Certified Tutors From Drexel University

Hi! My name is Erin. I graduated first in my class from Drexel University in 2011 with a BS in Mathematics. I'd love to help you with whatever topic in math is frustrating you!

...middle school students. During tutoring sessions I like to pinpoint where the problem areas are and begin by working with students on the fundamentals. Once the basics are covered I like to work through problems together as a way to learn material, but ask that students spend some time studying topics at home/doing practice problems...

...they obtain the most out of them. I specialize in math and science and there are tons of concepts that can be very difficult to understand, but one of my greatest strengths is my ability to break down the concepts in different ways which allow my students to learn those concepts and to build a...

...sessions with me, it will be a discussion and an interactive learning process (you get lectured enough in class). When solving problems, I like to guide students to the answer without giving it to them; I have always found this to be the best way to learn. I can also provide full solutions when it...

...like Temple and Drexel. I am currently a research assistant at Columbia, UPenn, and Yale, where I enjoy discovering strategies for optimum educational performance. Besides these things, I personally enjoy making challenging concepts simple, and I am good at helping people find their own best learning style. Finally, it is my personal promise to you...

...doing while helping students excel and achieve their potential in areas they might be struggling in. I have been tutoring in the greater Boston area for the last nine years and have found it rewarding watching students succeed in areas they didn't think they could; moreover, I have patient step by step teaching style that...

...have taught me that all students learn differently and I try to adapt my teaching style to best fit my students. My education and professional career have made me qualified to teach the subjects I have always been most interested in, all levels of mathematics and biology. Outside of my professional life I enjoy cycling,...

...a unique way, and I like to adapt my tutoring style to match. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored peers in a variety of subjects, covering most sciences, math, and writing. The subjects I enjoy most however, are those related to Biology or Physics. I spend much of my free time outdoors running,...

...feel both proficient and confident while working on a problem set or subject by themselves. In addition to teaching the critical and high yield information to a student, I also enjoy making the material interesting and relevant for that particular student. Knowing the interests of each individual student I tutor allows me to shape my...

...am very passionate about learning, I make sure all my students have fun. During a typical tutoring session, I try to incorporate videos, textbooks, and models to help the student stay engaged. I make my sessions interactive in hopes of creating an environment where students can learn the material in a style that is most...

...students -- talking to them about their goals and helping them to prepare to enter the workforce. I was a reading tutor for adults through a YMCA program and taught private piano lessons to children and seniors. I am a member of several cultural organizations as well as the local rotary club. In my spare...

...have found that students have the most success in first reviewing basic concepts to assess and address where they are having difficulty, followed by continuous problem-solving to reinforce the concepts and strategies until they become second nature. Like the subjects that I teach, I believe that education is an ongoing and ever-growing component that is...

...with practice and diligence, they too can perform well on standardized tests and go on to the university of their choosing. To accomplish academic goals at any level, it is important for the student to have fun while learning! I personalize my teaching approach to fit the student's learning style so that he or she...

...assistant for university-level microbiology courses and I also have expansive experience in writing, literary analysis, and reading comprehension, as I have composed original research in English literature, peer reviewed many of my colleagues' papers, and have served as an editorial intern for a published literary journal and as a weekly arts journalist for a local...

...I enjoy learning and teaching science very much. Math is my favorite subject to tutor. For me, solving a complicated math problem is like solving a puzzle that I never get tired of. I have been a Math tutor for almost 10 years. I like to plan every tutoring session ahead and I believe practice...

...invaluable tool that everyone should be permitted to have. In college, I volunteered in an underrepresented community and continuously tried to inspire high school students to become leaders and pursue their goals. I also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and really enjoyed getting on rooftops and learning how to use power tools.

...that it is a challenging subject for many, and I love to not only share my passion but also share encouragement based on personal experience. In addition to my interests in biology and neuroscience, I have a wide range of hobbies including writing (both scientific and fiction), art and drawing, piano, video games, and martial...

...satisfaction of seeing the "aha" moments in the students' faces at the end of tough problems solidified my desire to become a teacher and educator. When I reflect on the exceptional teachers that I have had during my college years, they all have three traits in common: They have an obvious passion for what they...

...on various countries and cultures. I also love to cook and am certified in fashion design and garment construction. It's a pure joy when I get the opportunity to couple many of these passions together at the same time. For me tutoring is about learning, while ensuring the individual does not feel like it's a...

...levels, some of the inspiration and studying techniques I've picked up from several mentors of my own along the way. As the oldest of a number of siblings and cousins, I have plenty of experience working independently with children and young adults. In my spare time I still enjoy playing soccer as often as possible....