Certified Tutors From West Chester University of Pennsylvania

...variety of subjects including English literature, grammar, and composition; History; Cultural Anthropology; Philosophy and Ethics; Basic Mathematics; Algebra; Biology; Anatomy and Physiology; Spanish. I've also tutored students on research methods and academic writing styles (MLA, APA, etc.). A little about me - I hold three college degrees: I have an A.A. in Psychology, a B.A....

...enjoyable experience and I loved being able to work one-on-one with the students. Additionally, last year I tutored a first grader in reading and phonics. I believe that it is important to really get to know my student so that I can better teach them. I try to learn their interest and hobbies so that...

...fit with the student's learning style to ensure academic success. I also believe that the best thing a teacher/tutor can do for her students is to care about them. Students excel when they know that the teacher really believes in them and encourages them. I will personally care about the academic well-being of every student...

...actually start to "get it" and realize that it is not as difficult as was previously believed. I have a Master of Science degree in Math, over three years' experience as an actuary, and am a member of MENSA. I am highly committed to students' performances and to improve their comprehension of all areas of...

...gain skills that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, math computation and fluency. I...

...senior year in high school and more recently taught Global Studies at Upper Darby High School near Philadelphia. My favorite subjects in school were always Spanish and History, and I am incredibly happy and excited to be able to teach both of those subjects now as a Varsity Tutor. I believe that the goal of...

...in 2001, and then continued directly to West Chester University. While at college I held two part-time jobs on campus, one was as a Secretary at the Counseling Center, and the other was a tutor for college level Math classes. In May 2005, I graduated from West Chester University with a BSED in Elementary Education....

...may be. I have tutored for the last 2 years (consistently in the summers and intermittently during the school year) in Mathematics. I believe that tutoring to students who struggle requires first an evaluation of where they have deficiencies, then determining, if possible, why, and last, examining their personalities through observation, discussions with the students...

...County College for two years where I focused on assisting students taking composition, literature, and ESL/ELL courses. I love to cook, bake, make candy, read, and travel abroad. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing everything the world has to offer. I was an exchange student in high school and spent time in Russia. During...

My ability to relate the material to the students makes me a great tutor. I believe that scaffolding is essential in the learning process for students of all levels and ability. This is an invaluable technique I used during my time spent student and substitute teaching.

...two years experience working at a tutoring center. I am a very adaptive tutor and can change between the different learning styles. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra and Trigonometry. I love to tutor because I enjoy helping people learn. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as playing sports, rock climbing, white water rafting,...

...School of Business and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing...

...in helping students is the perfect combination to serve as a tutor. I have a wide range of knowledge in subjects related to science, math, life sciences, public health and writing. I additionally have counseled high school students through the college application process and can provide valuable study skills and organization tips from my educational...

...is very rewarding to be able to watch someone learn and discover and to help them meet their goals. I want to be a tutor to share my love of learning and languages with other people. I have a 4.0 at West Chester University and I am the Cultural Liaison for the WCU German Club...

...baking) and enjoy experimenting with new recipes. When I am not busy in the kitchen, I enjoy trying new local restaurants with my friends and family. My dog, Taffy loves when we spend time in the yard playing fetch with her ball or a new stick! I look forward to working with you and your...

...strategies on how to approach a problem which they do not understand. I also want to empower my students with a variety of approaches on how to solve a problem. Mathematics has many rules which students need to know and be able to apply. Students need to learn the concepts because every problem is different.

...learning styles or prerequisite knowledge have to be taken into consideration. It is up to the teacher to find out what skills gaps each child may have and create an individualized plan to implement in order for the child to be successful. It is also equally important to highlight the student's strengths and use these...

...a professor of computer science. I love math and programming, and hope to help students find their love for these two abstract fields. My philosophy is if I can understand how my student learns, I can help clarify the underlying principles and foundation of the most conceptually important details for a strong understanding in the...

...motivated teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education, Spanish and ESL. Currently, I teach high school Spanish and tutor privately. I have taught numerous SAT Reading and Writing courses and tutored many subjects over the past 10 years. I believe every student learns differently and gear my lessons according to each student's needs.... I believe in putting the students and their education first. It is important to inspire students to be lifelong learners and to motivate...

...for college life. I had some great experiences with classes of students and individual students as well. It was my moment when my students told me that they felt more confident in math and they did better than before in class. Math is fun and you will enjoy learning it as long as you work...