Graduate MBA student based in Kansas City, MO looking to help motivate other students to grow and succeed. I believe that knowledge is power, and learning to overcome obstacles is one of the most valuable skills in life. Learning and knowledge go far beyond the classroom, and I believe that good collaboration, communication, and application are key to making students feel excited to learn.

I graduated from Valparaiso University (Valpo) with a double major in Mathematics and Statistics, along with minors in Actuarial Science and Computer Science. I have passed SOA Exam P and FM to be more qualified as an actuary. I am a part of the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. For this upcoming Fall, I will be going back to Valpo to obtain a Master's in Economics. While at Valpo, I graded assignments for about 2-3 years, and officially tutored low-level college mathematics for my last year. During this summer, I plan to tutor for many different companies along with Varsity Tutors. I have been recently studying for the GRE and SOA Exam IFM.Throughout my tutoring career, every session has felt rewarding. It is always nice to hear that a student raised their grade from a D to a B or passed their final exam due to my assistance. Within all my tutoring sessions, I always try to make it apparent to the student that they should feel comfortable to ask any question they have. In classroom settings, there is that subtle balance between asking too many questions that will slow down the lesson and not enough questions that you will not understand enough for future material. With 1-on-1 tutoring, I do not feel comfortable moving on to another question until you feel comfortable doing so. To be expected, I mainly prefer using a whiteboard to tutor. Furthermore, due to recent events, I have grown much more comfortable for online tutoring compared to in-person tutoring.

In 2015 I graduated from Valparaiso University with Bachelor's degrees in History and Classical Studies, taking classes in both Latin and civilization, and minored in Theology. While in college I participated in a number of tutoring programs where I tutored not only my peers in college level classes but also worked with local elementary school students as they prepared for their ISTEP exams. After graduation I served for two years at a high school in Chicago as part of a post-graduate volunteer program. While there I was able to teach sections of Latin and World History. As a tutor I look forward not only to helping students achieve their academic goals, but also guiding them to a greater appreciation for their education, especially in the area of history and Latin. In my two years as a teacher I have found that often a student gains far more from the one-to-one experiences. I look forward to the opportunity to bring out the best in each student in this way.

With over six years of teaching experience, I am passionate about helping students unlock their potential and build confidence in their academic abilities. I specialize in Math, Writing, and Social Studies/History, and I take pride in making complex topics clear, engaging, and relatable for learners of all levels. My approach to tutoring is student-centered and results-driven. I work to understand each student's learning style, academic goals, and challenges so I can tailor lessons to meet their unique needs. Whether you're preparing for exams, catching up on missed material, or aiming to deepen your understanding of a subject, I'm here to support you every step of the way.

I specialize in tutoring high school Chemistry(regular/Honors/Advanced/AP/IB). I earned a B.S. in Chemistry from Valparaiso University &an M.S. in Chemistry from the University of Michigan, where I taught General Chemistry & Technical Writing as a graduate student. I worked in laboratory & technical roles in industry, which helps me connect chemistry to real-world applications & problem-solving. I also tutor math skills that support chemistry success, especially Algebra & using formulas. Chemistry can feel overwhelming because it combines new vocabulary, abstract concepts, & multi-step calculations. I help students build strong foundations & a reliable approach to solving problems through clear explanations, real-life examples, & practice with homework & test-style questions. Topics include dimensional analysis, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids/bases, thermochemistry, equilibrium, & kinetics. I emphasize clear work, unit-based setups, & asking "Does that answer make sense?"

I am a graduate of Valparaiso University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts degrees in Psychology and Spanish and a Minor in Humanities. I was a Christ College Scholar (Interdisciplinary Honors College), played on the NCAA Division I Women's Golf Team, and studied abroad in Costa Rica. Since graduation, I have earned an Orr Fellowship in Indianapolis (a business and entrepreneurial Fellowship focusing on personal and professional development), where I worked in a rotational experience at a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Syndicator. Additionally, I volunteered at a local non-profit in their bookstore and as a tutor in their Adult ELL Conversation Circles. I also was a Big Sister/Youth Mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana. Most recently, as a Fulbright U.S. Student Program Scholar, I served as a Bilingual English Teaching Assistant at a university in the Amazon Rainforest region of Ecuador. I am most passionate about tutoring English (my L1) and Spanish (my L2) with a communicative and learner-centered approach. As a long-term language learner, I enjoy the process of linguistic and cultural development and helping others in their unique journey. I believe that we all have special stories to share, and it is important to appreciate and understand others who are different from us. Thus, furthering our communicative repertoire is key to meaningful intercultural exchange.

I received a B.S. degree in Chemistry and Biology at Valparaiso University (3.7 GPA). I have been tutoring students for 6+ years. I primarily tutor students in middle and high school science and math. My favorite subjects to tutor are chemistry and biology. I have previous experience as a teaching assistant for the chemistry department as well as a peer mentor for the general chemistry course at Valparaiso University. In addition, I began my college career as a secondary education major and have completed coursework in several education courses with classroom fieldwork before ultimately switching majors to pursue my passion in science. Currently, I am a second year PhD student at UT Southwestern-Medical Center located in Dallas, TX.My teaching philosophy is that every student has the capability to be successful; however, every student learns differently. I tutor to cater to each individual by understanding how they learn best. I often guide students through problems such that they learn how to take the proper steps to arrive at the answer themselves. When appropriate, I ask plenty of questions to get students thinking and make connections to their interests to make learning fun. My goal is to have students start thinking of questions and making connections on their own to develop life long learning habits! I am also always happy to assist in study skills such as time management and organization. I LOVE helping a student discover their love for learning, and even more, showing them that they can be a rockstar at science and math, the "hard" subjects, regardless of what they want to do when they grow up! Problem solving skills can be translated to any field, and I want my students to go into the world feeling confident that they can tackle anything.

I have more than four years of classroom experience in the Chicago area, as well as Mainland China. I specialize in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, as well as junior high and elementary school math.In the high school setting, I have taught Geometry, Algebra I, and ESL. My teaching style for students of this age is to provide plenty of opportunity for in-class practice and feedback -- which came both from me and other students. Since students learn via a variety of styles (kinesthetic, visual, auditory), I always tried to incorporate all three elements in each example I introduced. My students would say that I am a good motivator, and always am patient when guiding them on problems.I also have extensive tutoring experience, having created and run an after school tutoring program at two different schools. At an elementary school, I tutored kindergarten bilingual (Spanish) students in math, reading, and English. At the high school level, I tutored math of all levels, from Algebra I to Trigonometry. I also have worked as an ESL Reading Aide for K-6 students, where I taught phonics, reading, and writing to newly arrived ESL students.

As a freshman in High School, I began tutoring a third grade girl. As an English Language Learner, her primary goal was to improve her reading comprehension and speed, her English vocabulary, and her critical thinking skills regarding literature. We worked together three times a week. Going into the job, I was excited to make some money. English was my favorite subject in high school and I have always loved reading, so I assumed I would also have fun with the job, and get to re-read some of my favorite grade-school literature books. All of these expectations were metI enjoyed the job and I enjoyed making money. What I did not expect, however, was the relationship I would build, the joy I would experience, and the love I would develop for teaching. I did not expect that over four years later I would return to Phoenix for the summer and immediately go to visit this student. I did not expect that her family would cook me Indian food for my birthday. I did not expect to be so deeply invested in the education and inspiration of this student.As a first time-tutor I learned that my student's goals become my goals. For the time that I am teaching, all that matters is working together toward those goals. Watching my students grow empowers me to better myself and strive for personal growth. Tutoring has also taught me that teaching is not just utilitarian. We need teachers, certainly, and teachers serve the purpose of educating. But teachers can also be mentors. Some of the people I most respect and admire, most strive to emulate, most love, have been teachers and tutors. As a tutor I am invested not just in imparting information and understanding, but in my students' well-being and happiness. I look at students as every human deserves to be looked at: holistically.Through high school and my first year of college I continued to tutor both for pay and as a volunteer, and these convictions have only been strengthened.Aside from tutoring, I spend time reading, exploring and traveling with my family and my boyfriend or by myself, studying Greek and Latin, and occasionally painting or drawing. I work out each morning and try to get some down-time to journal or listen to music each night. This summer (2017) I have been nannying three kids, ages 6 months, 8 years and 10 years, and a lot of my teaching and tutoring philosophies have crossed into my care of these children.Overall, my life mantra, so to speak, is balance. I have a lot of hobbies and I also tend toward work-a-hol-ism. Whether it's school work or a summer job, I can let it consume all of my time and energy, but every day I try to balance my time among all of my obligations and activities. As a tutor I hope to also mentor children, especially, but anyone, in introspection and self-knowledge. Sometimes meeting an academic goal requires more than flash cards and memorization, and I am here to be that resource and support.

I love teaching students about literature and writing. I graduated from Valparaiso University with a B.A. in Englsih after attending the University of Chicago for two years of my undergraduate studies. I was a high school English teacher for seven years in Indiana before relocating to Ohio this November. I taught in a fairly large public school English 9 and Composition, helping students with literature, writing, grammar, and speaking/listening skills. I designed and implemented writing assignments for my students, providing assistance throughout the entire process. I'm very familiar with To Kill a Mockingbird and Romeo & Juliet, along with numerous other pieces of literature. I love to read, and I participate in volunteer work for my religion. I lalso enjoy going to concerts, my last one being The Avett Brothers.

There is nothing better than to learn something new everyday. I make sure I do this for myself and my hope is that you do likewise. Teaching is a two-way street. A good teacher should always remain a student. In fact, the best way to really know something is to teach it! I tell myself to always be ready and open to learning new things. This is my teaching philosophy.

I have tutored students in physics, calculus, algebra, geometry and math as a private tutor for the last 2 years. Before I began as a private tutor I tutored friends and was a tutor for the National Honors Society in High School.I love working with students and seeing them understand a subject they previously did not. Often students are missing a few pieces of information that keeps them from succeeding. My job has a tutor is to figure out what these pieces of information are and to correct it.