Experienced tutor focused on student achievement

Nick O.

I first started tutoring as a high school student for my fellow classmates. I excelled in multiple AP classes and was always looking to help out those around me when I could. After graduating valedictorian, I attended Harvard University where I studied Government. During that time I volunteered at an after-school tutoring program from students aged 5-15. By my senior year I was one of the directors of the program and oversaw curriculum and volunteer coaching as well as direct student engagement.

When college finished, I joined a teaching program and taught 9th grade humanities (a combination of History and ELA) at a school in Kansas City, MO. I often tutored students at my school in science and math after hours or during their free periods when other STEM teachers were busy. The school had a focus on project based learning, and I was responsible for creating much of the curriculum materials. This required tailoring assignments to meet students at their current levels and know how to push each student to push beyond their current capabilities.

In recent years, I've taken up tutoring mostly middle and high school students. Many of these students meet online via Zoom but some I meet up with at local libraries to conduct our sessions. I keep robust notes on each tutoring session so that I can prepare materials for future meetings and gauge students' progress over time. I also meet with the parents regularly to discuss their student's current academic state and coordinate which areas they would most like to improve upon. I often find that collaborating with parents can provide the best results for the students.