Certified Tutors From Franklin and Marshall College

...through testing myself, I am now helping others with the GRE and SATs, AP and IB exam prep, college admissions, essay writing, K-12 math, English, Spanish, and elementary Hebrew. I have worked with younger students, undergraduate students, and adults in three countries and with a plethora of organizations. I look forward to meeting new people!

...Spanish Language and Literature, History and Government, or Writing and English Language. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy playing sports, staying active, and finding fun, new recipes to cook. My goal as a tutor is not only to help you understand the material, but also to help you develop your own unique learning tools to...

...abroad (I taught English for 6 months in Thailand!), I have had several experiences tutoring, too. Beginning in high school and continuing in college and graduate school, I have tutored students in all elementary subjects and at the college level in writing. When I am not teaching or tutoring, I like to read, go running,...

...laboratory settings since graduation in 2012 and love following the latest research. My goals in tutoring are to help students break down overwhelming material into manageable pieces, to see the big picture value of their school subjects, and to find tangible success in their every effort. I focus on helping the student talk through the...

...Trigonometry, SAT, and SAT Subject Tests), Physics (High school and SAT Subject Tests), SAT Writing, and Economics (High school and AP level). I am extremely passionate about teaching and have taught students of several age groups (12 through 19). I would love to continue this passion by tutoring you! Thank you so much for your...

...teacher. Another student couldn't pass the military entrance exam, but succeeded after working with me. Math at higher levels becomes a struggle if there are holes in the mathematical concepts that came before. It is possible to gain mastery of math so that it is fun to do instead of being something to dread. I...

...Ridgewood, New Jersey, attended Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and then moved to Nashville to pursue my M.Ed at Vanderbilt University. Nashville has become my home over the past 4 years and I absolutely love the energy of the city and have made wonderful friends and connections here. My upbeat personality, years of...

...language in the US for over six years. I enjoy playing the guitar, violin and drums. Other hobbies of mine include camping, hiking, training for triathlons, soccer, traditional Japanese martial arts and learning new languages. I'm a very friendly and honest person. Whatever difficulties you might be having with your language studies, we will conquer...

...subjects especially, and that's why I became a teacher. My passion for the subject shows when I'm teaching, and I love watching students eyes light up as they begin to understand the subject better under my tutelage. Students will be able to develop self confidence in the subjects I tutor through my positive reinforcement. My...

...were native speakers, I realized that my way of thinking about Spanish was different because I learned it out of a textbook. This realization sparked a new passion in me: teaching other students. Many students find it hard to learn from someone who has been speaking the language since infancy. I offer a different and...

...organization in Brooklyn that services students in public schools as an independent contractor. We have created essay competitions and innovative game-shows to help children learn and engage with their educators creatively. The subjects I am most excited to tutor in are English and Writing, since I am passionate about language and writing. In my spare...

...understanding of what you are being taught, I can help you. My approach to making math understandable is to explain many different examples to help you build confidence in your abilities and use real life applications wherever possible to keep it interesting. When Im not working I enjoy cycling, downhill and x-c skiing, hiking, and...

...and really enjoy teaching. Ideally I like to find out what the student is studying/struggling with BEFORE I visit so that I can make a visual study guide/review along with a few practice problems so that we can spend our time effectively. My strategy is not to tell students the material, but rather have them...

...welcome the opportunity to work with you on improving your writing as well as instructing you in the social sciences, including all levels of US and European history. And when we're done with our session, I'd be happy to tell you more about my other passions - my family, baseball, and traveling.... The hallmark of a great tutor is the ability to listen first before asking a multitude of questions. This philosophy allows for the pupil...

...reasons why I am an avid proponent of AP classes, as it affords chances to expand interests in college. On campus, I am avidly involved in our campus radio station, WFNM, hosting a weekly show with one of my best friends where we debate the news and play both classic rock and country music. I...

I tutor with two purposes regardless of the subject matter. The first is to meet the student's goals. The second is to give each student the skills to teach himself or herself. Those learning skills will enable them to improves their academic performance and as important build self-confidence.

My goal is to make studying math and science a more fun and interactive experience.

...I am currently a first-year law student at Columbia University. I have a BA from Franklin and Marshall College in sociology and gender studies. My teaching experience covers both one-on-one tutoring as well as instructing large and small classes. I have worked with students of varying ages, from age 6 to 16. I hope to...

...For undergrad, I stayed relatively local at Franklin & Marshall College. I can honestly say that I loved my time there where I was involved in student leadership, rugby, and research. Sometimes I even hung out with my friends. As for now, I am transitioning to living back in the Philly area and thought it...

...student's unique needs and strengths to design a truly personalized tutoring plan. I've worked as a tutor in schools all over the city, so I understand how to support and balance classroom content, homework, and test preparation. I specialize in ELA, reading, writing, and history and and adept at blending these disciplines and bringing them...