Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...the privilege of working for our Tutoring Center, which offers private student tutors to fellow peers struggling in a particular subject. In particular, I have spent my time at Penn tutoring Calculus and Physics, two of my favorite pre-med subjects. Tutoring has always been a passion of mine in that I can directly help my...

...route to the Ph.D. in 2012 and is currently working to complete her doctoral dissertation and clinical internship. Melissa has experience tutoring the SAT and ACT, the AP Psychology Exam, and English. She has also taught undergraduate courses in Introduction to Psychology and Abnormal Psychology. As a tutor and instructor, Melissa values flexibility in teaching...

...Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as an adjunct professor at Philadelphia University in the Landscape Architecture program. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor many subjects related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology, and the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math...

...is expected that the student will be motivated to approach problems with increased skill and eventually confidence. A student's insight is important to solving mathematics and calculus problems. Sometimes this insight is based on physical intuition--but it does not need to be. I spend time to ensure that the student starts on a correct approach....

ACCOUNTING: Need help in making sense of all those accounting principles and entries that you must make?? ESPANOL: You want help from someone who is sympathetic to the challenges of learning a new language and can make the experience enjoyable and not a drudgery?? Then I am the tutor for you!... Allow the student to articulate the following: 1) His like/dislike of the subject matter; 2)His understanding of the subject matter; 3)Where his understanding goes off...

...for an education-consulting firm that specialized in SAT and College Prep for Brazilian students that want to study in the United States. Outside of academia, I enjoy traveling and meeting new people all over the world. Through the University of Pennsylvania, I was able to travel to Italy, Croatia, Spain, Egypt, Brazil, Switzerland, and back...

...at the University of Pennsylvania where I am studying economics and statistics, and am interested in entering the tech sphere in the future. I have extensive experience as a tutor from middle and high school, where I tutored both peers and elementary school students in a variety of subjects including pre-algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus, and...

...high school students in West Philadelphia, and hold leadership positions within my fraternity, Tau Epsilon Phi. I especially enjoy tutoring in math and physics. These subjects are typically intimidating for many students, and my goal as a tutor is to reveal their simplicity and make them more universally accessible and doable, particularly for those pursuing...

...students. While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of...

...Bachelors of Science degree in Systems Engineering. In the past, I have tutored high school students in a wide variety of math and physics courses. I also have experience in helping students prepare for the SAT standardized test. I am a firm believer that education lies at the heart of a fulfilling and successful life...

...am not very far removed from either the ACT or the SAT, and feel as though this will help me better empathize with specific concepts and areas students are struggling with. I graduated high school with enough credits to obtain a minor in mathematics from the University of Minnesota. Finally, I have significant experience tutoring...

...school level, and I also have experience tutoring other subjects. I also have done SAT prep for the mathematics section of the New SAT and am very familiar with the recent changes to the exam. My belief is that everyone is capable of learning with enough time, explanation, and practice, and I hope to pass...

I have had a varied career as a history and government teacher, lawyer, and small business owner. I currently own an online company and teach part-time. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in history and earned a JD from the University of Virginia School of Law.

...lower elementary students of diverse backgrounds, learning styles and academic levels. I love creating unique activities for my students that align with their personalities and interests in order to motivate them. I believe in the power of data to drive student growth, focusing on benchmark assessments in order to set and track goals along the...

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

...Cornell, I participated in a tutoring program for two years called AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) which is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap between students and prepare them for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Many of the goals that were part of the program, such as teaching students skills and behaviors...

...personally rewarded when I am able to help someone learn something new or understand a new concept. One of the most important ways to work toward positive results is to understand the person with whom you are working and what his/her learning style is. Everyone grasps concepts in different ways and at different rates. I...

...same approach has helped me excel as a tutor because breaking down problems for students and guiding them as they grapple with the concepts involved helps identify sticking points and facilitates a comprehensive understanding of the material at hand. My previous tutoring experience has taught me how to be patient, present information to students in...

...ninth graders as well as all of our ninth graders with IEPs. Three ninth graders passed the AP Biology exam and the ninth grade grew 2.18 points as a whole on the ACT science section. I therefore am an incredibly flexible teacher, who can adapt lessons to a range of ability levels and content areas,...

...for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a better tutor.