Ben: SAT Math test prep instructor
...try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is to help students discover their individual path to learning. Students do this by identifying their motivations, strengths and goals. Learning is about exploration, discovery, and growth so it should be enjoyed and valued.... To me, teaching means guiding people towards discovering their own path to lifelong learning. Everybody has different interests and learning styles, so an effective teacher must adapt lessons and methods to those of his or her students and make learning an interactive and stimulating process. Learning, whether inside or outside of the classroom opens endless opportunities for discovery and growth.
Education & Certification
- Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Marketing
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- Geography
- +37 subjects
Charles: SAT Math test prep instructor
...best describe my tutoring style as one that adapts to each students' needs. For example, I have always tried to frame questions in a different way so that the student can better understand the question. Some students need visual representations of numbers and systems to understand them, and others benefit more by understanding the concepts behind each formula. I prefer to tutor in math and physics, and especially with real world application problems. I hope...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Subject Test in Physics
- +31 subjects
Rebecca: SAT Math test prep instructor
...able to perform academically at their highest possible level. I also think it is important that learning is not just for one assignment or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
- University of Chicago SSA - Masters, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +53 subjects
Joy: SAT Math test prep instructor
...when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves....
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Writing and Language
- +99 subjects
John: SAT Math test prep instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Writing and Language
- +110 subjects
Daniel: SAT Math test prep instructor
...that a great tutor has. I am hard working and I love seeing others succeed. I will able to tutor for most of this summer, so about from the end of May to mid-August. I am on break and would love to tutor. I will be able to tutor for about 20 hours a weekor more, depending on what comes up this summerpreferably during the day but if evenings are prioritized then I can work...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Current Undergrad, Applied Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- Middle School Math
- SAT Subject Tests
- +31 subjects
Ben: SAT Math test prep instructor
...is too late to catch up. My goal is to work together to pick up the pieces that were lost or are close, but not quite there: learning the way you want to learn and the way you learn best rather than having topics taught at you. For standardized testing: I have taken the special classes and labored through the workbooks to prepare for taking the exams myself. The trick is to learn the test...
Education & Certification
- George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- Roosevelt University - PHD, Clinical Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +50 subjects
Michael: SAT Math test prep instructor
...I collect movies. Some of my favorites are independent art films. For example, Pi, directed by Darren Aronofsky explores a mystical view of math. It is set in New York City, one of my favorite places to visit, and celebrates New York's distinctive mix of cultures. My other hobbies are collecting various types of music and collecting Star Wars toys. I am anxiously awaiting the December premiere of "Star Wars VII : The Force Awakens."...
Education & Certification
- ITT Technical Institute - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- Test Prep
- AP Calculus AB
- +20 subjects
Taariq: SAT Math test prep instructor
...was always my favorite subject in high school and I continued my love of math at Duke. I have also been a middle school and high school tutor throughout my time at Duke through the Program in Education. One of my crowning achievements at Duke was winning the DT Stallings Award, which is awarded to a Duke senior who has shown sustained and dedicated service to tutoring local school children. When I am tutoring a...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +27 subjects
Cameron: SAT Math test prep instructor
...either being a cardiologist or dermatologist -- still have plenty of time to decide! During college I tutored two kids in 6th through 8th grade math. I really enjoyed helping them with their homework assignments, preparing them for exams, and watching them improve in their courses. During this time, I learned how to be a very patient instructor and an effective communicator. As my dad was a high school math teacher, I also learned a...
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Arts, Biological Sciences
- University of Southern California - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Writing and Language
- Pharmacology
- +24 subjects
Mihir: SAT Math test prep instructor
...UNC Chapel Hill with a B.S. in Chemistry with Highest Distinction, I know that hard work and dedication to your education can pay great dividends. I have tutored students from middle school through college-level and had tremendous pleasure of helping over 50 students achieve their potential and dramatically improve their grades and test scores. Seeing the students I have worked with succeed provides me with tremendous satisfaction and drives me to continue tutoring. I specialize...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Current Undergrad, Chemistry - Biochemistry Track
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- Cell Biology
- +57 subjects
Alex: SAT Math test prep instructor
...way to learn as well as the best method for producing long-term recall; it also tailors every learning experience to the individual student. I was most inspired to pursue this Socratic style of teaching after taking several courses in college from a professor who had perfected the technique. The majority of his class-time revolved around asking us questions that led us to the points he was trying to make. While not everything can be taught...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Conflict Resolution
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- SAT Mathematics
- +146 subjects
Miguel: SAT Math test prep instructor
...to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- AP European History
- +176 subjects
Karthika: SAT Math test prep instructor
...local low-income pre-schools. I planned lessons that my club members and I used to teach pre-school classes. The topics included historical events and science. Working with preschoolers was interesting as you could see the curiosity in their eyes. These lessons gave them a spark, and the importance of this spark is evident in students of all ages. I believe if someone ever lost it, they can get it back when they find confidence in the...
Education & Certification
- Virginia Commonwealth University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- Other
- +24 subjects
Linda: SAT Math test prep instructor
...I approach tutoring as a team effort as we work together to achieve success. My teaching philosophy is that every student has the potential to succeed, and the key to achieving your goal is a matter of hard work and dedication rather than intelligence. I work with all students of varying levels. For those that do not do well under the pressure of standardized tests, I strive to make test-taking less anxiety-inducing and more approachable...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Cell Biology & Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Reading
- +13 subjects
Kristine: SAT Math test prep instructor
...a DAT score in the 98th percentile. For more than eight years, I have taught students in many different subjects such as DAT, SAT, Chemistry (General and Organic), Biology, and Physics in both classroom and tutoring environments. Besides academics, I have even taught swimming and dance. My tutoring style focuses on tailoring the lesson to target the students weaknesses. I am very attentive and adaptable ensuring a more productive experience. In my free time, I...
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Genetics and Psychology
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +30 subjects
Annie: SAT Math test prep instructor
...English, focusing on women in literature. During my time there, I tutored students at the local middle and high school. I have experience tutoring in middle school English, math, and science, and high school English, social studies, and essay revision. My favorite part of tutoring is helping a student figure out how to connect their real passions to the schoolwork that's troubling them. One student hated writing essays, but loved playing the guitar with his...
Education & Certification
- Williams College - Bachelors, English
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- SAT Writing and Language
- +43 subjects
Ariela: SAT Math test prep instructor
...as professionally; as a stage manager, it is often my job to take in complicated and conflicting pieces of information (the blocking, a quick change in costumes, changes in a script) and quickly organize that information so that I can convey it to someone else. I enjoy and excel at condensing and re-communicating facts or tasks, so that they become comprehensible to someone who may not understand them the first time around. It is not...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Theater & Performance Studies
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- 12th Grade Math
- +50 subjects
Mei: SAT Math test prep instructor
...more rebellion than progress. I volunteered to help and found that I really enjoyed the process. The most satisfying experience was tutoring my brother and sister and seeing them begin to develop confidence in school and finally make better grades. What makes me different from most tutors and educators is my strategic mindset. Most teachers recite their curriculums like clock work and take the key details for granted. For example, when solving for the length...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- +31 subjects
Taylor: SAT Math test prep instructor
...was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math. I try to incorporate this into my tutoring because it really seems to help people connect with the concepts. In my free time I enjoy making things and exploring what others have made, whether in music, programming, writing, games, or art. I received my BA in...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- SAT Reading
- Algebra 2
- +32 subjects