Certified Tutors From Houghton College

...incredibly satisfying to see students who were struggling finally succeed. I have a great track record of helping students succeed in the their classes, raising Cs to Bs and Bs to As and increasing MCAT scores as much as 8 points. Along with tutoring I teach MCAT review courses and love engaging students in the...

...as needed for any student. I graduated from Houghton College with Bachelor of Arts degrees in Spanish and International Studies. I also spent time at the University of Granada in Spain at the School of Translation and Interpretation to study Spanish language, literature and culture. Since graduating I have worked for a government agency, and...

...English and writing as well as teachers in computer literacy and professional skills. After my service, I received an M.Mus. in Music Composition from Houghton College, where I tutored undergraduates in music theory and volunteered at a local high school where I tutored and mentored at-risk teens. I'm currently working on a B.S. in Computer...

...writing skills from 2004 to 2010. From 2010 to the present, I taught diction, writing, and reading to both international students and native speakers. My favorite subject to teach is writing because it is a skill that incorporates all other English skills. I believe that everyone is capable of learning, and will gain confidence as...

...both math/science and English language arts. (For example, if a student loves math but struggles with writing, I can help him or her understand writing rules by using analogies from algebra class--or vice versa!) Also, because I am state certified in both elementary and secondary education (and have extensive experience helping college students prepare for...

...them, asking questions along the way, and then prompt them to work one out themselves. Sometimes for physics problems, what can be most helpful for students is to talk through the situation presented in the problem and describe, verbally, concepts such as energy transfer and forces, for example, to help them understand what we are...

...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...

...emocionada para ensenar y ayudar en lo que puedo. Hello, my name is Shannon Derby. Welcome to my profile. I am excited to teacher and to help in what areas that I can. I have a passion for the Spanish language and culture, as well as a passion for teaching. Please feel free to contact...

Hello! My name is Hannah Jackson and I'm an experienced English, writing, and ESL tutor. I have a B.S. in TESOL and a M.A. in Applied Linguistics and I have tutored and taught at three universities as well as at the elementary and adolescent levels. I enjoy reading and spending time outdoors

...their voices in writing, to find their own unique styles. I love taking rough, unformed essays or articles and making them concise and well-polished. Outside of tutoring, I am a folk musician, an environmental activist, and a birder (yes, birding is an actual hobby!) I'm also an avid traveler; I've been to over 15 countries...

Hi, I am Jon Ballard and I am a recent applied Physics Graduate from Houghton College. This has given me exceptional experience in high school and college math and sciences. I would love to help you succeed and meet you goals in these challenging courses!

...to find new ways for them to learn material and help them better understand. I am best at physics and math which tend to be harder subjects so my goal is to spin it around and make these topics fun and interesting instead of useless and stressful. Would love to have the opportunity to tutor...

...Varsity Tutors for over three years now. I have tutored introductory psychology, statistics, research methods, cognitive psychology, thesis and research paper writing, high school English, and helped students build their study skills. My favorite thing to tutor is psychology as it is my favorite subject. I like to work with the students I am tutoring;...

...undergraduate Chemistry and Physics double major. I am passionate about both subjects, and enjoy helping others grasp these exciting but difficult concepts. I have been a peer tutor since high school, and I currently tutor Organic Chemistry and am a General Physics teaching assistant at my college. I hope to not only help you understand...

...education, I have been involved in teaching/tutoring. This experience varies from working the IT help desk as an undergrad to tutoring student athletes to serving as a graduate assistant/teaching assistant for various business courses. I love to learn and try to help others enjoy the learn(ing) as well! In between my academic stints, I served...

...College. I also took online courses at Grand Canyon University to get my Masters in Education, with a focus on reading instruction. I taught third grade for five years. I was 100% responsible to teach all academic subjects in my classroom, modifying lessons to make the subjects accessible to all learners. This involved whole class...

...Me llamo Ms. Lee. I have been inspiring students of all ages to read, write, speak and understand Spanish. I have my NC Educator's License in K-12 and studied abroad in Costa Rica during my time at Houghton College. I love seeing the light bulb go off when working with my students and students growing...

...science for more than 10 years to students of all ages and ability levels. I have a masters degree in education and special education with a teaching certification in ESL. I specialize in middle school, high school, and adult education. I engage learners with lessons tailored to their needs and interests and try to make...

...academic foundation equips me with the knowledge and expertise necessary to effectively support students across various subjects. Throughout my tutoring career, I have had the opportunity to engage with students from diverse backgrounds and skill levels. While my tutoring repertoire spans a wide array of subjects, I find particular fulfillment in teaching phonics, fluency, reading...

...your forehead and call it good- if you need more time to understand a topic, we will. I personally like using an I do, we do, you do method to help build traction and understanding with a problem or topic. I also like making up catch phrases to help remember certain topics and methods within...