Certified Tutors From University of Hawaii at Manoa

...the medical microbiology lab at the Hawaii Department of Health and a virology research lab at University of Hawaii at Manoa. I love Microbiology and Spanish! I have been studying Spanish language and linguistics for the past ten years, and combined with my Hispanic background I have been able to successfully complete a competitive interpreter...

...tutoring high school physics or chemistry. I tutor Mandarin Chinese as well. I love tutoring a variety of subjects. I have found that students sometimes have a hard time understanding the concepts or sometimes they just choose not to learn the concept. But I can always find a way to help them realize that math...

...assisted my mother's students with all subjects, mostly focusing on math and science. My teaching philosophy: by bringing real-life examples into learning, one can develop a true meaning, interest, and application of any desired subject. From experience, I find students recall concepts more easily when linked to personal interests or situations. Math and science can...

...specialization in linguistics. I have taught French at the university level for two years, ESL in a professional school for a year to students from all over the world ages 13-88, and have tutored Spanish, French, professional writing (with MLA and APA citation), and basic study skills such as time management and organization. I love...

...Native American language education. My BA is in English, and I have tutored many different types of students, including refugees. I especially enjoy tutoring students in English literature, writing and editing, linguistics, and ESL. I am an experienced public speaker and am able to coach students in making and preparing for presentations as well. I...

...SAT. My favorite subjects to tutor are grammar because proper grammar is critical to essay construction and formal communication Both of which are essential in the professional world. I am an outgoing, energetic and driven teacher. I love to see students succeed in academia. Some of my hobbies include surfing, hiking, basketball, and fatherhood.... My goal is to contribute to a student's ability to become a self directed lifelong learner by providing tools and insights to...

...of all levels. My approach towards teaching is to assist the students when they need help but let them make the mistake first so they can learn where they went wrong. I have traveled all around the world and feel my vast experience makes me a more relatable tutor. I also enjoy robotics which is...

...understand and am compassionate about the level of support needed to complete assignments and work towards finishing projects. While I am certified to tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Elementary Math, Essay Writing, and Homework Support. In my experience tutoring these subjects, my students creatively retained information through the multi-sensory...

...degree in Biology. My work as a graduate research assistant at University of Hawaii involves both science (bioinformatics applications to gene sequence data), and science communication. I've had the pleasure of teaching in a wide variety of settings including a molecular biology laboratory, a university English class in China, a writing center, and even a...

...I spent 7 years in Japan working as a liaison, policy adviser, and sometime interpreter/translator. However, the job I enjoyed most was as the chief of a team training Army units preparing to conduct joint exercises with Asia-Pacific partners. I really enjoyed teaching and sharing my experiences in order to prepare soldiers to succeed and...

...the this world to explore! I enjoy teaching, especially in a one on one setting and I love to see the joy of learning in my students. I grew up in outside of Portland, OR. I received my my Bachelor degrees, in Biology, Biochemistry and Neuewent on to earn my PhD in Cell and Molecular...

...will be taking the qualifying exam and graduating in November. I have taught advanced high school physics, mathematics, and general middle school science at Myron B. Thompson Academy, an online charter school in Hawaii for 12 years. I have been at the forefront of online teaching and curriculum development in STEM fields for the last...

My experience, patience, and communication skills make me a great tutor. I enjoy working with students and individuals who are motivated to improve their French and willing to learn more about French culture and literature. ... My teaching philosophy is inspired by former French professors that have made a major impact through my experience as an undergraduate student. With new ideas and methods I have learned over the years, I can adapt my teaching style and...

...of the Partnerships in Unlimited Educational Opportunities Program (PUEO), a nonprofit educational summer program, that awards students-with-potential free college prep courses from sixth grade to their senior year of high school at Punahou School. After my first year of college, I applied and was offered a position at PUEO to work as a teaching assistant....

...1) and Spanish (1 to 4) at my college's success center for 4 years. After graduating with my Bachelor's degree in Math I became a high school math teacher in Hawaii for 8 years and earned a Master's degree in Education. I taught Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus, Trigonometry, Statistics and Probability, as well...

...and seeing that "A". In addition to my relative success in English classes, I am also a life-long theater artist. Since elementary school I have practically lived on stage, and even written a play or two myself. Gaining a Bachelor's in theater meant countless hours of poring over scripts to extract their deepest meaning. Stretching...

...backgrounds and on many different subjects. I have taught English abroad to five year old students, and have also worked with college students as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Hawaii while in graduate school. I am passionate about helping people grow and learn and looking forward to working with you!

...to spend six months in Central America, where I gained fluency in Spanish and became familiar with Latin American history and culture. I am an expert writer and communicator in both English and Spanish, and my thorough knowledge of linguistics (phonetics and syntax) makes me especially qualified to help second language learners. While I am...

...and Biochemistry. I love tutoring people because it helps keep key concepts fresh in my head. Not everything you learn in school will be used, but some of it will be! And you don't know which parts until much much later. I focus on imparting understanding to my students. I detest rote memorization. Conceptual understanding...

...full academic potential. I believe that everyone has the capability to excel in any subject if approached the right way for that individual. When I tutor a student, I like to look at the student's learning style, study habits, and interests. I feel that factoring these into the session leads to the most successful learning.