Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Bucks County, PA

...last year I tutored a first grader in reading and phonics. I believe that it is important to really get to know my student so that I can better teach them. I try to learn their interest and hobbies so that I can use them during a lesson. I like to try to make a personal connection with each of my students and really tailor what they are learning to them so that they are...

...is Abby. I'm currently working at a public school in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. I work hard to develop 1:1 or small group sessions with my students to help them find their confidence to succeed as I know they are capable of doing! I am always challenging myself as well as my students to reach our full potential. I hold my students to high expectations. I am excited to have the opportunity to share...

...student at Rutgers! I've recently graduated from college with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, minoring in chemistry; math; and gender, women, and sexuality studies. On campus, I've worked in pharmacology and bone/muscle labs. I've also worked as an emergency medical technician for six years now, and have helped other EMT students practice for their national exams. I love constantly learning new things in both of these jobs, and hope my passion for learning is transferred...

...full time student at the University of Richmond. I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mathematics as well as a minor in Education with a concentration in Elementary. I am also a part of the division one field hockey program here at the University of Richmond. I love sports and am looking to become a teacher and/or coach in the near future. I have experience tutoring from high school and have continued into college. In...

...math teacher who taught in the public school system for 38 years. I earned my Bachelors degree from Susquehanna University in mathematics and I earned my Masters Degree in education from West Chester University. My goal is to develop confidence in the students who struggle with mathematics and teach them strategies on how to approach a problem which they do not understand. I also want to empower my students with a variety of approaches on...

...a classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made 5 months of progress in two weeks. I could give numerous examples, but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn. My second principle relates to the first: high expectations...

...in education since 2005. The majority of my experience in education came from teaching college level Mathematics in China. I have lectured and taught many topics including: Calculus, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Integral Transforms, Fourier Analysis, and Statistics. I graduated from Georgia Institute of Technology with a degree in Applied Mathematics in 2003. I possess a Master's degree in Information Communications Technology and Education from the University of Leeds, a British university....

...and am the oldest of six siblings. I attended Walnut Hills High School which is ranked in the top 100 public high schools before receiving a full ride scholarship to The Ohio State University. At OSU, I completed my Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Entrepreneurship. After tutoring and mentoring students during college, I decided to join Teach for America and give a few years of my time and energy...

...to also enjoy the learning process, and focus on pertinent applications of the material extending beyond the scope of a single assignment. I like to break concepts down into smaller, easy-to-manage parts, and then bring them back together once each part is mastered. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and after 10 years as a police officer, decided to change careers to positively impact people through teaching. I will complete my Master's in...

...was very young, I was an avid learner. My love of learning continues to this day. I graduated as valedictorian of my high school class and with highest honors from my college class. I majored in Arts Administration and minored in Spanish. For the past 5 years, I have taught piano lessons, and love seeing students succeed and improve. I specialize in tutoring Spanish, piano, math, and English. Fifteen years ago, I took my first...

...College with a Comparative Literature degree and have spent my life pursuing the mental thrill that comes from education, whether I'm learning something or passing it on to others. I have helped a diverse range of people understand subjects from Spanish to drumming, improv comedy to calculus, up to this past year with AmeriCorps when I spent all my time tutoring literacy to struggling elementary schoolers. Through these experiences I've learned how to discover and...

...Degree in Physics from Moldova State University. After graduation, I was offered a scholarship to continue my studies in Czech republic: I have studied Czech language for the first year and then I have attended Physics courses at the Charles University from Prague. In early 2014, while studying for the GRE tests, I joined the Rutgers Center for Emergent Materials with the idea to gain some crystal growth experience and improve my chances of admission...

...major at Princeton University minoring in Creative Writing and Chinese. I graduated from The Brearley School in New York City in 2011. At Princeton, I work in the writing center tutoring fellow students in critical thinking, analysis, and academic writing. I also have a good deal of experience helping elementary and junior high students with math, reading, and French. Still, writing remains my favorite subject to tutor, largely because of the discussions that accompany it....

...tutoring since 2002, throughout college and grad school and while doing neuroscience research. I love tutoring one-on-one because I can get to know students and gear the lessons toward their interests, which helps them learn more quickly, retain new skills better, and enjoy the tutoring sessions more. I particularly enjoy teaching science, writing, and test prep. With test prep I've found that supplemental work on fundamental skills helps students improve their scores much more than...

...of Pittsburgh in 2014 with a Bachelor's Degree, majoring in Biology and Sociology and minoring in chemistry and Korean. I have had years of experience in both informal and formal tutoring throughout my undergraduate years for students of various ages, including children, adolescents, and my own peers. I primarily tutored for math subjects, such as algebra, but I am also very comfortable assisting with biology, chemistry, and other science topics. My past students have expressed...

...graduate from The Pennsylvania State University. I have experience working with children and teens with special needs. I am currently an autistic and emotional support teacher at Child Guidance Resource Centers. I also have experience working in the general education classroom as a substitute and assistant. I have always enjoyed working with children. I started coaching soccer at 15 years old and babysat frequently. I have a passion for teaching and enjoy teaching all subjects....

...in a Secondary School Certification program at Haverford College. As somebody with a teacher as a mother, education has always been present in my life. I grew up thinking about educational policies and philosophies and started teaching at a Sunday school when I was a senior in High School. Since then, I have done several field placements as part of my education courses and also taught in my own classrooms for two summer enrichment programs....

...approach to the needs of the student and am patient. I enjoy working with students of all levels. I explain the concepts in ways that are easy to understand. In mathematics often if you are having problems, you missed something earlier on; I try to identify what basic areas you need work in and help you understand the fundamentals first and move on to the more difficult problems you are working on currently. I consistently...

...of Penn State University. After receiving my B.A. I attended Rutgers University for my M.A. in Political Science. Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, teaching American Law at the University of Oregon; teaching a GRE prep class at American University; and SAT prep at a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. 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...

...of Arts in Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University, where I have taken pre-medical courses along with classes in Sociology, and Women & Gender studies. I am currently applying to medical school. In my spare time, I enjoy watching musicals, singing and playing music, and discovering new restaurants and cafes around Boston. My interest in tutoring started in high school when I tutored freshmen in biology. I also have extensive informal experience in tutoring. Growing up,...