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Kristen
Writing/Literature Tutor and College Counselor
I help high school and college students write essays for their classes and for college/graduate school applications. I have worked as a high school (Francis W. Parker School) and college (Columbia, Loyola, Harper) English teacher and as a textbook editor for McGraw-Hill. I went to Kenyon College for my undergraduate degree in English, where I minored in French. I studied abroad at Oxford in England and came back to the States to earn my PhD in English Literature at Marquette University. ... Read more
Roberto
Global Affairs and History Professor / Podcaster Jerusalem Unplug
With a PhD in history and a remarkable 18 years of teaching experience at the college level across various countries, I have honed my expertise in academia. Throughout my career, I have not only taught numerous college students but also occasionally extended my guidance to senior high school students. My tutoring approach revolves around attentively listening to the unique needs and requirements of each student who seeks my assistance. By understanding their objectives, I strive to tailor my ... Read more
L.
Experienced Certified Mandarin Teacher, teaches kids & adults, patient
When I was in China, I taught university students speech and drama. My speeches and papers won province/state competitions. I passed the official National Proficiency Test of Putonghua (Mandarin) with the 2nd grade, A level. I have the Qualification Certificate for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language. After coming to the U.S., I tutored students and adults alike -- everyday Mandarin and complex Mandarin, respectively. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in learning Manda... Read more
Julie
Certified Teacher Ready to Work with You!
I have been teaching English for 17 years. I love working with students and helping them to grow as a reader, writer, speaker, and thinker. I have extensive training in providing interventions. In other words, I know how to tailor my instruction to your individual needs. Currently, I am taking some time away from the classroom to spend time with my three school-age children so I am very available during the day. ... Read more
Robbi
Fairy godmother helps prepare children to begin Kindergarten
As an Infant Nurse, Preschool Teacher, parent and Nanny, I have always loved working with children and respect the uniqueness of each one. Learning should be non-threatening and fun. Because no two children are alike I try to find the best methods for yours. Most children this age love lots of hands-on activities including games and colorful graphics along with verbal explanations and discussions. Whatever skills we are working on my job is to find the key to your individual child. Tea... Read more
Sean
ACT Science and Biology Tutor
I am a Microbiology major (BS) from the University of Wisconsin and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. I am also a retired Chef and love to cook. I have been privately tutoring for about a year. One student took an 14 in science to a 31. My approach is to engage my students to improve, not just pounding through lessons. I have helped two of my students get through the process of applying to colleges, getting both of them into their reach schools. The science portion of ... Read more
Jonathan
Passion for Math and Writing
Hello! I love working with elementary and middle school kids to boost their math and writing skills and to spark their joy of learning. I recently completed an M.Ed. in curriculum and instruction, and I worked for two years as an assistant elementary school teacher. I use research-based methods of teaching to help students discover and build knowledge, and my goal is always to help students gain mastery in their learning by nurturing their excitement and self-confidence. In math, I feel it... Read more
Cynthia
An attorney turned high school teacher!
I am and always have been passionate about education. I believe that education is the greatest equalizer. I realized when my own children were young that there were too many attorneys and not enough good teachers, so I went back to school and got a teaching certificate. I have taught a wide variety of social studies classes including law, government, world history, US history, sociology, and psychology. For the past five years I have been teaching English, including AP Composition, AP Litera... Read more
Alisa
Piano and Music Theory Tutor
I am a music teacher dedicated to sharing my knowledge of piano, clarinet, music theory and music history. I have been teaching piano for about ten years and really enjoy helping my students with their own discovery of music. I have taught all levels of piano playing, from beginners to advanced students interested becoming music majors. I believe in creating a personally tailored approach for each and every one of my students. That is to say, if a student is interested in pop music or cla... Read more
Patricia
Experienced Educator. I Believe Every Child Can Be Successful.
Having been an educator for over 25 years, I have loved working with both large and small groups of children, as well as individual students, in classroom settings. One of my proudest accomplishments is having been selected to train other teachers, both as a presenter at many professional development institutes, and also as an academic coach assigned to individual schools. I personally love learning, and my joy is watching children understand and be able to apply new concepts as well as those... Read more