Viewing credentialed tutors from Colby College

...enjoy tutoring math more than any other subject, mainly because that's what I've specialized in over the past few years. However, I also had a fantastic time working at my college's writing center, so I have no problems tutoring essay writing or SAT writing. In my spare time I like to go hiking and running,...

...closely with a student and showing them not only how to answer the question, but how to take the test, I believe that I can effectively light a fire of motivation and help that student tackle studying. The sciences are especially important to me, an understanding of them equates to an understanding of the world...

...science, particularly biology and chemistry because these subjects require a unique way of thinking. Instead of committing facts to memory, I challenge students to learn patterns, to use critical thinking skills and to question their reasoning in order to come up with a plan to solve scientific problems. I believe that scientific thinking is a...

...I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Latin, European History, and anything to do with grammar! My teaching style is fluid; I like to incorporate other disciplines so that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...Spanish to test prep, it is literature and writing that I am most passionate about as I feel they provide individuals the opportunity to connect with the world around them and give shape and voice to their experiences and opinions. Outside of education, I pursue whitewater kayaking competitively, and was a member of the US...

...use and broader context within the Francophone world. This is the type of knowledge that I plan to share with my own students. What they are studying can actually be exciting and useful. I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during college. Living in France dramatically improved my language skills. I became a much...

...paper or lab abstract. My tutoring style is highly collaborative. I do not want students to leave our sessions with only a stronger essay or answers to a few specific questions; rather, I want to equip them with the tools and instill in them the enthusiasm that will prepare them to take on any essay,...

...thesis on imperialism in the Middle East during the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly focusing the First World War and its aftermath in the region. I received several competitive grants to conduct primary research in London and Oxford archives for this project, including the prestigious Goldfarb Center's student research fellowship. Once completed, my thesis was...

...After a year and a half abroad in Japan teaching French and English, I am now focusing on my masters in middle school science education. As a native French and English speaker, I have done a lot of tutoring in both of those subjects. As a science nerd, I am very excited to show students...