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Certified Tutor
9+ years
I volunteered to teach an ESL class in Israel in 1995. I have assisted in an Iowa after school tutoring program for three years. I enjoyed substitute teaching in Iowa school systems, then became a social worker for families facing challenges for two years.I was born and raised in Chicago then moved ...
University of Iowa
Masters, Social Work
Iowa Wesleyan College
Bachelors, Human Services

Certified Tutor
7+ years
Liz
I have eleven years of experience teaching at the college level. I teach composition, American literature, and technical writing courses, primarily to first- and second-year college students.I have taught ESL/ELL courses to adults at the Pre-GED level, and the courses included work on conversation, ...
University of Iowa
Masters, English
Syracuse University
Bachelors, English/Magazine journalism

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Yi
BA, MA of Chinese Language and Literature from East China Normal University with 20 years experience.
University of Iowa
AM
East China Normal University
AM

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Rebecca
Hello! I have been an educator for the past 25 years. I am passionate about helping kids and adults reach their goals and aspirations. I strive to make learning experiences challenging and engaging to the learner. Whether I'm teaching science concepts or helping English language learners, I dedicate...
A T Still University of Health Sciences
MS
University of Iowa
MS

Certified Tutor
9+ years
Shigeru
I'm a native speaker of Japanese. I have been teaching Japanese language (all levels) at a college for 24 years. I published some Japanese textbooks with my colleagues for the beginning to intermediate levels.My tutoring includes conversational or business Japanese, grammar, writing, reading, etc.I ...
University of Iowa
Master of Arts Teaching, Japanese Studies
Ibaraki University Japan
Bachelor in Arts, English

Certified Tutor
5+ years
Marisa
I'm passionate about investing in students who are excited to develop their academic and creative writing skills. I have experience working as a college admissions essay teacher with a diverse group of Ivy League-bound high school students. I also taught high school and undergraduate students in mul...
University of Iowa
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Wheaton College (Illinois)
Bachelor in Arts, English Composition

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Lachee
I am Professor LaChe'e Payne. Let me tell you a few things about myself. I have a Master's Degree in Geography from the University of Iowa "Go Hawks!" and earned hours toward my Ph.D. in Geography, emphasizing Political and Cultural Geography. Most Geographers have a geographical area of study...
University of Iowa
Master's/Graduate

Certified Tutor
8+ years
Audrey
I am an educator and writer from Greensboro, North Carolina. Whether you or your child is hoping to improve a verbal score on a standardized test, start application essays, get help with summer reading assignments, or anything in between, I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to be your tutor!After g...
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
Masters, Teaching Masters
University of Iowa
Bachelors, English

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Chad
I enjoy working with students to develop personalized lesson plans, based on their learning style, for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Having taught in a wide variety of contexts, from elementary school children in Peru to adult learners at Universities, I understand the importance of being adap...
University of Iowa
Undergraduate Degree
Grinnell College
Undergraduate Degree

Certified Tutor
2+ years
Christine Kessel
I am passionate about teaching and enjoy helping future nurses enter the workforce. I have taught a variety of nursing courses and worked as a college professor since 1984. I also coordinated a Student Success program at a college of nursing for 5 years and led group and individual tutoring session...
Capella University
Doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
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Master's/Graduate
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