Rodrigo
Certified Tutor
...me in German when I was growing up, in addition to my native language, Spanish. Once I moved to the USA, I won a scholarship from my German class in my senior year of high school. During college, I started tutoring students in German and Spanish as well, especially in grammar. At this point in...
Education & Certification
Anna
Certified Tutor
...but I have worked in many different settings with various types of students including children with behavioral, emotional, and learning difficulties as well as gifted and talented students. I have also tutored several students over the past few years in math, reading, and writing. I enjoy tutoring because it allows for the instruction to be...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education
Master of Arts, Reading
State Certified Teacher
Randall
Certified Tutor
...my education at Montclair State University where I earned a B.S. in Biochemistry. Helping students to understand, master, and succeed in Chemistry and Biology is something that I find personally rewarding, and the accolades that Ive received from my students over the past six years have been highly gratifying. Even the most complex material is...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Maria
Certified Tutor
...also comes naturally to me because I am a very patient person. Since elementary school I've always been on the other side and I have a very clear picture of how the tutor is supposed to act towards the student. I am constantly refining my teaching skills. My philosophy is to explain as many times...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish Lit
Alan
Certified Tutor
...by over 33 percent. In 2011, I was asked to lead the implementation of our new Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) program by Project Lead the Way, which is one of the leading providers of STEM education curricular programs in the country. In addition to teaching, I served as a member of the Connections to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Film Scoring
Master of Arts, Teaching
State Certified Teacher
Jillian
Certified Tutor
...I enjoy tutoring Physics because it is easier to understand concepts behind Math and is most seen in everyday life. When I work with students, I look for holes in their understanding and try to fill in the concepts behind it. I strive for the student to be able to figure out problems without resorting...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
Kelliann
Certified Tutor
...teaching. It is rewarding to help determined students become successful. As for tutoring, I can help your son or daughter improve their testing scores, help develop their writing skills (especially the dreaded research paper), and strengthen their reading and comprehension skills. Although I teach 11th grade, I am capable of tutoring any grade level! I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and Education
State Certified Teacher
Meagan
Certified Tutor
I am a caring, compassionate, and a thorough teacher and tutor. I believe that each and every student can succeed when given a supportive environment. In my teaching experience, I have found that working one-on-one with students through tutoring is a great way to build students' confidence and work through difficult concepts.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Dance Education
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
Sammantha
Certified Tutor
...and Elementary Education are primarily my specialties. I firmly believe that education is the key to success in all students' lives and strive to instill this belief in all of my students. Language acquisition of any kind opens up many new opportunities and advancements, both professional and personal. I believe that tutoring is a partnership...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership
State Certified Teacher
Maria
Certified Tutor
...granted me the opportunity of learning how to assist students of various ages, levels, learning styles and subjects. I am currently in the process of attaining my certificate in TESOL which I will have completed by January. Growing up in a multicultural household, languages and culture have become a passion for me. Learning and helping...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Education
State Certified Teacher
Cala
Certified Tutor
...of wisdoms. My top 5 anime are: "Naruto, Death Note, Special A, Kimi ni Todoke and Kare Kano." I strongly believes that learning a foreign language creates more opportunity for one; it opens more doors because you are able to understand someone else's world. Learning a foreign language makes one see the world differently, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, French
Michael
Certified Tutor
...schools in three New Jersey districts (Middletown, Old Bridge, and North Brunswick), I raised four children of my own. Even with this hectic schedule, I found time to become a published author, and I co-wrote a book about baseball (one of my passions) which was published in 1992. Besides writing and following baseball, my favorite...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Education
Michael
Certified Tutor
...travelled extensively to see the country and world that I would one day be teaching about. After teaching English as a foreign language in the Republic of Georgia for a year, I returned home to my native New Jersey to enter the next phase of my life and career. I currently teach history and social...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History, secondary education
Masters in Education, Special Education
GRE Verbal: 166
Paul
Certified Tutor
...probably a lot better at it than you think. I know what I'm talking about. I worked as a newspaper editor for more than 10 years, coaching young, 20-something reporters in the craft of journalism. Everyone I've worked with during my career --40 or 50 reporters -- has come to the task with the basics...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Andrey
Certified Tutor
...critical thinking and reasoning skills. When teaching I like to focus on the why, I like to get students to draw off of their prior knowledge in order to answer the question that is presented before them. I accomplish this through the use of questions. In my spare time, I enjoy solving puzzles (Sudoku and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math Education
Mark
Certified Tutor
...students prepare for standardized tests, we always seem to have the most fun (with remarkable advancements) prepping for the Critical Reading and Writing portions of the exams. I have also been successful teaching Historical Writing, both argumentative and explanatory to a wide range of students with vastly different abilities. I am a firm proponent of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Science, Educational Leadership
John
Certified Tutor
...a part of a band requires one to be a productive team member, creative, responsible, committed, and passionate. When my fingers were bleeding from playing the guitar for six hours straight, while trying to play a riff just right, I learned how to believe in myself and trust that my hard work and dedication will...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Humanitites
Elementary Ed
Alyssa
Certified Tutor
Hi, my name is Alyssa. I have been teaching and tutoring for approximately 2 1/2 years. I specialize in Reading, Language Arts, Writing, and standardized test prep. I have three New Jersey teaching certifications. ... While a student's academic ability and effort that they put into schoolwork is based on how much they care about their own education, the type of teacher that they have can make or break their desire to succeed. Whenever I think...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...I have had significant experience with struggling readers and writers. I have worked in a one on one setting with students both in the classroom and as a private tutor. I have a simple philosophy that every student is capable of success given the right tools and a little time and attention. Additionally, I have...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Educational Leadership
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