
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
...have gained admission to top independent schools and colleges after our time spent in test prep. I love helping students find meaning in their learning. So, you won't be bored. We will develop a plan each session and work hard to complete it -- with stops along the way to try out our learning with...
Education & Certification
Music/English
Library Science
James
Certified Tutor
...teacher at Arlington High School. I earned a Master of Arts degree in Teaching from Northeastern University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Working with young people gives me instant feedback and motivates me to match their enthusiasm. It is powerful to me to relate with the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Master of Arts, Education
State Certified Teacher

Ruth
Certified Tutor
...professional training seminars. In addition to tutoring, I work with Spanish-speaking adults who want to improve their English and computer skills. My years of experience, on university faculties, make me especially good at understanding everything involved in college preparation. This includes application essays, undergraduate-level writing requirements, and graduate-level writing requirements. My degrees were earned at...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Communications (JMC)
PHD, Mass Media/Linguistics
Emily
Certified Tutor
...took a wide range of classes, specializing in literature and both creative and academic writing. All throughout college I worked with students at various ages and levels, helping them succeed in school. After graduating, I spent two years teaching 3rd and 4th grade in Detroit. I absolutely loved working with my students in the classroom!...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters, Elementary Education
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750

Aleena
Certified Tutor
...in the way of a bright future. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my strengths include standardized tests and writing, which can make a huge impact upon a student's educational goals. I am very personable and I want students to feel comfortable enough with me to ask me anything. My hobbies include reading,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biopsychology, cognition, and Neuroscience
Master of Science, Physiology
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 32
Tetyana
Certified Tutor
...Senior Editor of a student-run publication for three years, affording me extensive experience in editing others' work. After I graduated, I co-instructed an international summer science course offered by UofM for high school aged students. This was a lab based course that investigated topics in genetics and developmental biology. I had a lot of fun...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33
GRE Verbal: 161

Jeffrey
Certified Tutor
...artists. I love to see students explore their limits, to challenge them to achieve beyond their expectations, and to imagine and create new expressions. I like teaching English, History, Philosophy, Comparative Religion, and Theatre. I believe that the division between the humanities and the sciences is arbitrary: learning depends on observation, attention to detail, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Jeffrey Levy
Master of Fine Arts, Theatre

Amy
Certified Tutor
...so satisfying to see students who didn't think they could do well suddenly excel once they learn just a handful of strategies. The SAT has the same tricks every time, just in a different form. I try to get students to think like the test maker so they can anticipate these tricks. What concept are...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology, Spanish
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 780

Jace
Certified Tutor
I was a tutor in high school when I tutored fellow high school students who were falling behind. Being a great tutor is about listening to and understanding the tutee. Beyond a thorough understanding of the concepts being taught, a great tutor must be able to connect with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Anthropolog, Biochemistry Minor
Master of Science, Medical Sciences

Jonathan
Certified Tutor
I love reading and would love to share that passion with you. I hope that my time as your tutor would be fun and extremely helpful for your learning. I also test well and can help you learn about standardized tests and how to succeed on test day.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 165

Amelia
Certified Tutor
...gratifying when my students realize that a so-called "dead" language can actually be relevant to their lives! When tutoring Latin, I like to focus on using various strategies to help students "read with expectations, " meaning that students engage in linear reading (reading left-to-right, without skipping around), and approach texts with a notion of what...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Civilizations
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Kevin
Certified Tutor
...knack for explaining science and math concepts in ways that students can understand, helping them to get the concepts. I also help students with their homework in all those areas. While my strong suit is math and science, I can also help explain concepts in English, writing, history, and social studies, as well as edit/proofread...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
PHD, Environmental Engineering
ACT Math: 33
ACT Science: 31
SAT Math: 760

Erica
Certified Tutor
...school in college, and spent the year after college teaching English in China. While teaching in China I worked mainly with high school students (mostly seniors) and provided individual tutoring to middle and high school students. When I returned to the US I also spent some time as an SAT teacher for Princeton Review, and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Law and Society
Juris Doctor, Law
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Matthew
Certified Tutor
...chemistry courses throughout my education, I have learned tips and tricks along the way to help any kind of student succeed. I am a firm believer that education involves a two-way approach with the educator involving the student as much as possible. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking and eating food, jogging, and watching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
ACT Math: 31
SAT Math: 720

Lamar
Certified Tutor
...worked as a long term substitute teacher. This is where I developed my passion for teaching and educating. I also have experience tutoring private clients in the Metro Detroit area. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math, Writing, and Social Studies. In my experience helping struggling students, students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, Public Administration

Alexis
Certified Tutor
...full-time. I primarily work with children with learning difficulties and health issues that affect their energy and performance level in relation to their academics. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Studies, English and Spanish
Master of Public Policy, Public Policy-Budgeting and Economics
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 31

Joanna
Certified Tutor
...teacher, as I never had the opportunity to student teach. Therefore, when I was offered an opportunity to shift to the New York City charter school system, I jumped at the chance. The three-week training program for Achievement First schools taught me more ways to manage my classroom and differentiate instruction, and also taught me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English and Political Science
Master of Arts, English

Esthus
Certified Tutor
...Army Times, and the Honolulu Advertiser. I have won several awards from state and national press associations for my work. I am also an adjunct legal studies professor in the Roher College of Business at Rowan University. Since 2003, I have tutored students preparting to take the SAT, GRE, and LSAT. While I tutor a...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Juris Doctor, Law
LSAT: 165

Nicole
Certified Tutor
...Punjabi speakers. When I moved to Massachusetts, I began using my Russian language skills to tutor native Russian and Armenian speakers in English. Since then, I have expanded my purview to include English language arts and writing skills. My past clients have ranged from middle and high school students seeking help with reading assignments to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Slavic Languages & Literatures
Master of Arts, Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures

Michael
Certified Tutor
...University. After some self reflection I decided medical school was not the path I wanted to take and decided instead to move to New York City to pursue my other passion of performing on stage. However, due to my background in academia and teaching, I desired to maintain plugged into that world in whatever way...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Cell & Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 31
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