Viewing credentialed tutors from Westmont College

...reading, and time management. My philosophy toward tutoring hinges on two primary goals: 1) to tutor in a way that not only meets the student's academic goals in the near-term, but also imparts a methodology that will carry the student toward future and continued success, and 2) to foster self-motivation in a student by making...

...that it is never my prerogative to inscribe my values, my knowledge, or my expectations on a student, but rather to give students the tools whereby they construct their own knowledge base and therefore write their identity upon themselves. The most effective teaching tool is modeling, which is why I stretch myself in learning to...

...my students by encouraging and equipping them to come to answers on their own. I emphasize understanding the process and rationale for why something is right, rather than only focusing on getting the correct answers. This process of giving semantic meaning to the concepts and theories that we learn helps to better ingrain information, and...

...helping others grasp basic concepts, or prepare for tests, I firmly believe that learning is most effective via clear communication. I want to make learning a fun and personable experience while helping students find reasons to be excited about what they are learning. My hope is that my students will not only be successful in...

...two years teaching high school math through Teach for America in San Jose. I have experience teaching students at a variety of skill levels. I have worked with students who are behind in their course work, who have struggled with the subject area, and who have low confidence in their skills. I have also worked...

...tutoring experience. Previous students have described me as patient, encouraging, and good at explaining concepts in a variety of ways. I most recently worked with students who were in residential treatment to recover from addiction and other mental health problems. I really enjoy tutoring, because I love connecting with students and giving them tools they...

...be a junior at Sarah Lawrence College in New York majoring in Theaters Arts and Psychology. You will find more information about my background in my resume. I am really passionate about tutoring and hope that I can help students to discover their passion for languages as well as deepen and strengthen their German and French...

...a Varsity tutor. I am a credentialed teacher who has a passion for teaching children. I understand that not all students learn the same , so I strive to find multiple ways for individuals to interact with the material. My goal is to give every student an equal chance for academic success!

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...Tutors, but I'm experienced in tutoring high school and college students in Algebra I and II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, General Physics, and Music Theory. I received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Westmont College with a Minor in Music Composition. I currently live in Manhattan. When I'm not tutoring, I'm usually playing piano...