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Amisha: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...with students and helping them understand concepts. In nursing, it can be difficult to put all the information you learn together. I remember that distinctly when I was in nursing school. What I hope to do is break down complicated constructs to help students process and digest the information in a relatable manner.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Science, Nursing (RN)

Joy: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others...
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Daniel: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...passionate about but I also enjoy teaching in general. I find it very rewarding to teach and help students learn, especially, when it is a subject they are not comfortable with. This is due to many students thinking that they are just unable to learn a subject that they struggle with but I believe anyone...
Education & Certification
Becker College - Bachelors, Interactive Media Design
SAT Verbal: 700

Amelia: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...enjoy analyzing English grammar!), I am most passionate about teaching Latin. I find it extremely gratifying when my students realize that a so-called "dead" language can actually be relevant to their lives! When tutoring Latin, I like to focus on using various strategies to help students "read with expectations, " meaning that students engage in...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilizations
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Puja: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...can be introductory material to advanced concepts that appear on exams such as SAT subject tests or the MCAT. In addition, I have taken intensive writing courses and received training in writing personal statements that has provided me with skills to help students with their writing and reading abilities. I consider myself a motivated, easy-going,...
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 710

Milo: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...University of Massachusetts Amherst. I graduated from UMass with a bachelor's in computer science in 2020, and have been studying computer science since before college. I have prior experience as a tutor in my university's tutoring center for 3 years, and I am available to tutor basic math and most levels of computer science.
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Master of Science, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 740

Clark: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...in history and public policy, is US constitutional law. I published a book on monetary history (*Gold, France, and the Great Depression*) , and a more recent book of essays on topics in economics and diplomatic history (http://books.ksplibrary.org/978-625-7501-75-0/ ) .... I have worked extensively on government-related projects, often in the greater Middle East. Effective tutoring...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts-Boston - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Yale University - Doctor of Science, History

Amy: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...the exception of one child all of my kids graduated in the mainstream! I am a very strong reading and math teacher at the elementary and middle school level. I use a multi-kinesthetic approach which enhances memory; while additionally we are having a lot of fun learning. I know my core curriculum and special needs...
Education & Certification
University of Northern Colorado - Bachelors, Special Education Teacher K-12
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Special Education

Katrina: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...people about their health. Although I have a vast knowledge base, my appetite for knowledge lies with biological sciences. The way our bodies and the world around us functions is astonishing and I can't seem to get enough of knowing about it. Many see science as boring and difficult to understand, but I agree with...
Education & Certification
Kansas Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Barry University - Masters, Biomedical Science

Hope: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...I have been nurturing and unlocking students' academic potential. Tutoring is an art; like any effective coach, I encourage, challenge, inspire, and teach my tutees. But which type of support, and when? The wisdom to balance these ingredients comes only from years of experience. Come see for yourself and book a session today.... Compassionate coaching and student empowerment, with an eye towards conceptual understanding and long term academic success.
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Megan: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...involved in tutoring. I have tutored elementary school students in Harlem in reading comprehension and vocabulary building; middle school students in the South Bronx in Latin and Roman mythology; high school students at my previous school in geometry, English, French, and Latin; and this year, I am tutoring a graduate student who recently immigrated to...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 790

Linda: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...for Grades 7-12 in the State of Connecticut. I have enjoyed my experiences teaching and private tutoring for students. I am a mathematics tutor and students enjoy working with me in a one-on-one setting. My tutoring style is effective and students show improvement in their schoolwork because they are able to better understand the material.
Education & Certification
University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Human Development & Family Studies Major, Mathematics Minor
University of Connecticut - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education Concentration

Amir: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...4th-year PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University. I have more than 10 years experience of tutoring Math and Physics for high school, SAT and college level. My resume will give you a greater understanding of my qualifications. Please contact me if you have any questions. I have been a top student in all my classes from preschool to PhD. Even in PhD, I have passed all my courses...
Education & Certification
Amirkabir University of Technology Iran - Bachelors, Mechanical Eng
Southern Methodist University - Current Grad Student, Mechanical Eng

Mara: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...personal communication, asking questions and allowing students to explore new ways of thinking while attempting to facilitate creative and critical approaches to learning. As a former homeschooled student, I have been able to develop strong organizational and independent study skills that I hope to share with my students, and as a musician and improviser I...
Education & Certification
University of North Texas - Bachelors, Music Performance
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Masters, Music Composition
GRE Verbal: 165

Maria: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...aspects of the job. I am currently transitioning back into full time chemical research but would like to keep a connection to students through tutoring. I have designed and taught courses in Introductory, Physical, and Atmospheric Chemistry at the college level. For each of these subjects, I have used multiple textbooks and am familiar with...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Chemistry
University of Chicago - PHD, Chemistry

Justin: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...recently graduated from Georgetown University (Summa Cum Laude) with a B.S. in Human Science and a minor in Music. This Fall, I will be starting a Masters program in Music History at the Hartt School of Music. Throughout college, I took multiple upper-level courses in the basic sciences and music, and would be capable of...
Education & Certification
Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science
Hartt School of Music - Current Grad Student, Music History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 700

Mackenzie: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...be better suited to working one on one with my students to individualize their educations and enable me to have meaningful discussions about the literature I so loved, something that I strove to incorporate into my classroom teaching. Since I left teaching in 2014, it has felt that something has been missing, and I can't...
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, Secondary English Education

Kim: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...knowledge is fluid and requires practice to perfect. I enjoy showing my peers/students different ways of examining problems in order to achieve a well-rounded understanding of the material through derivation, never memorization. My main mission is to showcase my passion for Math and hopefully encourage students to see the beauty and wonder of this phenomenal...
Education & Certification
Rhode Island College - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Rhode Island College - Master of Science, Mathematics
ACT Math: 32

Justin: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
I believe that every student is capable of succeeding and am willing to create individualized learning plans to help the student achieve their goals. My sense of humor and easygoing attitude makes learning enjoyable and rewarding.
Education & Certification
Central Connecticut State University - Bachelors, English
Central Connecticut State University - Masters, Master of Arts in Teaching

Heather: Holyoke tutor
Certified Tutor in Holyoke, MA
...Music, English as a Second Language, Reading, and Writing. I have tutored while living on both coasts as well as while living in South America. I love working one-on-one with students, meeting the challenges of discovering what strategies work best with each student. I regularly use Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences as a touchstone...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
Tufts University - Master of Arts, Ethnomusicology
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