Certified Tutors From Bates College

...I have a strong and varied academic background, especially with respect to the sciences. Although I majored in Chemistry, I also excelled in Biology, Biochemistry and Mathematics courses. My tutoring experience is in the sciences, specifically General Chemistry and Biology. I also served as a teaching assistant for laboratory sections of Introductory Chemistry and Biology...

...Test in Literature, AP Literature Exam, and AP Language Exam have also seen huge improvements in terms of their test-day performances. Additionally, I have helped numerous teenagers tackle the dreaded essay for college, guiding them as they illustrate their character, personality, and aspirations. Outside of teaching, I am writing a novel and take classes through...

...in CO, where I mentored students on multiple two-week backpacking trips. It is my belief that learning math is a perfect context in which to learn creative problem solving. In addition to working with students on complete content coverage, I frame problems as a series of open ended questions that lead to the correct answer...

...raise their reading, math, and organizational skills. Currently I teach fourth grade, which I love! In my experience working with students, I have always enjoyed working on reading skills and creating fun ways to learn math. I am a huge believer in the importance of education and fully believe in the success of all students....

...writing and history. I am also very passionate about Latin and other languages. I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, and I pursue new subjects with the goal of enriching my life and reaching my full potential. I enjoy trying out new things, and have a passion for ballroom dancing, fencing, and yoga. I...

...currently interning and pondering the next step in my career. I am a self-proclaimed "audio nerd" and do freelance work within sound design and audio production. I really enjoy the intricacies of language and would be very interested in delving into a graduate/doctorate program in German Studies eventually, as I have a BA in German...

...to the world. It is through education that our eyes are opened, curiosity ignited, and our minds pushed farther than we imagined possible. I firmly believe in the capacity of every person to grow and learn. I also see and value the fact that we all have multiple intelligences and learning styles. What works for...

...years tutoring various levels of Math in college all the way up to Multi-variable Calculus and Linear Algebra. I also tutored a few local high school students while I was in college. In high school, I completed AP Calculus BC and AP Statistics (I got a 5 and a 4 respectively). Additionally, I received a...

...reading, and doing crossword puzzles. My philosophy as a tutor is to inspire passion in my students. Cultivating a genuine interest in the subject is essential to lifelong learning. Science and math are all around us, and they are accessible subjects if we put them in the context of the everyday. I'm looking forward to...

"You are what you repeatedly do. Therefore excellence is not an act but a habit."

...and minored in Chemistry and Theatre. Since graduation, I have been working at the University of Washington as a Clinical research coordinator, working with children and adolescents who have experienced trauma in childhood. I intend to apply to Clinical Psychology PhD programs within the next few years. My love of theatre, psychology, and math all...

...students for over 10 years, and I love the opportunity to not just teach new ideas, but to connect with the students and learn from them. I enjoy the problem-solving nature of math and grammar, and the opportunity I have to turn academics into an interesting, enjoyable, and ultimately more rewarding experience. I love music...

...curiosity for whatever endeavor we are pursuing together, whether that be for the GRE or any other subject. As the teacher, my goal is to establish a robust tutor-student relationship characterized by mutual engagement, trust, communication, and commitment. When these things have been established, I feel it is much easier to cultivate an intellectual environment...

I am a chemistry student at Bates college. I have experience tutoring students from ages 4 up to undergraduate student. I primarily tutor maths and sciences. I also have a lot of experience with standardized testing.

...College, Chinese studies is my greatest passion in life. Having lived in Shanghai for a number of years, I'm able to combine my extensive pedagogical training with real life experiences to transport my students abroad. Whatever your level, I'm happy to work on at any pace on any skill my student wishes: tones, writing, character...

I have spent three years teaching students from varying ages math, science and English. My favorite subjects are English and science. I am currently majoring in Biology in Bates College, and plan to help and tutor more students.

...of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and assist them to succeed in academics in a manner that is comfortable for them while meeting the requirement(s) of their classes or courses. In my...

...and french. In high school I completed the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, receiving a Bilingual Diploma (in French and English). Additionally, I was an IB Primary and Middle years program, student. My interest in tutoring began with sitting for bilingual families in Atlanta, GA with children who needed IB PYP homework help in English and...