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...skills. Since graduation, I have spent the last year living and working in Washington, DC in the nonprofit sector. I thoroughly enjoyed my work but realized I needed to return to my roots in education. I really enjoy time spent tutoring and I love to make the tutoring process fun through games, positive reinforcement, and teamwork. I believe that every child has a unique style of learning and it is the tutor's job to discover...

...classes short of a major. When we were tested at the end of the program, I was placed at the "Advanced-High" level, which is one level lower than the skills required of an ambassador or diplomat. My mother speaks Spanish, so I grew up in a household where Spanish was often spoken. I also got a 5 on the AP Spanish exam in High School. I frequently utilize writing skills and am always happy to...

...plans to the student's needs. I am determined to help each student unlock their potential and find their love of learning through a positive learning environment that is challenging but also supportive. I have also had a lot of experience with the SAT's, AP exams, and the college process, and I look forward to sharing my tips and strategies with my students. In my free time, I love to run, play tennis, read, write, and...

I have more than five years of tutoring and teaching experience, from elementary school to high school to adult learners, having taught English, English as a Second Language, Geography, Social Studies, General Educational Development classes and SAT prep. I have experience working with students for whom English is not their first language or who have non-traditional educational backgrounds, as well as advanced students and students in the creative field.

...along with their mastery of the content. Although I am excited to tutor in a wide range of subjects, I myself love to read and write. I have a great time helping students discover a love of literature and critical thinking, whether that be through an elementary curriculum or critical reading section of the GRE! I am currently studying for LSAT, but when I do have a free moment I enjoy playing soccer and attempting...

...writing process by pulling information out of them that was already there to begin with. As an educator and a tutor, I strive to transform information into something understandable and appetizing to the learner. Regurgitating information is simply not enough. We only truly learn when we can take the information out of context and apply it to different situations. Every person learns in a different way and every student deserves a comprehensible education.

After completing a two year service as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, I earned my teaching credentials in both English and Special Education and taught in Philadelphia for four years. I recently relocated to sunny San Diego with my Master's degree in Education in hand and tutoring experience under my belt. English and Math are my strong suits, and I'm excited to put my tutoring skills to use through Varsity Tutors.

...of learning takes place when people work together. The help that I have received in my academic career has allowed me to accomplish the most difficult of my goals. I know the difference that knowledgeable guidance can make, and this is where my passion for teaching stems from. My experience working with students in a diverse array of subjects has prepared me to adapt to students' unique styles of learning and help them achieve their...

...in such a face-to-face environment, but also with younger clients. Toward the summer, all of my students I was assigned eventually thanked me for helping them with their studies and giving them advice. It were moments like these that remind me how much I love doing this. Every day I tell myself to be the person I needed ten years ago, and I feel like I'm going in the right direction. I graduated from California...

...I'm currently completing my last course as a long-distance independent study. I also scored a 2040 on my SAT's. Last year, I worked as a tutor in a classroom of high-school students at West Philadelphia. The focus of our sessions was on creating dramatic monologues to be performed at an Arts Festival. I have also worked as a teacher's assistant at Northern Virginia Community College. In this capacity, I worked with 25 students of disparate...

...pursue a Fulbright Research Grant where I was able to work with community members to help establish a water distribution system for a rural village. After returning, I completed my Masters level coursework at the University of California, Davis in Civil and Environmental Engineering. I have had a variety of tutoring experiences over the course of my studies, ranging from one-on-one tutoring sessions, to group settings through a classroom internship. I am passionate about a...

...I believe that the best lesson that I can offer is to motivate students to one day contribute to society whether it is helping them research career goals or enlighten them about local or global issues for possible community service, etc. An individual alone cannot overcome the struggles that one is presented with; it is the interdependency amongst family members, friends, or strangers that helps us mitigate problems. Compassion and a helping hand is a...

...Composition class less intimidating. I also am passionate about Literature (my area of academic study focused on Epistolary Literature of the 18th century) and I am comfortable teaching it through the undergraduate, AP, and high school level. I believe that learning should be fun for every student-- and if it isn't, you're not doing it right! It's my ambition to help a student become excited about what's in front of them (yes! Of Mice and...

...of Redlands with a B.S. in Business Administration and a B.A. in Psychology. I am an experienced elementary and middle school tutor. While I most enjoy teaching English, I have experience tutoring in all middle and elementary school subject areas. I have tutored students in one-on-one sessions and after school "homework help" programs. In my spare time I enjoy running, hiking, swimming and baking. I also volunteer at the San Diego Humane Society.

...I have come to believe it is essential as it helps to develop problem solving skills as well as fundamental principles of logic. These skills have helped me through various subjects like statistics and general chemistry. I like to tutor through concrete examples, and my ultimate goal is to help students solve challenging problems on their own. In my spare time, I like to knit and play tennis. I am currently trying to learn how...

...get to help people and I love learning! I believe that it is easiest to learn when we can make personal connections with what we are studying, so I seek out ways to connect the learning to your experiences. I also believe that learning is more effective when it is fun and when it is done in a multi-sensory manner, so I utilize multimedia, tactile learning, and music as part of my tutoring. I'll work...

...are crucial for success, especially in preparing for college. With that said, I think what one does outside of class cannot be overstated; exercising, volunteering, and engaging in enriching hobbies tempers what one accomplishes at school. I like to do all three of these things, whether through going to the gym, hiking, fly fishing, playing sports or just working outside. I also volunteer in classes to assist younger students who need the most help, such...

...During my time at San Diego State I taught in both the English, Rhetoric and Writing Studies departments and served as a writing tutor for disabled students. Thus, it is no big surprise that Composition, Literature and the Verbal section of the GRE are the subjects I tutor. Of these three my favorite subject has to be the verbal section of the GRE since there are few feelings that are better than knowing that you...

...strangers who did not always speak my language. I learned to be flexible and to enjoy the unknown. My experience working with students is vast. In the realm of teaching, I completed internships in a variety of schools and subject areas. I worked for a year with severely autistic students and enjoyed being part of a team of people committed to helping this special population. I was a Social Studies teacher for two years and...

...and voice--these are just some of the techniques I have helped students master. My students have been wonderfully varied, ranging from absolute newcomers to the language to students preparing for undergraduate and graduate university programs. In addition to working as a language tutor for over a decade, I have taught English Composition courses to first-year university students and to international students from all over the world. When I'm not tutoring, teaching, or writing, you'll likely...