Award-Winning Pre-Calculus Tutors serving Louisville, KY

...strong foundation, I've found that they have greater confidence in their own abilities and don't find problems nearly as intimidating. If a student becomes more confident in their abilities and no longer needs my help, I consider my job well done! I earned a dual Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Chemistry, with a minor in Mathematics, from a small liberal arts institution. (Or in other words, thousands of hours spent either in front of a...

...other Pre-med courses. I have found that trying to study something that you're not interested in can sometimes be an act of futility. I like to find ways to engage my students with their studies in ways that are exciting and inspiring. Math and science are the keys to understanding the world around us and they can be very captivating subjects when you discover how they relate to the things that you find fascinating.

I am an experienced teacher, coach and tutor with a passion for helping students improve through better understanding the material, reading between the lines of the test questions, and mastering the tactics and strategies particular to each test that will lead to the best possible score. ... I apply the Socratic method to all learning situations. I assess where a student is, and ask the right questions to facilitate the next step.... Assess goals, discuss previous...

I am a JCPS teacher for one of our West End schools in Louisville, teaching physics and earth science. I think that all students have the capacity to learn and grow in their own ways and just need the perfect amount of encouragement to do so.

...and do tutoring on the side. During my time as an undergrad I was trained and paid to be a tutor for U of L Reach, which is a free peer to peer tutoring service for students. While getting my Masters I tutored a student privately in highschool chemistry. Last year I tutored a student with ADD for the last 5 months of his highschool chemistry class and he was able to go from a...

...we never make mistakes then we never learn. In addition to realizing mistakes are valuable and necessary lessons, I have learned that grades are not everything. Though grades, especially in today's society, are very important, they do not define an academic student. In my opinion, it is more important that a student at the very least progresses from where they originated from. For example, say a student truly knows the information but on the day...

...problems (pun intended), Math! I enjoyed it so much I got out of active duty and went to college to be a teacher. Eight years later, I still enjoy helping anyone with their math phobia and the struggles of mixing letters and numbers! I am still in the Air Force Reserves and my experiences have taught me not to stress the little things in life. I have fun, I laugh, they laugh, and we get...

...needs, and by conveying my enthusiasm for the learning process. It's great to see the light come on and to see their progress. I have an undergraduate degree in Politics from Princeton, a post-baccalaureate certificate in Quantitative Studies for Finance from Columbia, and an MBA from London Business School. I served as an officer in the Marine Corps and have worked in a number of academic and private-sector positions. I founded and am currently running...

...interning at the Kentucky Refugees Ministries to help refugees settle in Louisville, Kentucky. Hoping I'll be able to join the Peace Corps and eventually become a teacher. I'm also passion about Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. It helps me with problem solving and with my dance. If dance has taught me anything, is that you're always a student and learning how to be present. I am just a learner as much I am a tutor

My objective of being a Varsity tutor is to foster a mutually beneficial professional relationship with my students. Through the platform of Varsity tutors, I would like to share my passion for Maths, Physics and Engineering with budding future professionals, and inculcate the same zeal and enthusiasm in them.... My teaching philosophy involves creating a friendly and interactive relationship with my students, ensuring they understand the fundamentals and feel confident in tackling the subject on their...

...started getting other tutoring opportunities through Mathnasium, Wyzant, and the League Pro KY. Through these platforms, I was able to teach students from grades K-12 in subjects like Math, English, SAT, ACT, Public Speaking, Economics, Psychology, and others. Growing up, I have always had a passion for working with kids and helping them get the opportunity to learn and discover new fields. I started up and coached the Mock Trial team at Meyzeek Middle School...

From chemist to home educator to special education teacher, I love to learn and I love to share that joy with young people! My training and experience has afforded me success in guiding students of all education backgrounds to a greater understanding of the disciplines of math and science.

My intellectual and career ambition is to use quantitative science to bridge the gap between research and public policy. I view myself as a lifelong learner and am passionate about advocating for the importance and ubiquitous nature of science. Additionally, I feel strongly about passing on knowledge and skills to up and coming generations, and look forward to being able to share some of the knowledge I have acquired as an engineer and research scientist.

...and compete with Vanderbilt's Model UN team and volunteer tutor ESL to a local refugee weekly. I believe education is the key to building a future, and see myself more as a facilitator and mentor rather than teacher. While classes keep me busy, I still enjoy yoga, the gym, hiking, and even video games. I look forward to working with students to ensure they can reach their full potential however they may need!

I am a bioengineering student at UofL and I have a biochemistry degree from WKU. I tutor biology, chemistry, computer science, and ACT prep. I particularly enjoy tutoring computer science as programming brought me into the academic world. My teaching style involves motivating my students to learn the material. In my spare time I like to program, read, play computer games, or spend time with friends.

...also worked as a volunteer clarinet tutor and math tutor for four years. Through my experience, I've developed a teaching style emphasizes depth over rote memorization, effective exercises over drill worksheets, and mental shortcuts whenever possible. Outside of academics, I am a musician and composer and have freelanced in concerts and on media projects. I also enjoy ambling through parks when I have the time. I'm thrilled to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors and...

...leading by example and showing someone how I would solve a problem. I may not be able to impart the same love I have for chemistry in a particular student but if they see how much I enjoy the material I hope I will inspire them to continue to try and master the subject themselves. I am a big believer in having interests and hobbies outside of my work in chemistry. When I was growing...

...material, just sometimes needs it explained and broken down in a different way that meets the students need of understanding, which is where I come in to help. I oftentimes think differently due to having a scientific background. Therefore I have had to formulate different ways of viewing similar material which has equipped me with the ability to teach the same material in multiple ways with several teaching styles that is geared towards those I...

...my name is Desmond Deadwyler! I'm currently in my senior year of mechanical engineering at Speed School. I have taken from beginner level math classes all the way to advanced levels, including Calculus 1-3, Differential Equations, and Numerical Methods of Analysis. I have always enjoyed helping people grasp concepts and learning new content. I went through the MST program at duPont Manual High-School and tutored there as well. I'm really excited to help you with...

...time here, I have gained a wealth of knowledge that will allow me to assist you with any High School Math or Science problems that you may be having. Before I started attending college, I served in the US Army as an Infantryman for four years, so I know the importance of discipline and time management. You can trust I'll always be on time and prepared to help! Allow me to lend a hand with...