Stephen
Certified Tutor
...succeed. I have a great track record of helping students succeed in the their classes, raising Cs to Bs and Bs to As and increasing MCAT scores as much as 8 points. Along with tutoring I teach MCAT review courses and love engaging students in the long and difficult process. I plan on attending medical...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Math: 720
MCAT: 39
Eric
Certified Tutor
...student. I graduated from Houghton College with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish and International Studies. I also spent time at the University of Granada in Spain at the School of Translation and Interpretation to study Spanish language, literature and culture. Since graduating I have worked for a government agency, and much of this work...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish/International Studies
Master of Arts, Social Sciences: Anthropology
Brian
Certified Tutor
...an M.Mus. in Music Composition from Houghton College, where I tutored undergraduates in music theory and volunteered at a local high school where I tutored and mentored at-risk teens. I'm currently working on a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of the People, a global online education development initiative. I enjoy tutoring across the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English, Music
Masters, Music Composition
Mary
Certified Tutor
...the present, I taught diction, writing, and reading to both international students and native speakers. My favorite subject to teach is writing because it is a skill that incorporates all other English skills. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and will gain confidence as they accomplish small learning goals. If the goals are...
Education & Certification
Music Performance - Voice
Masters, Music Performance - Voice
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 31
Lynn
Certified Tutor
...language arts. (For example, if a student loves math but struggles with writing, I can help him or her understand writing rules by using analogies from algebra class--or vice versa!) Also, because I am state certified in both elementary and secondary education (and have extensive experience helping college students prepare for Accuplacer exams in both...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English / Writing and Education
Emily
Certified Tutor
...the way, and then prompt them to work one out themselves. Sometimes for physics problems, what can be most helpful for students is to talk through the situation presented in the problem and describe, verbally, concepts such as energy transfer and forces, for example, to help them understand what we are concerned with in the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics
Eli
Certified Tutor
...one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students throughout school. School is tough (especially standardized...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ACT Reading: 31
Shannon
Certified Tutor
...ayudar en lo que puedo. Hello, my name is Shannon Derby. Welcome to my profile. I am excited to teacher and to help in what areas that I can. I have a passion for the Spanish language and culture, as well as a passion for teaching. Please feel free to contact me any time!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Teacher Education
Hannah
Certified Tutor
Hello! My name is Hannah Jackson and I'm an experienced English, writing, and ESL tutor. I have a B.S. in TESOL and a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and I have tutored and taught at three universities as well as at the elementary and adolescent levels. I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Master of Arts, Applied Linguistics
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...to find their own unique styles. I love taking rough, unformed essays or articles and making them concise and well-polished. Outside of tutoring, I am a folk musician, an environmental activist, and a birder (yes, birding is an actual hobby!) I'm also an avid traveler; I've been to over 15 countries in the past three...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
Hi, I am Jon Ballard and I am a recent applied Physics Graduate from Houghton College. This has given me exceptional experience in high school and college math and sciences. I would love to help you succeed and meet you goals in these challenging courses!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Applied Physics
Katelyn
Certified Tutor
...for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these topics fun and interesting instead of useless and stressful. Would love to have the opportunity to tutor you or your student!...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Josiah
Certified Tutor
...about both subjects, and enjoy helping others grasp these exciting but difficult concepts. I have been a peer tutor since high school, and I currently tutor Organic Chemistry and am a General Physics teaching assistant at my college. I hope to not only help you understand the material, but help you get excited about it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Timothy
Certified Tutor
...involved in teaching/tutoring. This experience varies from working the IT help desk as an undergrad to tutoring student athletes to serving as a graduate assistant/teaching assistant for various business courses. I love to learn and try to help others enjoy the learn(ing) as well! In between my academic stints, I served over a dozen years...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Mary
Certified Tutor
...University to get my Masters in Education, with a focus on reading instruction. I taught third grade for five years. I was 100% responsible to teach all academic subjects in my classroom, modifying lessons to make the subjects accessible to all learners. This involved whole class instruction, small group work, and one on one counseling,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Masters in Education, Reading Teacher Education
Shelly
Certified Tutor
...I have been inspiring students of all ages to read, write, speak and understand Spanish. I have my NC Educator's License in K-12 and studied abroad in Costa Rica during my time at Houghton College. I love seeing the light bulb go off when working with my students and students growing in confidence.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Amy
Certified Tutor
...all ages and ability levels. I have a masters degree in education and special education with a teaching certification in ESL. I specialize in middle school, high school, and adult education. I engage learners with lessons tailored to their needs and interests and try to make learning fun and interactive. I am patient and as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...it good- if you need more time to understand a topic, we will. I personally like using an I do, we do, you do method to help build traction and understanding with a problem or topic. I also like making up catch phrases to help remember certain topics and methods within mathematics. I know math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Education, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
Rachel
Certified Tutor
...many subjects, and I especially have a love for Spanish and elementary levels. I homeschool my children and enjoy helping children love to learn. In my spare time, I enjoy reading non fiction books so I can learn new things about a variety of subjects. I also love hiking and going to the beach!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Ashleigh
Certified Tutor
...tools that would help them and bolster their strengths and weakness. Writing, though fun, is only one of my favorite subjects to tutor. I love to tutor biology as it was my first academic passion. I enjoyed my science classes, and I enjoy helping others understand science -and come to at least tolerate biology. Through...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
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