Mary Beth
Certified Tutor
...level at the time I decided to pursue a Master's in History. I had been working in Sales for a good part of my adult life, harboring a dream to go back to school and to write about my passion. I have been fortunate to have accomplished that goal and to have been able to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, European History
Ray
Certified Tutor
...that the more you know the more you are able to share with others at home and even when you travel abroad! When it comes to learning outside of school, there is no one size fits all. Getting to know my students, learning their past experiences, present obstacles, and future goals all provide me great...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, International Affairs
Luca
Certified Tutor
...Latin. One of the things I enjoy most about tutoring students in Latin and Italian is helping them build a stronger foundation in their native English language as well as in the foreign language. Over the course of my years as a tutor, I have seen my students expand their vocabulary and rhetorical skills in...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classics
PHD, Philosophy
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 720
Stesha
Certified Tutor
...and Math. I enjoy helping students understand and like subjects that they often struggled with in the past. I always say, "There are many ways to explain the same point, you just have to find the one that you understand." I believe that it is our responsibility to pass our knowledge on to the next...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Master of Science, Biochemistry
Jon
Certified Tutor
...working toward their degree in Elementary or Secondary Education and their preparation for classroom practice and successful completion of their PRAXIS II (Certification) exam. Given the current climate of high stakes testing and emphasis on teacher quality, standards for passing these exams have been raised to reflect these new demands, presenting challenges to students/faculty members...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education
Masters, MA: Instructional Design and Technology/ Ph.D.: Higher Education Leadership, Management and Policy
State Certified Teacher
Meghan
Certified Tutor
...years, I have taught both Special Education and English in a high school setting. I have worked with students of various economic levels to prepare them for college and entrance exams. Working with my students individual needs, they have made excellent strides in critical thinking skills and practical writing pieces. I view education as the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, English/Education
Jonathan
Certified Tutor
...focusing on the young professional and startup business communities. I believe that education and intellectual thought are essential components of modern life. I am interested in teaching students the writing, critical reading, and mathematic skills necessary for achieving admission to colleges and business schools. I am particularly interested in helping students with college admissions essays....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics, History
Juris Doctor, Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 700
Denise
Certified Tutor
...to get to our destination. My experience in differentiated instruction and hands-on learning has allowed me to meet the diverse needs of all of my students. I enjoy bringing new ideas and concepts to my classroom everyday. My students are not just my students but teachers as well. The infusion of technology as allowed me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Criminal Justice
Leah
Certified Tutor
I am a Secondary Education and English double-major at Seton Hall University. I also have a minor in Educational Information Technologies. I have tutored pre-K, elementary school, middle school, high school, and college, as well as taught middle school, high school, and college classes.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, English
Michael
Certified Tutor
...schools in three New Jersey districts (Middletown, Old Bridge, and North Brunswick), I raised four children of my own. Even with this hectic schedule, I found time to become a published author, and I co-wrote a book about baseball (one of my passions) which was published in 1992. Besides writing and following baseball, my favorite...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Education
Radim
Certified Tutor
...working with students one-on-one to help them master the details and appreciate the bigger picture. A tutor is uniquely positioned to identify a student's strengths and weaknesses and work with them to bring out the former and overcome the latter. In the insanely competitive and stressful environment that many high schools and universities have become,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, International Relations
PHD, International Relations
Jan
Certified Tutor
...My goal is to foster independence in every student and allow these students to thrive individually and when working with others in group settings. My methods have been developed through my own experiences in the classroom and through observation of effective educators. I believe that a strong focus should be placed on reading comprehension and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, International Relations
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...To add, I tutor German, Italian, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Computer Science and Calculus I. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus, due to the fact that it has a fearsome reputation for students. Calculus, just like many other difficult problems, can be easily split into easier problems that are more manageable. Whenever I'm not...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Computer Science
Robert
Certified Tutor
It is my goal to share what I have upstairs with anyone who could benefit from it. I've enjoyed math most of my life and, over the years, I would like to think that I have been able to share that enjoyment with many of my students.
Education & Certification
Building Engineer, Mechanical Engineering
Master of Arts, Teaching
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...taken many standardized exams Other social sciences - I took every AP social science course offered I first started tutoring when I myself was in high school; helping the local middle school students with the homework they were most struggling with. I have two siblings who are now in high school turning to me for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Diplomacy and International Relations
GRE Quantitative: 156
GRE Verbal: 160
Crystal
Certified Tutor
I have been an educator since 1992 beginning my career as substitute teacher, and ultimately obtaining my Master's Degree in Education Administration. I have taught all grade levels from 1st grade through 12th grade in English Language Arts. I have also been a high school Dean of Discipline and an Elementary school principal.... I would show them what independent learning looks like, making sure they understand the concept.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Journalism/ Mass Media & English Literature
Masters, Education Administration
Victoria
Certified Tutor
...Writing Center and as a substitute teacher in grades K-12. My favorite subject to tutor is the English Language Arts because I love being able to help students develop and practice strong and effective communication skills. My tutoring style involves holding an open discussion with my students, figuring out their individual needs, asking productive questions...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Secondary Education
Lucas
Certified Tutor
...I am French, studied in Germany, played sports in England, and graduated high school in Canada are some examples. Fluent in French and English, I also have a working knowledge of Spanish (lived in Spain for a while)... I love traveling. I love to cook, play the saxophone (and rugby). I am genuine and know...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science, Sociology
Masters, Diplomacy and International Relations
Nicholas
Certified Tutor
I am a professional writer and media analyst who excels in finding innovative strategies to enhance learning. I am especially skilled at identifying problem areas in understanding and helping students achieve full comprehension of key material during their sessions.... My teaching philosophy is that anything can be taught to anyone, as long as it is broken down in the right way for that individual student.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Modern Languages
Current Grad Student, Diplomacy & International Relations
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Alysha
Certified Tutor
...studied Elementary, Special Education and Mathematics. During my time at Seton Hall I worked after school at Kumon Tutoring Center. While there, I was working one on one or in small groups with both struggling students and advanced students. I have also been privately tutoring math for two years. I really enjoy tutoring because I...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Elementary and Special Education with a concentration in Math
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