Lydia
Certified Tutor
...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 this, students are led on the path to mastery and achievement, and the desire to be life-long learners.
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
...This organization provided free tutoring and college counseling to under-served, urban youth. This was an amazing experience and allowed me to use my tutoring abilities to give back to the community. I also grew up volunteering at a non-profit summer camp, so I am not afraid to get a little goofy while getting the job...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 800
Sarah
Certified Tutor
...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 in ways that complement their individual learning styles. Therefore, as I tutor, I will continue to utilize multiple teaching styles...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
Master of Science, Alt. Cert.-Adolescent Math 7-12 (TF)
Peter
Certified Tutor
...job and my passion. I love meeting new people. This is why I 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Early Childhood Education
Javier
Certified Tutor
...and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Sean
Certified Tutor
...researcher and educator. I love teaching, public health, and psychology! I have 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
PHD, Public Health
Sheryl
Certified Tutor
...where the student feels free to make attempts to achieve. I also feel that the student must be made aware of what is expected in their learning, their strengths and weaknesses. I will then give them the tools which will guide them in advancement of the subject matter. Two outside interests are reading and sewing.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Education
Master of Science, Reading
Gabriel
Certified Tutor
...lived and worked in Berlin during the summer of 2014 and 2015. I grew up in a Bucks County tutoring and babysitting my adolescent neighbors in math and reading. I have been called a great friend and great influence for the children I've spent time with. I have taught my american friends practical german and...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Abdus-Salaam
Certified Tutor
...how I could apply my knowledge to the outside work, noticing problems and attempting (earnestly) to solve them. I began going to places none of my friends knew about, attending meetups, hackathons, eventually figuring out other streams of activities that I could use to reinforce my knowledge base. I did not know what I was...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Thomas
Certified Tutor
...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 native speakers. I know the methods it takes to effectively learn Spanish in a way that will make it a second...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Devon
Certified Tutor
...wisdom of the teacher the students are also the teachers, and each one has a lesson to impart. It is the responsibility of the instructor to heed these lessons and remember that while no two students may be exactly alike, all of them have something important to offer the world. I sincerely hope to help...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Verbal: 710
Emily
Certified Tutor
...attitude. Over my years as a student, I have worked with others in helping them to not only understand concepts in math classes, but to be enthusiastic about their work. I am currently a sophomore at Temple University, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. My ultimate goal in my career path is improving sustainability and reducing the...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
Khaliah
Certified Tutor
...finished a 2.5 year position at The University of Pennsylvania;s Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative where I taught nutrition and wellness, as well as some classroom gardening. I am most at home with students and am very excited by watching the light-bulb finally go off. I am a great tutor because I genuinely love to teach.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Public Health
Current Grad Student, Public Health - Epidemiology
Joseph
Certified Tutor
...comfortable asking questions, answering questions, and sharing their own ideas. I want my students to feel safe sharing ideas because this will facilitate the learning process and help reduce stress during teaching sessions. Finally, I believe strongly in the importance of learning from one's peers through social interactions. It is a great idea to practice...
Education & Certification
Current Undergrad, Middle Years Math and Science Education
Maria
Certified Tutor
...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 is interesting and that studying it can give us unique insights to the ways people behave and interact.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Anthropology
Masters, Writing
Eric
Certified Tutor
...in Philadelphia, I am consistently focused on small group instructional models in 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Communications
Masters, Elementary Education
Meredith
Certified Tutor
...that you need help 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...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Language Arts Teacher Education
Joshua
Certified Tutor
...several months now as an SAT and ACT prep tutor, helping students cope with these formidable tests and earn the scores they need to continue their individual quests for knowledge (and, of course, employment) into post-secondary education. I believe that education is an act of sharing knowledge between student and teacher, and I look forward...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Religion
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Verbal: 740
Ashley
Certified Tutor
...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...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Classics, Religious Studies
Masters, Secondary Education - Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Writing: 710
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