(107) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help in Sparks
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Kate
Patient and Passionate Math Tutor
I am an experienced educator with a heart to see all kids learn math. I am always seeking creative ways to introduce complex concepts ensuring that students with differing abilities can access math and feel successful. As a young student, math was always overwhelming and frustrating for me. A gifted and patient teacher took the time to tutor me, which inspired me to pursue a career in education. For this reason, I love teaching math to students who struggle, and I have a desire to find un... Read more
John
Duke Grad Specializing in Writing, Math, and Study Skills
Hey there. My name is John, and I am a teacher, tutor, and academic coach. Through my experiences as an educator, I've recognized that many students are not being taught the fundamentals of learning. Additionally, many families are underserved by the educational system and traditional tutors. Both options often focus on memorization over understanding, testing over critical thinking, and passing over growing, problem-solving, and living to one's full potential. Based on these observations,... Read more
Keith
Experienced AP and General Chem tutor with Ph.D. in Chemistry
I have over 30 years experience teaching chemistry at the high school and community college levels, including 10 years experience teaching AP Chemistry at Sage Ridge School in Reno, NV. I love teaching chemistry, especially one-on-one in a tutoring environment. Over the years I have developed an ability to explain chemistry concepts so that my students can understand them and I take great pride and joy in their success! B. S. Chemistry, University of California, San Diego M. A. Chemistr... Read more
Kevin
Experienced College Professor with PhD in Philosophy
I hold a PhD in philosophy from Boston College and a BA from Missouri State University. For more than five years, I have designed and taught philosophy courses at universities around the world. My specialization is history of philosophy (ancient, modern, contemporary continental), but no matter the area or author, I have experience helping students express themselves and write cogent essays in philosophy. I am happy to help students in introductory courses on any philosophical topic, or to s... Read more
Eric
Experienced Calculus, Physics, and Test Prep (ACT/SAT) Tutor
Hi! I'm Eric. Here's a little bit about me: -------------------------------------------------------- I have been pursuing continual learning and teaching since graduating college, tutoring full time since 2017 and part time since 2008. I have always had a passion for learning, but I fell in love with teaching in high school. I have been loving it ever since: now I have over 15 years of tutoring experience with 500+ students. I received a full scholarship to University of Cincinnati and h... Read more
Jessica
Expert Science and Math Tutor. Award-winning educator.
I am a state credentialed and Nationally Board certified science and math teacher. I have 12 years classroom teaching experience in Physics, AP Physics (all types) and a variety of math subjects. I have 20 years tutoring experience from elementary to college level. I love tutoring because I get to see the growth in my students- growth that I make possible. Every student has unique needs, and I am skilled in meeting every individual where they are at and moving them to the next level. As the ... Read more
Christopher
Harvard grad with perfect SAT & ACT who coaches to top results
I mainly offer two services: test prep and college counseling. TEST PREP: I obtained perfect scores on both the SAT and the ACT, as well as 99th percentile results on the PSAT, GRE, and LSAT. I aim to help students maximize their performance on test day through a combination of analytics, neuroscience, and psychology. My lesson plan is tailored for each student, and my approach is highly interactive. And the results speak for themselves; my students' score gains regularly triple or quadrup... Read more
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