Certified Tutors From Colby College

...I also had a fantastic time working at my college's writing center, so I have no problems tutoring essay writing or SAT writing. In my spare time I like to go hiking and running, and I also enjoy watching and talking about movies, TV shows, and pop culture in general. I ultimately plan on going...

...for me to form a connection with whoever I'm tutoring. I see myself as much more of a motivator than a teacher. My primary goal is to get students interested in their subjects, realize what they're capable of achieving and understanding, and to become truly passionate about pursuing deeper knowledge. I do this because I...

...I believe that teaching academic subjects and sports go hand in hand, and I am equally passionate about teaching and coaching. My favorite part of being a teacher is the one on one interactions with students. Whether it is on the field or in the classroom, I love the feeling when students have that "Ah...

...that I can help my students develop their weaknesses by playing to their strengths. I believe strongly in the value of a liberal arts education, and I hope I can inspire students to think about how all academic subjects relate to each other. When I'm not working, I enjoy reading, translating, running, playing computer games,...

I relate to people easily and enjoy sharing knowledge.

...classroom and mentored them through challenges and intricacies of living and traveling with a small group abroad, encouraging them to find ways to pursue their passions. My time with NRA and WCA furthered my belief in the value of experiential learning, and my view that education should be holistic and foster creative thinking. It is...

...I was lucky enough to study abroad twice during college. Living in France dramatically improved my language skills. I became a much more confident speaker, and developed a sense of spoken French outside of the classroom. My real passion for French comes through when I am speaking it. Confidence is one of the key factors...

...are my ability to keep an open mind, to listen patiently, and to communicate clearly. It is my goal to empower students by teaching to their own personal strengths, thus fostering a love of learning that will carry them beyond our tutoring sessions and into the rest of their academic career. A little bit about...

...middle school science education. As a native French and English speaker, I have done a lot of tutoring in both of those subjects. As a science nerd, I am very excited to show students how nifty the natural world around us is. I would be more than happy to help you with biology, ecology, and...

...before that I majored in English in undergrad. Since as long as I can remember reading and writing have been my principal passions, and I've been teaching, tutoring, and writing since completing college. I've taught ESL students in South Korea, and back in the US I've worked with learners of all ages from elementary school...

Hi Students! My Name is George. I am excited to help you learn more about SAT, ACT, and math courses. I believe that you have everything you need to do well. I am only here to guide you! Together, we will help you to do your best! I look forward to meeting you!... My teaching philosophy is patience builds confidence. With patience, all students can build confidence. I think teachers need to be patient to help...

...German language (CEFR Level C2, if you're curious). Full disclosure, I'm not a native speaker...just an enthusiastic learner. I'm also a GMAT tutor. I took the test in April 2016 and scored a 740 out of 800. That's a 97th percentile score, one that I'm very proud of -- but I only got there by...

...a solid writer, and as a result, hopefully, lessen the pressure and stress that I know that students today are under. After a two-year stint in high school leading a course aimed to help ease the transition of incoming freshman into my school, I knew I wanted to continue working with students in whatever way...

...add more visual aids and real world examples during my tutoring sessions. In addition to general math classes, I also enjoy tutoring in test prep since I vividly remember my own experience preparing for the ACT and SAT less than two years ago. In my free time, I like to read, watch the Food Network,...

...high school and college level. I attended Colby College in Maine and majored in Latin American Studies while completing pre-med coursework. I have lived and worked in South America for substantial portions of my life. I tutored for Colby's Spanish Department and advanced as far as possible in the subject. I have worked as an...

...as a biology tutor for freshmen students, an SAT tutor for local high school students, and a drum teacher for local youth and college students. My experience with youth goes from my tutoring experience to my experience as an outdoor trip leader with middle school kids in the Yellowstone Wilderness. I love working with young...

Professional tutor, teacher, and mentor with many years of experience working with students of all ages (Pre-K through adult). Fostering a lifelong love of learning is my goal. Building on strengths and working through problems and challenges is what I do.

...including Foundations of Psychology and Research Methods. My teaching responsibilities include conducting lectures on psychological and statistical concepts, facilitating class activities and discussions, and providing feedback on and grading lab reports. I regularly meet one-on-one with my students, particularly to help them improve their lab report writing skills. I genuinely love teaching and tutoring. I...

...Classical Civilization. I studied Latin in Columbia University's Classics Post Baccalaureate program. I am currently at Columbia University as a first year MA student in Classics with a focus in Latin Literature. I have been taking Latin classes for 11 years, and I have tutored for 5 years (2 years in high school, 3 years...

I'm an Australian-American current college student who's been tutoring since high school. I did the IB in Australian high school and am now a junior at Colby College. I mainly tutor the SAT, Psychology, English essays, and IB related things (e.g. the EE). Currently I'm also working at Columbia as a Research Assistant.