Certified Tutors From Amherst College

As a current college undergrad who has tutored for a while, I'm still learning myself but bring years of experience helping students with a variety of goals in all kinds of academic subjects. I look forward to learning with you!

...and nonfiction. I tutor SAT math and critical reading, Prealgebra, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, as well as Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In my approach, I ensure that students understand the logical basis behind each concept, by teaching students to understand why a concept or problem solving method works the...

My name is Benaias and I am a Neuroscience alumnus at Amherst College. I am interested in anything related to the brain. I am very passionate about math, learning and becoming a Neurosurgeon. ... "If they can't learn the way we teach, we teach the way they learn"- O. Ivar Lovaas. I believe that every individual is wired differently. It's irrational to believe that a child is incapable of understanding a subject or to label them...

...I have a passion for biology and the natural sciences and am excited to be able to share it with others. I have experience with all variety of standardized tests and am confident teaching content or strategy for anything from NY Regents tests through the AP, SAT, or MCAT tests. My interests also extend to...

...understand the scientific method and use it to probe the natural world in an objective way. These experiences have led me to pursue a career in secondary education, where the big ideas of science are introduced. After having lived and studied on the east coast for the past decade, I am excited to have moved...

...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.

...mission as a prospective New York City teacher is to do my part in making sure the information my students receive is done so in a way that is manageable and fun. When my students show interest and progress in the content being taught, I will know I have done my job.... To help a student build confidence in a subject, I break the topics down into smaller bits so that every problem solved or concept...

...where I completed a masters degree in Environmental Engineering at MIT. I've always loved working with students both in tutoring and classroom settings and have worked in this capacity for the past 9 years. I primarily have experience tutoring in science and math, but have also worked with high school students focusing on general curriculum...

...entire life. I worked as a volunteer tutor throughout high school and started to tutor professionally during my senior year. Ever since, I have been working as a private tutor, either in tutoring centers or for personal contacts. I have tutored privately and professionally throughout NYC. I love teaching and am excited to help anyone...

...material and to gain confidence when approaching a new problem. As a tutor for over 8 years, breaking the problem down is also the first battle but getting students there is the best part. I am more than willing to go over a problem several times and take different approaches to help my students succeed...

...basis. I believe that any students can make huge academic gains in any subject area - no matter how much they may struggle - with the right amount of work ethic and support. Exams should not be a barrier to anyone's personal ambitions. I look forward to sharing what I know to help students come...

...teaching. At Amherst, I work as a Telementor. In this position, I am matched with a number of low income high school seniors, and I help them navigate the college application process. I help them brainstorm, write, format, revise, and edit their essays, help navigate actual applications, write resumes, figure out financial aid, etc. This...

...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 the United States in ESL and conversational English. As for my preferred subjects, I...

...College Graduate. While there, I created an interdisciplinary major that combined Art History and Political Theory. I'm currently going back to school to take pre-medical coursework. I'm excited to help you achieve your academic goals! My strengths are in critical reading and GRE prep, but I can help in all subject areas!

I am a tutor, but I am also a mentor. While I believe education is of utmost importance, I also believe a student needs to find value in their education. I don't tutor to help students get the assignment done, I tutor to help develop respect for learning.

I am a dedicated student of English literature and other disciplines within the humanities. I love being able to interact with people who are looking to study subjects that I am passionate about. Additionally, I have studied French for more than five years.

...introduction to tutoring started as volunteer work back in 2009, when I assisted my old math teacher in facilitating middle school math club. One year later, I was hired by a local Kumon center, where I worked as an education assistant for both math and reading. At the Kumon center, I worked with a variety...

...in health policy and management from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health and a B.A. in psychology from Amherst College. Judy also holds a Geriatric Scholarship Certificate (GSC) through the Consortium of New York Geriatric Education Centers. Judy loves the intricacies of language and finds helping others improve their English skills extremely rewarding. She...

I'm a student as Amherst College and grew up outside Boston. My classes are mostly writing and reading based, but I have experience with math through calculus and science courses as well. I'm excited to meet you and learn how I can best be of assistance!

...psychology, and the environment. I have been tutoring independently for the past four years, in a wide range of subjects, including math and science. I have worked with a variety of students of many ages, although most of my experience is with middle school students. I am passionate about education, learning and about teaching others....