Benjamin
Certified Tutor
…is a difficult subject to teach because it is so comprehensive and individual. You cannot solve a problem if there is some underlying logic to the problem that you don't understand. I pride myself in finding out what concepts my students do understand, and building from that foundation until the problems become second nature.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Math
Master of Science, Math
Nisma
Certified Tutor
…writing for their blog. Right now I am interning at an International Development Consulting firm, in their education team, in downtown DC. I think education is absolutely essential to shaping a person’s character, opinions, and success in life which is why I enjoy tutoring, and more importantly, mentoring students. I've previously tutored the SAT and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Master of Arts, International Development Economics
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 730
Colin
Certified Tutor
…city. While working in research, I do hope to come back to teaching at some point and am currently looking for tutoring opportunities within the 5 boroughs. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring middle school Science and Math, from grades 4 to 8. I can also tutor in high school level Biology and Chemistry....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Austin
Certified Tutor
…to realize that I wanted to help other people learn Math. I have taken college courses such as Number Theory, Analysis, Multivariable Calculus, Quantum Algorithms, Linear Algebra, Abstract Algebra, Geometry, Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, and completed a senior thesis on Differentiation Over Quotient Spaces. I am enthusiastic about applying Math to real life and finding...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Mark
Certified Tutor
…pursue literature for my degrees. My favorite author is Shakespeare (I have one article about his plays accepted for publication by a British journal), but I enjoy various time periods and genres of English studies. People often tell me that my enthusiasm for the subject makes me very engaging, and I hope to share this...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
SAT Math: 750
GRE: 332
GRE Quantitative: 168
Clarise
Certified Tutor
…English is my favorite subject to tutor. I have created grammar worksheets for fun in my spare time and enjoy editing essays. I have helped students from various language backgrounds including ESL and strong native speakers. Unlike most English majors, I also love mathematics. By the age of 16, I was in AP Calculus, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
ACT Science: 33
亚伦
Certified Tutor
…committed to creating an educational environment that is challenging and relevant to all students, while at the same time supporting the differences in character and learning styles that make teaching interesting. Furthermore, I am familiar with Common Core subject standards, and "backward planning", and am comfortable using a variety of assessment strategies to determine student...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Religion
Masters in Education, Math Education
Rowen
Certified Tutor
…course, those situations do come into play. Rather, my overall mission is to help students build skills, confidence, and self-awareness so that they can continue to succeed and evolve as learners for the rest of their lives. As a teacher with a background in the humanities, I specifically bring to the table in-depth knowledge of...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Theatre Arts
Masters, Theatre Arts
Edna
Certified Tutor
…in Biology) and from Columbia University (M.P.H. in Sociomedical Sciences). Before beginning my graduate work at Princeton, I worked as a research assistant in an immunology/genetics laboratory, participated in Americorps, and conducted public health interviews for the New York City Department of Health. When I tutored in the past, I tried to adjust my methods...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Current Grad Student, History
Marilyn
Certified Tutor
…they are given the tools for success. I aim to turn every "I can't" into "I know I can." I want to instill in my students a confidence in their own academic abilities and a true love of learning. I like to work with a student's unique skills to help them master new or difficult...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 32
Yevgeniy
Certified Tutor
…years of tutoring experience, a good educator also needs to have the ability to engage pupils and to give them the tools that they need to succeed on their own. This means not only teaching students the material, but also familiarizing them with effective learning strategies and helping them develop strong study skills--all in a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 710
GRE Verbal: 170
Christine
Certified Tutor
I currently work with students K-12 in language arts and math. I am comfortable with a wide variety of learning styles, as well as teaching online. My background is in biology and conservation biology, and I am currently a part-time student in Portland, OR learning about Geographic Information Systems.... I believe no one is unteachable. A person only needs a teacher to connect the topic to something the student is interested in!
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Torra
Certified Tutor
…I offer structure and approaches that have helped me and others I know along the way, I understand that there are multiple ways to take in the same information. I believe that everyone is capable of learning just about anything given the right support and tools. I am originally from St. Paul, MN and enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Current Grad Student, Public Health
Christine
Certified Tutor
…of the CAP program at Pace University (a program which allows students who would not normally be accepted to have a year's probation, when their work needs to be brought up to college level), and taught freshman comp and advanced research classes at York-CUNY. I also piloted and designed a class for below college level...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
State Certified Teacher
Anneke
Certified Tutor
…relationship. This directly informs my tutoring philosophy. I believe patience and empathy are the keys to excel as tutor. I approach tutoring as a partnership between tutor and student forging an equal rather than hierarchical relationship. We will work together to understand the student's needs so that we can set individual (and realistic) goals and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Art History
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 35
Peter
Certified Tutor
…the Treasury, where I mentored research scientists and worked with them to get their work published. I retired about five years ago. Now I try to ski as much as possible in the winter and hike and bike in the summer. In between, I enjoy helping students learn economics. I love working one-on-one with students....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
PHD, Economics
Daniel
Certified Tutor
…I like to say that I teach "maieutically;" which comes from the Greek and means "to midwife, or aid in giving birth," in this sense, to an idea. I prefer to ask the student lots of guiding questions, instead of didactically infusing them with answers. This method results in what I like to call "intellectual...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Ezra
Certified Tutor
…that every individual student is different. My tutoring philosophy is that tutoring should by no means follow a one-size-fits-all approach. In my tutoring practice I focus on treating students as unique individuals, determining what is effective for each student, and getting to know each student's particular academic needs and goals. When it comes to SAT...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Lily
Certified Tutor
…除了阅读中世纪文学(和另外一些er non-medieval books), I love to ride horses, eat good food, and hike with my dog, Beau. I am also involved in theatre, and am currently working with a Shakespeare company in the Portland area. Due to rehearsals, my availability for evening tutoring varies week to week.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Joel
Certified Tutor
…neuroscience. I have always been drawn to tutoring and mentorship roles, beginning when I joined my high school's Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program as a peer tutor. Currently, I tutor other students at my college in Writing and Humanities through my college's Academic Support Center. I love helping students feel more comfortable with all...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 730
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