大象传媒

...of my life. I have always taken my studies pretty seriously, but I took a greater interest in them during high school. I attended a private school where I was given the opportunity to discover a large range of topics I had never thought about pursuing, such as engineering and biomedical sciences. In college, I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, while minoring in Arabic and gaining a certificate in Middle Eastern and...

...for school, but I had to come back home eventually. (Most Arizonans don't know what a cheese curd is.) I love learning about anything and everything, but my greatest passion lies somewhere between math, computer science, and linguistics. I've enjoyed helping and tutoring others since I was young -- probably influenced by my family of teachers. I find there is an important creative aspect to most academic subjects that often gets overlooked, especially in math....

...I have great enthusiasm, energy, and creativity in teaching all ages. I have a passion for igniting the spark of learning in all students by fostering positive relationships based on mutual respect. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trying new foods/restaurants, organizing/planning, cheering on the Packers, and spending time with my family (and dog Bella). I eagerly look forward to highlight on my passion for teaching, while working with both parents and students through...

...Degree when I was 12 at my extended family's Thanksgiving dinner. A good family friend of my Grandma owns his own business, and he asked me what I wanted to become when I finish school. I answered right away. Life took me though in a different direction but my goal of my dream job is still my goal. I believe that persistence, motivation, and encouragement has still kept me on the right path. I hope...

...more easily visualized and therefore understood. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy taking my dog to the park, biking, being around my friends and family, and watching and playing many different sports such as football, rugby, baseball, basketball, golf, and beach volleyball.

...with students in a different way as a tutor with 大象传媒. With my background in communication sciences and disorders and speech pathology, I have a great knowledge base of English, grammar, vocabulary and phonics. I also am very passionate about math. As a child, I struggled in math class, but after receiving tutoring, math became my favorite subject! I use a multi-sensory approach to tutoring by including visuals, drawings and manipulatives in my lessons...

...kindergarten through eighth grade students with a wide variety of aptitudes and needs. Most recently I held the position of math and science middle school teacher, which allowed me to use diverse math curricula employing a range of philosophies. This experience has given me the ability to teach any concept in a variety of ways and allow the student to practice skills in a variety of contexts. I understand how important it is for students...

...years and love going to work every day. I went to Concordia University - Wisconsin for my undergrad and majored in Elementary/Middle School Education with an emphasis in mathematics. A few years later, I went back to CUW and got a degree in Alternative Education. I currently work full time at a high school teaching math, but have experience with teaching math in grades 1-9 previously as well and reading skills and comprehension to grades...

...finishing up my undergraduate degree.In May I will be graduating with a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology along with a minor in Chemistry. After that, I'll be busy focusing on preparing my application to medical school! This is my second semester working as a tutor with Panther Academic Support Services on UWM's campus, and I really do love my job; I love being able to share my enthusiasm for the sciences with other people.

I am a retired elementary school teacher. I taught for the past 15 years in grades 3-6. I currently hold a Wisconsin State Teaching Licence for grades 1-6, and have completed a Master's Degree in Education in 2010. I enjoy working one-on-one with children and helping them reach their goals. ... Reading comprehension starts with understanding that reading requires more than just decoding words. It involves making meaning from the text. In order to do this,...

...as career choices and the importance of pursuing higher education. My favorite subjects to tutor are high school math (Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus), biology and chemistry. I also tutor elementary and middle school math and science, and can assist with test prep (SAT, ACT). I enjoy movies and music (I am trained in classical violin). I also enjoy meeting new people and traveling. I was raised in South Carolina and lived in...

...to speaking, listening, and reading! My philosophy of education is very student-centered. I believe in getting to know my students鈥攖heir likes, dislikes, strengths, and weaknesses. Once a trusting relationship is formed, teaching and learning comes much easier. I believe in incorporating student interest, starting where students are at and working up, and letting students experience and celebrate successes along the way. I also believe in making learning fun, so I use a lot of games...

...professionals to take the Certified Industrial Hygienist exam and part of what I help them with are some of the tricks of the trade for successfully taking these types of exams. I also helped my daughter prepare for her GRE exam when her GRE Boot Camp program was suddenly cancelled my prep work with her helped her increase her math score approximately 100 points. On a personal note, I am a loving, patient grandfather to...

...of tutoring students preparing for an academic olympics, as well as students in an after school program. I primarily tutor students who require help with mathematics. As engineering student, I have developed a love and understanding for math that I hope to share with my students. I am a big supporter of an example-based teaching style, because I believe this is one of the best ways to foster learning. I am a very active individual...

I believe that all students are capable of success, and success happens when a teacher and a student do everything necessary to meet in the middle. I believe that the formula for success includes a lot of encouragement, student AND teacher accountability, and a healthy dose of constructive criticism. ... I believe that all students are capable of achieving success, especially if they are in a warm, encouraging, and rigorous environment.... In a first session with...

...mine. From my days growing up and playing school with my younger siblings, to running study groups in high school, I never tired of the joys of teaching and learning. It was a natural fit that I pursued a degree in Education and became a licensed teacher. I received my Bachelor's of Science in Elementary Education at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin with a minor in English. Since 2011, I have been sharing my love...

I am a senior in the College of Education at Marquette University. I will be graduating in May, and plan to become an elementary school teacher. I love to teach, and am very focused on the idea of a differentiated classroom that works for all students and types of intelligences. This carries over into tutoring, and I am all for approaching content in different ways in order to find the best fit for my students.

...I am in the College of Engineering studying Computer Engineering and I hope to minor in Computer Software. I am from Rancho Palos Verdes, California (a suburb south of Los Angeles) where I would tutor high school and middle school students both privately and through the National Honors Society. All of my past experience tutoring experience is with Math, and I have tutored from Pre-Algebra through Calculus 2. Through high school I also had the...

...I received my Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish Language and Literature with high honors. I have four years of experience tutoring both Spanish and English. Since graduation I have spent the last two years living in Spain where I taught and tutored private English classes. My favorite subject to tutor is Spanish because I am passionate about the language and about helping students understand and master its intricacies. I am an avid proponent...

...worked as an educator in a variety of roles. As a tutor, teacher's aide, and teacher, I have worked with students of every age from preschool to adult. I have worked with English language learners in the United States and Japan, tutored middle school, high school, and college students, and worked as a full-time classroom teacher. While my strongest areas are reading and writing, I also spent two years studying engineering and have tutored students...