Certified Tutors From Tulane University of Louisiana

...a recently returned Peace Corps Volunteer; I spent over a year working in a small school in Namibia (Southern Africa) teaching English, Math, and Computer Skills in a resource-poor environment. I am enthusiastic and creative, and am constantly scanning the latest pedagogical literature to keep abreast of current teaching theories. My strengths lie in verbal...

...law degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. I graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in History and Economics as well. I enjoy teaching high school math, and all levels of standardized test prep: SAT, ACT, PSAT, AIMS, LSAT and GRE. I have taught Algebra at the high school and community college level. I...

...material in a way that is simple and clear and by approaching it with methods that meet each student's needs. I know my students can realize their true potential and success if I can help them see that you really can love what you learn! After graduating from Tulane University in 2010, I left New...

...I enjoy interacting with the students to help them become more motivated about learning and doing well in school. The students I have worked with often had trouble staying organized and some had been diagnosed with attention issues. Using proven organizational techniques and reinforcement of certain study skills, I often saw marked improvement in the...

...parents. I've had some great tutors, teachers, and coaches throughout my life and I seek to bring the wisdom I've gained from them to my own teaching. I believe that all students can improve and succeed with the right teacher and the willingness to apply themselves. I love helping students to learn and grow, and...

...essay writing and test prep. In particular, I love helping people improve their writing. While there are undoubtedly many great tutors in the area, I believe I bring a unique perspective with my legal writing experience. With this background, I strive to help students not only improve their academic performance in the short term, but...

...with get the most out of tutoring. During my free time I enjoy baking, spending time with friends at a park, and going to music festivals. I also love exploring the city of New Orleans when I???m at school, and I even still enjoy wandering San Francisco despite having lived here my entire life. I...

...starting from scratch. But when you realize you've got it, you will know you have acquired a skill that will serve you well in almost any kind of college class and career. It's a concrete craft as much as it is a way of thinking, and a true hallmark of an intelligent mind. I take...

...also promote notecards to study as it improves retention of information. I am a very outgoing, friendly, and patient individual. I am able to travel to meet with clients, and if there is still difficulty with any subject, I will offer to tutor at a library or college. My parents are both college professors, so...

...different kinds of learning styles. I am happily married, own two dogs, and I love to play sports, hike, travel (I've been to Asia, Central & South America, and Africa) and read articles about theology and the international economic arena. In 2010 I was accepted into a program at Oxford University in London. Due to...

...and learns differently, and is important to be able to adapt and understand that someone else may not learn the same way that I do. I'm a history and politics buff, an avid sports fan, and spend the rest of my time watching my latest television programs or cooking something new. I am excited to...

...science, I worked in research. My favorite sciences are the life sciences: Biology, Environmental Science, Anatomy, etc. Once students realize that science is a part of our life and learn to identify the concepts in their day to day experiences it makes the subject much easier to understand. When I am not tutoring, I like...

...my time helping underprivileged students at our local elementary schools. These kids often struggled in school and have had to repeat the same grade multiple times. Our program focused on reading comprehension and writing, and I am proud to say my student made it on the school honor roll for the first time. I view...

...develop the perspicuity to discern which question requires which approach. New York is my home, and when I am not teaching, I like to ride my bicycle down its broad avenues and tortuous alleys. I have been to many countries and studied many languages, but there is one place I always return, for better or...

...with you to relate material to your strengths and interests. My professional background is in aerospace engineering and software development, where I applied math to real world problems on a daily basis. I look forward to helping you whether you are struggling to grasp basic concepts or want to deepen your understanding of theory and...

...levels (undergraduate, middle school, high school, and undergraduate). I recently completed a master's degree in Public Policy at Vanderbilt University and will pursue a PhD at the University of Virginia beginning this fall. In my free time, I love to play with my dog, Franklin, play basketball, read (with Franklin), listen to music, cook, and...

...college volunteer tutor and swim instructor. These opportunities, along with my current career in Surgery, have helped me develop my personal interaction skills and allowed me to develop my own instruction method. I have been teaching and mentoring medical school students for the last two years and believe my interactions would help make me an...

...his calm and positive approach to teaching allows students to learn in a relaxed atmosphere. He has worked in the past for Varsity Tutors, a popular online tutoring website, and as a college tutor at the Tulane Success Center. When he's not working or in class, Jordan enjoys playing music. He is a keyboardist mainly,...

...material in a way that they might not have had at their current school. I can use many different tools and strategies to help students understand different concepts and topics that are both current and interesting to students. I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way...

...and physics. I've been working as a math and physics tutor for four years in undergrad as well as grad school, so I know exactly where students struggle and am very eager to help. I also worked as a teaching assistant for Fluid Mechanics. I watch football, soccer, and LOL in my spare time.... Instead of telling you the answer, I would guide you and show you the method in a general way.