Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Indianapolis, IN

...years old. I love the joy of helping students understand concepts, by showing them a goofy or original way to think about things. I have also been a teacher for a number of years, and I love teaching science and math. I received my degree in physics and biology from Xavier University. I have minors in chemistry and math. Additionally, I recently received my graduate degree in molecular biology. I also do well on standardized...

...for the Florida Marlins and the Miami Heat before moving back to Michigan and opening a golf shop. When I had kids, I realized it was important to be that I be involved in education, in no small part because I wanted to make sure the school wasn't as awful for my kids as it was for me. I taught kindergarten for 4 years in North Carolina and then moved to Indiana to teach at...

...personable and authentic is extremely important to me, but not quite as important as honesty, respect and compassion. Staying true to my word and being reliable is what I tend to strive for. Most of all, I want to be inspiring. I want to change people, I want to help them unlock their potential for success, I want people to respect themselves, their family, friends, all of society. I hope to do whatever I can...

...my students. In my classroom, student growth is celebrated and each student receives individualized instruction in order to successfully master skills. I consistently utilize researched based instructional practices to ensure that students receive the most effective education possible. I have experience teaching kindergarten through fourth grade in a variety of settings. I taught in an urban school setting my first year and am currently in a rural school setting. I also completed my student...... I believe...

...Master of Science in Secondary Education. I focused on Mathematics throughout my entire education. I taught 8th grade mathematics and Algebra for seven years, then transitioned into my current position: District Math Specialist. In addition to my degrees, I obtained additional certification in Middle School Math, High School Math, Middle School Reading, and teaching English as a Second Language. I have tutored students and adults in math since I was in middle school. Recently, I...

...and Spanish. I like to meet all the tutoring needs of a student. This includes covering not only the academic subjects (including math, science, and language) and test prep (ACT and SAT) but also assisting with 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...

...this issue as a classroom teacher myself, and there are definitely some brilliant and dedicated classroom teachers out there, this last problem is a major reason why tutoring can be so helpful. During my tutorials, I 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...

As an educator that strives to teach each child in a way they best learn, I have over 25 years of classroom experience and tutoring with a variety of grade levels spanning grades 4-12, differing school settings, both private and public, multiple classroom experiences, from teaching Honors Algebra II at an urban public school to years of experience teaching Algebra I & II inclusion class... If a student is not learning by the way we teach,...

I try to make tutoring as productive and fun as possible.... In a first session I would try to find out the student's goal and assess what their current strengths and weaknesses are in regard to that goal.

...subjects: algebra, discrete/finite math, geometry, and statistics (business, psych). My approach is to tutoring is about one thing: relatability. I really try to understand the student's issues and identify with them. This puts the student in a comfortable place, where no question feels like a dumb question. Once you get there, you can make real progress. Personal interests: sports of all sorts (i'm a huge Colts, Pacers, Dodgers, and Crimson Tide fan), gaming, snowboarding, reading...

...I currently teach biology at a community college. I have received training on tutoring students in reading using Lindamood Bell methods. I have worked as a full time Title I tutor, helping elementary school students in all subjects. In this position I worked with students who tested far below standards for their age group. At the end of the school year all the students I worked with had reached or exceeded the standards. I love...

...with both math and physics. Conquering those failures not only feels amazing, but teaches an important life lesson. Helping a student conquer a subject is a great feeling, and I've found it as a calling for me. I am not only passionate about teaching math, I am passionate about math itself. I hope that my genuine enjoyment of math can act as a motivator for my students, combatting the view that many students have of math...

...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 perform better on assignments, but they can...

...for VarsityTutors. I have a very methodical approach to teaching. I want the students to understand the rationale behind the question. Yes, the student may get a specific question right, but what about other problems? Will the student have the skill set to solve other problems. To aid the student in learning, I draw in examples from other disciplines or my own experience when I learned the topic and what helped me in my own...

...figure out my own way to learn which caused me to understand everything in a variety of ways. This helps me as a tutor because I can teach topics many different ways. My passion is 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,...

...College Algebra & Trigonometry. I also dedicated a lot of my time in the Math Tutor Room helping students in algebra and calculus preparing them for their midterm and final exams. I earned my Secondary Mathematics Teaching License from the state of Indiana and successfully completely my student-teaching practicum during the Fall of 2013 in Algebra I and II. In April 2014, I received my certification for teaching secondary mathematics in Colorado. I have taught...

...my college and I teach swim lessons. I love to teach singing because it is one of my biggest passions. I am currently in show choir at college and have been in choir classes since the 5th grade. I believe that all kids have the ability to learn. I want to allow students the chance to explore and to learn the lessons. Students should learn the information, not just memorize it. In my free time...

...I received my B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Master of Science in Physics. I have been tutoring since the age of 17, and I enjoy tutoring and mentoring so much. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Math and Physics. Education is like a tool helps us to improve the quality of life, and I try to do my job very well. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...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 for students. With the right time and a commitment to tailoring a tutoring style for the person being assisted, any student can pass their classes and retain lifelong knowledge and experience. I'm looking forward to...

...to try their best and solve their own problems. My role is to guide them in their learning processes and reinforce their achievements. I am passionate about learning and want to share my passion with others. To create a better future, we need passionate learners who are confident in their abilities. Every person has strengths that can be harnessed and applied to help them succeed. Similarly, every person has different weaknesses that need to be...