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...I led education programs for third-grade and sixth-grade students. I currently serve as a Substitute Teacher at The Westminster Schools in Atlanta. In my free time I enjoy writing poetry, running, hiking, and spending time with friends. I approach teaching through a student-centered philosophy--I listen to students' perspectives and help to guide them (using their starting point) toward successful strategies. I aim to make students aware of organizational processes and problem-solving strategies which they use...

...sciences but also in writing and math. I like to tutor because it is a very fulfilling task and I truly enjoy helping others learn. Knowledge and education are very valuable tools in life so I see tutoring as a gratifying duty of mine to help others learn material with which they are having difficulty. I graduated from the University of Georgia in May 2011 (B.S. Chemistry) and I have aspirations of becoming a dentist....

...refuse to give answers. I truly believe every student can rise to any challenge given proper guidance, and I feel they can see I truly believe in their abilities. My job as a tutor is to guide my students in their development and show them strategies to become better readers, writers, and thinkers independently, not to show them where commas go. I am not a boring English teacher who expects students to love everything I...

...higher. My specialty is in process of elimination and strategic guessing. Additionally, I have always been good with Mathematics and Spanish. I tutored my peers in Math throughout all of middle and high school. I love Spanish and studied it for seven years (up until mid-college). One high school sophomore I helped in Spanish raised her D+ to an A! While a majority of my tutoring experience is from high school, I have had plenty...

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...This past summer, I spent eleven weeks at the same Tanzanian school teaching English to students in kindergarten through ninth grade. Everyone has a different learning style, so I am open to suggestions and flexible in my teaching style in order to ensure that each student is successful and reaches his or her academic goals. Tutoring can be a wonderful confidence booster for students, and I am eager to share my enthusiasm with my students....

...lives. Instead of remaining bogged down in the small details (which are important!), I strive to always show my students the big picture so that they are able to understand, integrate, and apply what they are learning to new problem-solving situations. If you're looking to get a better understanding of biology, let me help you access your potential proficiency in this amazing subject! Additionally, I am available to help you improve your writing skills, regardless...

...I like to get an understanding of my students and discover what interest and hobbies they have. This allows me to relate the teaching material to what they enjoy and also find out what the root of the issue is for them to learn the material. This way it, makes learning more fun than it normally would. This also helps them get an understanding of me, and the things that I enjoy which are basketball,...

...Marin Academy, a private high school that prepared me very well for my time earning my undergraduate degree at Brown University (Class of 2013). I have always been a hard worker when it comes to academics, and I understand what it takes, in terms of study skills and organization, to excel in school. I am excited to be able to give back and use my excellent education to share my knowledge with students who are...

...to connect empathetically with my students while motivating them to achieve their very best. While not all schoolwork is fun and games, I believe that my ability to help students understand the bigger picture and connect the subjects they are learning with their goals and dreams helps them to see the value of their accomplishments. I have benefitted from many great teachers over my life, and it is my sincere wish to help other students...

...both Spanish and English. I believe that learning a second language is the most useful and fulfilling investment a person can make. The principal advantage that Tutors have over Teachers, is the ability to tailor each lesson to the student's interests and learning style. I show this in the way that I tutor and I have an innate ability to help a student begin to communicate ideas in their second language more than they ever...

I am a junior at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia double majoring in Political Science and Psychology. I have previous tutoring experience in ACT, reading, writing, math, and history. ... I don't have one teaching philosophy. Every student has a different learning style, and I try my hardest to accommodate all learning habits.

...may have; we all need a little assistance along the journey of making our dreams a reality! I am a recent graduate of the University of Georgia where I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biology. Last year, I continued my training in the sciences by earning a Master's degree in Pre- Clinical Science from Mercer University School of Medicine. I am currently in the process of applying to medical school while teaching at Wesley International...

...graduate, and professional levels, and 2) a practiced background in teaching undergraduate university courses, I look forward to meeting all of your expectations of a superb tutor. A little more about me: In 2009, I earned my BA with honors at a Liberal Arts institution. Currently, I am a PhD Candidate working on my dissertation. When I am not writing in an academic capacity, I enjoy creating poetry and short stories, exploring and playing music,...

...with children and adults all while attempting to have fun. My method of tutoring is relaxed and straight to the point. I believe in games when appropriate and hands on learning when necessary. I have a Bachelor's degree in English and soon a completed Master's degree in Reading and Literacy. I have worked with both children and adults on and off over the past 10 years. My tutoring subjects are reading (phonics, grammar, public speaking),...

...a liberal arts institution and I have an interest in writing, history and politics as well as economics. I worked as an AmeriCorps VISTA and at the Carter Center. Currently, I'm working for a State Representative in Atlanta, GA. I played baseball in college and still try to play when I can. I'm here to help as much as possible. Learning new subjects can be difficult and my goal is to have a fun and...

...is seeing a student overcome the challenges he/she is facing and become confident as he/she sees her grades getting better and better. I enjoy spending time with my three sons (ages 5, 7 and 13) swimming, playing sports and reading. I love to run, exercise, hike and travel. In college, I studied in Ecuador and Costa Rica. I have also traveled to Mexico, Peru and Nicaragua. I'm interested in the history, art, music and literature...

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...time. More importantly, I was energized and excited by my experience, and my self-confidence rose tremendously. The secret was the format of the education in Oxford. There, professors meet with their students one-on-one, and thus the students receive a uniquely personal education, tailored specifically to their particular needs. There were no massive classrooms full of forty or fifty kids who all have different educational needs; there was no comparing yourself to your peers; there was...