Rebecca
Certified Tutor
...agree with William B. Yeats in that "education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire." I empower my students to seek answers on their own and develop their critical thinking skills. As a tutor, I structure my teaching around the student's individual interests and needs. For example, one 6th...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 720
GRE Verbal: 163
Helen
Certified Tutor
...I grew up loving the outdoors and exploring local beaches and mountains. This interest in the outdoors manifested in me studying Biology at Occidental College. During my undergraduate, I worked in two undergraduate labs: Neurobiology and Ecology labs. My research took me to Costa Rica, where I studied a tropical canopy tree in Costa Rica's...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Elliot
Certified Tutor
...with a degree in Diplomacy and World Affairs (read: International Relations), my personality blends southern California's easy-going attitude with D.C.'s high levels of intensity and motivation. I am delighted to be back home in the D.C. area after four amazing years studying in Los Angeles, a college career which was punctuated by two professional experiences:...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Diplomacy and World Affairs
Alanna
Certified Tutor
...Occidental College, earning my B.A. in American Studies. I have tutored and taught students for the past five years in a variety of subjects in Tennessee, Los Angeles, and Melbourne, Australia. I currently tutor in SAT writing and verbal preparation, essay writing skills, English, and Literature. My favorite subjects to tutor are definitely those that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
SAT Writing: 760
Alexandra
Certified Tutor
...middle and high school age students, particularly in math and English, in the Los Angeles area. I am patient and understanding, and my goal is to foster a comfortable environment and mutual respect. I make sure that the students I work with know they are important and capable, because I have found that they are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
John
Certified Tutor
...that will give my students access and understanding of skills and concepts. A teacher and student should be partners in learning and both contribute to the learning environment. I enjoy Reading, Mysteries, Nonfiction, and Science Fiction. I also like sports, including Golf, Swimming, Soccer, All Cleveland Professional Teams, and Skiing. For entertainment, I watch Action...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics
Masters in Education, Education
Josh
Certified Tutor
...all of their senses in the learning process. I know from professional and personal experiences that experiential learning is critical in order for students to process, retain, and synthesize new information. In Macedonia, for two years, I had the freedom to take calculated and creative risks in the classroom without fear of consequences from colleagues...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Diplomacy and World Affairs
Masters, Asia Pacific Studies
Starlie
Certified Tutor
...they are learning in a holistic way. Your child will do more than simply practice problems, they will discuss and explain how the mathematics works. I implement strategies from Kagan and Equity and Access to help keep your child engaged and focused during a tutoring session. I believe every student has the potential to be...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Physics
Masters, Teaching
GRE Quantitative: 165
Chandler
Certified Tutor
...undergraduate student at Occidental College, where I am majoring in Chemistry. I have a passion for teaching and engaging students with their education. There is little that is more rewarding than aiding a struggling student successfully. In high school, I was a member of the National Honors Society and relished the opportunities that organization provided...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
Drew
Certified Tutor
...I am a freshman studying Physics and Mathematics at Occidental College in Pasadena, California. I have been tutoring high school students in mathematics and science for the past 3 years. While my methods in teaching rely on a few fundamental principles, I realize that each student I come into contact with learns in very different...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics/Mathematics
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...tutoree I become invested in their progress and academic success and never have a 'my-way-or-the-high-way' mentality, but am flexible to trying to find new ways of teaching for however a particular student learns. I think this flexibility and dedication to making school work as easy as possible for my students is my strongest attribute as...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
LSAT: 169
GRE Verbal: 167
Sam
Certified Tutor
I am currently a student at Occidental College in Los Angeles, where I major in Mathematics. I also play for my school's lacrosse team. My teaching method is very thorough. I work alongside my students every step of the way, helping them fully understand concepts.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mathematics
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35
Nathan
Certified Tutor
...Religious Studies at UNC Chapel Hill, looking to supplement my stipend with some tutoring jobs. I take my role as an educator very seriously, committing a great deal of time and energy to my courses at the University, and drawing upon my experience as both a high school and middle school teacher in the past....
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Religious Studies
Current Grad Student, Religious Studies
Mika
Certified Tutor
Helping you achieve your academic goals is my top priority. I look forward to working together with you.... To make studying fun and not just a task!... Discuss with them about what challenges they feel they are facing in a given subject.... Teach them study skills and help them to develop good study habits so they can succeed.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Tiffany
Certified Tutor
My mission as a tutor is to help students grow using methods based on their needs and their style of learning. Every student is different, and as such, they should receive attention based on those differences. My job is to help them fully discover their style of learning and use it to their advantage.... I believe that each student has a different way of learning and retaining information, and that part of a teacher's job is...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Media Arts and Culture
SAT Verbal: 700
SAT Writing: 720
David
Certified Tutor
I am a recent graduate from Occidental College. My major was geology and my minor was economics. I also have coursework in math, biology, and physics. I like to break down large systems into digestible components that are easy to understand and then relate them back to the large scale topic at hand.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Geology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
SAT Math: 750
Alannah
Certified Tutor
...students who do not see themselves as "math people" to re-frame their perspectives of themselves as mathematicians. In addition to tutoring the math sections of the GRE, SAT, PSAT, and ACT, I have extensive experience teaching all sections of the SAT and GRE, writing, middle and elementary school subjects, Algebra I and Geometry, and Psychology....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Master of Science, College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Jackie
Certified Tutor
...grasp of their first. When I tutor I make sure the student is leading the way - I find that students learn best when they talk me through what they are struggling with and how they are getting to their solutions. Outside of acting and work, I love rock climbing, biking around the park, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Theater Arts
Associate in Arts, Sign Language Interpretation
Anna
Certified Tutor
...worked as a 6th and 7th grade English teacher at a small private school in Brooklyn. Before that, I worked in various editorial capacities in both print and online media. I am particularly interested in helping students with their reading and writing skills, though I am also happy to help with any test prep (SAT,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English
Paige
Certified Tutor
...student can succeed. I was a student who would not have succeeded had a teacher not noticed me struggling and given me extra help. Because of this, I want to become a teacher to help other students like myself who just need extra guidance. I am very passionate about mathematics education and hope to pass...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
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