Robert
Certified Tutor
...an aircraft carrier and have traveled to every continent with the exception of Antarctica. I have lived in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. One thing my diverse experiences have taught me is how to approach concepts and ideas from many different directions. I helping others to understand in a way that makes sense to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
State Certified Teacher
Brandi
Certified Tutor
...teaching and tutoring and find it comes naturally. My subject matter expertise is Reading, Writing, and Elementary Mathematics. I pride myself on inspiring a relaxed environment driven by patience. I like to assess each student individually to customize my tutoring approach. Overall, I make a concerted effort to make learning fun, engaging, and accessible.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Meghan
Certified Tutor
...and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or grades they desire, but a deeper...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Garon
Certified Tutor
...guidance and frequent workshops, I developed a tutoring style that focuses on collaboration and flexibility. No matter the subject, I believe that we learn best when we discover for ourselves, and forget when we are lectured. I spend my spare time reading, writing, talking, listening, and trying to stay active, so that I can read,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 740
Michelle
Certified Tutor
...credit recovery in that district. My favorite subject to tutor is reading because reading lays the foundation for all other learning. I am passionate about instilling the love of learning in others and I use that passion to help students become successful not only in what I am teaching but in life as well. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Master of Arts, Special Education
Jeff
Certified Tutor
...on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time. Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy/English
Doctor of Philosophy, Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies
Stanley
Certified Tutor
...I can tutor anything related to that content from grades 7-12, from Geography, Government, Economics, World History among other content related areas. I think that it is necessary to show students/people that they can excel in something other than education and then transfer that to education. Also, being able to create real world relations to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Science, Education
Jason
Certified Tutor
...students on the college level, and my philosophy for working with those students informs the way I tutor. I try my best to establish that we are a team, working together to get the right answers and to learn the material. I try to stay away from rigid hierarchy as much as possible, while still...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
PHD, Religion, Politics, and Society
Ted
Certified Tutor
...language since I was a child, I then decided to make it my main academic focus in college where I studied not only Spanish language and grammar but also Spanish and Latin American history, civilization, and culture. I have also studied Hebrew both in pursuit of my degree in Judaic Studies and informally for religious...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, 1) Spanish 2) Judaic Studies
Joel
Certified Tutor
...a group of fishes in the Ichthyology Department at the AMNH and graduated with a Ph.D. I became interested in fish scales and made some unique scanning electron and light micrographs which I used to characterize groups of fishes. While a graduate student and shortly after, I taught courses at the City University of New...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Botany
PHD, Evolutionary Biology
Bill
Certified Tutor
...have told me on numerous occasions that I would be a great teacher. I've spent my entire career in private industry as both an individual contributor and a manager. Curiosity about a wide variety of subjects has been a part of my life throughout adulthood. While commuting to work, I listened to over 75 college...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Masters in Business Administration, Marketing
Katie
Certified Tutor
...new college students, focusing on topics like time management and study skills. I understand firsthand the importance of standardized tests as students make goals for their next level of education; I am happy to help students prepare for these exams. I enjoy students of all ages and am excited to tutor a wide range of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies, Gender Studies
Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affaris
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 33
Mohamad
Certified Tutor
...in my town where I would help the students there with their homework. I have a strong background in math and due to previous jobs I also have excellent communication skills as well, so I am very comfortable working with new people. Outside tutoring, I like to spend the majority of my time outdoors, whether...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Material Science & Engineering
Tasha
Certified Tutor
...I am a Native English speaker and also speak basic Spanish and Mandarin Chinese. I am TEFL certified and taught English in China for 2 years. I learned Chinese while living in Shanghai and thus understand the perspective of a second language learner having to utilize their second language daily. In conclusion, I greatly enjoy...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
Juris Doctor, Law
Jon
Certified Tutor
...a math teacher at Marshall High School in Falls Church Virginia. I teach IB Mathematics HL, so I am qualified to teach the IB math curriculum and calculus. I also teach precalculus and geometry. I took AP calculus when I was in high school so I am familiar with that curriculum as well.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Math, Actuarial Science
Masters, Secondary Math Education
SAT Math: 760
Katie
Certified Tutor
...positions have given me opportunities to teach students including those with learning disabilities and behavioral challenges as well as struggling readers and writers. Regardless of students' attitudes towards reading and writing when they enter my classroom, I am determined that they will leave my classroom more skilled and more committed to their own literacy. I...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Teaching
Taylor
Certified Tutor
...experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills through that process. Taylor also has a home studio in which he helps his students record, and learn how to record their own...
Education & Certification
Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 700
Gwen
Certified Tutor
...Administration, which should be completed by Summer 2018. I have taught four history courses at the college level, and I currently work as a Head Teacher at a learning center. I have over 6 years tutoring experience, and have been with Varsity Tutors since the fall of 2015! Through this company, I've worked with clients...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History and Political Science
Current Grad Student, History of Science and Medicine
Patrick
Certified Tutor
...microbiology and ecology. My passion in science lies in the implementation of modern DNA sequencing technology to study genes and genomes, especially to advance the field of medicine. I have experience tutoring students through the National Science Foundation's Research Experience for Undergraduates program, and I also served for approximately a year as a tutor for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Masters, Entomology
GRE Verbal: 162
Nemil
Certified Tutor
...to struggle through is something I enjoy doing. I graduated from The University of Connecticut in Storrs with a degree in Biology. I have an great background in mathematics, physics, and biology. If there is something I do not understand I will work my hardest to learn what it is I need to.... I believe anyone has the potential to learn any subject. Sometimes, the right guiding hand can lead students to results that surprise even...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
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