Kimika
Certified Tutor
...have the student teach it to me to make sure everything is understood. I also love giving helpful hints and shortcuts on solving certain equations. I think that I am a very flexible person when it comes to my tutoring style. I know that everyone learns differently and it is my duty to do everything...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...tutoring one-on-one because I can get to know students and gear the lessons toward their interests, which helps them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy the tutoring sessions more. I particularly enjoy teaching science, writing, and test prep. With test prep I've found that supplemental work on fundamental skills helps students improve...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, History
Master of Science, Neuroscience
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
Alexander
Certified Tutor
...the mighty MCAT can feel. I help my students master both the content and strategy of the test, develop manageable study routines, and build the confidence they need to perform to their maximum potential on test day. I scored a 2350 (99th percentile) on my SAT and a 520 (98th percentile) on my MCAT, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Hope
Certified Tutor
...me a great tutor is my ability to empathize with the needs of each of my tutees and help them figure out how they best learn the material. My proficiency in the subject and strong teaching background are two different skills; combined together, they make me an understanding and efficient tutor. In my free time,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...I am a firm believer in problem-based learning, and encourage students to ask questions and think for themselves. Although I will not provide answers or a quick and simple fix, I will provide students with guidance and encouragement as they work through problems and learn to apply familiar concepts to unfamiliar situations. I also believe...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...I try to use engaging and amusing examples to illustrate the subject, with a keen understanding that learning is most fruitful when student and teacher are enjoying themselves. I also try to provide students with effective study habits and exercises that can maximize the time between sessions and help achieve the best results they are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
William
Certified Tutor
...a puzzle, rather than a chore. I've since spent several semesters as an Introductory Chemistry TA during my undergrad at Amherst College, where I majored in Biochemistry and Biophysics, magna cum laude. I'm also pre-med; I'm applying to medical schools now, for matriculation in the fall of 2014. I'm very passionate about science, particularly Microbiology....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry and Biophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Charlene
Certified Tutor
...and numerical fluency. My personal strength is in identifying an individual's challenges and figuring out an approach that will work with that person's style of thinking. I excel at making math fun and interesting for students. I am also conversational in Spanish. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with my kids, hiking, watching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Sienna
Certified Tutor
...playing with my dogs, volunteering in my community, and watching old episodes of "Doctor Who." I am an avid contra dancer. I also love to read books in a wide variety of genres. My favorites include "Pride and Prejudice," the short stories of Nikolai Gogol, the Harry Potter series, "The Handmaid's Tale, "Brave New World,"...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Geology
Master of Science, Crop and Soil Sciences
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 760
SAT Verbal: 770
Alvaro Rodrigo
Certified Tutor
...tests is the most rewarding part of teaching and tutoring. I'm a native Spanish speaker and love teaching the language and culture that I grew up with to others. Similarly, there is no feeling more satisfying than seeing a student I'm working with experience an "aha moment" as what they're learning starts to click and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science & Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740
LSAT: 164
Sabrina
Certified Tutor
...at Match Charter Public High School. I am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, including SAT/ACT test prep, Writing/Reading, ESL, math (through Algebra I), and Spanish. When tutoring, I like to push my students to solve problems on their own with guidance from me only when necessary. I also like to have my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Rosalyn
Certified Tutor
...levels of math. I tutor many math subjects, including elementary math, pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, pre-Calculus and Calculus 1. Math has always been my favorite subject, and I like to tutor math because I think anyone is capable of doing math if they are taught in a method they can understand. I like...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...teacher and essay grader. My teaching style is encouraging, clear, fun, and flexible. I love figuring out how to customize a lesson in order to best cater to an individual student's needs. I can work with classroom teachers to come up with a plan to help you or your child through the semester. I also...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Geology, English
Masters, Geosciences (Climate Modeling)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800
Maggie
Certified Tutor
...research honor society (Sigma Xi) and the national statistics honor society (Mu Sigma Rho). I have been employed by Varsity Tutors for three years. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant, Grader, and Tutor in the Statistics Department at Amherst College for three semesters. I am particularly passionate about test preparation and math education.... In a typical first session, I would meet the student and see what they wanted to work on and how they learn...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
Alura
Certified Tutor
...the cello for almost five years and have enjoyed reading and editing my peers' and siblings' essays for as long as I can remember. I am interested in teaching English at the high school or university level in the future, so I hope to begin to cultivate my teaching skills and give back to the...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, English
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Claire
Certified Tutor
...and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Kevin
Certified Tutor
...test works and what each type of question is asking them to do. Whether a student is new to a test, feels like it presents a genuine source of difficulty for him or her, or is trying to figure out how to push towards a perfect score, I know the steps necessary to help that...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
PHD, Law - J.D.
LSAT: 172
Darya
Certified Tutor
...me to become a tour guide at my college and at the campus art museum - the lucky thing is that at both positions I have the chance to both teach about what I love but also persuade my listeners to love it too: nothing's better than a potential college applicant saying, "I'll definitely apply!"...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Film & Media Studies
Charles
Certified Tutor
...in August 2017. I have a variety of teaching and tutoring experiences, including working as a self-employed tutor, an organic chemistry teaching assistant, and a high school English teacher. I primarily tutor math, science, the MCAT, and Spanish. I recognize that success in school depends on study habits and techniques as much as understanding material,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Neuroscience
Masters, Biochemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
Catherine
Certified Tutor
...is a time and a place for "lecture," I believe students do their best thinking when they are answering thoughtful questions both verbally and in writing. Because thinking is the crux of learning, I always strive to have student voices dominating during tutoring sessions. Tutoring sessions are short, so I believe each one should be...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English & History
Masters, Childhood Education
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