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

My past students and friends say that my face lights up when I start talking about math (especially calculus). Between my Applied Mathematics degree from the University of Rochester and my Eagle Scout award, I have natural passions for mathematics and helping people. Let me combine these passions for you as your future tutor.... My ultimate aim is for my students to master their material. I believe that any person can learn any subject if they...

I have been teaching since 2009 and have taught a wide variety of subjects including SAT, ACT, SHSAT, math and reading. Before teaching, I worked at CTB/McGraw-Hill, one of the companies that makes and scores standardized tests. I obtained my Bachelors at Oberlin in Music, played in several chamber music ensembles and worked at the college radio station WOBC. Outside of teaching I work as musician and dancer, and have performed in Broadway and off-broadway...

...ranging from 7th grade General Math to AP Calculus BC (with a strong emphasis on Algebra/Geometry). I also have served as an adjunct math professor with experience teaching Probability/Statistics, Modern Algebra, and Pre-Calculus/Finite Mathematics. I use a wide range of teaching models to deliver instruction to best suit students' needs. I also have received the ETS Award of Excellence for receiving one of the top scores on the Praxis Math Content Knowledge Exam.... Every student has...

...class of 2008, with BAs in Japanese and linguistics. While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students...

...of Philadelphia before attending Cornell for my Masters in Biomedical Engineering. I now live in NYC after helping to create a biomedical analytics company here and I planning to enter a PhD program next. My teaching experience spans 5 years of tutoring Mathematics in high school West Philadelphia as well as at Penn. I try to be as granular as possible with explanations and believe in hands on teaching with tons of activities and exercises...

I enjoy helping someone to get where he/she wants to or needs to go. I believe everyone is unique; therefore there isn't just one method in dong anything. Everyone is motivated by something. It is just a matter of finding what that motivation is. ... Find out the root of the problem and work to eradicate that. Not everyone has the same problem; therefore, one cannot use the same method to teach or to learn.... Discover...

...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 "steps" to a subject rather than learning it, and inevitably end...

...your SAT scores, or a freshman seeking to improve your GPA, I can assist you accomplish this! With a major in Mathematics and a minor in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, I have taken elementary courses such as Calculous to graduate level Complex Analysis, lending me the ability to teach a wide spectrum of students. In a addition, my experience working as a professional web developer in Manhattan gives me real-life skills in...

...and that is what I want my students to be able to feel as well. To me mathematics has always been so much more than just simply figuring out what a 20% tip would be on your dinner bill. I view mathematics as another way of perceiving the world. It is a subject based solely on its purity in problem solving and logic, but yet it has the ability to be evaluated through different perceptions....

...in an accessible way. This want to tap into every students academic potential is what began my passion for teaching. I am currently a junior at Villanova University studying biochemistry as well as minoring in education and Spanish. I transferred into the biochemistry program from chemical engineering because I wanted a career that centered more on human interaction and had a direct positive impact. Other activities I do at Villanova are mostly music based; I...

...education and mathematics. At the community college I was fortunate enough to have tutored students of all ages. I have tutored in topics ranging from basic math skills through calculus 2. In addition to my experience with high school and college aged students I have also have had the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students while working at a summer camp. I enjoy tutoring students one on one and in small group...

...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 I have taught my german friends practical english. Having lived in Germany for several months I have a very useful understanding for the language and how to communicate casually and confidently in day to day situations....

...middle school or primary level and I enjoy teaching both of those extremely important subjects. My time as a Special Education teacher has allowed me many opportunities to work one on one with students and it is exceptionally rewarding to watch students grow and gain knowledge in that setting. I currently hold a teaching position with the Philadelphia School District and therefore have a great understanding of what skills students need to be successful in...

...to working with students as individuals. I firmly believe that education should consist of teachers leading students to success (rather than trying to "lead success to students"), and teaching a solid list of fundamental skills is crucial to accomplishing this goal. My greatest strength as a tutor is my flexibility and familiarity with the content knowledge I teach. I have experience working with students from all over Philadelphia. In addition to having an alternative certification...

I am a certified math teacher and have worked for over nine years as a tutor. I have worked with children in elementary school, middle school, high school and students in college. I have tutored Basic Math. Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics and Pre-Calculus. I enjoy working with students, making the learning process fun and dynamic. I earned my Bachelor's Degree at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ and have taken Post-Graduate courses at...

...that the highest priority in effective teaching is to be your student's friend. Showing them that you are on their side is the first step into making the time spent together both productive and enjoyable. Math is frustrating for all of us when we can't yet grasp the concepts, but it is likewise enjoyable for all of when we do finally get ahold of how to understand and complete problems correctly. I love showing students...

...true in math (such as why the product of two negatives yields a positive, why differentiability implies continuity, etc.), I will be able to give a good, concrete reason. Having experience in other areas such as cryptography, programming, and statistics, I can also give plenty of good explanations as to why learning mathematics can be fun and important for other things. Aside from Varsity Tutors, I have also received a Teaching Assistant's position for my...

In my experience, students who can develop a positive association with education tend to be more successful with school. As a teacher, I do my best to not only educate, but to convey the importance of learning.... After a brief conversation about their attitude towards school, I would administer a diagnostic assessment to determine the child's current levels of achievement.... Scaffolding material with success allows a student to become successful.... Consistent feedback and opportunities to be...

As a member of the Honors Society, I am well versed in a variety of subjects and have tutored in both Math, Science, and Writing. I want to discover what's the best way YOU learn, and use it to improve your skills in the desired subject area. As a Temple University graduate with a degree in Media Studies & Production, I have a variety of skills that I have obtained from previous experiences and educational...

...their math, reading, science or social studies skills. I have experience working with elementary children of all grades with all areas of learning. I began my college education working towards being a high school math teacher, however, I eventually changed to elementary teaching with a math background. I am a mother of 3 teenage children. I love anything Disney, reading, cooking, cross-stitch, swimming and playing board games. I look forward to assisting your child.