Certified Tutors From Drake University

...for endorsement in Gifted/Talented. Although, I do not have the TESOL certification, I am rather heavily trained in ESL techniques and have been a rater for ESL placement for several years. I began teaching Reading to functionally illiterate high school students and achieved great success at bringing them to at least a basic skills level...

...in global public health from John's Hopkins School of Medicine. My research is concentrated on snakebite mitigation in Northeastern Tanzania, I frequently travel to work with Masai communities to reduce snakebite incidence and the reliance on scarce antivenom throughout the region. I have lived in Asia and Europe and provided humanitarian aid in Nepal and...

...is my first priority. In doing so, I can better understand who they are, what they're interested in, and the ways in which I can best meet their academic needs. Additionally, I have worked with students with a range of needs, including students who are English Language Learners, Students who have goals in Special Education,...

...I never back down from a challenge and always help them past any issues they're having, which pays off for me too - it's really rewarding seeing their success! That's what brought me to work as a professional tutor, and I'm so excited to teach more people. I'm able to adapt to whatever learning style...

...UK. I am a recipient of the Tyrone Guthrie Award from the Stratford Festival of Canada, I was named the 2019 inductee to the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Hall of Fame, I am a three-time Joseph Jefferson Award Nominee in my home town of Chicago. I have a Bachelors Degree (cum laude) from Drake University, and...

...have been involved in all things music and theatre since I was 7! I personally think meeting students where they are is the best way to help them reach their goals! My personal goal with every student I teach is to create an excitement and lifelong love for the music, theatre, and any other subject...

...I presently teach reading and writing at a major college. Additionally, my experience in the teaching field includes having taught middle school English in a Charter school. I also taught students in the Department of Juvenile Justice Services of a large municipality where I tutored students who had been arrested and had dropped out of...

...percentile on the GMAT. This includes a high score on the Quantitative section, a perfect score on the Integrated Reasoning and Analytical Writing Assessment, and a Verbal score in the 99th percentile. In working with students, he emphasizes getting a full understanding of the student's current strengths and weaknesses, putting the areas of study into...

...through fourth grade. I have both a Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Drake University as well as a Graduate Certificate in TESOL from the University of Kansas. I love teaching Math, Reading, and Writing. I am a hands-on teacher and want to facilitate students to find answers, encouraging curiosity and joy in learning. I love...

...learning about pharmacy helps me zoom in and be able to clinically help patients. Professionally, I aspire to be in a workplace where I could continue being innovative and where I can utilize my compassion for individuals. I want a degree of freedom along with my job where I could learn new things and at...

I have taught Special Education for 10 years. I love helping students succeed. Most students who struggle in school just think in a different way than the majority of their peers. However, these are also the very people who invent the most amazing things that change the world.

...reading, and traveling when I can. When I was a child, I always looked for role models and one of my elementary teachers, Mrs. John stepped up as a very influential figure in my life. Her personal interest helped me know I could be successful in life. I have tried to use the same inspiration...

Prior to being a homeschooling mom, I was a classroom teacher and consultant specializing in early childhood special education. Tutoring/teaching English and reading allows me to continue sharing my love of learning with others while maintaining the flexibility to homeschool my son.

...biology, as well as chemistry, biology, and mathematics with a minor in computer science and a concentration in biophysics. My teaching philosophy is that every student is capable of learning a concept, no matter how complex. I believe that every student has their own learning style and is the responsibility of the tutor to teach...

...and got my Bachelors degree in Russia. I have taught Russian as as a teaching assistant and a private tutor. For more than 30 years I have been doing Russian-English translation (written) and interpretation (oral). I can teach Russian at all levels, including conversation. I am looking forward to getting to know you (if only...

...grammatical feedback for individuals and groups. I have a passion for helping students both start and finish difficult essays and particularly enjoy working with literary analysis, sociology research and personal/creative essays. I am a firm believer that writing can always be improved and that successful writing comes more from a conversation, not directive editing. In...

...really believe that learning can be a total blast, and I want to help you have a good time with it too! I customize my lessons to fit your style and mix things up along the way. My goal is for you to not just ace your courses but actually enjoy the process. So if...

I hold a master's degree in education from Drake University. Over the past two decades, I have cultivated a strong foundation in reading and writing, complemented by research-based strategies that facilitate learner achievement. Throughout my career, I have dedicated myself to developing captivating lessons that ignite a passion for learning.