Sara
Certified Tutor
...differentiating instruction for each of my students. I develop a rapport, meet students where they're at, and teach them the literacy and problem solving skills they need to become life-long learners. Once a student knows how to learn, whole new worlds open for them and the actual material is a matter of course.... One of my mentor teachers was fond of saying, "Teach the child, not the subject," meaning that the student comes first - before...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Studio Art
Master of Arts Teaching, Education
State Certified Teacher
SAT Verbal: 740
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...high school, college students and adults, but have also helped younger students accomplish their goals. I love teaching and find it wonderful when I help my students understand complex concepts. Though hard science can be scary, all my students have come to have a much deeper understanding of it which is a reward in itself....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics and Mathematics
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 700
Michael
Certified Tutor
...Master of the Arts in Teaching Biology in 2011, got my teaching certifications, and started working in high schools soon after as a Biology and Chemistry teacher. During the past 3 years, I have taught three levels of Biology, including MCAS directed, college prep, and AP. Also Evolution, Ecology, and Cell Biology. I have also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Master of Arts, MAT Biology
State Certified Teacher
Nathan
Certified Tutor
...and after college, I worked as an assistant director of a Learning Center, and a big part of my job was working on test prep with students. I enjoyed my work, and I was successful at it because I was able to develop connections with my students and alter my teaching style to meet their needs,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
阿什利
Certified Tutor
...2nd grade students in Southern Illinois, and for one year as a writing tutor with adult ESL students in Massachusetts. My philosophy is that education is a life long process and we as individuals do not all share the same style of learning. Having been a visitor to countries with a culture and language different...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Education
Master of Arts, Community Development and Planning
Alan
Certified Tutor
...needs and interests, while covering the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English. I always recommend a city-as-classroom approach, where my students immerse themselves in the language both in and out of school. Secondly, I tutor elementary and middle schoolers in English, Math and test preparation. I have experience leading after-school classes as...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
...I wanted and more. I was able to connect with my students, and get them to fully understand the material that they were working on. Beyond that, the students became more interested in the subject once I explained how Geometry was useful in everyday situations. Tutoring and teaching are very important in a child's development,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
David
Certified Tutor
...to study for and strive to make sure that it is enjoyable for all of my students. I prefer to just serve as a guide so the lessons that students get stick with them more. I do this by asking questions and providing enough scaffolding to have my student create their own "Aha!" moment. When...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
考试:177
Matt
Certified Tutor
...growth mindset. I don't believe anyone is inherently bad at a subject. I believe that they just haven't been taught the subject in a way that makes sense to them yet. Therefore, I encourage students to try and think about problems in new and innovative ways. I have recently moved back to NYC, where I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Will
Certified Tutor
...in different ways; some are more auditory learners, whereas others do best by writing and reading. My process is to determine what kind of learner a pupil is, then impart on them my excitement for the topic, so that they are eager to attain new knowledge. Outside of academia I enjoy screenwriting, film, and the...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, International Relations
Aliza
Certified Tutor
...the Carlton Innovation School in Salem, MA. I also provide substitute coverage when needed in classrooms throughout the school. My experiences as a para range from assisting the kindergarten teacher with classroom management to leading full class instruction if she is unavailable. I have also taken a role as an in home tutor for a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Business Management
Masters, Elementary Education
Caroline
Certified Tutor
...problem you have. I can teach you how to study, I can edit your papers, I can teach you memory tricks and organizational skills and I guarantee that after a little while with me, your grades WILL improve. I'm very friendly, feel free to contact me and schedule a session. I look forward to meeting...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, political science/ psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 700
Sabra
Certified Tutor
...HL, and the IB Extended Essay. While I enjoy teaching all of these subjects, Spanish is by far my favorite. Growing up in the Spanish Immersion program helped me develop a passion not only for the language, but also for bilingual education. When I came to realize that not all students were given the opportunity...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Spanish
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...help students achieve as close to a perfect score as is possible for them. I believe it is here however that my methodology diverges from the norm; because of my multifaceted background in the humanities, I've come to recognize history, culture, and language as ineffably entwined. I want to teach my students more than just...
Education & Certification
单身汉、历史和心理学
SAT Verbal: 750
Amanda
Certified Tutor
I have 10 years of experience in education, including classroom teaching, tutoring, and outdoor education. My background is in ELA and reading intervention. I have worked with students from kindergarten through college, though my focus has been at the middle school level. I am always excited to hear about what my students are reading!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Teaching Secondary Language Arts Education
Plamen
Certified Tutor
I have tutored in high school students in Math and college students in Finance. I am passionate about helping students reach their full potential.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Business
Master of Science, Finance
GMAT: 700
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...currently completing my medical degree at Boston University School of Medicine. I plan to train as an Emergency Medicine physician. I love working with kids, teens and adults to help break down concepts and build up confidence. My favorite subjects are math and physics, and I enjoy sharing tips and strategies for standardized tests like...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Doctor of Medicine, Premedicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Tom
Certified Tutor
...and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy backpacking in New Hampshire, seeing movies at the Davis Square Theater, going to concerts at Great Scott in Allston, and camping out on the lawn in front of the Cambridge Public Library - enjoying a good book and swinging in my hammock.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Development Economics and International Development
Mark
Certified Tutor
...students the confidence and skills to authentically express their ideas is one of the most important things education can do. I love writing plays and short stories as a hobby. I am also passionate about improv theater and am involved in several improv groups in the Portland area. In terms of my tutoring style, I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
玛丽
Certified Tutor
...study in Europe, during which I worked full time as a climate change researcher at the University of Helsinki in Finland and passed two intensive PhD level atmospheric science courses. This subject is my passion and I love passing that on! Outside of academics, I love playing music, especially in marching band and a Scottish...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 770
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