Certified Tutors From Wake Forest University

...the most effective teaching style for him/her. As a self-proclaimed jack-of-all-trades, I prefer a well-rounded and holistic approach to education. Memorization can only take a student so far, and a genuine grasp of a subject can only be achieved through an understanding of its many nuances. Tutoring is a terrific method for reinforcing what the...

...address their individual needs. In particular, I believe strongly in my writing and critical thinking skills and I believe that I can leverage these strengths to help students improve their own skills. I'm a big sports fan - especially baseball, football and golf - and I love running, reading, history and the movies.

...Math to struggling teenagers. From my experiences, I learned that anyone can tackle basic mathematical ideas if they are given proper patience and instruction. Furthermore, I have learned that every student has a unique style of learning. My tutoring philosophy embodies this notion and I strive to tailor my lessons to fit each student's academic...

...as well as more advanced upper level high school and undergraduate biology courses. In my experiences teaching a diverse student population, I have come to realize that a fear of learning difficult material is a major roadblock to successful science learning for many students. I strive to improve science education by making science seem more...

...ability to think in not only a right brained way, but also in a more creative left brained way. This helps me better connect with students who struggle with subjects like math because of the feeling they do not posses the analytical skills needed to achieve success. In my experience, every problem can be tackled...

...learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing, literature and Spanish. I am excited to revisit these academic interests as a tutor during my "gap year" before I attend...

...from the time I was in elementary school up until now, while I am taking graduate level statistics courses. My favorite subjects to tutor are all math courses- from elementary up to statistics. My favorite part about tutoring is when a child really, truly starts to understand the material and they have that "aha" moment....

...I've never found anything I like as much as helping students. I have a gift for explaining things in a way that anyone can easily understand. My students and I have fun but we get things done. I'm very easy to talk to, and I enjoy meeting new people, and discovering how I can help...

...high school juniors and seniors with their college application process and essay writing. Throughout the years I've been a student, I've had many teachers and tutors, both good and bad. My personal philosophy is to respect my students and engage with them on their terms, and to foster a sense of purpose and positive attitude...

...rigor of AP courses, and I understand the stress that accompanies the PSAT and SAT exams. I am dedicated and hardworking, and I had academically successful high school and college careers. At Wake Forest University, I majored in anthropology. This background gives me an advantage as a tutor as it has helped me gain a...

...exams. Lastly, I have really enjoyed working with my students who have special needs because they have allowed me to gain so much from their unique abilities and have challenged me in all the right ways over the years. My special needs experiences are in: Autism, Asperger's, ADHD, ADD, and dyslexia. I hope I am...

...in their own way, being resourceful and prepared in order to respond to students' questions as they arise, and being enthusiastic with the subject material so as to maintain the students' interest. With these traits and characteristics as the backbone of my teaching/tutoring philosophy, I have been, and believe I will continue to be, quite...

...and 34% evaluation of one's approach/style. As a tutor, I see my job as supporting a student in all three ways, more like a personal trainer than a teacher. I've seen how to improve 10 deciles on standardized test--enough to change your options to the next tier of schools--in 3 months. I spent 3 months...

I went to college at the University of South Carolina and am now a licensed attorney working on the Hill. I believe that with the right combination of practice and confidence, any student can reach their goals. ... I believe that the most important part of academic success is excitement and enthusiasm to tackle the material. It doesn't develop overnight, but with steady practice a student will be ready to reach their goals.

...a tutoring organization led by a doctorate of chemical teaching. Under his direction and through my experiences, I have learned techniques for teaching the hard-to-grasp concepts of chemistry in an effective and communicable way. Outside of academia I believe in life-long learning. My hobbies include reading, listening to podcasts, socializing and playing competitive games.... If a subject can be explained on a fundamental level to a student, then it can lead to insights that can reach...

...of tutoring experience through my university. The majority of my tutoring experience is in a variety of collegiate biology, chemistry, and sociology. I played volleyball all throughout high school, and my tutoring style reflects my history with sports. After all, school and game day are both all about practice! I currently work in human genomics...

...Forest University with my Masters in Mathematics in August. I've starting tutoring math in 2008 during my undergraduate days at NC State. Since then I've worked as a tutor at Forsyth Technical Community College, Wake Forest, and also privately to high school students in the Winston-Salem area. Throughout my years as math I've grown to...

...with a concentration in History. I can help with History, English, Reading, and Writing, specifically with helping edit and write essays. My time in higher education has left me with a passion for furthering the educational goals of students. I believe tutoring is a great way to help students be more enthusiastic and confident about...

As an experienced tutor, I am confident in my ability to help students improve their understanding of literature, their writing, and their standardized test scores.... My teaching philosophy focuses on the importance of adopting multiple teaching strategies. An innovative, flexible approach allows me to help a wide variety of students.... In a typical first session, I talk with a student to evaluate her goals, her areas of concern, and her personal strengths.

I am an expert in science but I can also tutor English and Math. As a substitute teacher, I have interacted with all age levels. I have been trained in various test taking techniques.