Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Philadelphia, PA

...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 in an imperfect educational environment, and also to fostering literacy,...

...word's absence is intentional, and serves to point out that the true goal should be the learning rather than the teaching. They continue to say that this is representative of the "fundamental shift" required to become a truly great educator. In my last few years of teaching, I have been immensely affected by not only the work of Wiggins and McTighe, but also a great deal by the work of Tony Wagner, Expert In-Residence at...

...high school interventionist in Northern Delaware and I absolutely love what I do! This is my third year in the profession and I'm certified to teach in PA, DE, and VA. I think learning should be fun, yet educational, so I like to do a lot of hands-on activities to spark student's interests. I hold high expectations for my students, but am personable and easy-going in my presentation of lesson material. My favorite subject to...

...your favorite songs? Interested in learning to write and record your own professional-quality music? Taylor is a versatile and experienced guitar, vocal, songwriting, and music production teacher teacher. He has been teaching for 7 years, specializing in tailoring lessons to each student based on their unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible...

...in 2014 where I tutored middle school children with Math and Science. In medical school, I worked as a tutor to incoming students in Anatomy and Physiology. I also received the opportunity to teach and share my knowledge during a medical mission trip to India that focused on medically underserved populations and their families. In this role, I was able to provide comprehensive medical care in the newborn nursery and pediatric urgent care. Further, I...

...and love to tutor all of these subjects equally. Specifically, I enjoy tutoring students in Algebra because I believe that having strong skills in Algebra is essential to academic success in numerous other courses outside of mathematics. Furthermore, my extensive experience tutoring Chemistry students has provided me with excellent tools to guide students through this course. Finally, I have spent significant time in Costa Rica and Honduras, where I worked in medical clinics and often...

...Affairs 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...

...Emory University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, I got my Master's degree in Science Education from the University of Georgia. I have 5 years of teaching experience in secondary education. I have taught 12th grade Human Anatomy and Physiology, 9th grade Honors Biology, 10th grade Advanced Biology, and as well as 7th grade Life Science. I also have years of experience with private tutoring in multiple subjects including elementary and middle school math. Being...

...Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. Since graduation I have worked as a research assistant and a research coordinator. I also have traveled a lot. Currently I am taking classes as a Non-matriculated student at Temple University and I am studying to take subject and general Graduate Record Exams. I enjoy learning and teaching science very much. Math is my favorite subject to tutor. For me, solving a complicated math problem is...

...Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in Computer Science. I was the Music Director of an a cappella group at Tufts for two years and gained experience working with students one-on-one to teach difficult passages and sections of songs. I currently am a Music teacher at a local Sunday school in Somerville, and enjoy working with children and young adults of all ages. I have taken the LSAT and...

...teaching for nearly 20 years in a wide breadth of subjects and areas. I am a licensed special education teacher and have experience working with adult students as well. I am passionate about history and literature, sociology, anthropology and helping students be successful. Reading and cooking are my most frequent hobbies, but I enjoy writing as well. I am proud to be a contributor to the Story Share project which works to create engaging books...

...a graduate student studying Actuarial Science at Temple University. For my undergraduate degree, I went to Colgate University where I majored in mathematics and graduated in 2014. While studying at Colgate and for a year after graduation, I tutored students from grades 2nd to high school in a wide range of mathematics subjects. In addition to tutoring math, I also worked with students on SAT prep. In my spare time I enjoy running, skiing, and...

...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 writing programs and building web pages most efficiently. A student myself not too long...

...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, challenging them to develop not just aptitude but passion for their studies. I tutor various levels in Mandarin Chinese, Test Prep, Mathematics, and English, with...

...subjects to tutor include Test Prep and elementary/middle school subjects. I enjoy helping younger students so that they can be excited about learning and begin their education with a solid foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. I believe it is important to provide students with the proper tools to succeed at a young age so that they continue to have a desire to learn for the rest of their lives. I loved my college experience...

...University in Providence, RI, with an A.B. in East Asian Studies with a focus on China & Taiwan. Completed his M.S.Ed. in Elementary Education from PennGSE in Philadelphia, PA. Self-motivated, creative, and passionate young professional seeking to learn and create innovative and transformative learning technologies for the modern user. Inquisitive and hard-working educator with strong technical and writing skills. Classroom practitioner with diverse interests in education technology, social media platforms, and instructional design. Currently teaches...

...were to boil all my teaching philosophies down to one word, it would be hope. When in grade-school, I was the student who needed the extra 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...

...graduate of University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and taking...

I have been tutoring part time since 2007. I graduated in 2010 from Ramapo College where I majored in business finance and minored in mathematics. I've tutored elementary school through college aged students in many different subjects including elementary math, pre-algebra, algebra 1 and 2, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and calculus. I also provide preparation for the math portion of the SATs and ACTs.... Keeping in mind that each child has their own learning style, I will...

...and if time permits, at the end, go over that goal and see what we want to review for next session. While I try to push my students, I also am very lighthearted and like to have fun during the actual session. The more enjoyable the session, the more information will be retained and understood. I consider myself and the student to be a team trying to achieve a set goal, so I am always...