Certified Tutors From Calvin College

...organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an...

...while simultaneously, through the stories of my students, demonstrating to me the paramount importance of education in today's society. I am a very flexible and amiable teacher who enjoys exchanging ideas with students. That said, my two years of both in-classroom and tutoring experience have shown to me the importance of having lesson plans of...

...the knowledge I have acquired over the years with others. My tutoring experience ranges from high school level (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Precalculus, and Calculus) to college (Calculus, Multivariable Calculus, and Linear Algebra). I love meeting individuals on their level, analyzing their mathematical thinking, and building a deeper understanding from their foundation. Beyond my...

...teaching philosophy, and I have found that students learn best through a communicative task-based approach that frames language instruction in real world contexts through which students can relate to their own life. When teaching literature and culture to advanced students, this real world focus comes across through my enthusiasm and passion for the experience of...

...a home-school tutorial. I have always been a bit of a language nerd, so I gain special satisfaction from crafting a robust argument or sticking the correct ending on a German adjective. Writing and German grammar are my favorite subjects to tutor. My ability to tailor my instruction to my students' individual needs and learning...

...ESL, writing, philosophy and IELTS test prep. I have an innate love of learning that I am eager to share with my students. My ESL experience has taught me how to simplify complex concepts making them accessible and providing a strong foundation on which to build greater understanding. I am a calm and caring teacher...

...some of the biology and chemistry classes my school requires for the nursing program. In addition to my studies, I love to play tennis. I started playing in elementary school, and have enjoyed it ever since. In addition to paying tennis, I have enjoyed taking dance classes since I was three. This included ballet, jazz,...

...have experience working as a Teacher Assistant, Academic Tutor, and Paraprofessional. Confidence and good communication skills have continuously helped me to interact well with people. Subjects of interest include but not limited to French, English, and some Sciences. I like to connect with my students and their unique talents and strengths and work towards improving...

...program for remedial and gifted students from Kindergarten to middle school age. I also homeschooled our three children who are now all either graduated from university or finishing university. I believe helping my students to learn to love learning and become life long learners able to grow and adapt with joy to whatever life throws...

...am a certified K-8 teacher with a major in science and a minor in Spanish. I have lived and worked abroad and since returning have had a wealth of teaching experiences that have shaped my teaching instruction. I am currently a fifth grade teacher at a Spanish immersion school. I am looking forward to working...

I want to learn to interact with kids of all age groups, to teach myself how to be a better communicator so I can effectively communicate myself to others when the need arises.

...an undergraduate. I was hired by the Philosophy department at Calvin College to help my fellow students with their term papers. I loved it. Ever since then, I've held a teaching position. Whether it was helping students achieve English fluency in South Korea or guiding College Writing students to higher levels of academic literacy, sharing...

...been a high school Biology and Environmental Science teacher in an urban public school. I am comfortable tutoring a variety of subjects. I am most passionate about cultivating a love for the natural world and enjoy teaching the life sciences. I believe that the love for learning is what motivates students to excel and that...

...3 years of study. It would take some review, but I could certainly help tutor a student struggling to learn or master that language. It is certainly a fantastic one to study in terms of understanding much of English, with so many cognates, understanding or working out new word meanings when they possess a recognizable...

...more now. I no longer teach full time. I go into the school building some each week and help students with math. I love reading, music, camping, and playing with my grandson. I love to joke with my students too. Oh, I still play the trombone in church every so often (not very well though).

I enjoy helping students by making difficult concepts easier to understand and finding ways for them to overcome obstacles that may be getting in the way of their success.

...important endeavors we could commit ourselves to. I think I would probably die without books. Writing and reading take us to far away lands; help us connect by learning from relationships between characters; teach us how to express our thoughts and dreams; simultaneously help us escape from the real world and learn how how to...

...my first time teaching Vacation Bible School. I love the opportunity to work with students who want to learn and are willing to work hard. I have over 10 years experience teaching high school, mainly history and ESL. I would appreciate the opportunity to work with you to help you achieve your academic goals.

...both the GRE and ACT. I am also well-suited to help students in Philosophy, Latin, History, and English writing and grammar courses. Lastly, I tutor a variety of math courses, including Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Trigonometry. With students, I generally take a systematic approach to tutoring, working to improve students weak areas...

...Because of this experience and my formal college education, I feel very comfortable teaching a range of English-related subjects. I especially enjoy ESL/EFL work, but I feel confident focusing on reading, writing, comprehension or any other areas that a student may have trouble with. When I work with students, I hope to create a learning...