Certified Tutors From Appalachian State University

...of learning in my classroom by eliminating the mental boundaries that keep students from asking questions. Questioning is a skill at the very heart of science, and I provide an environment where all questions are considered valid and are celebrated as opportunities to delve deeper into a subject that interests and engages my students.

...both large and small classes and tutoring a high school junior one-on-one. In both Santiago and New York City, I taught English to small groups of adults with proficiencies ranging from advanced to absolute beginner. I have also privately tutored adults in Portuguese in New York. All of these experiences have heightened my sensibilities to...

...students to explain their thinking in both reading and math, it is extremely important to excel in writing. The use of visual aides, manipulatives (tangible objects for students to use while learning), and easy-to-learn test-taking strategies are appropriate and highly effective for my students. I truly believe that making education fun and enjoyable for young...

...I like students to bring me what they need help with, in any subject. Together we will review the fundamental lessons and skills we need to fulfill the assignment. Over time, we learn to do the work ourselves, because we strengthen the basic skills week after week, day after day. We will take enough notes...

...of experience in the classroom. With more than twenty semesters of college under my belt, I understand what it takes to be a successful student. I know I can help each learner find their strengths, and master some strategies that will positively impact their academic performance. Students learn best when they are having fun and...

...the field of secondary English education for the past four years, I have learned that students first need a support system in order to achieve their own greatness. I hope to be at least a small part of that support system as well as a source of guidance for students who are in need.

...able to tutor in Algebra, Pre-Algebra, Basic Math, AP Government and Politics, European and American History, Social Studies, English, Public Speaking, and can tutor over the Summer. I have taken courses throughout my college career to supplement every one of these subjects, so I am well versed in all of them and am able to...

...course on Science Instruction that was not required for my degree to further enhance my strategies and skills as a teacher. My experience has taught me that one of the most important attributes a teacher can have is adaptability. Outside of research and teaching, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dogs and sports.... I have a very simple teaching philosophy. I use a form of the Socratic method. My job is to connect the material...

...worked with elementary and middle school students. I was also an independent tutor for six months in Australia. I have a bachelors degree in Political Science, and a Master degree in Law and Diplomacy, so I am able to help students with history, political science, or other social science courses. In addition, I have years...

...and a writer, and I love helping students better understand the English language. I have been studying French for 9 years, I spent a semester abroad in Angers, France, and I have worked as a French tutor for university students. I hope to be able to help students better comprehend their own language skills.... I believe in listening to students' needs and discerning the best way to teach them based on their needs. Every single student...