Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That year, the school achieved the highest scores on the...

...peer college students through a program at my school, Eastern University. I also tutored students in Philadelphia at Eastern’s sister school, Esperanza College. After graduating from Eastern with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Spanish and Political Science, I continued my experience as an educator by living in Guatemala teaching and tutoring Guatemalan students in English. Though I enjoy tutoring a range of subject, my love of language and desire to learn a third one...

...just need to find a way to understand their material in a way that they might not have had at their current school. I can use many different tools and strategies to help students understand different concepts and topics that are both current and interesting to students. I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way and I will never stop trying to help a student succeed....

...I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to it all the insight I have gained over the years,...

...Revolution. Through this job, I learned the importance of "hands-on" activities in helping convey complex ideas in tangible ways. This job also provided opportunities for me to develop techniques that would help engage students' attention with a topic that they may or may not be interested in. During this time, I was also a youth intern at my church, working and teaching kids ranging from pre-K to high school. Working with such a wide range...

...graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. After graduation I then completed a Pre-Health Specialized Studies Post Bacc Program at the University of Pennsylvania with plans to ultimately attend medical school. During my time at Notre Dame I spent 2 years tutoring students through College Mentors for Kids. Although I am confident working with all subjects, I am particularly comfortable tutoring in math, reading, physics, and...

...time I received a second degree in Secondary Education. Directly out of college I started teaching at Wissahickon High School. Over the past 10 years I have taught numerous courses, including European History, US History, World History, and Political Science. I have taught all levels of those courses. In that time I have also taken a strong passion for the writing process and mentor a lot of students outside of my class with their writing...

...countries with partners from over 20 different nations, both military and civilian. I spent 7 years in Japan working as a liaison, policy adviser, and sometime interpreter/translator. However, the job I enjoyed most was as the chief of a team training Army units preparing to conduct joint exercises with Asia-Pacific partners. I really enjoyed teaching and sharing my experiences in order to prepare soldiers to succeed and bring the same enthusiasm to tutoring. The best...

...and culture shape the world in which we currently live. A history class cannot be taught in isolation - it must be made relevant to our experiences today. I can certainly help struggling students to memorize names and dates for an exam, but my primary goal is to encourage a thorough understanding of cause and effect so that the memorization process takes on real meaning. In a similar way, I view English reading, writing, and...

...and neuro-diverse learners in different subjects. In addition to being an aide to teaching high school at the high school level, I have taught adult education in the field of cosmetology and aesthetics. I am passionate about psychology, history, social sciences, social studies, english, and reading, because these fields influence our daily life. Psychology is a key subject because it combines history and science. I strongly believe that with proper teaching in the fields of...

...manage my time better. On campus I'm on the executive board for the Syracuse Animal Rights Organization. Activism was always something I dabbled in, but being apart of this club has really helped me grow as not only an activist, but as a person. I'm also a DJ at two radio stations on campus (you should DEFINITELY tune in) and I'm apart of the Advocacy Committee for Syracuse University's branch of UNICEF. Next semester I'll...

...have a knack for standardized tests, as a recent taker of the LSAT, and I am excited to work with students in all of these fields and more! Teaching has been a part of my life for 5+ years now, and I believe that it is my greatest honor to pass on everything I know to my students in a dynamic, engaging way! In my free time, I love to read, sing, and watch reality...

...am a senior majoring in General Science and Business at the University of Notre Dame. I am also a History minor because I love US History. I have experience tutoring in math, chemistry (orgo and general), biology, and history. In addition, I worked with Matriculate tutoring in SAT Prep and College Admissions. From choosing schools to apply to through financial aid, Matriculate trained me to become an expert in this field and help students reach...

...gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche." Chaucer's quote from Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured...

...teaching toddlers to speak, to teaching adults. In college I proofread papers for classmates and now I read and write on my own time in English and Spanish. My reason for tutoring is the challenge that it brings. I love finding new ways to reach students and finding that lightbulb turn on. Tutoring is stimulating not only for the student but for me as well. I am not one to be discouraged easily and I...

...degree through Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have worked as a tutor at the high school and college level tutoring biology, biochemistry, and math. I have served as a tutor for my medical school for the last 4 years as well focusing on Step 1 and Step 2 CK tutoring. This has meant I have tutored in subjects ranging from: physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and far more! I love mentoring and teaching and am...

My name is Suraj Anandalwar and I am an undergraduate at Cornell University studying Mathematics with a concentration in Physics. I believe that every subject has a nugget of common sense hidden inside. I strive to unearth that nugget in every subject I study and hope to pass on that philosophy to my students.

Graduate from Temple University with a strong passion for making learning fun and easy

...the state of Pennsylvania. Following receipt of my nursing degree, I accepted a position as a Grants Officer and Senior Technical Writer in the Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities at the National Institutes of Health. In 2012, I began teaching at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA, in both the Department of Anthropology and the Department of Sociology. I taught Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (an introductory statistics course) eight times for the Department...

...educational practices and subject matter. This commitment to lifelong learning enriches my ability to teach and connect with students on multiple levels. While I am comfortable tutoring any subject provided we have the necessary materials, my particular passion lies in Literature, English, Reading, History, and Math. I find immense satisfaction in exploring these areas with students and witnessing their moments of clarity and accomplishment. My teaching philosophy revolves around making learning a positive and rewarding...