Award-Winning Technical Writing Tutors

...determining exactly where a student's understanding of a topic was faulty. Over time, however, I developed a keener sense for the hurdles that students sometimes face when learning, as well as the most efficient ways to overcome them. I also developed more patience and empathy through tutoring - I often remembered feeling the same confusion about a topic that my students were feeling the first time I had learned the material. The skills and perspective...

...improve their academic work, but also empower them to independently produce better results in the future. I have experience tutoring students in different age groups, from elementary school to graduate school. As a tutor at my college's writing center, I assisted in leading a workshop discussing best strategies for ESL tutoring. Having studied both Spanish and Japanese, I understand the difficulties of learning a new language and am excited to help students master English writing,...

...learning new things, music, running, spending time with friends, and practicing jiu jitsu. I decided to become a tutor because I'm very passionate about helping people out. My teaching style focuses on helping the student truly understand the conceptual underpinnings of the material they are studying, but I am flexible to adjusting to a variety of learning styles. My speciality is computer science, math, and physics, though I'm capable of teaching a wide range of...

...is one of my favorite things to do! I've tutored first-grade students, college students, and everyone in between in a variety of subjects. I have a proven record of improving student performance. When it comes to ACT, I know how to elevate a student to his or her maximum potential. Pure knowledge alone is not good enough to do well on the test. I have a number of tips and tricks up my sleeve that...

I am a constant learner with a passion for not only helping students achieve their highest potential academically, but also acquire some level of comfort, if not pleasure, from reading and writing. I thoroughly enjoy working with young people and find that the learning is always a two-way process when I interact with students.... I am always researching strategies and methods to help students connect with the subject matter and work through challenging assignments. I...

...English and American Literature and minored in Creative Writing. Currently, I work as a Teaching Assistant and graduate instructor for college-level rhetoric and composition classes, as well as university-level senior thesis and literature seminars. I also work with everyone from ESL students to students with multiple languages to elementary-aged students just learning to read and write for the first time. And although it may sound silly, I get really excited about reading, writing, researching, and...

...high honors from Emory University in 2011, where I double-majored in Biology and Spanish. During my time at Emory, I studied abroad in Australia working on barrier reef and rainforest ecology, and studied in Spain mastering my Spanish language skills. I can read and write Spanish with high proficiency and have tutored Spanish speakers, and received highest scores on the AP Spanish exam with listening. My favorite academic subjects are math and science, and I...

...other people further their knowledge and comprehension. I started at a young age being drawn to the math and sciences in school, and was fortunate enough to be pretty good at them! However, I have also struggled in these subjects before so I believe my ability to connect and relate to students' common problems is a real positive. I like to approach every student as a person having a unique skill set and having different...

As an educator with more than 25 years of teaching students from all walks of life, I enjoy seeing others reach and achieve their maximum potential through intellectual stimulation and mastery of selected courses and disciplines. ... The ability to read, comprehend and write well is essential for students to make intelligent decisions about their lives. Such skills also are important for students who wish to lead productive and successful lives. As a result, my teaching...

I look forward to serving you on your academic journey. My mission is to support you in moving forward, overcoming obstacles, and reaching your intended goal.... "Learning is a treasure which accompanies its owner everywhere." Chinese Proverb

...in groups. My style is analytical, intuitive, and fun. I collaborate with my students so I can adapt to their interests. I LOVE teaching grammar, with simple, straightforward explanations. I use observation and examples from media. We will also practice in conversation. My philosophy is make mistakes and keep it positive. Choose me if you want a teacher who is real, relaxed, and encouraging. Hola! Mi nombre es Abril. Yo enseo espaol e ingles. He...

...middle school MathCounts and serve as my younger sibling's spelling bee coach. These experiences cemented my desire to serve as a mentor for others. With a background in higher-level math, I tutored the subject throughout high school while also serving as captain of the varsity tennis team and teaching private tennis lessons on the side. Top ACT and SAT scores earned me a scholarship at the University of Miami, where I was able to develop...

...and high school students in reading, writing, and math through the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. Following graduation, I worked and lived abroad for two years, first in Sydney, Australia, and then in Istanbul, Turkey. During my time in Turkey, I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students. While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a...

...more than 10 years, in conjunction with over 20 years of programming and software QA. I love helping people find new ways of looking at problems to reveal solutions. My aptitude for math, programming and robotics stems from my true passion for music, especially music theory. I find that I'm not alone - that many of my technical colleagues share my musical leanings. Let me help you look at those tricky problems differently!... Ask, don't tell....

...an excellent school experience. I tutor ERB, ISEE, HSPT, SAT, ACT, and GRE test prep. I focus, not just on the test content and essay writing, but also on test-taking strategies that work. My goal is to help my students get into the school(s) of their choice. I also tutor Math, ELA, Social Studies, History, Reading, Writing and ESL. I help students develop their executive function skills to stay organized, and develop healthy, sustainable study...

...systems. I would like to share with you all of my problem solving knowledge I have acquired and develop you into a productive and confident student. Many students suffer from anxiety when dealing with math and physics and then decide to want nothing to do with these subjects. They feel like they don't have the mind to understand mathematical concepts. But I tell you that you have the potential and mental capacity to learn the...

...students in learning a language in our modern, globalized world. Furthermore, it is the job of the teacher/tutor to be a guiding a mentor that teaches their pupil the skills needed to teach themselves. Academia is an important part of my life. However, to pursue and continue working in one's niche, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I take much interest in pursuing a fruitful life of virtue and health. I take much...

...psychological approach, that is the main area of education. I also studied sociology extensively and I know that the inability or difficulty in learning effects students ability to socialize and really benefit from their education. I believe in enhancing the students skills and abilities this will not only cause their grades to rise but you will also see a improvement in behavior and their social environment. I want students to not only be successful in...

...I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Minor in Biology from Boston University, a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute, and Postdoctoral credentials in Chemistry from Harvard University. During the course of my formal education, I served as a Teaching Assistant in General Chemistry, a Teaching Assistant in Introductory Biology, and a Teaching Fellow in Physical Organic Chemistry. I also participated in an outreach program in graduate school, the aim...

...who needed the extra push from a caring teacher to be successful in the classroom; this is why I do what I do - to be that teacher for the student just like me! Currently, I am teaching 5th Grade Reading/Math in North Philadelphia at a turnaround charter school. The challenges I have been faced with have led me to doing extensive research in reaching the populations that so separately need a foot...or hand-up, instead...