Jenifer P.

• Bennington, VT 05201 ( 16.4 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 05/2011
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $53.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Earth Science, Biology

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I believe that all children are capable of learning, but many experience barriers that inhibit the learning process. My strategy is to identify these barriers, remove them whenever possible, or otherwise embrace them and work within the circumstances to achieve the best possible outcome. My background in counseling and psychology has proven invaluable in the classroom and in collaborating with parents and educators. I am looking into the process of becoming a certified teacher, and will strive to make a difference in your child's life, helping them become more successful and enthusiastic learners.
I have been a substitute teacher for grades K-12 since 2001 and worked as a tutor for Siena's Higher Education Opportunity Program. As an educational consultant for 3 years, I coordinated college fairs, campus visits, and taught workshops on Writing the College Application Essay. I won ... read more

Nicholas C.

• Amherst, MA 01002 ( 27.6 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2011
• Will travel up to 10 miles
• Rates from $49.00 to $58.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Psychology, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Genetics, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I believe the best way for someone to learn something is through application and repetition. As both a tutor and youth lacrosse coach I have had success by teaching my students how to approach problems rather than simply giving them answers. I am extremely patient and am very willing to take alternative approaches in helping a student learn.
During my undergraduate career at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, I obtained a wealth of knowledge in the fields of math and science. I did this by striving for excellence in the classroom and participating in cutting edge research with professors in the Entomology and Organic Chemistry departments. My extensive knowledge of the subjects I’ve studied has allowed me to assist my friends in understanding complex and difficult problems. This past year I privately tutored classmates in both Statistics and Organic Chemistry.

Marcia M.

• Canaan, NY 12029 ( 28.9 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 09/2010
• Will travel up to 25 miles
• Rates from $48.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Sociology, Psychology, Earth Science

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As I read the example noted below, I hear an echo, YES, I too love to teach. I see myself as a mentor. Listening and watching how people learn, what they need to know and formulate the best way to establish a program to achieve their goals. Each individual possesses their way of learning that may be derived from their environment, culture, family or a combination. Whenever possible I try to use diverse medias to experience topics from various views stressing constant feedback to assure comprehension is taking place. Helping individuals advance to the next step by learning is my passion. My mantra is Inquire, Inspire, Educate.
After graduating college I taught elementary K-8th grade in NYC. I taught for one year and decided to live Paris, France teaching English. I lived in Paris, France for 1.5 years then moved to Rome, Italy, again teaching English. My experiences were wonderful a ... read more

Ellen L.

• Bondville, VT 05340 ( 30 mi )
• Life Science Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 04/2010
• Will travel up to 30 miles
• Rates from $41.00 to $46.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Organic Chemistry, Genetics, Chemistry, Biology, Anatomy

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I base my teaching on the pholosophy of Eli Siegal: "Aesthetic Realism". It states that "All beauty is a making one of opposites, and a making one of opposites is what we are going after in ourselves" Thus, I relate the subject matter in hand to students' personal lives. For example, if we are learning Le Chartelier's Princlple, which concerns the response of a chemical reaction to stress, I have my students discuss the types of stress they experience, and their responses. We compare this to the beautifully precise and appropriate reaction in Chemistry, where the response is never inapproriate, insufficent or in excess. This method has also taught me that I have much to learn from my students and their life experiences. .
I have taught for over 25 years in settings as varied as inner city schools in NYC to a small public school in Arlington Vermont, and an elite private school ... read more