Certified Tutors From Knox College

I believe that each student has the potential to succeed. By teaching the fundamentals and constantly encouraging progress and effort, any student can learn any topic.

...minors in both Biochemistry and German. I am currently employed here in St. Louis as a Production Chemist at a chemical company called Sigma-Aldrich. While at school, I worked as a TA for both general and Organic Chemistry and I have taken courses in a vast majority of chemical fields including Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, Physical...

...Bachelors Degree from Knox College and a Masters from UMKC, both in economics. I currently teach college level economics while I'm working on finishing my PhD. In addition to economics I tutor math and writing. When not reading, writing, and teaching I like to sing, play music (accordion and guitar), and play ultimate frisbee.

...class size and emphasis on senior faculty teaching introductory courses made a lasting impression on me. I learned to learn in a collegial atmosphere. As a graduate student (MS & PhD) at Ohio State University, I successfully taught for my entire graduate career. I was nominated several times for the Excellence in Teaching Award. Working...

...under Professor Barbara Tannert-Smith. I have led numerous classes, workshops and discussions in undergraduate and graduate study. My subjects include English, college essay writing, -creative writing, public speaking, literature, Essay editing, expository writing, grammar and mechanics. My hope is to foster calm, confidence, success, and most importantly, unexpected joy to the students I will be...

...students since 2010. My curriculum and lesson plans are guided by the belief that every student has a unique set of talents that, when harnessed correctly, can be used to achieve even the most ambitious goals. I work particularly well with students who want to improve their reading and writing abilities. I make reading lessons...

I have an extensive background in mathematics instruction as I am a certified teacher for over 18 years in tthe state of Texas. I have taught high school math from algebra 1 up to and including AP Calculus AB. I have tutored students in grade school math through GRE PREP.... In working with my students, my philosophy is to meet the students where they are, and advance them in incremental steps where they can be advancing...

...however, in both Religious Studies and Anthropology & Sociology. I guess you could say that I like to keep my studies well-rounded. Since then, I have taken some classes in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). I was also certified with a Corporate English Training Specialization. I have worked with a large variety of...

...love of helping others is what brought me to Varsity Tutors. Through my major, I learned how to talk to students, how to teach, how to manage time, as well as how to be part of a major support system for each child. As a tutor for this program, I hope to utilize all of...

...an undergraduate student at Knox College. During my time at the CTL, I helped students in the subject areas of biochemistry, biology, and chemistry. The experience at Knox trained me on how to effectively communicate with students so that they can succeed in their coursework! When I began my graduate education at the University of...

...Science is from the University of Idaho. I began tutoring in college, and I accumulated over 100 hours of direct tutoring with students. I continued to occasionally tutor chemistry at the University of Idaho. As a graduate student, I taught the Environmental Science 101 and Soil Science Lab courses. I am very passionate about the...

...It is not a question of if someone can understand the material, but rather how information needs to be framed for each individual to fully grasp it. In my free time, I like being outdoors, biking, hiking, and playing sports. I am also a big fan of art especially ceramics and pottery. I like eating...

...I earned a Bachelors Degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies. The better part of the last 5 years of my life have been spent in nonstop writing workshops, constantly critiquing the work of my fellow students in a process meant to strengthen both their writing and my own knowledge of it. I was lucky...

...a recent graduate of Knox College, with a major in Philosophy and a minor in Creative Writing. I was one course away from graduating with a double major in English Literature, but I chose to focus on my Philosophy Studies. I earned an award for my Philosophical writing through the Illinois Philosophical Association in 2016.

I'm a Knox College alumn with a BA in English Literature and Creative Writing. My academic and creative works have been featured in multiple publications. If you have a text to analyze, an essay to write, or a speech to practice, I'm more than happy to help with the process!

Hi everyone, I am a recent graduate in Biochemistry and Africana studies from Knox College in Galesburg. I have about 3 years of tutoring experiences in biology as well as other subjects as well. I also love to paint and will be working on finishing a few pieces soon!

...and creative writing graduate with a love of math, CS, and English. In my every day life, I'm always looking to learn new things. My day job is as a backend software engineer at a fast-paced startup. I love games, reading, writing, and building things. I am very comfortable with technology and pen and paper,...

...others. I did a double major in mathematics and music at Knox College and extensively studied many core aspects of mathematics that most students never get a chance to touch. I believe that a true understanding of mathematics comes from a deeper understanding of these principles. It's more rewarding to know why mathematical principles work...

...at all age and skill levels, I'm certain that you and I, together, can ensure that you're ready for the rigors of academia, whether at the primary, secondary, undergraduate, or graduate level. I specialize in essay prep (all kinds) , editing, and reading comprehension/literature. Get in touch, and let's get to learning!

...mention in my statement of teaching philosophy, I believe wholeheartedly in student centered and experiential learning. I also believe that teaching focused on the exploration of the ideas embedded in important works of literature, and the experiences formed therein give students the chance to truly understand the value of a life committed to protecting and...