Certified Tutors From University of Oklahoma Norman Campus

...state tests as well as in summer school. Because of my instructional techniques and subject area knowledge, my students were able to increase their comprehension and skills to pass their required tests. In addition to skills in math and science, my undergraduate degree included a majority of upper level classes in history and literature. I...

I earned my PhD in experimental psychology in 2003. I have 17 years of teaching experience at the college and high school level. I have taught statistics on multiple occasions as well as a wide variety of math, science, and psychology courses. I also have extensive experience tutoring.... In my career, I have strove to become the best teacher I can be by utilizing successful techniques of my mentors and colleagues. Ultimately, I feel that I...

...sciences or technology. At the age of 14, I was introduced to Algebra in middle school. This was not an introduction that gave me "warm fuzzies";. In fact, it haunted me on a daily basis. As I struggled to survive the first term, I sought out the help of a high school math teacher and...

...the University of Oklahoma (Boomer Sooner!) but am a Texas native born and raised. I've worked with students of all ages and backgrounds and really enjoy helping others reach their full potential. While I tutor students in multiple subjects, Spanish is definitely my favorite. I love learning about different cultures and being able to interact...

...who needed extra preparation for high school math, my emphasis on cooperative learning and dialogue has never failed to find a tutoring method to accommodate individual students' learning styles. My experiences include teaching a summer algebra class through UW-Milwaukee's Upward Bound Program, tutoring in Political Science, Economics, and Statistics for the University of Oklahoma Athletics Department,...

...Arts in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma. As an English teacher and literacy coach working across all grade levels, I have tutored and coached many types of students, including those who are highly motivated and those who sometimes struggle. I have worked with a wide range of age groups, from college students who were...

...on the intersection of cumulative health impacts, environmental and climate justice, and public lands and natural resource law, and gained ample additional experience in writing and editing not only for courts and administrative agencies, but also for community advocates and coalition partners. I worked in coalitions with a variety of local/state and national community, health...

...I enjoy tutoring, and have experience giving private instruction in English reading, writing, and speaking, and preparation for the following standardized exams: SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL and IELTS. It's been my pleasure to work with students from a variety of national, cultural and social backgrounds to help them achieve their personal, academic, and career goals....

...examination. I write for many organizations, including Weill Cornell Medical College, Ameriprise Financial, Rutgers University and Demand Media. I have taught in the New York City public school system, and I have extensive experience in one-on-one tutoring. I tutored numerous students after school to help them improve their English language skills. I treat tutoring as...

...and academic help on a professional and a peer-to-peer basis, as time permitted, for the last eight years. My experience includes mentoring for the JCOC Kids Club program and the U. of Okla. K20 college-bound program, presenting Brain Awareness exhibits as a member of the Society for Neuroscience, and assistant coaching a high school Mock...

...deserves an equal chance to reach its fullest potential. I am also confident that no one branch of study is set apart. Instruction is most effective when it appeals to a student's particular passions and interests in order to stimulate curiosity and engagement in a course of study. A student's strengths should be celebrated, but...

...have attested to my ability over the years and in different settings and institutions. My extensive education has given me an immense appreciation for all things philosophical and for the many great civilizations of human history, as well as an in-depth understanding of the relationship between human beings and the earth. In addition to intellectual...

...I also interned for Deseret News National Edition in the spring of 2015. During my time there I worked as a full time reporter and enjoyed long hikes in the mountains of Utah. I married my wonderful husband Timothy in May of 2014. He is also a student at OU where he is studying Engineering...

...be prepared to go to theirs-if given the opportunity. When I have free time, I bake or adventure outside either with my kids or by myself. My experience is mostly in teaching. I've taught foreign languages in the public schools and informally by tutoring. I've also taught and volunteered to teach English both here in...

...a National Merit Scholarship that covered my expenses almost entirely, so the National Merit qualification process is one that I deeply believe in and understand. Successful test taking is as much a product of understanding the test itself as it is the material being covered, and having one on one guidance in understanding how to...

...find meaning in their school work! I just graduated with my doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies and love working directly with students. All students have the ability to succeed with good instruction and multiple learning touches. My teaching expertise includes grammar/editing, elementary-algebra mathematics, history, writing composition (APA, MLA, and Chicago Turabian), and reading....

...I wanted to use my skills in writing and in tutoring to help students. I will be working full-time through AmeriCorps with 8th graders, and I want to help more students through personal tutoring. I know the difference an education can make in the life of a person, and I want to share my love...

...students with learning disabilities, and ESL students. I focus specifically on English Language Arts and literature which includes reading comprehension, reading fluency, writing (all styles) techniques, analysis, verbal skills, etc. My favorite subject to tutor is English, because I believe that if a student does not have a strong reading and writing foundation, they are...

...utilize the known facts and equations, and think outside the box. I specialize in tutoring in the Earth Sciences (Geology, Oceanography (Marine Science), Environmental Science) and Mathematics. I enjoy teaching Earth Science because I loved learning about it myself. It allows me to view the world around me in a different way and to question...

...went on to travel overseas to study and pursue a career in foreign language. My love of languages was formed ever since I knew i wanted to be a teacher. I understand the process of teaching and also how and why students struggle with the learning process. I have extensive experience working with all type...