Sara
Certified Tutor
...comes first - before the curriculum, before the test scores, before the tutor. I've learned to incorporate this ideology into my own teaching practice by differentiating instruction for each of my students. I develop a rapport, meet students where they're at, and teach them the literacy and problem solving skills they need to become life-long...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Studio Art
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 740
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...have taken the French baccalaureat. I started tutoring in high school, everything from math, literature, to French and Latin. I have worked mostly with high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700
Michael
Certified Tutor
...have tutored have seen significant improvement in their grades and subject understanding as a result of our lessons. I believe that science is interesting and fun to learn. Sometimes, it is difficult for students to understand the relevance and importance of science in their lives and struggle with the material. As your tutor, I will...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Master of Arts, MAT Biology
State Certified Teacher
Nathan
Certified Tutor
...of a Learning Center, and a big part of my job was working on test prep with students. I enjoyed my work, and I was successful at it because I was able to develop connections with my students and alter my teaching style to meet their needs, while still staying within the structured curriculum.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...things and it helped me be patient with the process of learning. I realize that learning and education can be challenging, but even more so it can be so rewarding. I want the students I work with to know that I've been there, in situations where learning something new may be challenging, and I am...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Education
Master of Arts, Community Development and Planning
Alan
Certified Tutor
...large classrooms and intensive one-on-one tutoring. My students come from all over the world, and I aim to tailor my lessons to their respective needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...focusing on a single student and groups of students to help them grasp concepts presented by the teacher in class. My experience was everything I wanted and more. I was able to connect with my students, and get them to fully understand the material that they were working on. Beyond that, the students became more...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
David
Certified Tutor
...manner and have found there to be fun in tutoring the LSAT. I believe that the LSAT can and should be a fun test to study for and strive to make sure that it is enjoyable for all of my students. I prefer to just serve as a guide so the lessons that students get...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
LSAT: 177
Matt
Certified Tutor
...one and in small groups. I have also spent a summer working with high school aged students. My teaching philosophy stems is all about growth mindset. I don't believe anyone is inherently bad at a subject. I believe that they just haven't been taught the subject in a way that makes sense to them yet....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Will
Certified Tutor
...personal skills as well as a deep base of knowledge regarding international affairs, domestic politics, history, and literature. I understand that all students learn in different ways; some are more auditory learners, whereas others do best by writing and reading. My process is to determine what kind of learner a pupil is, then impart on...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations
Aliza
Certified Tutor
...he was in the third grade, and he is now a fourth grade student. During my student teaching I led full class and small group lessons. I planned and taught a week long Lucy Calkins literacy unit and worked with a guided reading group. I proctored many assessments, including the Fountas and Pinnell benchmark assessment...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business Management
Masters, Elementary Education
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...learning style, whatever your difficulties, I will help you through it. Together, we can solve any problem you have. I can teach you how to study, I can edit your papers, I can teach you memory tricks and organizational skills and I guarantee that after a little while with me, your grades WILL improve. I'm...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, political science/ psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Sabra
Certified Tutor
...I hope to increase the number of bilingual students and help nurture the cultural awareness that goes along with learning another language. My passion for Spanish extends beyond my work with students. I am currently working toward getting a Bacheolor's Degree in Spanish at Clark University with the ultimate goal of attending graduate school and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Spanish
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...to scoring well on tests as well as how it relates to daily life. A thorough understanding of a topic can only be attained this way, and thus I believe my two goals compliment one another perfectly in this regard. Albert Einstein once said one doesn't fully understand a topic until one can explain it...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Psychology
SAT Verbal: 750
Amanda
Certified Tutor
I have 10 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, tutoring, and outdoor education. My background is in ELA and reading intervention. I have worked with students from kindergarten through college, though my focus has been at the middle school level. I am always excited to hear about what my students are reading!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Teaching Secondary Language Arts Education
Plamen
Certified Tutor
I have tutored in high school students in Math and college students in Finance. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Master of Science, Finance
GMAT: 700
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...and adults to help break down concepts and build up confidence. My favorite subjects are math and physics, and I enjoy sharing tips and strategies for standardized tests like the SAT or MCAT. I focus on building strong foundations and understanding concepts before diving into solving problems. I help my students see that, with a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Tom
Certified Tutor
...building. I have taught students of all ages through roles as an environmental educator and backpacking instructor in Worcester, MA and Lake Tahoe, NV. The most successful approach to learning is one that's hands-on and personal. Through activities, discussions and scenarios, we'll easily accelerate your learning pace, and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Development Economics and International Development
Mark
Certified Tutor
...material to their lives as best I can. I encourage students to push themselves while providing supportive, critical feedback to guide them. I recognize that each student has a unique learning style. I make it a point to learn what that style is as soon as possible and to tailor my instruction to their needs.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Marika
Certified Tutor
...My top specialty is physics. I am currently a senior working towards my B.A. in physics, and I just returned from a year of study in Europe, during which I worked full time as a climate change researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland and passed two intensive PhD level atmospheric science courses. This...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
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