed. I push students to hit my high expectations and will make learning a fun but knowledgable experience.

I am a 2009 graduate of Oberlin College, originally from Santa Cruz, CA and new to Seattle! I received a double major in English and Comparative American Studies, and graduated with high honors. My academic background is in literature, composition, and the social sciences, and I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for 5 years.While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice.In my free time, I work as an audio engineer, help out with gardening and cooking at my co-op house, and read widely and enthusiastically.

I believe in a learner-centered approach to teaching, wherein the student's needs are the focus of all educational activities. In order to transform information into knowledge, a learner needs to make sense of facts; in this way, the learner builds on his/her knowledge in a way that is applicable, meaningful, and useful.I also think that all children deserve the opportunity to learn in a nurturing, safe environment, where they are valued and cherished- regardless of cognitive ability.I have spent the majority of my life learning about different subjects that interested me. As a young girl, I dreamed about the day when I could be fluent in the English language; I worked very hard toward that goal. As I grew older, my objectives shifted, but my joy for learning never ceased.I have worked with students with disabilities and behavior differences, and I can honestly say that I learned life's best lessons while working with them!

I graduated from Penn in 2013 with a major in Cinema Studies and a double minor in Consumer Psychology & English. Since graduation, I've been working in the television industry in a reading and writing intensive role. While in college, I spent two years as a member of the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, which is an organization that matches Penn students with local West Philly elementary and middle schoolers in need of academic assistance. Working with WPTP was a wholly fulfilling experience, and through it I learned how rewarding it can be to work one on one with a student toward a common goal. I'm an avid reader and a very strong writer with a penchant for time management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help is a sign of strength rather than of weakness, and I look forward to helping students reach their potential. In my free time you can find me at the movies, reading in a park, seeing a play, or taking in a museum exhibit.

The past five years have been a steady incline of accomplishments in my professional life. I began working for Montclair High School in 2011 as a job coach in the Transition Program. Within this capacity I realized my career path should be in education. I enrolled in a post baccalaureate certification program to become certified to teach elementary school. During my graduate study I maintained a strong GPA and received my K-6 certification in two years (four semesters). This past year I accepted a job in Rutherford, NJ as the Gifted and Talented/Keyboarding teacher. Since I received my bachelor's degree in Humanities, I had enough credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did.Being a musician has taught me many valuable lessons which make me an outstanding teacher. In order to be a successful musician one must be patient, intelligent, diligent, meticulous, and good at multi-tasking. Not only am I a musician, but I have played in several bands since I was thirteen years old. Being a part of a band requires one to be a productive team member, creative, responsible, committed, and passionate. When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will prevail. When I had worked a forty hour work week and had to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play and enjoy every second of it. As a teacher, when I am presented with a challenge, I believe in my abilities to problem solve, my experience with working cooperatively with others to find a solution, and my passion for succeeding; all of which I have developed as a musician over the past sixteen years.

I am a medical journalist with two years of tutoring experience in the city.A native New Yorker, I graduated from Hunter College High School and went to Williams College, where I majored in biology and Spanish. Afterwards, I got a Master's in science journalism from NYU. I have published science articles in The Atlantic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Vice, and more.My goal is to make learning as highly efficient and fun as possible. Good communication and variety are key to my teaching style.

Getting a tutor is a great way to help your child succeed. As a former teacher, I have seen my students who have tutors succeed more than those who have no specialized support. Sometimes, to get children to learn or accomplish special goals, particular resources need to be utilized. That's where I come in. I have a passion to see children succeed. This passion, paired with my background as a certified teacher and 20 years of multi-grade experience make me a standout choice to assist students of all types and ages. Furthermore, I am willing to consider and incorporate new data available on successful methods of teaching paired with children's enthusiasm of technology to come up with creative, fun, and effective approaches. The right methods start with the right resources, and with these, students will succeed.

Teaching has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember and I have acted upon that passion as a tutor as early as my days in high school. I believe it is not just enough to know a piece of information, but a tutor needs to be able to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to the student. Most importantly however, he/she needs to teach in an encouraging manner and have the patience to stay at it with the student if they are not able to understand the concept right away. I believe I make a great tutor not only because I have almost a decade of experience, but especially because I am always equipped with encouragement and patience.Aside from teaching I also enjoy playing sports, instruments, and having a good time with friends. I think these hobbies help make me relate to students which is important because they are able to see me as an equal in a similar stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them.My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor is best summarized, I think, by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

Hi. I'm James and I've been living in Brooklyn and working as a tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and have plenty of tricks I can share with you to make your academic life easier. I look forward to working with you!

Inspiring young minds today, getting great leaders tomorrow. My style of teaching depends on how the student learns. From my experiences teaching at CSU, most people learn from concrete explanations and examples. But, there are a few who learn verbally and/or by consistently writing. I try to find that learning style and counter it with the proper teaching style.

I am a 5th grade teacher at Palm Lane Elementary. I have been working with children since I was 16 and have been teaching for 4 years. I am originally from Chicago and completed my bachelor degree at Michigan State University. I majored in Education and minored in ESL and English. I also have a specialization in urban education and have completed almost half of my masters degree through MSU. I love working with students and helping them achieve more then they thought they could. I love tutoring students in reading because I have a huge passion for it. I believe that every child can be a reader they have just not found the right book. I have traveled all around the world and love to bring those experiences in with my teaching so that the child can be shown other worlds and cultures. I can speak conversationally in Spanish to help with subject matter when needed. I push students to hit my high expectations and will make learning a fun but knowledgable experience.

I am a 2009 graduate of Oberlin College, originally from Santa Cruz, CA and new to Seattle! I received a double major in English and Comparative American Studies, and graduated with high honors. My academic background is in literature, composition, and the social sciences, and I have been involved in teaching and tutoring for 5 years.While I tutor a variety of subjects, my favorite is writing and composition. Throughout college I worked as a course assistant and writing tutor to college freshman, helping to bring students with a wide variety of educational backgrounds up to college level. I love helping students learn to craft an argument, chose their thesis and points, and build a structured, polished essay. I believe all students bring a unique and important perspective to their writing, and my job is helping them find their voice.In my free time, I work as an audio engineer, help out with gardening and cooking at my co-op house, and read widely and enthusiastically.

I believe in a learner-centered approach to teaching, wherein the student's needs are the focus of all educational activities. In order to transform information into knowledge, a learner needs to make sense of facts; in this way, the learner builds on his/her knowledge in a way that is applicable, meaningful, and useful.I also think that all children deserve the opportunity to learn in a nurturing, safe environment, where they are valued and cherished- regardless of cognitive ability.I have spent the majority of my life learning about different subjects that interested me. As a young girl, I dreamed about the day when I could be fluent in the English language; I worked very hard toward that goal. As I grew older, my objectives shifted, but my joy for learning never ceased.I have worked with students with disabilities and behavior differences, and I can honestly say that I learned life's best lessons while working with them!

I graduated from Penn in 2013 with a major in Cinema Studies and a double minor in Consumer Psychology & English. Since graduation, I've been working in the television industry in a reading and writing intensive role. While in college, I spent two years as a member of the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, which is an organization that matches Penn students with local West Philly elementary and middle schoolers in need of academic assistance. Working with WPTP was a wholly fulfilling experience, and through it I learned how rewarding it can be to work one on one with a student toward a common goal. I'm an avid reader and a very strong writer with a penchant for time management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help is a sign of strength rather than of weakness, and I look forward to helping students reach their potential. In my free time you can find me at the movies, reading in a park, seeing a play, or taking in a museum exhibit.

The past five years have been a steady incline of accomplishments in my professional life. I began working for Montclair High School in 2011 as a job coach in the Transition Program. Within this capacity I realized my career path should be in education. I enrolled in a post baccalaureate certification program to become certified to teach elementary school. During my graduate study I maintained a strong GPA and received my K-6 certification in two years (four semesters). This past year I accepted a job in Rutherford, NJ as the Gifted and Talented/Keyboarding teacher. Since I received my bachelor's degree in Humanities, I had enough credit requirements to apply for the middle school Social Studies and English Language Arts endorsements upon passing the Praxis exam for both subjects, which I did.Being a musician has taught me many valuable lessons which make me an outstanding teacher. In order to be a successful musician one must be patient, intelligent, diligent, meticulous, and good at multi-tasking. Not only am I a musician, but I have played in several bands since I was thirteen years old. Being a part of a band requires one to be a productive team member, creative, responsible, committed, and passionate. When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will prevail. When I had worked a forty hour work week and had to drive three hours to play an overnight, weekend show, it took passion, commitment, and dedication to show up for my band mates, ready to play and enjoy every second of it. As a teacher, when I am presented with a challenge, I believe in my abilities to problem solve, my experience with working cooperatively with others to find a solution, and my passion for succeeding; all of which I have developed as a musician over the past sixteen years.

I am a medical journalist with two years of tutoring experience in the city.A native New Yorker, I graduated from Hunter College High School and went to Williams College, where I majored in biology and Spanish. Afterwards, I got a Master's in science journalism from NYU. I have published science articles in The Atlantic, Popular Science, Audubon Magazine, Vice, and more.My goal is to make learning as highly efficient and fun as possible. Good communication and variety are key to my teaching style.

Getting a tutor is a great way to help your child succeed. As a former teacher, I have seen my students who have tutors succeed more than those who have no specialized support. Sometimes, to get children to learn or accomplish special goals, particular resources need to be utilized. That's where I come in. I have a passion to see children succeed. This passion, paired with my background as a certified teacher and 20 years of multi-grade experience make me a standout choice to assist students of all types and ages. Furthermore, I am willing to consider and incorporate new data available on successful methods of teaching paired with children's enthusiasm of technology to come up with creative, fun, and effective approaches. The right methods start with the right resources, and with these, students will succeed.

Teaching has been a passion of mine ever since I can remember and I have acted upon that passion as a tutor as early as my days in high school. I believe it is not just enough to know a piece of information, but a tutor needs to be able to convey that information in a clear and concise manner to the student. Most importantly however, he/she needs to teach in an encouraging manner and have the patience to stay at it with the student if they are not able to understand the concept right away. I believe I make a great tutor not only because I have almost a decade of experience, but especially because I am always equipped with encouragement and patience.Aside from teaching I also enjoy playing sports, instruments, and having a good time with friends. I think these hobbies help make me relate to students which is important because they are able to see me as an equal in a similar stage of life, making it easier to learn rather than if they just saw me as someone who is there to tutor them.My goal for becoming a Varsity Tutor is best summarized, I think, by the following quote, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."

Hi. I'm James and I've been living in Brooklyn and working as a tutor for the past 4 years. I love to teach one-on-one because progress happens quickly and I get to share my passions for the subjects that I teach. I like to have sessions that are not pressured or intense, but I do like to cover as much material as we can fit in. I have a passion for math and other subjects that I love to share and have plenty of tricks I can share with you to make your academic life easier. I look forward to working with you!