Certified Tutors From Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

...library. I truly believe the most effective learning environment begins with building relationships. I want to know what resources my students have access to, where they come from, and what they enjoy doing. This allows me to adapt my teaching style for each student and to create examples that students can relate to by using...

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor--...

...can understand Geometry because they can build a fence. You can understand Physics because you can calculate how fast a baseball is thrown. But how do you understand problems on a molecular scale? I've successfully battled this obstacle since I was a sophomore in college and I look forward to continuing to succeed with my...

...of education, both in and out of the classroom, and believe it to be an integral component to success. I am driven to motivate my students to exceed their educational goals, help them to realize their academic potential, and inspire them to embrace learning as a fun, lifelong pursuit. In my spare time, I enjoy...

...students. I absolutely love writing--I have written for local newspapers, campus publications, and even a section of a textbook. Working with students at all stages of the writing process is probably the most rewarding work I do. However, I also really enjoy tutoring in reading and have a great deal of experience working to prepare...

...developing work ethic, studying and note-taking skills, and self-advocacy. I have a passion for history; throughout my secondary and undergraduate studies, I loved to learn about other cultures, past events, and looking at patterns and continuity in history over time. I also enjoy working within the field of English and communications; strong reading, writing, and...

...York City, where I interact with and assist patients and physicians daily at an urgent care center. I am currently seeking admission to medical school, and take every opportunity to continue my own learning, while assisting others in theirs. I believe in guiding students through new concepts by breaking them down into smaller parts, including...

...English for two years while earning my Spanish law degree. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Literature, and History. I love learning and I can always be found with a book in my hand when I'm not in the pool! I've spent over 20 years being a...

...government, history and geography, in addition to English as a Second Language (ESL). Throughout my time as a graduate student, as well as during my years of full-time Spanish teaching, I have privately tutored students, both at university level, as well as those attending public schools (middle school, high school). I have also taught as...

...he teaches Computer Science -- and look to him for what it means to be a good teacher. My goal as a tutor is to provide my students with knowledge but also with the confidence to succeed both academically and personally. In my personal life, I have been working on programming skills so I can...

...graduate of The Pennsylvania State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications. I have experience with tutoring 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th grade students in Math and English. I am also an attendance officer with Richmond Public Schools. I tutor math starting with Elementary Math all the way up to Algebra 4.... I want to give each student the opportunity to get the information they need to succeed. If this means explaining something 100...

...with individuals with learning and developmental disabilities. When tutoring, I employ a patient and individuated style so that I can tailor my approach to the unique needs of each student. I enjoy working with students on a variety of subjects, including test preparation, study skills, psychology, and social sciences. In my free time, I enjoy...

...student's life. The critical thinking skills I acquired are still with me today, and they have become second nature and allow me to enter into any challenge (academic, professional, or personal) with confidence. In my free time I enjoy all types of outdoor activities as well as travel, photography, art, reading, and deck hockey.

...my fellow classmates throughout my academic career. I enjoy getting to know others through the learning process and have come to realize that no two people learn the same way. With my personality, patience, and experience interacting with others, I am confident I can tune in to your own personal learning style and help you...

...to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their lives is so important and necessary for success. I've been passionate about helping students for as long as...

I currently teach English to Chinese speakers online. The majority of my students comment on my patience and ability to make them comfortable when tackling a difficult language such as English. I have a law degree from Penn State and a undergrad degree in international business from Dickinson College. ... Learning is the FUNdamental of life! It should always be FUN!

...lecture-style environments and reviews, as well as one-on-one problem solving with students. My background is in chemistry, but I can also tutor subjects up to first and second year college math and physical sciences. I try to incorporate strategies that would use the existing strengths and skills of the student when dealing with difficult problems,...

...that end, I work with my student to find the teaching method that works best for them, whether it is lecturing, working by example, or simply drawing out the concepts. I also personalize my lessons to the student's interest, so that they stay engaged, and are able to remember the lesson better. As I stated...

...I have designed the lectures and assessment for algebra and calculus based physics courses. I love teaching because I get to try out different techniques to explain concepts depending on the student's learning needs. Because of my experience teaching physics, I can quickly grasp what concept the student is having problem with and figure out...

...preparation that I used for the SAT, GRE, and GMAT, I can help students plan and execute a strategy that will improve their scores. Similarly, from achieving 700 on the SAT Math to writing a 90 page graduate dissertation, I possess a range of math/language skills that I can pass to my students so that...