Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...conducted a micro finance feasibility study in a rural indigenous community in the Andes. While carrying out my study, I received my ESL Instructor Certifications and taught English to both urban and rural high school students across the country. I tutor a vast array of subjects from Algebra to Spanish, but my favorites are English,...

...I am currently a middle school teacher in West Phoenix, where I teach 7/8th grade special education in a resource room setting. I teach various ability levels in the subject areas of writing, math, and reading. I have also worked as an art teacher through Explorations Summer Academy and taught 6th grade English at a...

...be a high school Literature and Social Studies teacher. In 2014, I spent more than 2,000 hours teaching English to Korean students. This experience showed me not only that I love teaching, but also how to work with students to achieve their goals. I tutor students in English, TOEFL preparation, SAT Verbal and Critical Reading...

...in order to help fulfill my own needs while helping others. I have served as a college prep tutor, specifically in English and college applications. I have tutored elementary grades in all classes. For the past 6 years, I have been an adult educator to clinicians on nutritional sciences, for a nutra-pharmaceutical organization.

...African- American), Earth and Life Sciences, Literature, and Social Studies, because they deal the most with transforming how we see the world. In my free time, this theme of self-improvement and transformation continues. I am a part of several community organizations surrounding environmental justice, holistic wellness, and education. I enjoy reading, watching documentaries, traveling, gardening,...

I am a recent College grad with a passion for reading and the production and interrogation of knowledge.

I am a special education teacher in Portland, OR. I have traveled quite a bit and had the privilege of leading groups of students on international trips. I love to help students of all ages achieve their potential. Contact me to get started!

...able to thrive at a highly ranked university with a rigorous course load. Furthermore, I worked for a tutoring company where I was able to discover my passion for helping other students to overcome obstacles. I found the student's personal growth to be truly inspirational. I'd love to leverage my knowledge and skill set to...

...searching for that solution. There is nothing more fulfilling than the feeling you get when you help a student understand something, at a detailed level, which they previously struggled with. My goal is to find creative solutions to explain any topic. Nothing is too complicated; there are always alternative teaching methods, analogies, memory techniques, and...

...the Princeton University field site as a TA for their Science, Technology, and Public Policy. I found I really enjoy teaching high school students. As an instructor, I am interested in a hands-off, yet present in the middle of the process approach. For writing, this means I don't write your paper for you, and you...

...security and conflict management. Prior to this I spent 3 years working in Jordan for the UN and a large INGO. I completed my undergraduate studies at Pitzer College where I double majored in International Relations and Middle East Studies. Prior to that I attended Concord Academy a small and rigorous prep school outside of...

College has cultivated my sense for education and learning. Last spring, during my sophomore year at Pitzer College, I declared a double major in mathematics and biophysics. I am taking this year off of college, and wish to share what I have learned with others.

...I am excited to provide that kind of support to any student! I'm very flexible and am able to offer structured lessons or create more of an informal learning setting. In college, I give writing support and general academic guidance to first-year students. In addition, I have experience in ESL tutoring with both elementary school...

...a Politics focus. I'm a Fulbright Scholar currently in Seattle working as a tutor until I begin my Fulbright Fellowship teaching English in Malaysia beginning in January of 2020. I truly love working with students of all ages, particularly in the realm of writing. I believe that writing has the potential to be profoundly empowering...

...you I get it. Also, I have taken the ACT 4 times which means I have relatable strategies for test taking. I'm mainly looking to tutor people new to computer science. Also, my FIRST FTC team placed 3rd at the St. Louis World's Competition my senior year of high school. I also did FIRST LEGO...

...privilege of studying abroad in Quito, Ecuador, where I was able to strengthen my Spanish skills. I've used Spanish in various settings since then - working with immigrants, day laborers, people living on the street, and those transitioning into housing. I have a passion for art and have worked in social work for the past...

...in spring 2020. While at Pitzer, I worked as an organic chemistry lab teaching assistant for two years, supporting students as they learned numerous techniques in the lab and completed worksheets during my office hours. As a tutor, I prefer to emphasize general principles over memorizing lots of details; I believe that students gain deeper...