Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...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 matter for each individual. In other words, one size does not fit all, and I tailor my approach based on students' personalities...

...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 favorite subjects to teach are ESL and Writing, but I am also capable of tutoring Spanish, Geography, U.S. History, and World History....

...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 enjoy running, practicing yoga, and reading a broad range of subjects and genres that enrich my understanding of the the world. I...

...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 - the world through Spanish. In addition to teaching and tutoring, I enjoy reading all kinds of literature, playing chess, organizing activities...

...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 strength as an instructor. Whether a student needs visual aids, kinesthetic games, or cheesy Star Wars puns to make learning engaging and...

...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 in the classroom – but who is also capable of being firm when necessary. I love working with individual students to identify...

...BSN. I have always been passionate about helping others, and that is part of the reason I chose nursing as a career. Tutoring has been a great way for me to do this while being a student. I have not only been able to tutor SAT/ACT math during the summer months, but I have also...

...the subjects that I tutor my students in. I enjoy making a difference in student's lives. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health, French Lit. and Cultural Studies. I am current going back to school to pursue a Nursing degree. I have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence...

...impairment and intellectual delay. Since graduating I have taught students ages 2 to 18 years of age in public, private, mainstream and special schools in Maryland USA and Queensland Australia. While raising our children I ran a tutoring program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three...

...certified K-8 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...

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.

...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...

...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 to create. My experiences with diverse students and education systems adds to my differentiated teaching style. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...or intermediate student in is German. Three years of academic study with an instructor native to German, who used immersion to help us with fluency and "thinking" in that language. It is still my most fluent language. I also have academic training in Latin. 3 years of study. It would take some review, but I...

...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...

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.

...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...

...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...

...spent last summer working as a consultant at Wheaton Franciscan Hospital in St. Josephs. I plan to begin graduate study in Philosophy next fall. I am eager to help students in my areas of expertise either online or in-person. I prep students for both the GRE and ACT. I am also well-suited to help students...

...Not only does education open opportunities, but understanding the world more deeply helps us better interact with and relate to people and situations around us. I graduated from Calvin College in 2008 after studying English, Linguistics and Philosophy, and while for some people graduation marks the end of a learning phase, for me, it signaled...