Certified Tutors From Ball State University

...them about the law. I do not get to do that often enough though, and so I thought of tutoring as a great way to be able to teach more students. I excel at Writing, Literature, Grammar, and History, and I use to be pretty mean at Math and Geometry and have been reacquainting myself...

...various literary journals. I am currently working on a novel. I have thirteen years of experience teaching in independent schools (Sacred Heart-Griffin High School, Elgin Academy, and the Latin School of Chicago). I have traveled with high school students to many destinations both domestically and in Europe. I am passionate about helping students with their...

...for help if one has questions, it is even more important to get to the point of figuring problems out in your own way. There are garden variety formulas, equations, variables, etc. in Mathematics and Statistics that may call for "memorization", but it is of utmost importance that a learner be able to use their...

...is not going to be motivated unless he or she is connected with the material. I try to find their interest and strengths and help them make those connections. I like getting to really know my students so I can get to know what kind of learners they are. I plan on what fits my...

...in Spanish and languages, my current educational and experience background is within the field of accounting,economics, finance, and business. After completion of examination, I am in the process of filing for my Certified Public Accounting license. My experience in public accounting, allows me to provide not only great educational knowledge, but also practical knowledge. During...

...age ranges on standardized test prep, middle school and high school math classes, and college-level biology courses as a volunteer, teaching assistant, and private tutor. I have spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced...

...co-taught for language arts. After being laid off in Indiana, I moved to Arizona, where I began teaching in Phoenix. I taught 7/8 grade for one year and then moved to 6th grade, within the same school. I teach special education: math and writing, including co-taught math within the general education classroom. As I said,...

...the material as well as real world examples where this math would be valuable. I work to ensure that they have the best techniques and practical skills to perform well on tests and to be able to do the homework on their own after our sessions are over. I take pride in the accomplishments and...

As I finish my Masters in Higher Education, I look forward to assisting students in writing and brushing up on skills necessary for placement testing. My passion lies in advising and helping young (and older) adults learn.... Each student is an individual. Each processes information in a different way. I will assess what I can of an individual’s learning style, discuss their question/issue and help them arrive at an answer.

...actress, and crossword puzzle lover. I think creativity is the key to learning, so I promise to work with you to find the methods of learning that are going to help you the most. My mom was an English teacher and librarian, so I've got a great eye for editing grammar. I'm also a creative...

...archaeological excavations in both the U.S. and Turkey. My undergraduate education, from Ball State University in Muncie, IN, focused upon archaeology as well - from the avenue of anthropology, but also classical languages. I therefore have a solid background in Latin (and Greek for that matter). In my Greek courses at Koç University - where...

I have been tutoring for over 5 years now. I am pursing my bachelor's in education now for Math. I look forward to helping all of my students achieve their goals.

I am committed to helping the student learn material in a way that makes sense to them. If my usual approach does not work, I encourage students to tell me and we will work on a method of instruction that works best for them.

Learning can be a challenge, but that's ok. No one is great at every facet of school or of life. Asking for help when you need it is always the best option. I would love to help out any student struggling with the subjects listed on my profile.

I love chemistry. I also enjoy making chemistry concepts easier for people to understand and conceptualize. My goal is for my students to at least feel like they survived chemistry.

...of photography and image editing skills. I then completed my MA in Graphic Design at SCAD, where I am currently finalizing my thesis for an MFA in Writing via eLearning. As a member of the Louisville Kendo Club and a gigantic nerd, I am drawn to the fantastical and out-of-this-world. I understand and respect the...

...centered around reading and math. It is my strong belief as an educator, as well as a stakeholder in the public school system, that every child can learn. It is my job to facilitate that learning and to help each child reach their optimum potential by differentiating my instruction and inspiring students to get excited...

...question on each section of the test. Beyond test prep, I've taught/tutored just about every academic subject through the undergraduate level. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading about history, going to church, coaching sports (track & tennis), and spending time with my family. I really enjoy getting to know each student I teach as we...

...nursing and respiratory therapy. I also have experience teaching HS level Biology and Integrated Chemistry and Physics as well as math remediation courses for those not prepared for Algebra. I have worked with students of all ages, but I have a particular passion for teaching and working with adults. I particularly enjoy helping adult students...

I am dedicated to making sure that each student is learning and has the skills that they need to be successful in school and in life.