Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...good college essay. I am able to help with any English subject as well as test prep for reading and writing. As a teacher, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success, and I will bring that same passion and creativity to any tutoring opportunity. Every student is different, and each has his or...

...subjects within math and science. In the past, I've tutored in math and writing at both high school and collegiate levels. These experiences have been thoroughly enjoyable because, in addition to teaching, I was able to get to know my students by chatting about life outside of the classroom. Tutoring has and continues to be...

...their needs, and helping them thrive. As a true lifelong learner, I have an infectious curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that I use to inspire and empower students. Outside of my professional life, I enjoy spending time with my wife and family, playing and watching sports (baseball especially), and finding new and interesting reading or...

...of Pennsylvania with a major in Psychology and minors in both Spanish and French. I began tutoring as a peer-tutor in elementary school, and have continued tutoring and teaching all levels. I enjoy working with students on reading and study skills, Spanish, and test prep, but my favorite subject to tutor is math because I...

...really enjoy getting to know my students, and always look forward to meeting someone new. The only thing I love more than teaching is learning. Every few months, I try to learn a new skill in my spare time - everything from book-making to driving a stick shift. I love art and design, science and...

...a very strong writer with a penchant for time management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help is a sign of strength rather than of...

...teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages....

...work through any frustration and see to it that they succeed. I've just recently begun tutoring in writing, but I've been a math tutor for six years now. I am an economics major at school, and as such I've taken many high level math courses. Most importantly, though, I find math genuinely interesting, and will...

...happier than seeing my students explain a concept that was previously confusing for them. My teaching strategy relies heavily on understanding my students' learning styles and catering tutoring sessions to best fit how my students like to learn. When working through practice problems, I enjoy using the "teach-back" method to enhance repetition and to ensure...

...my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana and Idaho gave me the opportunity to embrace my passions while working with at-risk youth. I hope to bring passion, energy, organization, and a sense of humor to my tutoring sessions. Students I work with can expect me to push them to set their own goals and...

...I have always loved learning and science, which is why I pursued the highest possible degree. I just want to pass my love on through tutoring. I have tutored grades 1 though 12 from reading and phonics all the way to calculus and chemistry. I have also worked on test prep and taken the SATs,...

...This program aims to teach the scientific method to grade school-aged inner city youths (grades 2-6). I taught a class of six 4th graders on Saturdays; topics ranged from the properties of air to infectious disease spread. I thoroughly enjoyed working with the young children and can only hope that my efforts to plant the...

...Area and began working at a large construction company, which I love. I spend my time at work analyzing drawings, planning building sequences, coordinating between trades, and solving constructability issues as they come up. When I'm not at work I enjoy cooking big meals and taking yoga classes. Cooking is a great way to utilize...

...countries. Inspired by my teachers and working first-hand with some of them as a teaching assistant, I have discovered the following principles that guide my approach to teaching. First, an instructor should always think from the student's perspective to devise the best way to explain a seemingly-complicated concept, e.g., by reducing it to its subproblems, and...

...of the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed to helping students...

...in fixing mistakes and recognizing errors, and model teach specific steps and processes when necessary. I have a background working with students of all abilities, but have worked with students who are behind grade level or struggle in math and have had very positive results. Previous classes that I have taught have grown on average...

...kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a few, playing violin,...

...fun and fascinating, and love working with students who are learning a new language (English or Spanish), or who are looking to master the intricacies of English for TOEFL, the SAT, or GRE. Languages and grammar rules can seem overwhelming, but I try to break them down into manageable sections and develop personal tricks and...

...studying to take the GMAT so I understand the frustration that students studying for the SAT may feel. As a tutor, I focus primarily on Math as that was always my strongest area of study. I scored above the 95th percentile on the Math section of the SAT. I have previous experience helping students to...

...I can help students master not only grammar and syntax, but also the difficulties of listening and speaking. I also have experience teaching English to non-native speakers of all ages, from as young as 6 to as old as 60. No matter what level of English you have, I will help figure out the best...