Certified Tutors From Gustavus Adolphus College

...and look for a good doctoral program to attend. My plans are to continue in the field of education one day as a professor of either history or education. With my vast classroom experience I am very good at assessing student needs and responding accordingly. I believe each person learns in a unique style, and it...

I am a graduate of Gustavus Adolphus College and San Diego State University, and possess degrees in English and Creative Writing. In the fall of 2012 I moved to Fort Worth, where I am currently pursuing my PhD in American Literature, in addition to tutoring for Varsity.

...I am recently ending a trip as an ESL language assistant in Seville, Spain. I studied the Spanish language diligently for years to gain fluency and as a non-native speaker. In the process I have learned a number of language "hacks" to really jumpstart learning. In my spare time I manage a private Investment club,...

...am very good at going through problems with students and explaining the material so they can complete the homework faster and remember it well for the exams. I think the strongest case for hiring a tutor is efficiency. If I am there as you work through the problems I make sure you understand how you...

...teaching in in multiple modalities and from a variety of perspectives, a skill that most likely comes from my own experience with dyslexia. I love working with young people to help them reach their goals and discover the extent of their talents. In my free time I enjoy riding my bike and spending time with...

I am an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys creating a relaxing and effective learning environment while sparking student interest in mathematics. ... My teaching philosophy is to provide students an opportunity to experience success, while motivating students to further their interests and skills through multiple modalities and interactive resources. I will use multiple approaches to help meet the needs of all my students.

...is to help students learn on their own, how to be their own teacher, editor, tutor, and best tool so they may become independent and motivated learners. Outside of academia, I work full time as an athletic trainer for a high school and two middle schools. When I am not working, I can be found...

...and developed skills that have helped me to better understand how to reach students. Beginning in the Fall of 2017, I will be pursuing a masters degree in Museum Studies from John's Hopkins University's Advanced Academic Programs department. Through this degree, I hope one day to become a curator at a history museum. This role...

...at Gustavus Adolphus College. Throughout my high school years, I was a Spanish 1 and 2 tutor. I have also helped with an ELS class, tutoring young adults to help with their reading and writing skills in English. My favorite subject to tutor is Spanish! I have been studying Spanish for 7 years now and...

...a Community College and worked extensively as a substitute teacher with Elementary, Junior High, and High School Students. Learning should be fun and I look to make the process fun and enjoyable. I believe in making subjects are simple as possible so that all of us (including me) can more easily understand them!

...I believe that every child is a gift. Every child is unique and special. Every child can learn. Every child deserves love, respect, and the opportunity to become their best self. It is a teacher/tutor's job to educate, respect, and appreciate each child, and to foster, encourage, and enhance their academic, social, and emotional growth....

...for us to work together through tough problems and emerge understanding important concepts and test-taking strategies. Solving problems and learning material is indispensable practice for the MCAT, however I also want to offer you the tools maximize your time and energy by teaching you how to learn. This is a meta-skill that will be important...

I don't believe in stupid questions. I think every question asked in the pursuit of knowledge is a valuable question that deserves my full attention. My goal is to help you be the best student possible.

I teach students how to be their own teachers through helping them develop strong reading and writing skills, so they can go anywhere they want in their lives and careers. But more importantly, (in my humble opinion) I show them how to have fun while learning!

I am a senior English major with minors in Religion and Comparative Literature. At college, I am co-president of a book club, and I work as a Writing Tutor for a general education curriculum. My enthusiasm for literature, editing, and writing help me in those positions.

...writer and have helped many friends grow their interdisciplinary writing skills--whether on a research paper, college essay or creative piece. If you're a high school student that wants to prepare for the expectations of collegiate-level academic writing, we might be a perfect match. I'm incredibly passionate about the subjects I teach and I want my...

...thinking a student employs and teach them how to identify and answer those questions. Then we look for ways to use those strengths to address other questions and build up expertise from that. I have found that this helps students feel confident about their own intelligence, able to improve in challenging areas, and create a...

...improve student focus and interest I make review sessions interactive and utilize several methods to identify student strengths and weaknesses. My positivity for learning is contagious. I am very accessible and offer 1:1 support when necessary. I receive a lot of satisfaction from watching exam grades and student interest improve as a result of my...

...worked as a research assistant in cancer research. I am now planning on attending grad school next fall to obtain a PhD in Marine Biology. I enjoy teaching. I am very prepared to sessions and like to have topics/class materials sent a head of time so I can see where you are at in your...

...a BA and MS in geological sciences and am currently working toward my PhD in Geophysics. Along with my education and experience, I genuinely enjoying helping students and am always happy to help you reach your academic or personal goals. Believe it or not, I have been a student every year since the age of...