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Ashleigh

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Ashleigh

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Ashleigh's other Tutor Subjects
Admissions
Biology
College Application Essays
Elementary School Science

Students should be given the tools they need to have a chance at success in life. This is one of several conclusions I made through my bachelor's studies in biology and ecology at Houghton College. Through an internship and volunteer activities, I found myself drawn toward the teaching side of acade...

Education

Houghton College

Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General

Brian

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Brian

Masters, Music Composition
Brian's other Tutor Subjects
College English
College Essays
Comparative Literature
Elementary Math

I am a graduate of Covenant College where I earned a B.A. in English & Music. Following graduation, I worked as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of Georgia. Among other responsibilities while there, I tutored middle and high school students in English and writing as well as teachers in comput...

Education

Houghton College

Masters, Music Composition

Covenant College

Bachelor in Arts, English, Music

Eric

Certified Tutor

Eric

Master of Arts, Social Sciences: Anthropology
Eric's other Tutor Subjects
Conversational Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1

I love to teach Spanish and it is a true passion of mine. I am able to tutor basic Spanish up through advanced conversational and honors level Spanish courses. I can speak and teach Castilian Spanish (Spain) and various dialects of South/Central American Spanish. I am able to teach to different lear...

Education

Montclair State University

Master of Arts, Social Sciences: Anthropology

Houghton College

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish/International Studies

Josiah

Certified Tutor

4+ years

Josiah

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Josiah's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
AP Physics 2
Calculus
Chemistry

Hi! My name is Josiah, and I am a senior undergraduate Chemistry and Physics double major. I am passionate about both subjects, and enjoy helping others grasp these exciting but difficult concepts. I have been a peer tutor since high school, and I currently tutor Organic Chemistry and am a General P...

Education

Houghton College

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Lynn

Certified Tutor

7+ years

Lynn

Bachelors, English / Writing and Education
Lynn's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
Arithmetic
College Algebra

I have always loved teaching in almost any setting, but when I started to tutor online over eight years ago, I discovered my greatest passion. It's a joy to work with students individually and to use their strengths and interests to customize lessons "on the spot." My approach is often unique becaus...

Education

Houghton College

Bachelors, English / Writing and Education

Stephen

Certified Tutor

Stephen

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Stephen's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Arithmetic
Biology
Chemistry

I recently graduated from Houghton College with a B.S. in Biochemistry. While in college I loved the challenging courses and taking more classes than required, and I achieved high As in all Science and Math coursework.I started tutoring in high school and continued tutoring all throughout college fo...

Education

Houghton College

Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry

Amy

Certified Tutor

10+ years

Amy

Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Amy's other Tutor Subjects
ACCUPLACER Prep
ACCUPLACER ESL
ACCUPLACER ESL - Listening
ACCUPLACER ESL - Reading Skills

I am an experienced educator who has taught ESL and science for more than 10 years to students of all ages and ability levels. I have a masters degree in education and special education with a teaching certification in ESL. I specialize in middle school, high school, and adult education. I engage le...

Education

Liberty University

Master of Arts, Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

Houghton College

Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Emily

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Emily

Bachelors, Mathematics
Emily's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Algebra 2
College Algebra
College Physics

I recently graduated from Houghton College, where I majored in physics and mathematics. While I was in college, I worked as a teacher's assistant for various math and physics classes. By working as a teacher's assistant I gained experience in the classroom, in smaller help sessions, through one-on-o...

Education

Houghton College

Bachelors, Mathematics

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