Certified Tutors From Purdue University-Main Campus

...Engineering. I attended graduate school at Georgetown University and my concentration was Physiology and Biophysics. I work as an Environmental Analytical Chemist and my job title is QA/QC Director. I review analytical data obtained from soil, water, and air samples where we are looking at environmental pollutants such pesticides, PCBs, heavy metals, and fuel products...

...feel like they're bad at math, when they're really just missing one or two key concepts. I enjoy one-on-one tutoring because I can talk to a student, identify issues, and help in understanding the concepts and ideas. We'll draw pictures and graphs to illustrate, and explain it all in language the student can understand. Hearing...

...with a focus in Spanish, as well as a minor in Anthropology. I am a very passionate and experienced tutor. During my time at Purdue, I worked with one of my professors on a program called "Ayuda y Aprende". We went to the local middle school and high school once a week and tutored the...

...Mathematics and Theoretical Physics as a graduate at Cambridge University in England. I have taught and/or tutored mathematics and science in California, Kansas, Florida, and Missouri. It seems that I've always loved math and science. Now, I especially enjoy helping others understand those subjects with the hope that maybe, given enough time and effort, they...

...ten years experience teaching Algebra, Calculus 1-3, Differential Equations, and similar math courses in a research university setting. This has always entailed conducting office hours with interested students on a one-on-one basis, and these types of sessions are typically most productive. Learning mathematics is a lot like picking up a musical instrument. If you absorb...

...the following areas: College essays, English, ESL/ELL, Essay Editing, Public Speaking, Reading, and Writing. My tutoring methodology is simple I am extremely patient, and I feel that helping the student fully comprehend the assignment at hand is paramount. Once a student's learning style is determined, I will work with the student to ensure he or...

...have always had aspirations to delve into the intricacies of language and culture from an early age; I therefore pursued literature and teaching to broaden my knowledge of the peripheral issues. As I had grown up in Germany for many years in my early childhood, before moving back to Tehran, the constant comparison of the...

...helping students become more confident in these subjects. While at Purdue, I have volunteered with the Women in Engineering Program and would love to work with young women interested in pursuing careers in STEM fields. I have two years experience tutoring students in math and science through the Math Lab at Clackamas Community College and...

...up with difficult coursework. Every student faces a subject that requires extra time and effort, and it is important to have help along the way to stay motivated and get through tough spots. I am not only passionate about learning but also about helping others to achieve their educational goals. My experience as a tutor...

...grade tutor. I loved being able to see the tangible growth in my students' confidence and ability to complete their schoolwork. At Purdue I joined College Mentors for Kids and was able to tutor 2nd graders while pursuing my degree. I look forward to using these past experiences combined with my current role in Ladies...

...graduated college for the second time a little over a year ago. I have an A.S. in Computer Science and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering along with minors in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, and Astrophysics. I love to talk about these subjects among others. I have taken Math courses up to Vector Calculus and enjoy teaching...

...University with a major in Environmental Science and a minor in Mathematics. During my senior year at Purdue I worked as a teaching assistant, and later a lab instructor . As a lab instructor I was the sole teacher of a class of 20 students. I was responsible for preparing and presenting background information to...

...I've always had a very hands-on approach, and I feel it should be the same for teaching and learning. Just memorizing formulas and numbers is challenging at best. However, if you learn the real principles, and how they apply to the real world then science and physics is fun. Part of my career has literally...

...of questions. No matter the subject I tutor, my job is to make you a better problem solver, a skill that will aid you in any facet of your life. I find learning and discovery very exciting, and have a ton of stake in the success of those I tutor. When I'm not tutoring or...

...and first-hand experience applying math to real world problems while working as an actuary. One of my main strengths that has been utilized in my work experience is my ability to explain complex mathematical concepts to others and to test for their understanding. I have previous experience as a private tutor and feel that my...

...students: teaching them, learning from them, and helping them on their academic journey. I view education as a journey, not a destination such as a test to study for or a paper to prepare. Education is an adventure full of exciting viewpoints, new twists, and solvable 'problems.' In my personal journey, every year I encountered...

...sessions. During both degrees and employment in between, I have mentored individuals from middle school age through graduate students not only in these subjects, but also general success in an academic environment. I would be pleased to offer the expertise gained from these experiences in helping students achieve success at Varsity Tutors.... In order to be a successful teacher, one must understand that there are a variety of students which learn in a variety of ways....

...about 6 years of teaching experience and I try really hard to make learning interesting and applicable to my students, no matter the subject. In my free time, I love spending time with my yellow lab, Gibson and taking him on hikes. I also really enjoy watching New England sports teams and spending time with...

...and leading study hours outside of class. I received my degree in October 2018. After graduation, I promptly received my Indiana chiropractic license. I have been practicing in northwest Indiana for the past two years. I'd like to spread my knowledge and help others struggling with subjects. I look forward to meeting you!... I am a very visual learner, so teaching through pictures, diagrams, graphs, etc., is my teaching philosophy.

I'm an Electrical Engineering student at Purdue University and love to learn about the world around me. I really enjoy tutoring because it allows me to share my passions of math, science and technology with others and show them how cool and fulfilling exploring the world through learning can be!