Certified Tutors From Earlham College

...Classical Studies (Ancient Greek and Latin) and Peace and Global Studies. Shortly after, I received a second education by joining the Peace Corps. In Peace Corps, I worked for three years in Swaziland as an HIV educator and English instructor. What I have learned in my years of tutoring and teaching experience is that it...

...is best accomplished through inquiry-based, hands-on learning, conducted through investigative and exploratory lessons and activities. My favorite past-time activities and hobbies include reading of action-adventure sci-fi-based novels as well nature/science books and magazines; nature photography; peaceful nature walks through woods and along the water; bicycling on quiet roads; and occasionally playing tennis.

...literally, the root words in ecology translate to "the science of the house," meaning the study of systems and parts of systems interact with each other--how different organisms within a species affect each other, or how different species affect each other, or how the environment affects organisms or organisms affect their environment. Depending on the...

...the past 4+ years. I currently work in an evolutionary genetics and molecular parasitology laboratory at University of Pittsburgh. I worked as a tutor for three years during college tutoring cell physiology and genetics classes. I am very hands-on, have a great sense of humor, and am very patient. My method of teaching revolves around...

...I believe the subject can be fun, easy, and useful. In tutoring, I hope to help others see chemistry this way. I have experience tutoring and seem to get students to understand concepts. My belief is that most students can consistently get the right solutions with a little practice and sometimes help thinking in the...

...age group. I love thinking about new, big and interesting ideas in any kind of discipline and I am passionate about learning in all forms. I believe that learning can and should extend far outside the classroom, and that we learn in every aspect of our daily lives, from relationships to job skills to civil...

I am very passionate about helping students become the best they can be. I am not here to give all the answers, but rather to help students reach the answers themselves. My end goal is not to help students through one class, or one assignment, but to help them develop the tools they...... I would help them find one aspect of it that they can appreciate. For example, it is hard to get engaged in an essay if one does not like the subject. I would discuss the topic with the student, and we would come up with a new perspective they could write the essay from.

...years. I am patient and personable and relate well to my students. I am interested in almost everything and, apart from the hard sciences, I am comfortable teaching most subjects. When it comes to test prep, I especially enjoy addressing the reading, English and critical thinking parts of tests at all levels. Working with students...

...to tutor subjects like literature, history, and philosophy if anyone so desired. In regards to my teaching philosophy, I implement different strategies dependent on environment, content, and a student's needs. I can say that my only prerogative is to find the best mix of strategies for each student. I think the best tutor knows how...

...in Richmond, IN. I continued my schooling to earn a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I have taught college and high school level chemistry for 12 years. I have experience helping people of all backgrounds and abilities. I can create extra practice problems for you. I ask a lot of questions...