Luke: TOEFL course instructor
...in speaking and writing (which was reflected in high TOEFL scores). I've got a knack for identifying an essay's strengths and weaknesses, and for giving specific feedback to make written ideas come to life. In addition, I have a passion for helping students improve their performance in ACT Reading, Writing, and Science. Whatever the subject, I thrive on leading students to moments of clarity and a sense of accomplishment. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- Biology
- Writing
- +31 subjects
Erin: TOEFL course instructor
...minor in pre-med, so I'm quite strong with science. I have a lot of experience teaching disparate subjects. I have been teaching biology, chemistry, physics, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to high school and university students for about 12 years. Similarly, have 12 years of experience with the SAT, ACT, and ISEE/SSAT, and about 4 years of experience teaching GRE and GMAT. As far as hobbies go, I enjoy reading science fiction, classic literature, and comic...
Education & Certification
- Stanford - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- HSPT
- ACT
- +77 subjects
Eric: TOEFL course instructor
...of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level argumentative writing. My students have ranged in age from middle school students to adults. My credentials include being a certified ESL instructor, a trained and experienced middle/high school language arts professional, and an adjunct...
Education & Certification
- Plymouth State University - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Boston University - Masters, Theology
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- GED
- SAT
- +33 subjects
Rebecca: TOEFL course instructor
...voice and a message, but sometimes that message gets stuckeither because of language barriers or the ability to put the right words to thoughts. I like to help people get past these barriers and unleash their inner voice! Sometimes, though, people have other, more specific barriers to overcome (like passing a test!), and I love being able to help people with these objectives as well. Besides teaching and literature, I have that keeps me busy....
Education & Certification
- Greenville College - Bachelors, Philosophy, English, & History
- Stony Brook University - Masters, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- ACT English
- +17 subjects
Eli: TOEFL course instructor
...been tutoring students of all ages for several years now. I love getting to know learners one-on-one, discovering their strengths and their potentials. My past students have come from a wide variety of learning backgrounds and abilities, so I am very comfortable with diversity in every way. My professional experience in the classroom gives me a good idea of the expectations placed on students throughout school. School is tough (especially standardized testing), but you can...
Education & Certification
- Houghton College - Bachelors, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- REGENTS
- ACT
- +40 subjects
Nichole: TOEFL course instructor
...former middle school and high school teacher. I believe all students can succeed if give the right tools and support. I have experience working with students of all age/grade levels on subjects ranging from history, English, writing, math, and test prep. I believe in empowering students with the skills they can apply across their course work. No two students learn exactly the same way and I spend time getting to know personal learning styles to...
Education & Certification
- Clarke University - Bachelors, History and Education
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- CLEP
- PSAT
- GED
- +93 subjects
Shelby: TOEFL course instructor
...believe that being able to read allows one freedom and the confidence to choose any path in life; opens doors figuratively and literally. Everyone can learn to read and write; they just need a teacher with passion and purpose to take the time and effort to determine how to best instruct the individual student; I am that teacher. I am excited to work with even more students, as a Varsity tutor, to continue to "fill...
Education & Certification
- Clemson University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
- Arkansas State University-Main Campus - Masters, Educational/School Leadership
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- MAP
- SAT
- CSAP/ TCAP
- +37 subjects
Molly: TOEFL course instructor
...help build a foundation that allows him or her to find success on their own in future units of study. In each lesson, I use a variety of methods - stories, games, worksheets, writing, manipulative activities, etc. - to ensure (1) a deep understanding of academic content and (2) an engaging, fun, authentic interaction with each subject area. Likewise, as a Teacher and Tutor, I focus on problem solving; developing real, concrete skills and strategies...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
- Northwestern University - Masters, Elementary Education
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- ISAT
- +111 subjects
Marianna: TOEFL course instructor
...a Master’s in Visual Culture from Illinois State University in 2008. Seeking a more global perspective as well as teaching experience, I then taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea from 2013 to 2014. In Seoul, I taught and tutored students of all ages and loved helping them grow and learn at their own pace. When I returned to the United States to live in beautiful Seattle, I knew that I wanted to continue to pursue...
Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelor in Arts, Art History
- Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Visual Culture
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- GRE
- College Essays
- +19 subjects
Elyse: TOEFL course instructor
...new opportunities and experiences. From my own learning experience, I know it takes a lot of support to be a successful student, and I take joy in being part of my students' support team. It is important to me that students actually enjoy the learning process, so I strive to make tutoring sessions both engaging and challenging. Outside of tutoring, I like to spend my free time traveling, reading all sorts of books, and watching...
Education & Certification
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelors, Psychology, Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- College English
- Social Sciences
- ISEE-Middle Level Verbal Reasoning
- +35 subjects
TJ: TOEFL course instructor
...passionate Spanish, English, and History teacher here in the Phoenix area. I have lived in Europe for 3 years and have 5 years of high school and middle school teaching experience. I have been teaching students for the last 10 years of all levels. I have many great references available and people say that I'm patient, flexible, knowledgeable, kind, and willing to go the extra mile so that the student understands the information. I am...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelors, Spanish and Political Science
- DePaul University - Masters, Spanish Teaching, ESL Teaching, Bilingual and Bicultural Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ISAT
- ACT
- SAT
- +65 subjects
Andrew: TOEFL course instructor
I am a lifelong learner, and I hope to share that mindset while tutoring. I believe that any subject can be interesting as long as your approach it with an open, optimistic mind.... Any subject can be made interesting, with a motivated and optimistic mindset.... In a first session I like to find out a student's strengths and weaknesses. From there, we can determine if our best option is to multiply a student's strengths, or incrementally improve their weaknesses. Also, I like to swap one good joke with every new student.
Education & Certification
- Michigan State University - Bachelors, Kinesiology
- University of Michigan-Flint - Current Grad Student, Doctor of Physical Therapy
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- High School English
- ESL/ELL
- Physical Science
- +16 subjects
Patrick: TOEFL course instructor
...understanding why the world behaves as it does. I have taught numerous forms of standardized tests for admittance to high schools and colleges. It is not uncommon for my students to see significant increases in math, reading, and writing sections of these tests. I always find that the best tutoring results come from keeping sessions as fun and engaging as possible while still covering the material. When not tutoring, I teach performance classes in subjects...
Education & Certification
- Emerson College - Bachelor in Arts, Theatre Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- ACT
- SSAT
- +79 subjects
Brittany: TOEFL course instructor
...understanding. I know that any environment would be enhanced by my positive attitude, maturity and adaptability. Highly motivated and flexible, I learn quickly and commit myself to any task I take on.. You will find me to be a very creative and enthusiastic person with the patience and care to build an innovative workplace. I am eager to grow in my profession and would welcome the chance to discuss the contributions that I could make...
Education & Certification
- University of Central Arkansas - Bachelors, Philosophy
- Brock University - Masters, Philosophy/ Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- SAT Subject Tests
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- +51 subjects
Joe: TOEFL course instructor
...teaching executive business English classes that covered presentations, report composition, business communications, and negotiations. During this period I also assisted the director in selecting and training new instructors, acquiring language centered training technology and software, and the development of new teaching programs and teaching materials. In addition, I have had an abiding interest in international relations and foreign affairs. I have traveled and lived abroad in India, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Europe. While teaching at...
Education & Certification
- University of Virginia-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
- San Francisco State University - Masters, English Literature / Teaching Reading
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- SAT
- Advanced Placement
- SAT Subject Tests
- +23 subjects
Stephen: TOEFL course instructor
...English grammar, reading, and conversational skills to ESL students in Chicago, Ecuador, and Colombia. While I tutor a number of subjects, I particularly enjoy helping students with standardized test strategy and following their scores as they increase towards their goal. When I tutor, I aim to lead students to an answer by example so that they can see the reasoning involved themselves, rather than me just telling them the answer. The more the students can...
Education & Certification
- Grinnell College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- ISEE
- SAT Subject Tests
- +79 subjects
Amber: TOEFL course instructor
...companies and live around the world. I have worked for several great companies like American Eagle, Ford and Disney. I've lived all over, from South Korea, to Southern California to New Jersey. Now back in the city of brotherly love, I work part-time as a marketer, run my own stationery and design business, and care for my young son. Taking care of my son has reawakened my desire to help people learn. While in graduate...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, History & Business
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ESL/ELL
- Vocabulary
- High School English
- +9 subjects
Jenny: TOEFL course instructor
I am an educator who loves to help students reach their goals. I have taught for many years, and always enjoy the challenge of working with a student who is struggling with the content they've been assigned. My goal as a tutor is to help students succeed while challenging them to use their critical thinking skills, regardless of the subject.... I spend some time getting to know the student and try to quickly understand their needs, strengths, and weaknesses. I also ask them about their honest attitude to their subject.
Education & Certification
- University of Wisconsin Madison - Bachelors, English with an emphasis in Creative Writing
- University of Missouri-Columbia - Masters, Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with a TESOL emphasis
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- ACT
- High School Writing
- ESL/ELL
- +34 subjects
Quinn: TOEFL course instructor
My main areas of speciality are French and English writing, reading, and grammar. In addition to scoring perfectly on the SAT Writing and Verbal sections, I have completed graduate-level coursework and an honors thesis at Northwestern University. Having lived and worked in Paris, France, I am capable of teaching French comprehension and structure with confidence and a great deal of experience. ... I believe strongly in assessing strengths, and using these areas of strength and confidence in a subject to master trickier concepts. Overall, mine is a confidence and positivity-based approach that encourages and facilitates my students' discoveries of answers in a way that feels less like being instructed and more like gaining mastery through their own abilities.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Performance Studies, French minor
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PARCC
- SAT
- SSAT
- +51 subjects
Winnie: TOEFL course instructor
...In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I always want to hear them. I think in tutoring, when both the student and the tutor contribute, there's a great exchange. I'm originally from the East Coast, the Philadelphia area. I lived in the...
Education & Certification
- Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
- Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Middle East Studies
Subject Expertise
- TOEFL
- PSAT
- SAT Subject Tests
- SAT
- +38 subjects