George
Certified Tutor
...list of fundamental skills is crucial to accomplishing this goal. My greatest strength as a tutor is my flexibility and familiarity with the content knowledge I teach. I have experience working with students from all over Philadelphia. In addition to having an alternative certification to teach through the American Board for Certification of Teacher...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Language and Literature
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
State Certified Teacher
Cary
Certified Tutor
...I have also given informal counseling to law school applicants. I am a people person who can put students at ease and give them the confidence to approach their studies in new and creative ways. My strengths are writing, humanities, french, and prep school, college, and law school admissions counseling. I have a very flexible...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Verbal: 790
Christopher
Certified Tutor
...know you and what you want to learn before the tutoring begins, so as not to waste your time going over things you already know. I firmly believe that writing, reading, and test-taking are skills that can be learned by anyone and that personal, one-to-one instruction is the best way for students to go beyond...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Commerce
Masters, English
State Certified Teacher
Brian
Certified Tutor
I am an attorney with a background in finance and economics and an interest in history and political science. Throughout my academic career, I worked with a variety of students and enjoyed helping them master subject matter and prepare for tests. I look forward to helping students in the greater Washington area.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 750
Timothy
Certified Tutor
...science - the kid in me is what helps me connect with children. I place an emphasis on giving each child the tools they need to figure things out for themselves, especially for math and hard sciences such as chemistry. When students learn the correct way to approach problems, they learn not only their subject,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Allen
Certified Tutor
...every day before practice, stayed up many a night in college meticulously editing essays for friends, and been a Big Brother (the program, that is). My philosophy around tutoring simply revolves around developing a vested interest in students' successes. I have some knowledge to share, whether it be in SAT/ACT test prep, math, writing, or...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science, Politics
Matin
Certified Tutor
...positions have also allowed me to work with a wide variety of ages and even given me the opportunity to work in various countries across Central and South America. Regardless of where I was working, the age of my students, or the subject matter, I have always enjoyed going through the learning process in a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Amy
Certified Tutor
...professor at the University of Washington. I enjoy teaching and working with students, and up until our recent move to Seattle, I have had the luxury of being surrounded by them while studying or working in various academic environments. Tutoring now provides me with the one-on-one teaching experience that I enjoy so much. My strong...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
Lindsey
Certified Tutor
...the New York area and am working as an associate in Manhattan for a boutique litigation firm. I enjoy working one-on-one with others because each individual has different strengths and weaknesses and particular learning styles and preferences, and I try to draw on those in order to best meet a student's needs and help them...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 168
Allison
Certified Tutor
...at my ballet studio in high school before going on to teach my college team, as well as wedding dances to private couples. I am also a freelance writer and am working on learning a fourth language, Spanish. In my observation, languages and writing skills are poorly taught in many schools, leaving students frustrated and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and French
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Emily
Certified Tutor
...me to adapt to different learning styles and personalities, it has also left me with the understanding that every path to academic success begins with confidence and a positive attitude. My approach to teaching is based on positive reinforcement, encouragement, and the belief that every wrong answer simply brings us one step closer to finding...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 710
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...every student has the potential to be very successful by building on what they know in small increments and growing confidence in their own abilities. I tutor many subjects but my favorites are reading and writing based- phonics, English literature, and reading comprehension. Reading has been a favorite hobby of mine since elementary school and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 720
Anna
Certified Tutor
...and Borders and Frontiers. My favorite things about teaching writing are working individually with students to help them brainstorm ideas and articulate their point of view in their clearest, strongest voice, and seeing their work become stronger across each draft they revise. When working with students in my literature classes at UVa and the North...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Literature and Cultural Theory
PHD, English Language and Literature
Zachary
Certified Tutor
...for several years. While my expertise is working with K-6 students in math, reading, writing and standardized test taking, I've tutored students K-12 on algebra, geometry, English (including all AP courses) and history courses. I'm also qualified as a tutor for public speaking including composition and delivery. My style of teaching involves incorporating technology, games,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Masters in Education, Special Education
Jeffrey
Certified Tutor
...biology, and physics. I also started privately tutoring for the verbal section of the SAT at this time. I love trying to make challenging material more interesting and comprehensible. Any subject can be understood if the material is presented in a manner that a student finds relatable. After my first year of medical school, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 800
Mark
Certified Tutor
...that didn't happen. I got side-tracked and, enjoying math so much, I stuck around UVA for another two years and earned a MS in Math. I then got drafted by the NSA and did cyptopgraphy for a few years. Now I'm back on (the education) track. I've been teaching math and statistics at ITT-Tech for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math / Education
Master of Science, Math / Statistics
Hunter
Certified Tutor
...I tutor a broad range of science courses, I most enjoy teaching Human Physiology, Biology, and Organic Chemistry. By employing a targeted approach and an open dialogue to these typically challenging subjects, learning this material can become a manageable and rewarding process. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, exploring, and running.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Affairs
Pre-Medicine
Julie
Certified Tutor
...am in the process of applying to graduate school and plan to pursue my Ph.D. in Bioengineering. I have been continuously involved in helping students learn as a teaching assistant in college and as a private tutor. I tutor Algebra, Geometry, DAT and GRE math. In my spare time, I enjoy various family activities with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Nanomedicine Engineering
GRE Quantitative: 170
GRE Verbal: 162
Clinton
Certified Tutor
...Everything we see, hear, taste, smell, and feel can be attributed to biology and chemistry. I believe all students possess the aptitude to be successful, and through positive interactions this potential can be attained. Also, by establishing an educational environment of communal interaction, students can better develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and overall...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
PHD, Molecular Biology
Lindsey
Certified Tutor
...and help them gain confidence and a connection to themselves. I take special care to make sure my students understand that it is okay to make mistakes and provide them effective feedback so that they learn from them. When necessary, I like to break down new concepts in to more basic skills so students can...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Human Services Counseling
Masters, Administration and Supervision
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