Award-Winning Tutors in Hawaii

...today. Somewhere between learning greetings and struggling with subjuntivo, I acquired a skill that took me to discover unbelievable parts of the world, meet amazing people, and become part of some wonderful cultures. For that, I am forever astounded and grateful, and hope that I can share some of it with you, too.... Making the student excited about what he/she is learning - making it about gaining knowledge that will help in the long run, not...

...studying and teaching about the Japanese language. I volunteer at JCCC as a Teacher's Assistant in all level's of Japanese. I have a firm grasp of all of the material being taught in the first two years of a Japanese class and I use them daily at home with my fiance who is Japanese. I...

...believe that no one should struggle or have negative views on math, as this will affect many aspects of life in the future. The core of math is problem solving capabilities, and this can be used in all aspects of life, especially as an adult. I've used math in finances, at work, and many problems...

...sequence data), and science communication. I've had the pleasure of teaching in a wide variety of settings including a molecular biology laboratory, a university English class in China, a writing center, and even a state park as a naturalist. I offer students a personalized approach based on an assessment of their particular strengths and weaknesses....

...the basic English courses all the way up with reading over graduate work. I know about everything from brainstorming, to proofreading, to structural formatting, to argumentation, to properly citing, and integrating research. Few things give me as much academic pleasure as helping someone else succeed at their work - whether it be trying to study...

...math and science were not my best subjects until I went to college. I know why I struggled and how I overcame those struggles will be the way I tutor others. Not all of us get math, I know, but once we take the time to visualize or look at things logically, math starts to...

...have a bachelor's degree from the University of Hawaii Manoa in both English and Biology, as well as a master's degree in Education from Chaminade University. I have been tutoring and teaching early elementary to senior's high school students for over a decade. Some of the subjects that I am qualified to tutor are: reading,...

...year at UNC I as hired by the Northern Colorado Upward Bound Program as a Mathematics tutor. This position gave me valuable tutoring and life experience in working with a population of "at-risk" high school students for four years. Now having earned my Bachelors of Science in Mathematics, I look to create visual and practical...

...learn a subject, and I feel that it is my job to help them find motivation. Students who work with me will use critical thinking to solve problems. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy traveling, boxing, hiking, rock climbing, and am a huge dog-lover! I look forward to tutoring you, and am very excited to share...

...am fluent in Spanish thanks to a two-year mission for my church. Because of this I am now part of a Hispanic volunteer group helping children learn to read more fluently. I played rugby and football, and I love doing things outdoors, whether it be hiking, going to the lake, skiing, or backpacking. I have...

...managed to do that for the most part, but as I grow older (and wiser?) I feel more certain that teaching at the collegiate level is my calling. I carry with me my overly nice, hard working, and cheese-loving qualities from my upbringing in Wisconsin, and I'm hoping to absorb all the exciting qualities that...

...receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Legal Studies this spring. In the fall, I will begin attending law school at Northwestern Law. For many years, I tutored a wide range of students in Spanish, English literature, and writing. I have also continued to help many high school seniors with college application essays....

...since it is my passion. I have a very flexible tutoring style, and my approach strongly depends on each of my students' needs. The goal is for students to leave in a more calm, confident state than before. Outside of school, I spend much of my time biking, doing yoga, cooking, and exploring new places...

...perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught purely in this fashion, I try to make my lessons focus on principles and processes, creating a deeper understanding of the facts presented in class...

...concepts to students is a great joy to me, I find that the breakthroughs students experience in calculus and basic algebra (Algebra I or Algebra II) are the most exciting, and those subjects are correspondingly my favorite to tutor. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I'm pretty reliably involved in some way in one of...

...challenging concepts. In addition to leading larger groups of students, I also tutored individuals who were struggling in the classroom. In high school, I was a National Merit Scholar and National AP Scholar, and I am very familiar with test preparation strategies for the Reading and English portions of these exams. My personal teaching philosophy...

...in Ecology and Organismal Biology. I believe that hard work, curiosity and an open mind are the keys to lifelong learning. Often the journey to academic success is not a solo one, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share what I know in a way that inspires and educates students. My passion for...

...based on their learning style and personality. While working with students on topics from math to music theory to test prep, I hope to draw on my multidisciplinary background to effectively give each student a solid understanding of the subject matter at hand. Overall I am very easy going and enjoy working will all age...

...tutoring in math and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline...

...excited about the subjects which makes learning that much easier. Mostly I am interested in tutoring math and math-related subjects including economics. Throughout sessions I will always try to convey exactly how important it is to learn the information, because like it or not, even if the student is not interested in learning, I want...