Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Douglas County, NE

...hope to provide the best possible tutoring experience for the student and the teacher in an environment conducive to learning. I am currently a junior at Creighton University seeking a degree in management and hope to attend dental school in the future. Outside of school I like to spend time outdoors and enjoy surfing and...

...tricks that can give them some peace of mind in high-pressure situations. My primary teaching philosophy is to look at each student as an individual. Rather than seeing students as a collective whole that can best be served by implementing uniform methods of teaching, I think of tutoring as something that needs to be modified...

...a history major in college because she struggled with math. Because she had struggled, she was able to remember what it was like not to understand the material - something other teachers can forget. I strive to meet students where they are and work with them to get them to where they want to be....

...in high school I have tutored students of several different age groups in numerous subjects. I have helped coach high schoolers on standardized tests such as the ACT and PSAT, middle schoolers in beginner Spanish, elementary school students in basic mathematics, and many more! When it comes to ACT and PSAT, I believe in simplicity...

...arts spectrum. My PhD is in Creative Writing and English, and I have taught for 15 years at the college level. I established a Writing Center at a prestigious classics-based university. At my previous university I worked with dually enrolled high school students in Composition and Rhetoric. I enjoy helping all levels of students meet...

...consisted of reading texts or writing papers. Therefore I have continuously enhanced my English composition skills. I know how to read and analyze texts quickly without losing content. Reworking information I've read together with my own thoughts is now second nature to me. I make my writing particularly clear by my impeccable understanding of English...

...a student's learning style ensures that both the student and I are efficiently using our time. I further this efficiency by being prepared for every session when it starts and being transparent with families about progress. I have, and currently tutor, a wide variety of subjects, from standardized testing to many high school courses. I...

..."traditional age" college student and an adult learner. I have a B.A. in psychology from Creighton University, an M.A. in educational administration-higher education from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and an Ed.D. (Doctor of Education) in educational leadership from the College of Saint Mary. Besides teaching, I have also worked in crisis intervention, higher education administration,...

...and I would consider standardized tests one of my strong suits. I believe that tutoring involves providing students with the tools and knowledge to succeed on their own, and often involves teaching students to think rather them how to complete a specific problem. Outside of academia I am an avid soccer fan, non-fiction book reader,...

...health crises of our time. I have worked with students at both ends of the academic spectrum on not only traditional classroom subjects but also in a 'future preparation and planning' context. I am passionate about finding the best way for a student to learn and often times that encourages me to get outside of...

...or one test, but rather that it sticks with you to build a solid foundation of knowledge and confidence that you can carry forward. My favorite subjects to tutor include English, SAT test preparation, math, and psychology. My approach to tutoring is to meet the student where they're at and go from there. I find...

...and reading--I love to guide a student who initially struggled to meet and exceed expectations! Outside of my direct work with students, I have coordinated a math tutoring program that placed K-12 math tutors into local public schools. I have also served as a Crisis Services Supervisor at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). At NRS,...

...time traveling throughout Asia, I worked and volunteered as a teacher for students of all ages, gaining significant experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English,...

...range of subjects through her vast tutoring and editing background; she had worked as a lead tutor at a math-focused center for students ages 5 to 18, had individually tutored numerous students on college entrance exam preparation, and has worked professionally as an editorial assistant for research institutions. Her personal goal is to help students...

...a Tutor, I can do more than simply help students with homework. My approach to aiding them is three-fold. I will work to: 1. Review and reteach material from her school that has proven difficult. 2. Diagnostically assess for instructional gaps and then fill in gaps to bolster a strong subject area foundation. 3. Impart...

...such as Plato, Virgil, Aquinas, and Anselm. I love to read and to discuss what I've read, and I heartily appreciate a good philosophical argument. Extracurricularly, I write musicals, one of which premiered at Yale last year, and attend Yale Political Union meetings to debate the pros and cons of various fiscal and social policies...

...standardized testing, including the SATs and AP exams, and helping students through the college application process. My hope is that the support I provide to struggling students will empower them to expand their academic curiosity and appreciate learning. In my free time, I enjoy reading, going to the theater, and baking, preferably something with cinnamon.

...skills. I have prior experience working at my school's writing center to assist first-year students with college-level essays. I have also captained an award-winning collegiate mock trial team for several years, which involves mentoring younger students in oral and written communication skills. In addition to my experience, standardized testing has always been a forte of...

...tutor, I have had students ranging from sophomores in high school to adults transitioning into a new career. My Engineering curriculum at Northwestern was heavily centered around Math, Chemistry, Biology and Physics, so I can work with a student on more than one class at a time. I also have a lot of experience with...

...can instill in my students a desire to learn more of the German language through a glimpse of what is possible once one has a basis in the language. I also have taken German Diction classes because of my background in vocal performance, and this means that I am especially adept at dealing with difficulties...