Certified Tutors From Washburn University

...levels. I studied Spanish and Portuguese at Brigham Young University. I have a BA in Spanish with a Portuguese minor. My Spanish evaluation upon graduation was "advanced high." This is one level below native. I do not have an foreign accent in Spanish or Portuguese (Brazilian). I taught at a language learning center working with...

...Washburn University. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a focus on special education. After graduation I began teaching in the Gardner/ Edgerton school district. During my five years as an educator, I had the opportunity to teach a variety of grade levels including 6th, 4th, and 2nd. While I tutor a...

...teaching in public and private schools. The early years were primarily 5th and 6th grades. The later years have been spent in middle and high school. I also homeschooled my three children for seven years. Two of my children have dyslexia, so I learned what works best with them. I love working with kids of...

...what their strengths and weaknesses are, as well as what they like to do for fun or hobbies. I am a mom of two, ages 23 and 6. I like to play the guitar and take care of my fish. When I find myself a little bored, I usually grab a book and start a...

...finding new ways to look at old problems. My passion for research extends naturally into my teaching and tutoring approach, where I help students find their strengths, develop new critical thinking and study skills, and approach challenging tasks and ideas with confidence. I would love to help you learn and feel confident about your ability...

...the areas of teaching Astronomy and Lab. World History, Ancient History, European History, U.S. History, East Asian Studies, Literature and Algebra. My latest book is on Bright and Dark Nebulae, but I have published a number of works on Solar System Research and Science History. I have taught university classes for over two decades and...

...practicing criminal law. I first got into tutoring in law school, when I was a study group leader for incoming first-year law students. I have also tutored students study to take the bar exam. Tutoring is a challenging yet rewarding experience for me. Everyone learns a little bit differently from someone else, and to be...

...truly be successful in teaching a student unless we are able to connect to the student, and the best way to let a student know that you really do care about them is to take the time to listen to them and to have empathy for what they are going through. By building a relationship...