Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN

...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 me, I would!) I...

...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 fosters individual growth, and I exercise...

...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 studies. I am full...

...I am intimately familiar with any and all sections of both the SAT and ACT. I have a B.S. in Biology and enjoy teaching science. This includes all levels of biology, first level chemistry, and all levels of physics. I graduated with high distinction and achieved great academic success via hard work and learning what...

...worked in the IT industry for 5 years and currently teach Government online for Ecclesia College. I have always been passionate about teaching students. As a college academic, I see the needs that students have as they leave high school and enter the university environment, and I want to impact students before they reach that...

...the teachers. I had to 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....

...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 for students. With the right time and a commitment to...

...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 Accounting, with very high marks. I also studied Economics at freshman level and consider it one of the most enjoyable and illuminating courses I ever took. In addition to all this I do have a great deal of test prep experience, especially SAT. Besides SAT I have taught GMAT, GRE, SSAT, SAT-II and IB exam...

...real and tangible consequence: in this day and age, the abundant knowledge and understandings we receive from those who came before us are absolutely necessary to get into a good college, find a good job, and make a good living. For many, this is the more important "purpose of education." I remain hesitant to place...

...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,...

...my free time, I enjoy boxing, volunteering, and spending time with my family. Prior to medical school, I worked for several years for a test preparation company teaching and tutoring the SAT. My tutoring strategies are tailored to each student and subject, but often involve building the student's confidence through practice questions and test-taking strategies....

...IL, but I currently live in Indianapolis, IN. I am a high school English teacher for Indianapolis Public Schools and previously I 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...

...Surprising, I majored in history and not vampire studies. I worked at a software company, where one of my duties was to train new employees, before moving to England to pursue a Masters Degree in Modern History Durham University. When not in the classroom, I love hiking, swimming, reading, and playing video games. From my...

...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 years, in order to...

...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 find out ways to help students identify with the subject...

...goals. The quality of the American public school system does not have to continue to decline; throughout my experiences I have witnessed teachers awaken within their students desire to learn, an appreciation for education, and a confidence to take bold risks. These experiences have given me a desire, with the tools Teach for America provides...

...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 student can be a...

...the correct answer themselves. Not only does this empower students, but it also gives them a framework to understand and tackle more complex problems outside of tutoring. Additionally, I see no value in simply telling a student that they are wrong, or that they are incorrect. By working with each student through the thought processes...

...after graduating cum laude from Northwestern University Law School this May. I studied at St. Ignatius College Prep and graduated summa cum laude from Villanova University (including a two-term stint at Cambridge University). Between Villanova and Northwestern I worked at an academic non-profit organization and evaluated hundreds of fellowship candidates' writing and academic work. I...