
Nikki: Long Beach tutor
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I am a senior in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eastern Michigan University, and I have been tutoring for about five years, from middle school to early college age students. My hobbies are painting/drawing, playing piano and guitar, and playing with my pet rats and my cat! ... I strive to work with every one of my students to build on their knowledge of topics, so that they have a full understanding of whatever subject we...
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Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 32

Matt: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...guiding belief is that students will not learn unless they have the confidence to do well and are enjoying what they are learning. So, at the core of my teaching is that I need to build that confidence in my students and help them to understand that they CAN be successful, and then show them...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics, Education
Masters, Educational Leadership
ACT Reading: 31

Juanita: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...help provide the knowledge and skills to become an independent learner and get students thinking about what they need to do to be successful. I love to have a relationship with my students that makes them feel comfortable so that they can ask the questions they need ot ask in order to become a better...
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Bachelors, Elementary Education, Math
Masters, Applied Statistics

Eileen: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...to be open to learn though and a great teacher can help to open a mind to that. Learning can be fun and especially when you work one-on-one with someone. The lessons can be focused to exactly what one needs and that really helps things to move along more quickly. After being in education for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary Education
Masters, Educational Leadership

John: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
I think that knowledge is power and the children are our future. I once dreamt of being a high school math teacher but resigned to studying economics in lieu of this dream. I like the relative certainty of mathematics and look forward to tutoring more people. "Teach a man to fish..." I believe that if I can inspire in others, even in the smallest manner, my love for knowledge with my intuitive outlook toward problem solving,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
Masters, Economics

Maria: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
I believe that teaching is about engaging the mind. It is about introducing students to conceptual frameworks with which they can, in profound way, understand, master, and incorporate educational concepts and strategies in productive ways. In short, for me, teaching is about challenging and inspiring students to think critically.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Teaching Certification
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction

Leah: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...Japanese. My aim is to graduate in 2017 and continue to teach Japanese and ESL. My experience has varied significantly over the years in terms of subjects taught, age group, and even location. I taught ESL to Japanese students online through SkimaTalk for a few years, then went on to teach Japanese to a high...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Linguistics

Alayna: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...myself up to finish the Teacher Education Program within 4 years, and I continued to push hard to maintain my 3.97 GPA as I finished strong. I have now moved to Texas and hold a Texas Standard Certificate for Mathematics 4-8. I have taken many courses in a variety of subjects and the methods on...
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Current Undergrad, Elementary Education and Mathematics

Timothy: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...since I was able to hold a job, I have given my time and energy to giving back to my community by way of working within the school system. I understand that by having a solid support system, a student is able to find ways to succeed. It is my mission to be a part...
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Current Undergrad, Anthropology

William: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
I was an award-winning Algebra instructor over 30 years, combining my background in Math and Counseling, working with students having Math anxiety. I offer tutoring in your home via Skype, accessible and convenient.... I adapt my teaching to the student's learning style, going from known to unknown, making it real along the way.... Identify the student's learning style, then approach the subject matter accordingly.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Masters, Counseling & Guidance

Scott: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...style and preferred communication method prior to tutoring/teaching, in order to make course material / subject matter more accessible, engaging, and inviting to them. I value student success and growth in my classrooms and tutoring sessions, exercising patience and great care with each individual. Quite simply, I enjoy watching people learn and grow as students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, General Literature
GRE Verbal: 160

Masouna: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a local college student pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. I have worked as a teaching assistant for 2 years, in both 4th and 5th grade classrooms. I love education and working with others!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching

Nancy: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...Fine artist in both painting, drawing and three dimensional arts. Ability to communicate and identify the best method of learning a student requires, either by demonstration, verbal explanation or hands on. Will use the ideal method of tutoring to accomplish the highest level of mastery possible for each lesson or activity. Patience is key in...
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Bachelor in Arts, Art Teacher Education
Non Degree Master, Art Teacher Education

David: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...I have taught for close to 20 years, have had articles posted in various magazines, and was a part time sportswriter for a daily newspaper for six years. I've taught grades 6 through university seniors. My specialties are English, especially writing, along with World History, American History, World Geography and Political Science/Government.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Social Studies Teacher Education
Master of Arts Teaching, Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision

Jessica: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...studies, but I have experience with all subjects K-5 and 8th Grade Language Arts. I graduated from CMU in 2010 with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and then went on to obtain my Master's from EMU in Educational Psychology. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my children and family. I also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
Master of Arts, Educational Psychology

Taylor: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi I'm Taylor! I am currently a student at Eastern Michigan University, and also a part of the rowing team on campus. I am majoring in biology, and am pursuing a career in the medical field. I love anatomy and math, they are my favorite subjects. I am good with time management too.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Sonia: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
I look forward to working with your student. Teaching is my passion and I do believe everyone can learn.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Masters in Education, Special Education
Masters in Education, Education

Anna: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...degree in Watercolor with a minor in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages at Eastern Michigan University. Art, language, and culture are my passions and I look forward to sharing them with students in classrooms around the world someday! I have a strong knowledge of and love for the English language and look forward...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)

Clamentia: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...Dr. Mary Bigler and Dr. Elizabeth Johnson. My work has been published by Creative Change Educational Solutions, and I was privileged to work alongside the companys founder and executive director, Dr. Susan Santone. As a native of Flint, Michigan, I bring unique experiences and perspectives to both my students and my writing, and my background...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary School Teaching

Mary: Long Beach tutor
Certified Tutor
...who have been told they cannot, those who are the "underdogs" of the classroom, and those who WANT to overcome learning obstacles. Because of my own personal learning history, I know that those who are willing to work hard WILL learn. As it was once said, if you think you can, you can; if you...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English
Master of Science, Special Education
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