Lydia
Certified Tutor
...Art and Art Education. I believe that all children and youth have the ability to learn and that their potential emerges from thoughtful pedagogical practices. Cultivating a student-centered approach, and understanding multiple intelligences as the various cognitive and creative modes of how students think and learn, allow academic goals and personal development to flourish. By...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Art and Art Education
Nneka
Certified Tutor
I have my masters in molecular medicine and my bachelors in neuroscience. I have both teaching and tutoring experience. My aspiration is to be a physician and I have a deep love for STEM subjects, especially biological sciences. I love to have fun while I am learning.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Cheridan
Certified Tutor
...because I really am a city girl at heart. I believe that everybody is unique, so I try to adapt my tutoring style to fit every student's individual needs and personality. I try to connect the material to the real world because when you can relate to what you are learning you will understand and...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 800
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...City Teaching Fellows Program and have earned my Master's of Science in Education from St. John's University, Queens, NY. I have worked tutoring middle school students in Mathematics. Mathematics is my favorite subject to tutor because I enjoy developing new ways for students to learn. My teaching philosophy is that all children should be taught...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Science, Alt. Cert.-Adolescent Math 7-12 (TF)
Peter
Certified Tutor
...particularly enjoy tutoring. It creates an opportunity to share knowledge and personal interests as both parties involved learn and grow together. I specialize in linguistic studies where my personal French background gives both me a cultural and academic advantage. Please feel free to contact me to set up a meeting. bientt!
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Javier
Certified Tutor
...play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are linear algebra and pre-calculus though I am proficient at tutoring all high school and college underclassmen mathematical subjects. I hope that my passion is contagious and that all of my students leave me not only having learned the material but understanding the beauty...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Sean
Certified Tutor
...taught many subjects including statistics and epidemiology to students of all backgrounds. I love helping people, and meeting them where they are in terms of knowledge, understanding, and comfort. Each person has strengths, and they can be applied to almost any subject. The challenge for tutors is to help connect each students' strengths with the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Public Health
Sheryl
Certified Tutor
...to teach are reading, math and writing skills. I am able to break down these subjects to their bare elements which allows for student success. In addition, as stated above, my passion to assist young people (or all ages) in gaining understanding is truly what drives me. My philosophy for teaching is to first of...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Master of Science, Reading
Gabriel
Certified Tutor
...time with. I have taught my american friends practical german and I have taught my german friends practical english. Having lived in Germany for several months I have a very useful understanding for the language and how to communicate casually and confidently in day to day situations. I am friendly, patient and genuinely interested in...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Abdus-Salaam
Certified Tutor
...to find and build my own passions, no one was going to do it for me. As a psychology major I learned how to perform research not only in my academic field but in other areas as well. I began taking classes in [business, healthcare, french, biology, engineering, law] figuring out how to make learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...and myself succeed in achieving the goals of the student. I have experience tutoring students from young elementary children to adults with very little knowledge of the subject. I have the personal benefit of going from knowing very little Spanish, to becoming fluent, because I spoke Spanish everyday for two years with people who were...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Devon
Certified Tutor
...the scholarly world - they thrive, and develop their own lifelong passion for acquiring knowledge. My primary goal is to help students of all kinds reach their own personal educational goals, specifically in the fields of English literature, reading/phonics, writing, and standardized test preparation. I aim to provide encouragement, motivation, and a safe one-on-one learning...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Verbal: 710
Emily
Certified Tutor
...goal in my career path is improving sustainability and reducing the environmental impact of machinery. Though I am most experienced working with high school students, I would be an appropriate tutor for college students as well as I am in a more similar position to them. I hope to use my position at Varsity Tutors...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
Khaliah
Certified Tutor
...and/or tutoring in some capacity since my first job at age 15. I have tutored in the areas of math, English (vocabulary and grammar), science, and social studies. As an undergrad, and a graduate, student I have often been called upon to lead study groups in various subjects. My most notable study group was for...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Public Health
Current Grad Student, Public Health - Epidemiology
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...ability to help students understand what steps they need to take or what techniques will be the most helpful to their own specific learning. My main goal for teaching is to help students develop problem solving and critical thinking skills. These are not only important for math but can be used in any subject and...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Middle Years Math and Science Education
Maria
Certified Tutor
...As an undergraduate I studied anthropology and Italian literature/language at Temple University. I moved back to Philly immediately after finishing my masters degree, and work part time for an independent non-profit publishing press in Old City, where I also administer creative writing workshops 1-2 times a month. I am a book worm! I think language...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Writing
Eric
Certified Tutor
...my classroom to assist students in their particular area of academic instruction. Tutoring is where there are many different ways to approach and solve a problem, but the most important part is meeting a particular goal. Breaking down the focus skill, whether it be in reading, math, or science is of the utmost importance so...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications
Masters, Elementary Education
Meredith
Certified Tutor
...with by tutoring one on one online settings'. With me, you will be able to grasp concepts for the facts, and use language effectively for your reading and writing needs. All students learn at their own pace, and we will find the right medium that fits.A great tutor is someone who acts as a guide,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...time to think about education and why it can be important. A person can accomplish little without knowledge, and I don't just mean developing the theory of relativity, cracking Egyptian hieroglyphics, or other similarly game-changing feats by brilliant people. We use our knowledge every day to act constructively and cohesively within our society and our...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Verbal: 740
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...Social Studies at Temple University. I have since become a Pennsylvania certified teacher in both Social Studies and English for grades 7-12, although I am also comfortable tutoring younger students. My strengths as an educator lie in my passion for both the subject matter and the desire to see students directly benefit from true comprehension...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics, Religious Studies
Masters, Secondary Education - Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Writing: 710
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