Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Indianapolis, IN

...writing assignments. There is nothing more satisfying than seeing a student arrive at an "a-ha!" moment during a tutorial. My love of learning has led to a long academic career. I received B.A.s in Spanish Literature and Transborder Chicano and Latino Studies from Arizona State University, and while I was a student there, I co-taught a course with a university professor. I developed the ability to guide discussions and provide feedback in a way that...

...most of my time as a mentor, tutor and supplemental instructor at Midwestern State; I taught History and Spanish mainly, but also Grammar and Essay Writing. I have a love for sharing knowledge and teaching study patterns for different types of learners. I have been assisting my friends with study tips and the comprehension of difficult topics all my life. I also tutored here in Atlanta with students at Whitfield Academy, assisting with foreign language...

...am currently a graduate student at the University of Indianapolis studying Human Biology. My experience teaching began my junior year of high school when I started student teaching in the elementary music program. I have taught microbiology labs at Texas State as an instructional assistant and will be teaching freshman anatomy at the university of Indianapolis this year. These experiences have given me an appreciation and love of teaching. They have also taught me techniques...

...study skills and organization. I also have experience in working with students with various learning disabilities, including ADD/ADHD. I have helped students in all levels of courses, including honors and AP levels. My tutoring methods focus on customizing my lesson plan to what works best for that particular student. There are several ways to teach any one concept, and I focus on finding what will work best for that student. I truly love what I...

...5 years' tutoring experience with students from elementary, middle, high school and university backgrounds in a variety of subjects: -TOEFL -SAT Reading and Writing -History -Geography -Debate and Forensics I prefer to tutor social sciences and language arts courses because I believe a solid understanding of communication and social issues is fundamental to our society's growth and development. As a tutor, I try to identify the strengths and motivations of my students in order to...

...have heard countless kids say "I didn't get that at all when Mr X taught it in class, but when YOU explained it it was so simple!" At the same time, tutoring is not magic. In particular, a tutor cannot do much with a student who is fundamentally unmotivated, although I have learned ways to build motivation given adequate time. In general I feel that tutoring really helps students to achieve their potential. In terms...

...teaching math because it's so underrated for how creative and invigorating it can really be. I tend to spend just as much time giving my students confidence as I do actually teaching them. I have found that without doing this, most students will understand everything, but they will retain nothing. So in the end, it doesn't help them to sit through all the tutoring and put forth all the effort unless they are confident that...

...both Essay Writing and Literature, and now I'm foraying into test prep as well. I'm currently working as an Editorial Assistant for the Indiana Legislative Services Agency, so I edit state bills for grammar and punctuation, to make sure the law looks neat and tidy. I really can't get enough of the English language! In my free time I love rock climbing, kayaking/canoeing/swimming, yoga and running. (Anything where I can't disappoint a team, because, believe...

...my time at IU for linear algebra, calculus, and finite mathematics classes. I graduated from Indiana University - Bloomington with a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science, minor in Mathematics, in December 2011. I'm currently a Process Assistant at an Amazon warehouse, which is like an assistant manager. My job is interesting, active, and varied, but I missed tutoring and want to make math and other subjects as easy as possible to approach and grasp...

...what they have to offer society. To me, the most saddening experiences have been working with children that have been let down or abandoned by authority figures, like teachers, and have put up emotional barriers that pre-vent them from learning. Sadly, this phenomenon disproportionately affects poor communities where quality education is some-times lacking. Neglect, poverty, and policy have left our nations public schools lagging behind in a perpetuating cycle of underachievement. In my few short...

...style of learning. Most subjects came easily to me, but I hit a wall with math in middle school and just never seemed to be able to get it to 'click.' Then, I had a very patient teacher who helped me figure out how I could learn math, and it was like the wall crashed down. I would love to see every teacher have to teach his or her worst subject for a couple of...

...also to incentivize education itself and to intervene in order to close those gaps and bring every student to a high level of achievement. The teacher's role does not end in the classroom. Especially considering the true purpose of education is staving off ignorance and thereby ameliorating social intercourse, a teacher must be on twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. A teacher must model good citizenship that his students can learn by...

...have tutored students for GED preparation, ESL and writing composition. I enjoy interacting with people from different cultures and learning about other countries. I believe we are all capable of accomplishing anything we put our minds to do. However, sometimes we need a little guidance or extra motivation and that's what I am here to do. I desire to empower you to be your best and inspire you to reach your academic goals.... My teaching philosophy...

...and subject, but often involve building the student's confidence through practice questions and test-taking strategies. Going into a test feeling confident can make a world of difference! I love seeing my student's hard work pay off. My schedule in the summer is quite flexible, so I'm willing and able to work around the student's needs. If you would like your tutoring to go beyond August, please be aware that my schedule will become more restricted...

...responsibility in mind, I have thoroughly enjoyed school and made it my ob to spread this enthusiasm to others. As a tutor, I aim to not only help explain concepts and help students who are struggling, but also to instill a furthered respect and interest in their school work. I enjoy working with others and aim to utilize a multitude of learning styles to ensure an enriching tutoring experience so that students can not only...

...and enter the university environment, and I want to impact students before they reach that level. Hopefully through tutoring, more students will have the necessary skills they need to excel in higher education. History is my favorite subject to study and teach, however, it is such a interdisciplinary study that I find myself constantly studying literature, politics, government, essay writing, etc. I am always fascinated by the stories of civilization and its development. I am...

...not in the classroom, I love hiking, swimming, reading, and playing video games. From my pre-school to my Master's degree, I've found tutors and teachers who helped shape a love of learning in me. Drawing on my own experience, I believe making connections between subjects and personal interests is key to instilling excitement in any topic. Helping students form these connections develops a desire to learn which often lasts beyond succeeding in a single class....

...can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find that this way we can build a productive tutoring relationship where I can help individualize learning to each person's particular learning style. Outside of academic interests, I enjoy cooking, being with friends and family, traveling the world, and looking as ridiculous...

...that we can all learn and achieve success. One-on-one tutoring is an effective technique, particularly for explaining and modeling math, and I enjoy seeing students attitudes toward school brighten when they see immediate progress in their work. As a writing tutor, I like to focus on helping students find their authentic voice. Essays succeed when students strip away the extraneous material and present themselves and their ideas honestly, and I think with a little coaching any...

...working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more than apparent. Overall, I find tutoring to be an incredibly rewarding profession and I am eager to continue to support students in discovering...