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...education where I developed educational materials for college bioinformatics courses throughout the US in addition to helping teach bioinformatics methodology to visiting faculty at Wash U. During my graduate program I served as a teaching assistant for a course in Epidemiology. The aspect of teaching that I most enjoy is the challenge of putting myself in the shoes of the student and viewing the material from their perspective to identify difficult concepts for the student...

I love tutoring in Writing and English. I was a writing consultant at my University for two years while I was in college. My favorite pieces to consultant on are personal statements. In my free time, I love to be outdoors, explore Boston, read, and watch movies.... Everyone has there own learning style that needs to be addressed.... Talk about their goals for improvement and what they want from a session.... By teaching them new skills...

...assistant for a law school professor where I provide incoming law students academic support including study skills, time management and basic legal analysis skills. For me, tutoring is about unlocking one's unique path to achieving their academic goals. Both as a tutor and a student, few things are as gratifying as those light-bulb moments when everything comes together and clicks. Whether it is ACT Math or writing an essay, there is never only one correct...

...I studied psychology and anthropology, although I am also interested in art history, philosophy, biology, and literature as well. I think that the most effective way to learn about a particular subject is to make it interesting to learn. I also believe that it is important for students to use a variety of study methods, and to truly understand and interact with information rather than just memorizing. Personally, I've always liked studying with other people...

I am a recently graduated MD with a strong academic background hoping to share my abilities to help students maximize their education and gain an edge in their academic endeavors. My goal is to help students make learning fun, especially in the challenging areas such as biology, chemistry, anatomy and mathematics. My hope is that students leave their session feeling empowered and optimistic about academics and their own abilities, never judged or criticized.... I hope to...

...gains establish confidence and motivate students to take risks in applying newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly means to rely on having a growth mindset. I strive to inspire a similar mentality in my students through realistic goal-setting and...

...become far less daunting and any individual looking to take the LSATs can take the test while maintaining a very calm and collected mindset. For US history, I think context in history is what makes history such a rich subject. Memorizing dates and important events is one way to do so, but I firmly believe if one understands what is going on in the country as a whole the idea of memorization is no longer...

...English major in college, and while working on my degree I tutored fellow undergrads as well as adults with special needs from the local community. This year I enjoyed volunteering with Americorps VISTA and teaching art and creative writing classes at Busch Middle School. Additionally, I'm a part-time nanny, and on weekends I enjoy playing and teaching the flute (which I also studied in college). I hope to become an English professor someday, and to...

...or with a whole subject area, my favorite part of the tutoring/teaching experience is when a student can apply what we've learned completely independently. In my six years as a classroom teacher and my twelve years as a tutor, there has hardly been an age range or subject that I haven't had the pleasure of working with. My specific experience includes: 1. Pre-Algebra and Algebra tutoring 2. Elementary Reading, Writing, Social Studies and Science teaching...

...December 12. Since returning home to St. Louis, I have been student teaching in a first grade classroom. I have experience with tutoring at all ages, from first grade to college-level. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about Math, English, Literature, and Essay Writing. My favorite subject to tutor would be Math. I love seeing students have that "aha!" moment when a math problem finally makes sense. I also...

...in a montessori school before teaching university students while in college. I now tutor high school and college-aged students and teach religion to students aged 18 and up in my spare time. I tutor my students with tailor-made approaches. Some learn better with a simple layout of facts, repetitive practice, visual aids, or simply focused one-on-one time. I believe that any student doing their best is to be commended and supported, and I strive to...

...the right questions that will challenge them to learn and internalize new or difficult concepts. I firmly believe that a great tutoring relationship is built upon trust, respect for each other, engaging in two-way dialogue, and a good dose of humor! I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects-from the technicalities of math to the challenge of idea generation in writing. I also have an interest helping students improve test taking techniques and study methods. I...

...inspire curiosity. Most importantly, I work with parents, Teachers, and Counselors to turn teenagers into lifelong learners. I work with students in Language Arts courses to perfect their analytical skills, advance critical thinking, and increase reading comprehension. I also assist with all stages of the writing process, where I encourage a pre-writing, drafting, and revision approach. Collaborating with college bound students on writing polished and expressive admissions essays is one of my favorite ways to...

...knowledge of the course material. It is important for me to find every individual student's learning habits and specific set of strengths and weaknesses to better mold my lessons and advice. I am a current applicant for the medical school class beginning in the fall of 2015, and I am also a life-long soccer player. After playing in college, I spent the summer of 2014 playing semi-professionally in Pittsburgh, PA before returning home to St....

...of material - and yes, higher grades. Outside of tutoring, I'm currently a contractor at Scott doing IT work. It keeps me busy but also allows me to use downtime to continue my own education. I'm on track to continue on to earn a secondary education endorsement, and likely won't be stopping there, as I find the technology of education fascinating. I also substitute teach at a few local schools as I'm available, and I'm...

...Political Economy and Spanish Literature. Most recently, I was a Spanish high school teacher in New Orleans for the past two years through Teach for America. During that time, I worked with students on everything from ACT test prep to learning how to read. I'm in Saint Louis as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs and am hoping to tutor in my spare time. I love working with students until they completely understand a concept....

...also trained my organizational and management abilities, as I needed to prepare and execute programs that involved literally hundreds of my fellow college students. I was good at this, and became a prominent voice online instructing other colleges in running the event. This skill translated well into the classroom, I found, as I student-taught during the MAE. Teachers need to keep cool under pressure, need to manage a large class of students, and need to...

...students improve their writing, studying, Spanish, and any other skills they need in a method that is both fun and individualized for each student. I prefer to keep the tutoring sessions as individualized as possible, including varying the activities and materials used in sessions and assigning homework and suggesting topics to study as needed, so as to ensure the student receives the help they actually need and to not overwhelm the student with unnecessary extra...

...commitment to diversity, equity, and mutual respect. I feel it is important to expect the most from all of one's students and hold them all to the highest standards, but I also respect all of their different ways of exhibiting excellence. Not all children learn in the same ways, so it is the teacher's responsibility to know their students and provide dynamic, multi-dimensional learning opportunities that allow all of the learners to be successful. I...

...I'm tutoring to ask clarifying questions . I really enjoy taking seemingly difficult topics and explaining them in a logical fashion while emphasizing the basics every step of the way. I find that students' frustration with a concept generally stems from uncertainty regarding how to organize many intersecting ideas. Nothing makes me more proud then watching a student master a formerly daunting topic. When I'm not tutoring you can either find me salsa dancing at...