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

...experience teaching primarily 9-12 year olds, but have worked with children of all ages. I have helped turn reluctant readers into avid ones, and avowed math haters into competent, confident math students. I also teach organizational strategies and study skills that are so important for academic success. I am a nurturing and dedicated teacher. I quickly connect with my students and help them develop a positive attitude toward their work. My goal is to develop...

...at the University of Pennsylvania, and I was also in the top 5% of my class in high school. I have been privately tutoring for 4 years, specifically in high school chemistry and test prep. I also helped teach a remedial English class at West Philadelphia High School for a year through a program called Community School Student Partnerships. I am dedicated to making difficult material more accessible and engaging to students who are struggling...

...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 writing programs and building web pages most efficiently. A student myself not too long ago, I remember vividly the pressure and anxiety being a student entails. I therefore teach in a relaxed and friendly fashion, and cater my tutoring style...

...learning disability and proceeded to excel. For high school, I attended Wyoming Seminary Upper School, a private boarding school in North East, PA, and my experience and education I received there helped mold me into a conscious global citizen set on making an impact in this world. I am currently an Intervention Specialist, Writer, and Personal Tutor that thoroughly loves helping children, adolescents, and college students master subjects that are challenging to them. As an...

...push from a caring teacher to be successful in the classroom; this is why I do what I do - to be that teacher for the student just like me! Currently, I am teaching 5th Grade Reading/Math in North Philadelphia at a turnaround charter school. The challenges I have been faced with have led me to doing extensive research in reaching the populations that so separately need a foot...or hand-up, instead of a hand-out in...

...Activism comprised of performance, government studies, and international peace and conflict resolution. During school and since graduation I've collaborated on a number of performative social justice projects as an actor, director, writer, and producer in America and abroad, and now I'm pursuing my MFA in movement-based ensemble theater with a focus on acrobatics. From this work I've cultivated a fiery curiosity that I strive to fuel within the high school- and college-aged students I coach,...

...Pursuing degrees in Economics and Mathematics. I have a ton of passion when it comes to teaching either Math or Econ and I always try my best to make sure people understand their problems fully. My first official experience tutoring was in college where I was part of a tutoring program at my culture center where I worked. I would go to local Piscataway and Charter Schools to tutor mathematics ranging from grades 6-12. I'm...

I am currently in graduate school at Drexel and will be starting medical school there in the fall. I have tutored for over five years. I have worked with mostly middle and high school students, focusing on math and life sciences. I have had a lot of experience working with students with special needs, especially ADHD. The greatest reward of being a tutor is watching students succeed and find the confidence in themselves.

...to see students become actively engaged in their thinking. I believe that the classroom is a great place to practice collaboration, social skills and metacognition while inviting students to advocate for themselves. One of my favorite quotes is "if a student can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn" by Ignacio Estrada. This statement holds true to the fact that all students can learn. We need to be appreciative...

...Pennsylvania who is applying to pediatrics residency programs. I graduated in 2006 from Yale University with a bachelors degree in History. I subsequently completed a post-baccalaureate program at Bryn Mawr College to complete the premedical course work and matriculated into Penn's medical school. I took a year off from medical school between my third and fourth year to get a masters degree in education focusing on medical education but also learning a tremendous amount about...

...and recently attended the World Universities Debating Championship in Bostwana, Africa. I am friendly, communicate well, and capable of adapting my teaching style to meet every student's needs. As a student and as a tutor, I understand the difficulties both face and look to build my tutoring style around my tutee. As a young tutor, I can also relate well to students. Having taken many of the same courses and exams only a few years...

...to help you understand why you are learning any one skill. We will spend the majority of the time working problems. You will leave each session with a multitude of carefully explained examples to help you study further on your own. I am easy to talk to and I will take the time to understand how you approach problems. Sometimes we will need to rewire your approach and I can help with that. Outside of...

...excellent academic assistance as an undergraduate and graduate TA. In grad school, I served for three years as a co-instructor, a writing center tutor, and by leading one-on-one tutorial courses, helping hundreds of students develop and polish their essay writing skills across subjects. I have additionally worked in after-school childcare (K-5) and as a camp counselor. What this means is that, for a diverse range of age groups, I know how to help students identify...

...order to make learning fun and effective. My job is not just to help the student pass a class or test but to learn study skills that will be beneficial for their future coursework. I love being creative with my tutoring methods as well as in everyday life. When I am not tutoring or studying, I work as a professional actress and model as well as an occasional makeup artist and writer.

...Writing, and Math classes. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to simplify abstract concepts using analogies and real-life comparisons so that anybody can learn them. Showing students how their studies relate to the rest of the world is the best way to create long term interest and understanding. My main focus is typically "teaching toward the test," as making sure my students get the grades they need is always the priority.... I first...

HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...

...learn something from everyone you meet and every encounter. Education is truly the key to a quality life and one should never stop searching for knowledge. I truly believe that by spending my time tutoring and teaching children I can both enrich others lives as well as my own. I believe one must share knowledge to gain knowledge and must do so in a compassionate and patient manner. I understand that each person has various...

...be a very difficult task. I enjoy teaching others math and physics through techniques which I believe are simple and straightforward and also supply a vast amount of examples through past homeworks and exams that I have accumulated over the years. I have had a lot of success with my students and try to keep myself available 24/7 for any questions they might have through texting and email, especially when it comes close to their...

...opportunity to help my students reach their full potential. I am confident that I have the knowledge and skills to assist my students with any problems or concerns they may have. I look forward to connecting with my students and assisting each one in reaching their academic goals. Outside of tutoring I like to stay active and I am a huge sports fan. When I am not at the gym or playing sports I will...

...student at Princeton Seminary. I graduated with a B.A. in History and Biblical Studies (double major) in Dec 2013 from Grove City College. After graduating, I worked as a museum teacher in the historic-industrial city of Lowell, MA where I taught a variety of programs that highlighted both historical and scientific aspects of the Industrial Revolution. Through this job, I learned the importance of "hands-on" activities in helping convey complex ideas in tangible ways. This...