Certified Tutors From College of William and Mary

...my grandfather taught Spanish at Berkeley in California and my mother taught high school Russian and English. My approach to teaching language to others and to learning on my own is one based on identifying key principles and concepts while simultaneously providing examples and explanations to further illustrate and explain these ideas. Being thorough is...

...are two of the most important skills students can learn, and I firmly believe every student can excel in these areas. My personal teaching philosophy is that learning should be fun. I will work hard to connect students' tutoring needs with their personal interests, whether it's making phonics practice into a fun game, or showing...

...strongly that an education is one of the most important endeavors a person can pursue in his/her lifetime and work hard to convey that importance to my students but also work to be interactive and creative in the presentation of course material. In my spare time, I enjoy running, writing, reading, and various sports.

...been tutoring in Florida for over 15 years in most subjects biological, and the increases in my students' test scores while I tutored them is validation of my effectiveness as a tutor. Teaching can be quite fun and rewarding, especially when you see improvement in the students' understanding of the course material. Let me show...

...University of Colorado Denver with a concentration in online learning. I believe in a student-centered approach to learning, one that draws on the experiences of the learner to build a solid foundation and natural curiosity that drives the learner towards enduring understandings. I have worked with students ages 5-16 and taught both lower elementary and...

...thoughts. Through my years of experience teaching in the classroom, I know how to help struggling students, and realize when compassion is the necessary tool. As a tutor, I look forward to the one-on-one environment where I can learn about and assess each individual, and I'm excited about the possibility of tailoring a custom-made learning...

...youth in the city of Trenton through the PEI Probation and Intervention program, seeking to introduce a solid tutor into the lives of the young men and women who are seeking a second chance from the system. In my spare time, I play a lot of sports and strum the guitar while listening to country...

...a subject can instill that motivation on its own, giving the student the desire to move forward for him- or herself. Even though I spend a lot of time reading and writing in my own studies, I particularly enjoy doing so outside of them as well, reading different types of fiction (especially historical fiction) and...

...subjects, and tailor my approach to match the student's interests. I think learning can be fun for everyone, and I love finding ways to engage the students I tutor. My passion outside of academics is traveling; I have already traveled to over 30 countries, and my goal is to go to all of them! I...

...friends. Performing as a comedian may not seem connected to my educational philosophy, but I think many of the skills you learn as an improviser translate well to test taking. Staying calm under pressure and adjusting your strategy to meet new challenges are important whether you're onstage or in SAT prep mode!