To be sufficient in a subject is to be able to perform the problems assigned to you. To be proficient in a subject is to be able to perform any problem that could be assigned to you, or at least tackle them adequately. In our fast-paced society, more times than not, students are educated just to be sufficient in a subject. My intent as a tutor is to educate a student to master that subject -- to be proficient in ... See more
My first experience tutoring came while attending the University of Southern California in 2005. There, I assisted fellow classmates in preparing for upcoming exams and found great reward in helping others gain confidence in their academics abilities. After graduation, I was presented with the opportunity to join a network of USC alumni providing tutoring services to the surrounding community. Through this network, I began tutoring elementary and middle school students in their homes, gaining more subject experience and acquiring a ... See more
I have a MSc in Physics, my research experience is in astrophysics, specifically analyzing stellar atmospheres, stellar evolution and sources of gravitational waves like black holes and neutron stars. I'm from El Salvador, so my native language it's Spanish. I started tutoring when I was on my third year of college back in El Salvador. My dad (who's also a physicist) worked as a teacher for 40 years, I dare to say I inherited my passion for ... See more
My focus as a science educator has always been making the material accessible. For many of my students science is like a foreign language and needs a unique skill set and study method. I pride myself on being relatable to students and being able to address my students' biggest need in order to achieve the outcome they are looking for. Not everyone loves science and trivia like I do, but I feel like I have a good track record of ... See more
Dear Parents and Students,
I’d love to mentor you or your child! With over 6 years experience tutoring math and science subjects for all grade levels, I am one of the highest rated STEM tutors in this region. I am currently taking a gap year before enrolling at Columbia University in the City of New York for my undergraduate studies in engineering and finance. I graduated high school at the top of my class with the toughest course load ... See more
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I worked as a high school math teacher for five years and recently finished an MBA at IE Business School, a top international program in Madrid, Spain. As a math teacher, I ranked among the top 20% of teachers in the state, according to end of the year student test data.
My students are always able to answer the question of why a particular math learning objective is important. My students know much more than just the steps to ... See more
I am Shannon. I am currently an early childhood Special Education teacher. I have previously taught second and fourth grade in the St. Louis area. I have my degree in early childhood, elementary, and special education. In addition, I am in the process of starting graduate school, where I will purse a masters in reading instruction. My availability is very flexible. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to let me know.
I am a PhD-level tutor from Knoxville, TN, specializing in helping students prepare for standardized tests. I have several years of experience teaching courses at the college level in both social psychology and research methods, as well as experience tutoring in math, science and English.
Most of the problems that my students have, result from a failure to install in them the thinking strategies and working habits leading to success. Once the students learn those strategies and apply them ... See more