Certified Tutors From Pitzer College

...skills. In my observations, I have always found that giving students proper organizing skills as their foundation for success allows them to reach their full academic potential. I enjoy nothing more than witnessing the students I work with master and apply skills that they once found impossible. In my spare time I love to read,...

...summer school. My tutoring experience includes: tutoring African refugees living in Oregon, tutoring children in Ecuador, teaching preschool as an AmeriCorps member in a low-income community in California, and tutoring children living with their families in Bolivian prisons. Some fun facts about me are that I played varsity lacrosse in college and am highly proficient...

...in History. Currently, I'm applying for MAT programs and aspire to 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...

...partner is in public school education REFORM. Together, we are personally passionate about helping kids get solid education. I am a solo-entrepreneur and would love to tutor 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...

...upon moving back to the U.S. immediately returned to tutoring. While the subjects I tutor run the gamut, I am most excited about History (World, African, & 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...

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!

...During my undergraduate experience, I was 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...

...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 positive learning experiences that will allow...

...Center for Talented Youth at the Princeton University field site as a TA for their Science, Technology, and Public Policy. I found I really enjoy teaching high school student s. 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...

...where I study global politics and security with a focus in 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...

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.

...and encouraging tutor can be, and 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...

...3.9 GPA); my degree is in Sociology and Organizational Studies with 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....

...full-stack engineer at a Series D startup. In middle school and high school I always hated reaching out to tutors to help, so if that sounds like 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...

...have worked with students of all ages and a variety of backgrounds. I tutor in many subjects, however I am most passionate about teaching Spanish, English, Writing, and the Humanities. I am compassionate and patient, able to work at your speed and adapt to your learning abilities. I believe learning should be fun and engaging,...

...material when they are the ones to draw connections and solve problems. Different explanations make sense to different people, so I am happy to use literal and technical language, analogies, or a combination thereof to explain scientific concepts. I know firsthand that studying science can feel daunting, but it can also be incredibly fun. My...