Certified Tutors From Grand Valley State University

...work with students throughout my college years. Leaving Grand Valley State University, I earned two Bachelor's degrees in Spanish and in Sociology. Following college, I joined the program Teach for America and moved to Houston, TX. My first teaching placement was for an ESL 5th grade classroom where I taught all subjects to transitional bilingual...

...than one way. I also summarize the lesson at the end and provide learning pearls as well as mnemonics to make it easier for my students to grasp the concepts. I also like to see how a student approaches a given problem before I can guide them into the right direction. My hobbies include sports...

...History from Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI. I am currently pursuing a MS in Infectious Disease and Microbiology with an emphasis in counter bioterrorism from the University of Pittsburgh. I first began tutoring a girl with cerebral palsy who was unable to write and worked with her for over ten years and...

...the more the students see the information, the better chance it will transfer into their long term memory bank. What I can tutor: I can tutor Math, Science, and Social Studies for students up to 8th grade. My favorite subject to tutor would be Science. That is where my love for teaching and expertise is....

...skills I have learned to master while studying for my biology major and statistics minor, and have allowed me to become successful in mentoring other students as well. In my spare time, I enjoy working and volunteering with others, multitasking, and running. My life largely revolves around working with people. I am here to help...

...the sciences, physics especially. I love to learn this material simply because I find it interesting. However, I understand that not everyone shares my thoughts on the matter. I strive to find meaningful ways of relating coursework to my students' actual interests. For example, I teach many pre med students, and thus I try to...

...as field biology experience. My research involves molecular and genomic techniques applied to notoriously fastidious microbes. More specifically, investigating the molecular evolution, genomics and molecular mechanisms of the magetotactic phenotype of magnetotactic anaerobes and microaerophiles. This also has involved the mentoring and training of 14 undergraduate lab assistants and summer interns. Thanks for reading, and...

...“A” grades include time management, personal productivity, test preparation, test performance, memory techniques, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, and special academic writing strategies for “A” papers. As a private tutor, my focus is always on helping students make real gains in their achievement level. I will show you what to do to achieve high scores on...

...school and college I participated in freshman acclimation programs to assist students through the transition into the next phase on their educational journey. I believe that with education and the understanding of other cultures, a bright and caring mind will form. While I tutor mainly French, I am currently working towards obtaining my third language....

...There, I studied secondary education in the subjects of English and physics. The contrast between the arts and the sciences gave me great appreciation for different learning styles and different ways to grasp material. I myself had to learn to learn differently; I had to adjust to the different topics, and I spent a great...

...middle school students. The piece I have enjoyed the most is watching my students "get it" and then just take off with their new knowledge. Seeing that excitement and confidence build is contagious and it makes others and myself want to learn more and help others learn more. Many times though it isn't the student...

...Science enthusiast who also happens to enjoy history, government and philosophy or logic which necessitates knowledge of math, music and chemistry. My favorite subject is Psychology. Work in the medical field, am TEFL Certified and aced my Psychology of Teaching course while obtaining pursuing my degree. I hope to hear from you soon!... My teaching philosophy stems from the linear progression of prior working-knowledge or student familiarization with the material and their personal interest or capacity...

...student at Michigan State University in the Industrial Mathematics Program. Later I would graduate from my alma mater with a Masters in Data Science and Analytics which lead me to work as a Business Intelligence Developer. I have been tutoring Math in and out of university for 10+ years. I have worked with several companies...

...10 years old I found that I have a gift for teaching others and inspiring them to achieve their goals. I have a good background in Biomedical sciences but my favorite subjects are chemistry, anatomy, and biology. I believe that the key to success in tutoring is to help a student believe in themselves. I...

...a minor in mathematics, and a provisional teaching certificate for secondary education (grades 7-8 all subjects; grades 9-12 biology and math). I also have advanced degrees in biochemistry, physiology, cell and molecular biology. While a graduate student at the University of Illinois, I taught introductory and advanced courses in biology as a teaching assistant. I...

...MCAT I understand the seemingly overwhelming challenge it can present to students. From sorting through the massive amount of prep materials available to simply putting in the hours needed to succeed on test day. A one size fits all approach may not be ideal for everyone and I want to help you develop a strategy...

Experienced Special Education Teacher with a demonstrated history of working in the education industry. Strong education professional with a Master of Education (MEd) focused in Educational Leadership: Focus on Special Education Administration from Grand Valley State University.

Teaching provides an opportunity to have a positive impact on students to excite them not only about learning but also about life. Each day my students are encouraged to take advantage of what they have been blessed with, knowing that each day is a gift, so don't waste a moment.

...capacities; as a biology tutor at Grand Valley State university, as a student intern at the United Nations Refugee Agency in Jordan, as a general tutor as Mubarrat Um Al Hussein, an all boys orphanage in Jordan, and as a tutor in the ELS program at Union High School, Grand Rapids. My experiences with UNHCR,...

...been a strength throughout my career in business. Some of this has been through teaching and leading by example and helping students follow a proscribed process based on the results of individual steps. Other times the nature of the work has required working directly with students in an environment where we both learn and then...