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Meg

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Meg

MED

My goal is to help support students to do their very best! I love developing meaningful connections with students as we learn and grow. :)

Education

Columbia College

MED

Clemson University

MED

Philipp

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Philipp

Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies
Philipp's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College English

I'm an undergraduate at Columbia College. I love tutoring students in math, German, SHSAT, and SAT. I believe that I have good communication and pedagogical skills, and a firm understanding of the subject matter. Having come from Germany at the age of eleven, I know the frustration that can come wit...

Education

Columbia College

Current Undergrad, East Asian Studies

Test Scores
SAT
1590
Drew

Certified Tutor

Drew

Masters, Interdisciplinary Arts
Drew's other Tutor Subjects
ACT Reading
ACT Writing
American Literature
Art History

I am a firm believer in the concept of self-directed learning. To me, learning is not about memorizing facts and numbers (although I do love facts) but about creating your own experience. Learning truly becomes passion when it asks as much from the student as it gives back. My role as a tutor is to ...

Education

Columbia College

Masters, Interdisciplinary Arts

Millikin University

Bachelors, Theater

Leslie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Leslie

MED
Leslie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Math
Elementary School
Middle School

Helping students is my passion because nothing beats the moment when a student says, "I understand" or "I know how to do this!" and it is clear that meaningful learning has taken place. Throughout most of my teaching career I have worked with students who have been challenged by learning and who hav...

Education

Columbia College

MED

Taylor

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Taylor

Master's/Graduate
Taylor's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Science
Executive Functioning
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a graduate of Columbia College of Missouri. I received my Bachelor of General Studies with a minor in Elementary Education. Later, I attended my alma mater to obtain my Master of Arts in Teaching. Since graduation, I worked as a third-grade teacher in Scottsdale, Arizona teaching students of di...

Education

Columbia College

Master's/Graduate

Luisa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Luisa

Bachelor in Arts, English
Luisa's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
English
ESL/ELL
Essay Editing

I am a current student at Columbia College majoring in English Editorial and Minoring in Communications. I have worked with students in grades 5-12 to improve their English, Writing, and Editing skills. I have also taught students grades 5-12 Spanish at varying levels of proficiency . I am extremely...

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, English

Carlos

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Carlos

Master's/Graduate
Carlos's other Tutor Subjects
High School English
Middle School English
Middle School Reading
Conversational Spanish

I am passionate about helping students recognize that learning is a lifelong journey, one that continues even after graduation as we share our knowledge with others. With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in guiding high school, college, and adult learners in achieving their academic goals, ...

Education

Webster University

Master's/Graduate

Columbia College

Bachelor

Gianina

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Gianina

MED
Gianina's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School
Other
Middle School
Special Education

I am a dedicated educator who love teaching all children. I have 17 years experience teaching all modalities of children with exceptional needs from K-8th grade. I have tutored kids in grades K-10. Teaching is my passion. I want to get to know you, so you can show me what you know and I will help...

Education

Southern Wesleyan University

MED

Columbia College

MED

University of South Carolina-Columbia

MED

Ruby

Certified Tutor

9+ years

Ruby

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Ruby's other Tutor Subjects
Adult Literacy
College English
Elementary School Reading
Elementary School Writing

I am a Marine Corps Veteran that has turned her focus into teaching/tutoring/mentoring. I majored in Psychology. I have tutored children from all types of backgrounds and grades pre-k-12. I have even worked with children with special needs to include: Autism, and ADHD. I believe every student learns...

Education

Columbia College

Bachelor in Arts, Psychology

Teresa

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Teresa

PHD, J.D.
Teresa's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Conversational Mandarin

I received my bachelors and law degrees from Columbia University in New York. As an attorney who has lived and studied abroad, my teaching style is influenced by my broad experiences and big-picture mentality, understanding that students learn in different ways. I believe the most important thing in...

Education

Columbia Law School

PHD, J.D.

Columbia College

Bachelors, Biology, History

Test Scores
SAT
1590
LSAT
172

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