
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...I consider myself to be a hard-working, caring, and creative individual that is passionate about providing my students with a successful educational experience. I especially enjoy tutoring because I am able to give the student the individualized attention they deserve and figure out both how they learn and how to support them in their learning!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Health Policy Studies
Masters, Early Childhood Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Jesse
Certified Tutor
...to speak. I wrote the program notes for the orchestra concerts during my time at Ithaca College and all my graduate coursework required a high level of writing. But the real reason I am a Writing tutor is that I love to write. Furthermore, I love to edit (strange, I know). I enjoy looking through...
Education & Certification
Trumpet Performance
Masters, Conducting

Adam
Certified Tutor
...in an AVID program in High School. Currently I am a High School teacher at Danvers High School. I have been teaching High School Spanish for 5 years including a year in the New York City Public Schools in Bronx, New York. Teaching Spanish is my passion; I love the language and I am committed...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
State Certified Teacher

Jordan
Certified Tutor
...I held office hours twice a week where students could come in and receive help on homework or any other question regarding their introductory physics class. From 2011-present I have been working part time as a physics and math tutor. I work with students from 9th grade to college on a very wide variety of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics

Jeff
Certified Tutor
...for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That year, the school achieved the highest scores on the PSSA English test in the its history. During my career I have taught English, Creative Writing, African American Literature, Filmmaking, Introduction to Communications, Journalism, World History, American History...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
Masters in Education, Secondary English/Social Studies Education

Evan
Certified Tutor
...in Marin county interviewed internationally-acclaimed talent such as John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers and spending time with James Hetfield of Metallica. My favorite subject to tutor is writing as I enjoy watching my students progress throughout a school year. I look forward to working with each of you to help grow your talents...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, English Education

Leah
Certified Tutor
...and preparing students for the Trinity, Starters, Movers, Flyers, KET and First Certificate Cambridge exams. As a native English speaker, I know exactly how I would like to be taught Spanish and design a variety of activities based on what the student desires. I am a firm believer in education and enjoy sharing this appreciation...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Brett
Certified Tutor
...to ensure that their educational experience is the best it can be. I also worked closely with students to improve their writing in both form and content. I worked with a summer bridge program that prepares high school juniors and seniors for their transition to college. I also worked as a special assignment mentor to...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Politics; Philosophy and Religion
Master of Science, Political Science and Government

Zach
Certified Tutor
...Communications. At Ithaca, I was a proud member of the Sigma Tau Delta English National Honor Society as well as the interdisciplinary National Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi. Next fall, I will be beginning a PhD program in English Literature at Brown University in order to pursue my dream of becoming a college professor. Outside...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 710
SAT Writing: 800
GRE Verbal: 170

Caylena
Certified Tutor
...I am working with students, I like to keep it relevant for them - particularly when it comes to languages. I do this by talking with them about what their endgame might be for the skill and find out how being able to communicate in the target language (for example) will help them in their...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Photography, French, Journalism

Kate
Certified Tutor
...to make sure that I teach toward each student’s learning style. I understand that all students learn at different paces in different ways and make sure that each student is getting their best education. One-on-one tutoring situations are ideal for making sure that’s possible. I am patient, inquisitive, enthusiastic, and look forward to helping you...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Music Education

Michelle
Certified Tutor
...at Cortland. I have my Bachelor's in Health and Physical Education, and my Master's in Special Education 1-12. I am a Resource Room and co-taught science teacher grades 6-8 in Ithaca, NY. I have been tutoring since 2014, and I love it! I have tutored health and physical education, test prep from ages elementary school-college,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Health and Physical Education
Masters, Teaching Students with Disabilities

Katie
Certified Tutor
...Society in my senior year. I am now a freshman at Ithaca College, majoring in Biology, minoring in Anthropology, and pursuing a career in medicine. Apart from education, I am also interested in art and music, and I participate in club soccer and varsity crew at Ithaca College. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 31

Valerie
Certified Tutor
...I am very passionate about math and science especially, and I have found that teaching students is another passion. I have experience tutoring high school students in areas including algebra, algebra 2 and AP Physics 1. I love working with students to help them achieve their goals, and finding exactly what teaching style works best...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Physics-engineering 3-2
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 32

Taylor
Certified Tutor
...something in a new manner. I think that learning some of the subjects can be boring but I know how to liven the material up in a manner that is relatable/ easier to understand. I have been a camp counselor in the past so I have some experience working with kids; I am very patient...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, health sciences, pre med concentration
Current Grad Student, dentistry

Michael
Certified Tutor
...school. I was a special education student in a Montessori school until middle school, then "mainstreamed" by the beginning of high school. I attended Ithaca College, a small private college, for undergrad, and Oregon State, a large public university, for my graduate work. Taken together, this has given me a healthy appreciation for the variety...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics, Physics
Masters, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

Toria
Certified Tutor
I am currently a Clinical Health Studies major in the Physical Therapy program at Ithaca College. I am minoring in Neuroscience, Biology, and Deaf Studies. I love animals, art, dance, music, and science.
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Clinical Health Studies
SAT Math: 720
SAT Writing: 700

Michael
Certified Tutor
I enjoy helping others and seeing others succeed. It is really rewarding when you can introduce someone to a new way of thinking about something. I feel like the knowledge I have struggled so hard to obtain is not going to waste when I know that it is being used to help someone else.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
PHD, Economics
GRE Verbal: 162

Ken
Certified Tutor
...immensely. I've worked with students of all ages and from all over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Diploma, Social Studies Teacher Education

Joelle
Certified Tutor
...dedicated myself to education in different capacities for the past few years. I have experience working with children with disabilities, so I know how to tailor lessons for each individual student. Student centered learning is best. If a student has a hard time learning material, the teacher must change how he/she teaches. It is also...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Science, Special Education
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