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Kaitlyn

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Kaitlyn

Master's/Graduate
Kaitlyn's other Tutor Subjects
High School Writing
Writing
English
Science

My teaching philosophy centers on meeting students where they are, building confidence through understanding rather than memorization, and tailoring strategies to individual learning styles. My experience spans peer mentoring, special needs classrooms, and anatomy lab instruction, where I learned to...

Education

Johns Hopkins University

Master's/Graduate

James Madison University

Bachelors

Alex

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Alex

Masters / Graduate
Alex's other Tutor Subjects
Rhino
Technology and Coding

I teach Rhino the way it's used in the real world. As a professional designer, I've trained teams of designers and engineers and developed complex parametric models for architectural projects. My lessons are hands-on, practical, and focused on helping students build confidence and skillsets while so...

Education

California College of the Arts

Masters / Graduate

James Madison University

Bachelors

California College of the Arts

MAR

James Madison University

MAR

Mark

Certified Tutor

Mark

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Mark's other Tutor Subjects
Anthropology
AP Environmental Science
Archaeology
Conversational Spanish

I am a recent graduate from James Madison University with a degree in Spanish and Anthropology. In my experience tutoring Spanish at a college level, I learned that students see the greatest results with a more hands-off approach. In other words, students do better when they do their work themselves...

Education

James Madison University

Bachelor in Arts, Spanish

Tiffany

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Tiffany

Master's/Graduate
Tiffany's other Tutor Subjects
AP English Language and Composition
ACT English
English Grammar and Syntax
English

I'm a current MA English student, with special interests in early modern theatre, especially Shakespeare. I have tutored in a variety of subject areas for nearly a decade, and am deeply passionate about helping students reach their educational and individual goals. I especially enjoy tutoring in rea...

Education

James Madison University

Master's/Graduate

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Bachelor

Elisa

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Elisa

Doctor of Philosophy, Urban Education and Leadership
Elisa's other Tutor Subjects
Algebra
Elementary School Math
ISEE Prep
ISEE-Lower Level Mathematics Achievement

I believe that every student is capable! I am able to motivate students and teach them skills to relax and be confident. I believe in meeting the individual needs of all students and make it a point to teach in the way that they best learn. Teaching is more than content, it is helping students see t...

Education

University of Richmond

Masters in Education, Education

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Virginia Commonwealth University

Doctor of Philosophy, Urban Education and Leadership

Ryan

Certified Tutor

5+ years

Ryan

Master of Science, Chemistry
Ryan's other Tutor Subjects
AP Chemistry
Chemistry
College Chemistry
Graduate Test Prep

I am a 2011 graduate of James Madison University and 2013 graduate of Pennsylvania State University. I hold both a B.S. and an M.S. in chemistry. I've taught General, Organic, and Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory in addition to being a TA for Organic Chemistry lectures. As a Varsity Tutor, I tu...

Education

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Master of Science, Chemistry

James Madison University

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry

Sydnie

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Sydnie

Master's/Graduate
Sydnie's other Tutor Subjects
Elementary School Reading
Reading
English
Writing

As a dedicated tutor with a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology from George Washington University and a Bachelor's in Psychology with a Minor in Special Education from James Madison University, I am passionate about fostering a supportive learning environment for my students. With over 2 years of...

Education

George Washington University

Master's/Graduate

James Madison University

Bachelor's

Elizabeth

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Elizabeth

Bachelor's (in progress)
Elizabeth's other Tutor Subjects
10th-12th Grade AP Biology
10th-11th Grade Biology
11th-12th Grade AP Psychology
10th-11th Grade AP Physics

I am a passionate and engaging tutor with over 10 years experience supporting K-9th graders with ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, and other special needs, as well as Gifted/AAP students, in math, reading, and writing. I studied Psychology and Neuroscience at James Madison University and Georgetown University, an...

Education

Georgetown University

Bachelor's (in progress)

James Madison University

Bachelor's

Karin

Certified Tutor

2+ years

Karin

MFA
Karin's other Tutor Subjects
ESL/ELL
English
Writing
Essay Editing

Karin McKie, MFA, compiles curriculum and personalizes teaching for a broad spectrum of students. I know there is no better, nor more crucial, calling than helping learners communicate their voices and realize their educational dreams. I specialize in tutoring all standardized tests, including t...

Education

San Jose State University

MFA

James Madison University

MFA

Test Scores
GRE
970
Gabrielle

Certified Tutor

8+ years

Gabrielle

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Gabrielle's other Tutor Subjects
ACT English
ACT Writing
College English
English

I am a recent graduate of James Madison University, with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs! My passion for tutoring began at the end of my Sophomore year, when I was invited to work at the James Madison University Writing Center as a Peer Writing Consultant. I stayed at the UWC until my gr...

Education

James Madison University

Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

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