Sarah
Certified Tutor
...comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an "in" to the subject...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said, my two years of both in-classroom and tutoring experience have shown to me the importance of having lesson plans of clear, consistent material. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...acquired over the years with others. My tutoring experience ranges from high school level (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) to college (Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra). I love meeting individuals on their level, analyzing their mathematical thinking, and building a deeper understanding from their foundation. Beyond my love for Mathematics, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...have found that students learn best through a communicative task-based approach that frames language instruction in real world contexts through which students can relate to their own life. When teaching literature and culture to advanced students, this real world focus comes across through my enthusiasm and passion for the experience of life through another world...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish, French, Linguistics
Master of Arts, Spanish Literature
Allison
Certified Tutor
...have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning preferences is my greatest...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature and German
Emily
Certified Tutor
...IELTS test prep. I have an innate love of learning that I am eager to share with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater understanding. I am a calm and caring teacher who enjoys using humor...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 165
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...requires for the nursing program. In addition to my studies, I love to play tennis. I started playing in elementary school, and have enjoyed it ever since. In addition to paying tennis, I have enjoyed taking dance classes since I was three. This included ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and modern. Not only have I...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Nursing
Josephine
Certified Tutor
...a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to French, English, and some Sciences. I like to connect with my students and their unique talents and strengths and work towards improving their weakness in a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Public Health and French Literature and Cultural Studies
Katherine
Certified Tutor
...gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three children who are now all either graduated from university or finishing university. I believe helping my students to learn to love learning and become life long learners able to grow and adapt with joy to whatever life throws at them.... Teaching is my passion. I strive to develop confident learners who know how to find the answers they need. I start where each...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Special Education
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...teacher with a major in science and a minor in Spanish. I have lived and worked abroad and since returning have had a wealth of teaching experiences that have shaped my teaching instruction. I am currently a fifth grade teacher at a Spanish immersion school. I am looking forward to working with new students!... I believe all students can be successful learners but that not all students learn the same. The art of teaching is helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Education
Masters, Bilingual Education
Justin
Certified Tutor
I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Computer Science
ACT Math: 31
Casey
Certified Tutor
...at Calvin College to help my fellow students with their term papers. I loved it. Ever since then, I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels of academic literacy, sharing skills and knowledge to help students achieve success has...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, MFA Creative Writing
Helga
Certified Tutor
...Biology and Environmental Science teacher in an urban public school. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. I am most passionate about cultivating a love for the natural world and enjoy teaching the life sciences. I believe that the love for learning is what motivates students to excel and that is what I hope...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Interdisciplinary- Geology/ Geography
Masters, Agroecology
Michael
Certified Tutor
...It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of understanding much of English, with so many cognates, understanding or working out new word meanings when they possess a recognizable Latin root, or prefix,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy and Music
PHD, Music - Theory, History, Voice performance
Norm
Certified Tutor
...middle school students. But I am relaxing more now. I no longer teach full time. I go into the school building some each week and help students with math. I love reading, music, camping, and playing with my grandson. I love to joke with my students too. Oh, I still play the trombone in church every...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Education
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
Catherine
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, Journalism
Mark
Certified Tutor
...I would probably die without books. Writing and reading take us to far away lands; help us connect by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and learn how how to improve it; and teach us how to communicate. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Divinity, Youth Ministry
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...that I wanted to teach since my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
Master of Arts, History
Jordan
Certified Tutor
...ACT. I am also well-suited to help students in Philosophy, Latin, History, and English writing and grammar courses. Lastly, I tutor a variety of math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry. With students, I generally take a systematic approach to tutoring, working to improve students weak areas and build overall confidence...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
ACT English: 33
ACT Science: 32
GRE: 330
Benjamin
Certified Tutor
...and my formal college education, I feel very comfortable teaching a range of English-related subjects. I especially enjoy ESL/EFL work, but I feel confident focusing on reading, writing, comprehension or any other areas that a student may have trouble with. When I work with students, I hope to create a learning environment in which the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
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