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

...hours tutoring my peers in their college Math courses. I tutored mainly Calculus, but I also had the opportunity to train and mentor other new tutors. I helped them learn the importance of study skills, learning styles, and communication so they could more effectively help the students they tutored. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because I love helping students build their foundation in whatever course they are taking to help them...

...on approach. Now I work at a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary school students. I loved...

...helps students see where it is applicable and useful, therefore generating more of an interest in the subject. This past year, I was an assistant teacher at University Park Campus School, in Massachusetts. I helped out in a 10th grade classroom, focusing on a single student and groups of students to help them grasp concepts presented by the teacher in class. My experience was everything I wanted and more. I was able to connect with...

...my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and continuing on to becoming a Nurse Practitioner. While I was attending Rider University, I was a tutor in Biology and all levels of Spanish. My favorite subject to tutor is Anatomy because it is very interesting to me and I use Anatomy everyday as a Student Nurse. I believe that tutoring is helpful because sometimes hearing a different explanation of a certain topic or subject makes...

...for two years, in addition to my volunteer tutoring work in West Philadelphia. Additionally, this past summer, I worked at a test prep company in Summit, NJ, in which I tutored both both rising seniors in high school and struggling, eager middle school students. I have taught students of varying ages, education levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds over the years, which I believe has helped me grow as an tutor. Given that this is a service...

...the right amount of hard work together and patients, I believe that there is not any difficult subject that cannot be surmounted. The most rewarding aspect of teaching is helping a student reach an "ah ha!" moment in a subject they previously thought impossible to comprehend. In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and...

...area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge.

...complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend too much time memorizing...

...in the vigorous Forensic Science track. I love being in the lab and putting my skills to the test and watching science happen before my eyes. I started out as a math tutor because I have always had a love for math and "playing" with numbers. I love to take my different way of thinking to help students understand various concepts. When I'm not in the lab or helping out other students, I can be...

...musical instruments and skills I have been inspired to learn, all of these things involved a teacher, a coach, or a friend. Because of this, I plan to devote a large part of myself to giving back and acting as the kind of role model I have been lucky to have in different forms through my childhood and adulthood. Before I had even actualized this as my goal, for years I have known the joys...

...worked as a teaching assistant for a graduate level Anatomy course for a year. This included assisting students with cadaver dissections in gross lab, and tutoring students for the didactic portion of the course. Anatomy is not only my favorite course to tutor in, but also my favorite subject in biology. I find I never get bored teaching Anatomy, because even though we all have similar basic anatomical structures, no two bodies are alike. Although...

...that in order to optimize the impact of tutoring sessions, it is essential to identify what teaching method resonates most strongly with each student. I am excited to work with you to see how you learn, and to make the most of our tutoring sessions. I firmly believe that a 'one size fits all' approach to tutoring is ineffective, andby failing to tailor to an individual student's mindsetthis approach leaves progress unrealized. While I am...

...made it my personal passion to be an enthusiastic, creative, and a kind mentor and teacher. As a Spanish teacher in the Philadelphia School District I have seen first hand how creating a positive, nurturing environment within each and every student allows for greater achievement academically and personally. I want to make a difference in our community and truly believe that I can support the youth of today best by giving them the skills they...

...Pacific Northwest. I came to Philly 4 years ago to experience a brand new scene, one I'd only heard was rough around the edges but filled with soul. Since then I've fallen in love with the city and hope to embody the genuine and organically fiery spirit instilled in the people here. Wherever I am though I'll always retain the subdued spirit of the forests, mountains, and water of the Pacific Northwest.... My favorite teachers and...

...started with some family members and then I started tutoring some classmates. My favorite subject is math and I love to help others in this subject. I have experience tutoring in Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Spanish 1, and some English. I enjoy working with all age groups as long as you are willing to learn. Outside of academics, I love to crochet, bake, and knit. I also enjoy making arts and crafts. I am a...

I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...

...levels of Mathematics and was the go to tutor for students if there was not a tutor in the particular Mathematics course available. I am currently available to tutor Algebra, Algebra 2, Algebra 3/4, AP Calculus AB, Arithmetic, Calculus, Calculus 2, Calculus 3, Elementary Math, Geometry, Middle School Math, Multivariable Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Statistics Graduate Level, Trigonometry. My favorite subject to tutor is Calculus at any level because it is one of my favorite courses...

...5+ years. I love meeting new students and trying my best to solve not only student's current academic and personal goals, but I also try to help them build the skills they need to succeed in the future. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything they want; the key is practice and hard work. I also recognize that everyone is different so I try to tailor my tutoring to the student's style and...

...a Master of Education degree in Special Education. I furthered in education and received a Supervisory Certification in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction at Millersville University. I also have earned my Developmental Therapy certification as well as Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. I received my Neuro-Linguistic Specialist Certification in order to maximize my understanding of brain plasticity and how it impacts the learning of our children, teens and adults. I have coached and tutored private clients...

...and academic settings ranging from the collegiate to post-graduate level. I have highlighted some of these experiences in the following paragraph. During my undergraduate years, I worked as a TA in both the "Introduction to Biology" and "Biochemistry" courses, where I was responsible for both private and group tutoring. While earning my doctorate in Medical School, I employed myself as an MCAT tutor, providing educational tutoring as well as test-taking and time-management skills coaching. As...