Certified Tutors From Wellesley College

...DUNK (Science Learning and Mentoring, Discovering and Understanding New Knowledge), a group that partnered with the Science Club for Girls. I was part of a team that mentored middle school students to apply their passion for sports into learning more about biomechanics and anatomy. During my senior year, I completed a year-long independent study project...

...Atlanta Public School System and in Fulton County Schools. As a teacher, my goal is to engage students and show them how even the most minute details in the material they are studying are relevant to their own personal lives. Instead of remaining bogged down in the small details (which are important!), I strive to...

...questions that will challenge them to learn and internalize new or difficult concepts. I firmly believe that a great tutoring relationship is built upon trust, respect for each other, engaging in two-way dialogue, and a good dose of humor! I enjoy tutoring a variety of subjects-from the technicalities of math to the challenge of idea...

...grade English teacher who teaches reading and writing. I am extremely passionate about allowing students to develop a genuine love for reading and writing. I am a great tutor because I have a lot of experience with kids which means I am patient, compassionate, but also someone who hold expectations of all of my students.

...so I use this idea in my tutoring style. I am very patient and understand that sometimes a concept needs to be explained in several different ways in order for it to truly make sense, so I will keep working at it until the concept is understood. In my free time I enjoy journalling, reading,...

...there; my concentration was in Hebrew language - both Biblical and modern. My academic interests centered around the study of Tanach (Hebrew Bible) and the ancient world - specifically the birth of rabbinic Judaism and the Jesus movement out of first century Palestine in the Roman Empire - but my course of study was very...

...student's side; someone who sees the good and possibility when the student might not be able to see his or her own successes. As an avid communicator, writer and storyteller, I bring my love of the dramatic to my sessions, continually looking for ways to excite and interest my students. I am both patient and...

...writing to biology, I am most comfortable with tutoring SAT math and AP biology. I have always done quite well on tests for these two subjects, and I love helping people prepare for them! Additionally, I have a strong background in French, and am more than happy to tutor elementary to intermediate French! I am...

...tutoring session, it is a much more personal and interactive experience. In this setting, it is all about the student and supplying their specific needs. Few things are as amazing as seeing the student finally grasp a concept they’ve struggled to understand. It is my goal to have the student understand the material well enough...

...foreign languages. In addition to English, I am proficient in Mandarin Chinese. I spent one semester attending an intensive Mandarin course in Harbin, China where I was required to take a language pledge to only use Chinese for the duration of the semester. I truly believe anyone has the ability to become fluent in a...

...a very high standard. I care greatly about the details and hold firm that quality always matters. That said, I wholeheartedly believe that learning is a process and perfection does not come without struggle and persistence. Long-term benefit often stems from short-term "failures," so no student should ever feel either discouraged by difficulties or satisfied...

...of my greatest passions is helping others find the joy in learning new things. I grew up moving from country to country, and, in moving, I was able to experience many different teaching styles. Watching different classmates succeed based on how material was presented made me realize just how differently we all learn. My goal...

I love working with students, particularly tutoring because it allows me to watch them blossom over time. I am a personable, easy-going tutor who wants students to feel comfortable working with me. I'm starting a PhD program in the fall and looking for a few tutoring opportunities to supplement my fellowship.

I'm a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where I am majoring in Spanish. I'm excited to work with anyone who needs help or wants to excel at Spanish levels 1-4. I am originally from upstate New York, and fun fact: I'm a published author.

...the subject even if they initially thought it was impossible. Outside of academia, I enjoy traveling and trying new things. I most recently traveled to Guatemala. I am currently studying Spanish, and I can understand that learning something new can be quite a challenge. I have also recently started running and playing tennis.

...New York as well as international students in Korea, I've come to grow alongside my students and see new perspectives. I love to meet new people and share how science has enriched my life. I want to show students that chemistry or writing isn't frightening, and instead a wonderful tool to use in the future....

...Spanish double major at Wellesley College. I am currently in my final year of law school at UConn Law. I love working with students of all ages to help them develop a love of reading and writing, in both English and Spanish. I am patient, encouraging, and very well-organized. I have experience working with both...

...needs to occur in a protected and thoughtful environment. Finally, partnership with families is key and together creates and contributes to the students' learning experiences. It is my goal to assist my students to express themselves and accept themselves for who they are, as well help them to embrace the differences of others.

I'm so excited to be learning with you! I am a senior at Wellesley College interested in social science, religion and medicine. I have been tutoring for about 10 years now, and am excited to have the opportunity to now help you through Varsity Tutors.

...and used movement and meditation in my self-written Creative Writing Curriculum. I also tutored biology and chemistry intensively at Santa Fe Preparatory School in Santa Fe, NM. I have used creative exercises and innovative approaches in many of my previous teaching positions and I would love the opportunity to find fun and effect ways to...