Certified Tutors From University of Iowa

...English I was a journalist and writer for seven years, contributing to publications such as The Village Voice, LA Weekly, and Minneapolis City Pages. These experiences honed my writing and grammar skills to the highest level in addition to fostering a love of language which I try to impart to my students. An enthusiastic and...

...on linguistics. I do, however, enjoy Spanish literature and studied, at great length, a variety of literary periods in graduate school. For the past three and a half years, I have been teaching a variety of Spanish courses at the college level, though I enjoy working with students of all ages. In fact, I spent...

...I may remember, involve me and I learn.??? This quote sums up my teaching philosophy. Students need to be involved and allowed the time to struggle and learn. I can provide support, motivation and patience to the student, and not only an answer. I believe this is more important as it gives them confidence and...

...only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement...

...History of Russia and the Soviet Union and general historical writing courses. As such I have extensive experience working with students both one on one and in lecture settings. As a tutor, I am not only responsible for conveying material, but also for identifying where students struggling. It is my goal that my students engage...

...at Meiji University. After finishing my undergrad, I returned to Tokyo where eI went on to advance my studies by enrolling in a Master's program at Tama Art University. Here I studied Typography. Also while attending school in Japan, I worked part time and eventually full time at an English Language school. Upon finishing my...

...well as the MCAT (old format). For my tutoring style, I would say that it is first up to the student to come prepared having read the relevant material and performed helpful exercises to the best his/her ability so that we can get the most out of the tutoring session. If still struggling with a...

...well. One of the most personally satisfying experiences I have had in my life was passing on my love of reading to my children. Then, not too long ago, I became a professional educator, and this, too, has been a gratifying experience. It is my pleasure to pass on the love of reading and the...

...learn and help you do it. I attended the University of Iowa on a full, merit-based scholarship, and graduated in 2014 with a degree in the Philosophy of Human Rights. During my time at the University, I received A+'s on essays and tests in political science, philosophy, literature, and humanities. I studied abroad in China...

...currently a first grade Reading and Language Arts teacher for Miami Dade County Public Schools. As a teacher, I am determined to be an effective instructor so I can help my students be successful. I realize the importance and benefits of building effective partnerships with educators, parents, and community members to foster student learning. These...

...having studied intensively in France and Morocco, I developed a passion for teaching foreign languages to others. I received my Bachelor's degree in French from Wartburg College in 2014 with minors in Business and Communication Arts. Additionally, I finished my Master's of Arts in French and the Francophone World studies from the University of Iowa...

...I also have experience with museums and universities here in the United States. During that time, Ive been responsible for teaching courses, helping students learn to write college-level essays, grading assignments, with a part-time gig scoring standardized tests. My archaeology and ancient history training has qualified me to tutor in European and World History, as...

...art others create. I believe that whether someone cooks, fixes cars, listens to their friends, hangs out or any of the other billions of activities, they are expressing themselves-and that is art. When I teach-I ask questions because I be people are capable of discovering the answers. No two people learn the same way. Some...

Anyone can learn anything, it's just a matter of how.... I believe that anyone can learn anything, it is just a matter of how. The most important factor about teaching is making sure that the student truly understands the material, no matter what it takes. Different methods work for different people.... In a typical first session with a student, I would like to get a feeling for his/her learning style. I like to see what the...

...Francis Parker School where I taught many levels of middle school Spanish. I truly enjoyed seeing the progression of students language acquisition over the years. Leading student trips abroad as well was also a highlight. It was wonderful to see the students experience the language and culture in the native countries and use what they...

I enjoy working with students to develop personalized lesson plans, based on their learning style, for acquiring new skills and knowledge. Having taught in a wide variety of contexts, from elementary school children in Peru to adult learners at Universities, I understand the importance of being adaptable and always present and alert to students' needs.

...teaching career. I hold an MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) as well as a BA in English. I would be happy to help you improve your English. I can assist you in many areas such as grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, speaking, listening, reading, writing, academic English, essay writing, conversational English, proofreading...

...combination of repetition, revision, and recall, but I am flexible and adaptive to different learning styles. I welcome students and/or parents to set their own goals/expectations, and I tailor the curriculum to suit those goals. I earned a PhD in statistics at The University of Iowa. I also served as Supervisory Teaching Assistant for a...

...pursuing a career in emergency medicine. Before medical school I was an elementary school teacher in Washington, D.C. with some additional time spent in agricultural research and private tutoring. My passions and hobbies include medicine, reading and writing, hiking and basketball. Teaching and tutoring can be an absolute blast- and I look forward to the...

I have recently relocated from Pennsylvania to New York. I have always had a passion for teaching and sharing knowledge. I look forward to working with students that love to learn as much as I do!