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...Organic Chemistry for two and a half years. In this position, I taught students lab techniques and supervised the laboratory portion of the courses. I was also president of the Honors Student Union, and helped to implement a volunteer tutoring program that served underprivileged students in the local community. Since graduating from Berry College, I have been active in tutoring peers (both at the undergraduate and graduate level) as well as younger students in a...

...Education. I started teaching in Miami immediately after graduation. I traveled overseas to teach for a year in China. There, my students were all international children with different academic and English levels. Upon returning to the United States, I continued teaching. I decided to continue my education and I graduated from Barry University with a Master's Degree in Special Education. I love all subjects, but have a passion for Math and English. I believe that...

...from Gordon College in 2008. For graduate studies I decided to focus on the History and Geography of the Middle East and thought there was no better place to do so than in the Middle East itself. So I moved overseas and earned my compound M.A. in Historical Geography from Jerusalem University College in 2010. My diverse academic background allows me to tutor a wide variety of subjects including; History, Geography, Earth Science, English, Environmental...

...a solid knowledge base, but also a refined way of re-thinking the subject or language. This rethinking of subject matter, regardless of the topic at hand, combines traditional techniques with a rational yet intuitive and comparative method, melding them into a multi-sensory approach to learning. I believe that true learning necessarily involves the entire mind and body, and being more true to the way an individual would acquire a information in an immersion or natural...

...Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), in my day job I primarily work with children with special needs (primarily Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, ADHD, ODD, along with other diagnoses) helping them to learn HOW to learn and to acquire the necessary pre-academic, academic, communication, social, and self-care skills needed for success and happiness. I came back to tutoring because I wanted additional work that would be meaningful and exciting to me. My passion is working...

...tutor are reading, essay writing, literature, study skills, and standardized test preparation. I also have experience working with high school upperclassmen during the college admissions process, including the admissions essay. I love to learn and I love to teach, and I try to pass my enthusiasm and passion on to my students so they can learn to enjoy subjects that previously intimidated them. In my free time I love to read, write (my preferred genre...

...teaching English as a Second Language to adults and teens, as well as tutoring English and Conversational English. I am also a published author, and have extensive experience teaching writing (creative, technical, and academic), and consulting with authors about their works. Writing is my favorite subject to tutor as it is a personal interest. In my free time I enjoy knitting, painting, spending time with my two big dogs, volunteering with wildlife preservation and rehabilitation...

...editing, phonics, literature, grammar and mechanics, college essays, public speaking, and English. My favorite subject to tutor is writing because you get to know your students really well through their writing, and it is such an important skill. My teaching philosophy holds that all students can succeed. My tutoring style is to identify where the student's strengths and weaknesses are and to turn those weaknesses into strengths. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy taking my...

...working with all types of learners, I bring a personal, positive, and professional approach to my work, with some educational fun thrown in for good measure. I am both a teacher and tutor with my master's degree and have nearly twenty years of experience as a professional writer and editor. I use all of this background to help identify my students' learning needs and to craft ways to help them achieve greater academic success.... I believe...

...I also am a Federal Work Study Student at my school and a Teacher's Assistant for graduate level course work, where I lead class activities, grade papers, and help student's pass competencies for their course work. I believe my teaching style is very flexible, as I think the best teachers are those who meet the student where they are and accommodate for the student's needs. In my spare time, I enjoy yoga, meditation, playing the...

...has also taught undergraduate courses in Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. As a tutor and instructor, Melissa values flexibility in teaching approach, clarity of explanation, enthusiasm for the subject matter, and good working relationships with her students. She applies her knowledge of learning and memory processes to guide her approach to teaching. Melissa is also an accomplished test taker. She has scored at or above the 96th percentile in GRE Verbal, GRE Psychology, and...

...Reading and Verbal Sections, general grammar studies, literature, and essay editing. As a tutor, I do not just help you answer the problem, but I help you to understand the fundamental skills that the question is asking so that you can apply that knowledge to similar problems in the future. In this pursuit, I am very patient, encouraging, and enthusiastic as I try to instill an interest, if not excitement, of the subject material into...

...Classical Theatre from Oklahoma City University, I spent three semesters, including one abroad in the UK, studying Shakespeare, and was part of a playwriting collective dedicated to producing new work, where I consulted and edited the works. In addition to pursuing theatre studies, I voluntarily took classes in Western Literature, Philosophy, Gothic Literature, Greek Theatre, and three semesters of Theatre History. I have a deep and abiding love of classical texts, and have found that...

...to whoever wants or needs to know it. In my experience, when students know that they aren't the only ones learning, they are more comfortable and willing to complete the task at hand. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Studies with a self-created concentration in Community Organizing, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies, both from Pitzer College. I am also a graduate of Marylhurst University where I earned my...

...company in oncology clinical research. After 1 1/2 years at the pharmaceutical company, I realized my passion for medicine and took the next step towards pursuing that dream by enrolling in a graduate program at Boston University School of Medicine. I graduated in May 2015 with a Master of Science in Medical Sciences, and I am currently in the process of applying to medical schools while working full-time in a lab in the Division of...

...preparing to teach an Academic Foundations course at USF, which helps first-year college students acclimate to campus, emphasizing study skills, transitional issues and career planning. I am a great tutor, because I believe in creating a one-on-one tailored experience for each student. With my advising and classroom students, I use formal and informal assessments to ensure students are meeting learning outcomes, and adjust methods accordingly. I also help students develop better critical thinking skills to...

...percentile on the GRE (Verbal) reflects my understanding of what it takes to learn material in order to do well on a test. I believe that communication between tutor and student is the key to successful learning - no matter the skill, concept, or grade level. Taking this into consideration, I strive to connect and communicate with students in the most effective way possible, by adapting my approach according to each individual's specific needs.

...Language and Culture from Florida State University. I also acquired a TEFL 100 hour certificate (Teaching English as a Foreign Language). I have experience tutoring students from all around the world in English as a foreign language. The key strengths that I possess include the following: in-depth knowledge and understanding of the European region and its history, strong writing, editing, research and analysis skills, and a passion for European history, American politics, Italian language and culture,...

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...my classmates. As high school graduation approached, I quickly realized that library science was the only field of study in which I could see myself. For my undergraduate degree I am studying Professional Writing, Rhetoric, and Technology at University of South Florida. I plan to apply the writing and technology skills that I gain to the rapidly evolving library world. My goal is to learn every day, and my passion is to educate and empower...