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...as well. I was homeschooled for much of my life and loved it, but completed my last three years of high school in a public school and am thus well acquainted with the various forms of standardized testing. When I'm not studying I like singing and theatre, reading, playing the piano, climbing trees and doing anything outdoors. I have been tutoring Spanish at CMU for a year now, and am also well versed in History,...

...them through the revision process. The most important aspect of this was getting them to see that writing is a process. This understanding generally made them more patient and open to feedback. Philosophy and logic are both exceptionally abstract subjects. Teaching them to undergraduates requires patience and the ability to explain things as simply as possible. It is also important to recognize the signs of confusion. Students do not always tell you when they are...

I'm an educator working mainly in the museums education sector and am passionate about equipping people with the skills and strategies to succeed. I have excellent teaching skills and am a friendly, engaging tutor. My degrees are in history, which has many transferrable skills such as writing, forming arguments, delivering talks, and investigating evidence, many of which feature on standardized tests, entrance exams, and even job applications. I am keen to help with all of...

...freshman science and pre-professional majors, and even professors. As a PhD student constantly thinking and writing about music in literature, I am incredibly aware of the importance of listening. I believe that it is important to listen to what students say and don't say to help them identify their goal and process to successfully reach that goal. In addition to editing 1,000+ pages of undergraduate student writing each semester, I have also served as a...

...important to me that my students know that I'm on their side as they struggle with new challenges. (I'm especially proud of the fact that my son, who is dyslexic, has become a confident and accomplished reader through the work we've done together over the years.) Helping kids learn truly makes me happy! In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking -- especially chocolate!, and going to the theater. I also love animals, music, history,...

I am a great tutor because I am very personable and adept at helping explain concepts via analogy and demonstration. Additionally, I am proficient in a wide range of subjects. Finally, I enjoy teaching and take great joy in helping others learn.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology from Beloit College and my Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon School of Law. I've studied abroad in Scotland, Australia, and Switzerland, and I love to travel. In law school I tutored privately for the GRE as well as served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are Writing and Editing as well as the...

...GED English preparation and in their English college courses. I provide relevant homework for students who desire it. I appreciate feedback (online or in person) from every lesson, and I will work to improve and change my strategies to meet your needs. I am extremely flexible. I will meet you at a place that is most convenient and must suited to your specific learning needs. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you...

Hello! My name is Nicole and I have been with Varsity Tutors since 2015. I am a licensed family law attorney, but in my spare time, I tutor to help students achieve their dreams. I believe that learning can be fun and the more people I can convince of that, the better! In my spare time, I enjoy long distance running, reading horror novels and hanging out with my calico cat, Webby.

...essay. My goal is to work with you and help you feel comfortable and confident in your work. I also teach speech and help students work through their anxiety of speaking in front of others to deliver a well thought out speech. It can be difficult to stand in front of classmates or teachers for a presentation. Preparation and practice is key, and I help students with doing just that. Whether you are looking for...

...preach, so I remain active as a freelance writer. My most recent article was published by the new Pittsburgh magazine 1839. I also compose and produce music. I am a former chair of the alumni schools committee for my alma mater, The University of Chicago, and I currently interview local applicants for admission each cycle. I simply love empowering youth---—especially through writing, and I spend much of my free time teaching summer programs and leading...

...Penn State University Park, and am pursuing a Masters Degree in Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. My most rigorous experience as an educator comes from his years working in a wilderness therapy program in the deserts of Utah, where I spent over 500 nights as a field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the acquisition of knowledge, but the development of confidence, competence, critical thinking,...

...now entered the Graduate School of Special Education. I believe every student can succeed with the right amount of attention and the appropriate person encouraging and pushing them to be better. I excel with late middle school/ early high school students. I'm open to tutoring online and in person. I want every student to do their very best, and I accomplish this goal through incorporating their interests into every part of every lesson. I look...

...employ various methods to spark interest and create successful follow-through habits to ensure assignments are completed in an effective and timely manner. I also focus on how understanding is met, so we can retrace our steps together, and show students how to use this approach when they have difficulties later on. My ultimate goal as an educator is to find ways to help students recognize the problems within their own work and arm them with...

I am excited to help you build up your confidence as a person and as a student through tutoring! I believe that everyone is capable of growing as a learner and becoming even better at what you are already capable of. I like to help students develop their skills in reading, writing and history. I enjoy working with kids of all ages and have particular experience working with elementary school aged students with a variety...

...College of William and Mary. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Literary & Cultural Studies with a focus on philosophy and theater. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, tutoring children of immigrants in California for the “No Child Left Behind” program; adults in Manhattan looking to improve their English (as I am a certified ESL instructor); and private clients in the Veneto region of Italy. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I...

...with my clients to manage test-anxiety, and to approach their studies and academic challenges in a focused and grounded way. (2): Writing skills: Teaching an approach to writing that balances academic formality with creative self-expression and critical thinking. (3): Reading/Critical Thinking skills: I teach reading and critical reasoning skills through focusing on rapid vocabulary acquisition and critical thinking. My approach is evidence-based and draws on 'spaced-repetition' learning methods to facilitate rapid gains in vocabulary.

...up when they "get it" for the first time. I love discovering their little quirks, what makes them tick, and what gets them pumped about life. Essentially, I love learning about YOU. That's what I'm here for - I'm excited to learn about you, so that I can help you get excited about learning! I promise, it isn't as cliche as it sounds. Seriously, think about that thing you can't wait to do - that...

...have a passion for history; throughout my secondary and undergraduate studies, I loved to learn about other cultures, past events, and looking at patterns and continuity in history over time. I also enjoy working within the field of English and communications; strong reading, writing, and editing skills are imperative to be successful in life! Outside of the classroom, hobbies include reading, running, cooking, baking, and yoga. I enjoy being physically active and spending time outside....

...two history courses; Ancient Western Civilization and American History: Pre-Civil War. As such I feel very confident tutoring any sort of history course as my own experiences and notes should match closely with your course requirements. I also received very high academic marks on both my LSAT (law school admission test) and SAT's. In addition, I took these 2 exams fairly recently so I am familiar with any new changes or adaptations which may have...