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As a lifetime learner, I enjoy being able to share my knowledge with others in order to help them excel -- whether it is on a simple homework assignment or completing a major term paper. My professional experience in administrative support brings a level of reliability, customer service, and professionalism to my tutoring sessions. My understanding of holistic pedagogy allows me to focus on the unique needs of the individual student rather than forcing them to fit into a box. By adapting different teaching techniques, the student is able to have a positive learning experience. As a creative writer, I am able to think outside of the box and create a fun environment for the student (school does not have to be boring) in order to encourage learning and reduce anxiety, stress, and frustration that is often times experienced by students needing additional academic support.

I possess extensive tutoring experience, having worked as a youth mentor and tutor for a variety of afterschool programs in underserved areas of Los Angeles during college. I served as a tutor, mentor, and yoga teacher for students at Underwings Afterschool Program in Boyle Heights, a gang-ravaged district in east L.A., where I worked with students in grades 1-5. I also served as an ESL teacher and penpal to 5th-grade students at 9th Street Elementary School and as a TA for Loyola Marymount University's freshman Honors Writing Tutorial class, which gave freshman students an introduction to the standards and requirements of academic, university-level essay writing and composition. In my capacity as a Peace Corps education specialist in the rural country of Vanuatu, I served as a full-time teacher, tutor, and mentor to over 135 village students, teaching English, phonics, creative writing, library skills, reading, physical education, and sports. I also worked as a teacher trainer, creating and implementing participatory workshops to aid the local teachers and improve their knowledge base.

I feel like I make a great tutor because I know how to make material fun and easy to understand. Growing up i have had difficulty comprehending many subjects because I am a very hands on visual learner so it takes me a bit longer to fully understand. Knowing my weakness, I have managed to find tricks and methods of studying and rephrasing material in order to have it make sense to me. I have been told by several of my teachers that I would make an excellent teacher myself because I am very patient and really understand that not everyone learns the same way , and I find ways to help them understand in a fun and easy way that makes sense to them.I have tutored at an AVID program in Moreno Valley, Ca

As far as the materiel that I am helping them with, I find it is not only important, but can be very easy to get through once you learn to stick with it through the first stages of being introduced to it. Computer Science, Engineering and Physics are all still fields growing quickly and contributing to them will be very important. I love the subjects and, believe it or not, actually find them very fun! I may not have any professional experience with tutoring, but I am usually the guy finishing projects early that others ask for help.My schedule is currently very open other than my classes, which do not even take up entire days. I would have no reason outside of extreme emergencies for being late or absent to any appointments. I am very friendly and love to get work done.

I am extremely patient and understanding. I also love explaining material/knowledge to others and in easy to understand terms (as much as possible/whenever possible). I know that there is a big difference between being very knowledge in a certain field versus being able to effectively teach/communicate/pass on that knowledge to another person. It is not an easy task and I realize this. I love helping people and I love making students realize that they can accomplish their educational goals with some hard work and patience. I love seeing students see that they indeed CAN learn even the most so-called "difficult" material/course information. I am a very happy and positive person as well (: I think that having a positive mindset also plays a role in being able to take on learning difficult to grasp material.

Professional Educator with 15 years experience teaching middle schoolAble to deliver content creatively using a variety of teaching methods - demonstrations, dramatic performances, games, manipulatives, graphing software, humor, etc! I know lots of "tricks" for getting the content across.Two of my strengths as a classroom teacher have always been reliability and consistency. I never commit to something unless I am 100% sure that I will follow through to the best of my ability. As mentioned above, I am a "professional".

Let me first start by saying I love kids, and I love learning. Combining those two just seems natural (I enjoy helping grown ups learn, too!). My methods involve discerning the student's strengths and weaknesses, and adjusting the material accordingly. I break down the material so the student will understand it better and I reinforce the basics in all subjects. If a student doesn't understand an explanation, I find another way to explain the material. It's important that a student also learn to think independently and be resourceful so I will teach the student how to analyze what he/she is studying and how to research and find information when that student is unsure of a subject or needs to write a paper.As for reliability, barring illness or last minute emergencies, I stick to my committed appointments. I utilize a planner to keep me organized. I work only on weekends, so my schedule is very flexible. While I intend to return to school, I don't think it will interrupt my ability to remain flexible and tutor my students.

My commitments to education and promoting the well-being of other individuals make me a good tutor for Grade Potential. Having provided academic tutoring to primary school and high school students, I am familiar with engaging with students who are struggling to understand certain academic concepts. Regularly working with these individuals has allowed me to develop the patience and encouraging demeanor that helps students to become confident in their own learning abilities; students clearly benefited from receiving patient but assured guidance and clear explanations of difficult-to-understand material. By demonstrating my own knowledge of the material in ways that were tailored to each individual's unique needs, I saw my students become more willing to learn the material themselves and improve their academic performance. Treating each student as an individual mind is important in being able to foster a sense of confidence for each student. I believe that tutors are also mentors: not only instrumental in guiding students toward reaching their academic goals, but also in helping individuals recognize that there is always room for personal improvement in any discipline and the innate capability to do so, given the appropriate dedication and focus.Although I work in hospice on a volunteer (rather than paid) basis, I am committed to visiting patients and providing administrative assistance on a regular basis. I not only recognize the positive difference my contribution makes in the lives of the hospice organization, patients, and family members, but also enjoy engaging with diverse populations who seek the assistance I offer. I believe that reliability is a natural extension of one's enjoyment of an activity; my repeated experiences in tutoring, advising, and other service-based capacities reflect my passion for and commitment to assisting others. I am confident that I will be a reliable resource for Grade Potential and students seeking my assistance.