Certified Tutors From Colby College

...Colby College in Waterville, Maine, where I studied Mathematics and Philosophy. At Colby, I worked as a tutor for both the Mathematics Department and the Writing Center, so I have experience working with a wide range of subjects. I enjoy tutoring math more than any other subject, mainly because that's what I've specialized in over...

...seen that troubles or stumbling blocks arise more often in students that find themselves disinterested in the subject matter. This idea also applies to standardized test prep. These tests are written to be tricky and frustrating, but by working closely with a student and showing them not only how to answer the question, but how...

...moment, and finally get a difficult concept. I have experience with teaching all different types of learners, and students with various learning disabilities. I love to differentiate instruction in order to fit each student's unique learning style. I love tutoring science, particularly biology and chemistry because these subjects require a unique way of thinking. Instead...

...in Maine. I double majored in Classics and Classical Civilizations, focusing on linguistics, grammar, ancient philosophy and ancient government. While at Colby, I tutored Latin and Ancient Greek, and I occasionally tutored students learning Roman and Greek History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...of the reasons I am most enjoy tutoring, as it provides the ability to work one on one and to shape education to the needs and interests of the student. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, from Spanish to test prep, it is literature and writing that I am most passionate about as...

...I turned eleven. My greatest strength as a tutor is connecting academic subject matter to life outside of the classroom. When I was a student, I found that my French coursework became much more engaging when I understood its use and broader context within the Francophone world. This is the type of knowledge that I...

...writing. It is extremely rewarding to watch students develop their abilities, whether they are in primary school learning basic grammatical principles, in high school cultivating their voice for a college essay, or in college seeking to strengthen their philosophy paper or lab abstract. My tutoring style is highly collaborative. I do not want students to...

...moving to New York, I've added yoga to my hobbies roster. Now, I work with several of the best-rated tutoring agencies in New York City - and I would be thrilled to work with you to unlock your full academic potential, and help to make learning the fun and empowering experience it should be!... Tutoring is about understanding each student’s specific needs and learning style, and knowing how to help the student unlock his or her own potential. This, in my experience, has been my greatest asset when tutoring. I am lucky have studied my chosen fields extensively, but what has really helped my students (and me) grow has been my ability to listen carefully and communicate well, my easy patience, and my innate love of learning.

...I have spent many years studying fish eggs and larvae (babies! So cute!) at an environmental consulting firm. However, as much as science gets me really excited, I really missed teaching! I changed careers and have now been teaching. After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now...