Certified Tutors From Drake University

...attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any student can be a...

...elementary school and continuing on through my neurosurgical residency. Inspired by them, I have been teaching in one way or another for about 35 years. Whether I was planning an operation with a resident physician, making orbital models with the chemistry students, or working alongside science fair participants (incidentally including my grandchildren!), these inspirational educators...

...years of teaching experience in the lower elementary grades. I am passionate about teaching students and helping them to meet their learning goals. My favorite area to teach is phonics, because I think it is the most important part of reading and can help a young student in so many academic areas.... I believe each student is unique, similar to a crayon in a full box of crayons. Each crayon may have the same overall function...

...that they may face in life, and therefore reinforcing their classroom learning experiences. I am willing to put in additional time and effort to help an individual student, including one-on-one instruction or additional material on a given subject or concept. Every student has his own unique learning style which needs to be understood and utilized...

...SAT preparation, all areas of math, chemistry and physics, as well as preparation for the New York State Exams. My classroom teaching experience encompassed nearly four years as a full-time faculty member at Boston College, where I taught undergraduate and graduate courses in chemistry. In addition, I worked as math instructor for an advanced after-school...

...to help with math and essay writing, though I am available for a wide variety of subjects. Since I took many AP courses, I am familiar with the tests and all of the studying that comes with it. Knowing how helpful the college credit has been for me, I am looking forward to helping other...

...that allows me to be able to give back to individuals that are struggling with different material. I needed extra help in high school to grasp the concepts presented in physics and understand the importance of having a great tutor. I really enjoy working with new people and learning what type of learner they may...

...as I enjoyed working more than my classes. I graduated with a degree in Actuarial Science in May 2014 and soon after attained my Master's Degree in Secondary Math Education from Iowa State University. I get along with almost every person I meet and I can make math fun for you or your little one...

...when I graduated college with a degree in broadcast journalism and joined Teach for America I became passionate about other's education as well. I have taught middle school reading and math for special education and am currently teaching elementary special education. I am also pursuing my master's degree in speech language pathology, hoping to continue...

...Biology and plan to further my education. I have tutored several students in my classes for exams and some high school students to prepare them for upcoming tests as well. I would love the opportunity to work with you to reach your goals. I have experience taking those difficult classes and helped others who each...

...a minor in general business. I have taught eight grade, fourth grade, kindergarten and pre-school. My favorite part about teaching is watching those "aha" moments as students grasp a new or difficult concept for the first time. I enjoy working with students one-on-one to find what works best for each student to help them learn...

...While at Iowa State, I was a teaching assistant for the class "Genetics, Biotechnology, and Agriculture" for a year. As a plant breeding major, in addition to extensive classes in genetics, I have experience in studying plant physiology, and gained experience in statistics both from classes and from analysis required in publishing journal manuscripts and...

...Mathematics and History. I've been tutoring for 2 years and have had absolutely wonderful experiences working with students of all ages, from kindergarten to college. My favorite part of tutoring is getting those "aha" moments with my students because the moment a student reaches understanding, a love for the subject can begin to form. Outside...

...soccer and learning the piano (at least trying to). I also have large interest in hiking, but typically avoid the summer, too many bugs and excruciating heat! Lastly, my interest in tutoring comes from an interest to help others. I find it incredibly rewarding and also get to refresh my math prowess.

I have always loved math and learning. One of my passions is to help others, and being a math tutor is a great combination of the two.

...topics, along with actuarial exams including P, FM, IFM, and STAM which I have all passed. I believe that everyone has the ability to enjoy different aspects of math, just as long as they have someone who is passionate to guide them through the process! It is my mission to not only guide students through...

I believe in engaging students on a highly interpersonal level and monitoring their progress toward predetermined objectives. I also aim to maintain a structured, positive, and results-oriented environment, while developing an in-depth understanding of individual learning styles and tailoring my teaching style accordingly.

I strive to create an appropriately challenging environment for each child or young adult based on their personal needs and goals. Thank you for taking an individualized creative journey with Julia Bowman!

...and to the point. The first priority is always the argument or thesis. Everything else--grammar, syntax, vocabulary--comes next. Apart from that, it's important to know that writing doesn't have to be boring. If a student is struggling, there's bound to be some idea they find intriguing to write about. We'll find it! Looking forward to...

Motivated undergraduate student at Drake University with a desire to work in the healthcare field. Extensive knowledge in Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry.