Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...from Providence, I took my first teaching job in Austin Texas.I have spent the past two years completing my M.Ed in Secondary Education from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. I first began tutoring elementary students when I was in High School, and quickly learned that I loved both teaching and working...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Secondary Ed.
Masters in Education, Secondary Education
State Certified Teacher
Grace
Certified Tutor
...challenging subject and grasp difficult concepts. Chemistry is a subject that builds on the previous learned skill, so when necessary, I will always take the time to go back to the fundamentals to make sure the student understands the bigger picture. Since graduating, I have been working as a research assistant on clinical trials at...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Kelly
Certified Tutor
...Riverhead Charter School (Calverton, N.Y.) and St. Edward the Confessor (Syosset, N.Y.). Currently, I am employed as a fifth grade English/Math co-teacher at Riverhead Charter School, where I differentiate instruction for many students with disabilities while meeting the learning standards of Common Core for all of my students. However, I am not one to sit...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts Teaching, Teaching English, Secondary Ed.
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 720
SAT Writing: 770
Ben
Certified Tutor
...that provides services, opportunities, and supports for 'at-risk' and 'proven risk' youth between the ages of 16 and 24. While working in UTEC's educational wing, I have taught high school history classes in partnership with Lowell Public Schools and served as the organization's main adult education instructor for youth enrolled in the workforce development program....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History and Secondary Education
Jeff
Certified Tutor
...Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as one builds new topics on previous ones. I have found that students have the most success in first reviewing basic concepts to assess and address where they are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Medical Science
Kerry
Certified Tutor
...(without doing the work for them!). As a marketing manager for a major publisher of children's content, my job requires me to tackle writing projects every day with the aim of really getting the message across. Both of these attributes will help my students as they work on reading, writing and organizational tasks.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Jessica
Certified Tutor
...to make sure these standards were implemented in a way that built off of the curriculum we already had in place. When thirty-four of our students were not going to graduate because of their NECAP score, I analyzed every piece of data available to best identify the gaps those students had. And after my administration...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education in Mathematics
Master of Arts, Teaching Mathematics
Emily
Certified Tutor
...investigating where the student may be struggling or need guidance and building a foundation from there. Even though I love homework, I have many interests outside of academia. I love to do anything outdoors, from running to hiking to swimming in the ocean. I grew up playing hockey, and I continue to play today.... My teaching philosophy is grounded in the belief that education is a unique experience for every single student. When I am tutoring,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology/Pre-Med
Julianne
Certified Tutor
...the same way... or at least feel confident in their abilities to do those things! Let me help you with powerful test-taking strategies so that you can approach your test ready to do your best. I love helping students find their unique voice as writers, whether it's in the form of a college essay or...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Secondary Education
Marie
Certified Tutor
...walks of life, and from all over the world. I've taught/tutored on a wide range of subjects, including SAT/ACT/GED/AP/SSAT Prep. In addition, I have taught college Composition, AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing, grammar, and reading. My main purpose in becoming a tutor is help students achieve their goals, both academic and otherwise.... The first thing I do is get to know the person I'll be working with. We discuss their needs, their goals, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English/Secondary Ed
Masters, Education/Special Education
Cayla
Certified Tutor
...to understand. I employ a variety of strategies including mnemonic devices, physical manipulatives, and drawings/diagrams to accommodate different learning styles. Typically, I have the students attempt to solve a problem and then ask leading questions whenever he/she gets stuck. If the questions are more conceptual in nature, I start with what the student knows and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Applied Physics
GRE Quantitative: 168
GRE Verbal: 166
Molly
Certified Tutor
...building activities. I love giving back to the community. I have worked with Habitat for Humanity and I am an active member of my school's ESL Club. In ESL club I help adult Spanish speaking students learn the vocabulary they need for their day to day activities. I have also tutored High School and College...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Elementary and Special Education
SAT Verbal: 720
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...For those of you based in the Chicagoland area, I am an experienced Test Prep tutor who has successfully helped several students gain admittance to selective enrollment high schools and highly competitive universities such as the University of Michigan, Georgetown University, Northwestern and the University of Chicago. (I'm also an alum of the University of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Masters, Secondary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Amy
Certified Tutor
...tutor for over 10 years and am very excited to join Varsity Tutors! I tutor students in Algebra I, II, Geometry, and Precalculus. Tutoring allows me to do what I love while simultaneously helping students become successful confident math students. My teaching/tutoring style is flexible and unique to each student. I encourage students to think...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Civil Engineering
Masters, Guidance Counseling
Thomas
Certified Tutor
I am a retired corporate instructor and for the past ten years a professor at New York University (NYU). Education has been a lifelong passion which I pursue, in part, by tutoring individual students from late middle school through college. I'm married and have three grown children and a couple of very special grandchildren.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Education
Elise
Certified Tutor
...I have a unique perspective; I love to think outside the box and find new ways to help students of different backgrounds and learning styles learn! I am also very passionate about learning and helping others learn. I often focus on enrichment in my tutor sessions, by boosting the confidence of my students and motivating...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Intercultural Studies & TESOL
Belmary
Certified Tutor
Hi I am a certified Spanish teacher with seven years of experience in public schools . I am very helpful with any homework . Also, I can help you to improve your listening,writing, reading, and oral skills in Spanish.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Social Work
Current Grad Student, TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Christina
Certified Tutor
...at a public school for students K-6. I am certified in Illinois and Rhode Island as a K-6 general education teacher, K-12 special education teacher and as a reading specialist! I believe in using a differentiated, personalized for each student, and engaging method of teaching that motivates the students and creates opportunities for success!... For me, teaching is a journey to encourage and support people of all ages to explore the world and be open to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary and Special Education
Masters, Reading Specialist
Krissie
Certified Tutor
...past twenty years. I currently teach US History and World History and African American History at the high school level. In the past I have taught elementary school and was a Daycare Director. I have extensive experience in the areas of study skills, reading comprehension, essay writing, editing and proofreading. I am also an author...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History Teacher Education
Master of Arts, Education
Stefano
Certified Tutor
...a paid tutor. I have always loved to share my knowledge and experiences with those who are struggling in their endeavors to succeed in school. What I learned over the years is that we all stumble into problems and difficulties at some point, and we all manage to overcome these challenges by asking others how...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
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