Caroline
Certified Tutor
...interesting stories and facts from professors of Ecology, Immunology, and other biological fields. It's my belief that students learn most if the material is made relevant and interesting and they are encouraged to ask questions. Additionally, I enjoy helping students to prepare for the SAT and ACT because I see the tests as puzzles that...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
Lyndon
Certified Tutor
...full-time in three different countries and three different languages. The languages were English, German, and French - I've also studied Latin and Italian. As my student, you find not only a sympathetic ear, but also experience from what is approaching four years of tutoring K-12 topics and preparing students for high school admissions. Although Psychology...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Master of Science, Interactive Media and Game Development
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 750
Nick
Certified Tutor
...have a clear answer. One of the reasons I love Mathematics is because when you arrive at an answer, it is either right or it is wrong. There is very little room for gray area. I find solace in this, knowing that problems are completed correctly with a replicable process. Using this passion, I achieved...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Statistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1450
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...that same passion in their students, is what makes them both successful. I try to make each session as fun and exciting as possible for my students. I enjoy singing and am currently recording an album with a record label in Richmond, Va. I also write poetry and short fiction. I read an inordinate amount...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication/English
Jerry
Certified Tutor
...and word pictures so that we all "see" the big picture, then add the vocabulary to the concept once all are ready to move on. Not surprisingly, I am a bit of a story teller and have more than a few book ideas floating around in my brain. I am an active participant in several...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Zoology
Sean
Certified Tutor
...my J.D. from the Charleston School of Law. Prior to law school, I attended Virginia Tech where I received my Bachelor of Science in Finance. While in law school, I was a member of Resolved Law Review where we focused on scholarly articles pertaining to alternative dispute resolution. I also focused my upper-level studies around...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Finance; Management
Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Reading: 33
Michael
Certified Tutor
...with specific interested in mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis. I am fascinated by the complex flora that inhabits and interacts with us on a daily basis to promote health and human well-being. I enjoy all sciences in general and am excited by progress toward better understanding this wondrous world and universe we inhabit.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
PHD, Microbiology & Immunology
Erin
Certified Tutor
...students learn and achieve to their potential. I am an excellent tutor because I listen to the student's specific needs and establish a plan that helps the student fill in their personal skill gaps. I truly believe that every child has the ability to shine in all subjects. I think that tutoring help is a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Don
Certified Tutor
Don has all the usual academic degrees (BA, BS, MS, PhD). He currently specializes in tutoring differential and integral calculus, multivariable and vector calculus, differential equations and dynamical systems, as well as linear and matrix algebra. He also has lots of experience tutoring students in both high school and college-level algebra, precalculus, and trigonometry courses.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics, Geology
PHD, Geosciences
Adam
Certified Tutor
...Tech, class of 2015. I have been involved with sports for my whole life and am really into weight lifting and playing basketball. While studying at Virginia Tech, I have volunteered with Special Olympics, the American Cancer Society, Alzheimer's Association, and various other service initiatives. During the Summer of 2013, I studied Irish politics and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 36
SAT Math: 770
Ben
Certified Tutor
...help and effective practice, anyone can navigate them successfully, and to the best of their ability. Whenever I'm free and the weather's good, all I need is a rugged trail or a soccer ball and some competition to challenge me. However, when Pittsburgh is its dreary, rainy self, you can find me in front of...
Education & Certification
Architecture
SAT Verbal: 720
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...Tech (Go Hokies!) with a B.S. in Biological Sciences and I hope to eventually continue my education in medical school. I have always enjoyed working with my peers to learn new material and have been described as patient and charismatic. My tutoring subjects include basic math from K-12, College Algebra, AP Psychology, and Genetics. My...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Derric
Certified Tutor
...algebra, and am well versed in many other areas of mathematics. This is a direct result of good teaching, hard work and dedication. I hope to pass on some of the insights that I have gained through my education and work experience. I am patient, friendly and approachable. I can break down complex problems and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Science, Electrical Engineering
Greg
Certified Tutor
...careers, but I still want teaching to be a part of my life - that's why I chose to become a part of 51Թ! I'm most passionate about helping students get excited about math and computer science by helping them defeat their fear of numbers. Numbers make up a language just like any other,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communication
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 760
Michael
Certified Tutor
...my students that I am open to all answers and that no one is ever truly wrong. No one should feel that their contribution to a learning environment is ever wrong. In addition to mentoring elementary and middle school students, I have also tutored freshmen chemistry and surely enough, the fear of being wrong still...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry/Biochemistry
PHD, Pharmacy
Bryan
Certified Tutor
...But when I got to college, I got to use math for all kinds of awesome projects. Designing boats! Controlling wind turbines! Shooting rockets underwater! I like to keep math rooted in the real world. I can teach you the basics of geometry, algebra, calculus and statistics, but more interestingly I can show you how...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Steven
Certified Tutor
...a Bachelors of Science in Engineering Science and Mechanics. I have tutored many math subjects as well as general engineering and physics subjects. I tutor Basic mathematics, Algebra, PreCalculus, Calculus, Differential Equations, and Physics both Mechanical and Electrical. My favorite subject to tutor is Physics because what is better than learning how the world works....
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Engineering Science and Mechanics
Kyle
Certified Tutor
...the most important parts of my life. I believe that one of the largest parts of tutoring is creating that feeling of joy that comes with learning. When the subjects are interesting and fun, the effort fades away. I have worked with AmeriCorps' City Year program and spent a year watching over thirty students trying...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...Tech with degrees in Economics and Psychology. I have a passion for learning - whether it entails academics or understanding more about the people around me - and I believe that this passion drives me to help others learn as well. While I realize that not everyone will share my natural enthusiasm for economics, psychology,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics/Psychology
Megan
Certified Tutor
...the past three years at the high school level. I love working with students and helping to break down difficult math concepts into smaller, easier pieces. With my two left feet, athletics has never been my strong suit but I love going to games. I'm really into arts and crafts, and I love to draw...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathmatics
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction
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