Daniel
Certified Tutor
...a commercial and academic copyeditor for a number of book publishers, and I also teach English and Philosophy at the college level. I've tutored students of all ages in the principles of composition, rhetoric, and a number of humanities and social science disciplines. On a personal note, I am an avid but terrible runner and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Philosophy
Master of Arts, English
Master of Arts, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 710
Chirie
Certified Tutor
...currently ranked in the top 1% of online ESL teachers worldwide for Asian students. I previously worked as a teacher evaluator and curriculum editor for a top online school in Asia. Also, having previously worked as a writer and editor for legal and civil engineering firms, I am especially skilled at coaching writing. I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Yoga Insruction
State Certified Teacher
Devin
Certified Tutor
...6-12 and my main expertise is in American History. While many people find History boring, I am excellent at making it seem interesting and "alive". My students would tell you that I am unique, funny, and my class is never boring. In my free time I am a folk artist painter who loves to travel,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies
State Certified Teacher
Stefan
Certified Tutor
...South Carolina. There I pursued a double major in economics and philosophy, as well as a minor in environmental studies. As a student-tutor I enjoyed helping student grapple with difficult concepts and enjoyed watching them succeed. While I have a broad interest in economics and statistics, I particularly enjoy macro-economics and monetary theory. I hope...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Economics & Philosophy
Christian
Certified Tutor
...of the challenges that many first-year students face transitioning from high school to college and I hope to use this experience in my tutoring. I am comfortable working with students from all backgrounds and ability; I have especially had success in the past with working with students who were dyslexic or who lacked confidence in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
PHD, History
Emily
Certified Tutor
...as a Masters in Literacy Education (Birth-adulthood). I am Maryland State certified in both areas and do work full time as a teacher currently, my availability reflects this. I enjoy using hands on and engaging learning techniques to teach even the most unenthusiastic learners the skills needed to succeed academically. Due to the current pandemic...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Childhood Education
Master of Arts Teaching, Childhood Education
Laura
Certified Tutor
...It just takes lots of practice. I assume that's why you're here. That's certainly why I'm here. I graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelors in astrophysics and biology. I taught high school physics for a year, did a few years of astronomy TAing, did a few years of astronomy research. I worked on...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Astrophysics, Physics, Biology
GRE: 321
GRE Quantitative: 155
GRE Verbal: 166
Douglas
Certified Tutor
...for seventeen years, and I love to learn and teach others. My bachelors degree is in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I have a strong background in math and science. I also have experience tutoring my colleagues as well as my younger brother who was diagnosed with a visual form of dyslexia. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, Veterinary Medicine
Christian
Certified Tutor
...a research setting while also learning basic biological and microbiological principles. Currently, I am a postdoctoral research associate at Washington University School of Medicine. I continue to utilize concepts and techniques from biology, molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemistry to better understand the mechanisms bacteria utilize to cause human disease. Outside of the lab, I spend...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Molecular Biology
PHD, Biomedical Sciences (microbial pathogenesis)
Terry
Certified Tutor
...community, part of which is a Hispanic community. Spent time talking to migrant workers at the grocery store who asked me to help them with simple things. I spent my early 20s working hard for landscape and construction companies, learning words and phrases never considered in any college classroom. Later I got into business and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish
Masters, ESOL
Michael
Certified Tutor
Although health issues caused me to leave the classroom early, Varsity Tutors offers the opportunity for me to continue my passion for teaching. I had to leave the classroom early but since then I have tutored mostly college level students in History and English. ... The NCLB Act places a high premium on math and science scores. While our nation's schools have seen some modest increases in these areas, scores in English, grammar, composition, and social...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, American History
Masters, Education (Secondary)
Bahr
Certified Tutor
...individual who has studied an array of math and science courses throughout my college experience. I have established many methods of studying that make memorizing and understanding material simple. I have tutored college students in Hebrew and helped them achieve excellent marks. It is important to me that a student actively participates during lessons and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Jacqueline
Certified Tutor
...work full time as a lead at an applied behavior analysis company here in Charleston. I have been working with children with autism the past five years, and have become proficient in being able to teach children in different aspects of their lives, including academics. My teaching philosophy is all about reinforcement because I believe...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Peyton
Certified Tutor
...Spanish and Biology. I have been a biology supplemental instructor for two years now and after graduation I will be attending MUSC's School of Medicine. Outside of school I am an avid sailor and sailing coach, fisherman, book reader, and food eater. I do a lot of work with kids so I have certifications in...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Biology, General
SAT Writing: 730
Jack
Certified Tutor
...southwest Spain for six months. Throughout my life I've had my fair share of frustration with certain academic subjects (Spanish being one of them), but the right combination of personal strategies, patient educators, and extracurricular opportunities afforded me the success I enjoy today along with the opportunity to help others! Friends characterize me as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Spanish; Business Administration
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...New Orleans, and Tulane University. I can tutor anything from college level history courses to graduate school test prep or college literature classes. For more information on my experience in academia, college teaching, or publishing, take a look at my resume. For more information on tutoring offered, please see my list of subjects.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and English
PHD, History
SAT Math: 740
GRE: 328
GRE Quantitative: 164
Elisabeth
Certified Tutor
I believe that students learn best when they are intrigued by a problem, not given an answer.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
State Certified Teacher
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...past five years, and in addition to instructing in the classroom, I have greatly enjoyed working with individually students who are interested in going to graduate school, medical school, and law school, to work on their admissions essays and writing samples. Working with students, and helping them be successful, is my true passion, and I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, Gender Studies
Aidyn
Certified Tutor
...I learned math on a deeper level and came to love the different ways how it is used in the world. When I tutor, I first evaluate my pupil. I determine why it is they feel they need tutoring and what learning types suit them and from there I go on to use the techniques...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics (Pure) & Geology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 31
ACT Reading: 32
Raena
Certified Tutor
...backgrounds and at various levels extensively--both online and in person, and in both creative writing and analytical writing. It is my belief that reading, writing, and speaking are the basic skills we have to cultivate in order to communicate more effectively both in our personal and professional lives, and I am heavily invested in my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Quantitative: 153
GRE Verbal: 158
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