Certified Tutors From Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

...spend two and a half hours after school helping students with any subject in our school library. I truly believe the most effective learning environment begins with building relationships. I want to know what resources my students have access to, where they come from, and what they enjoy doing. This allows me to adapt my...

...a GRE prep class at American University; and SAT prep at a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump...

...look forward to continuing to succeed with my students. Outside of being a tutor, I love all things soccer. I have played since high school and keep active with my company's team. I can play any position, but I'm a trained goalkeeper. Additionally, I love watching soccer. I'm an avid Liverpool fan and I am...

...motivate my students to exceed their educational goals, help them to realize their academic potential, and inspire them to embrace learning as a fun, lifelong pursuit. In my spare time, I enjoy writing and playing music (I am a self-taught musician of over a dozen instruments), playing sports, cooking, biking, and travelling.

...a great deal of experience working to prepare students for tests like the PSSA's and SAT's. I am best at tutoring in these subjects because I love them so much. I read and write for pleasure and believe passionately in the importance of literacy. When working with students, I always bring my enthusiasm for the...

...English and communications; strong reading, writing, and editing skills are imperative to be successful in life! Outside of the classroom, hobbies include reading, running, cooking, baking, and yoga. I enjoy being physically active and spending time outside. I am a fervent Penn State fan and enjoy visiting my alma mater as often as possible!

...by breaking them down into smaller parts, including what they already know, then building upon that. The application of what we already know helps us gain a deeper understanding of the new concepts, reinforces the old ones, and fosters the confidence we need to thrive in academia. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, horseback...

...back to Spain for grad school. I wound up doing a joint American/Spanish law degree program. I taught English for two years while earning my Spanish law degree. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Spanish, Literature, and History. I love learning and I can always be found with...

...school, high school). I have also taught as an adjuct Spanish professor at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA), as well as Austin Community College (ACC). I thoroughly enjoy tutoring students one-on-one, or teaching in small groups, and have found particular success in assisting students with writing assignments - whether in Spanish or in English -...

...broad background in the subjects of Math, Chemistry, and Physics. I'm following in my dad's footsteps -- currently he teaches Computer Science -- and look to him for what it means to be a good teacher. My goal as a tutor is to provide my students with knowledge but also with the confidence to succeed...

...The Pennsylvania State University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications. I have experience with tutoring 3rd, 4th, 6th and 9th grade students in Math and English. I am also an attendance officer with Richmond Public Schools. I tutor math starting with Elementary Math all the way up to Algebra 4.... I want to give each student the opportunity to get the information they need to succeed. If this means explaining something 100 times with...

...substantial experience working with children and adolescents of all ages. I also have experience in working with individuals with learning and developmental disabilities. When tutoring, I employ a patient and individuated style so that I can tailor my approach to the unique needs of each student. I enjoy working with students on a variety of...

...primarily in the field of wildlife conservation and research. I am extremely passionate about science; my favorite subjects are Biology, Zoology, Ecology, and Environmental Science. Early in my academic career I was very fortunate to be taught Biology through the Socratic Method. This style of teaching challenges a student's fundamental understanding of subject material through...

...own personal learning style and help you with your studies. I have a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and have always been a math and science nerd: physics especially! It is these subjects that I feel I can be the most helpful. After college, I worked in the medical device industry as...

...Specialist (K-12), PreK-4th grade education as well as Middle School English Language Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their...

I currently teach English to Chinese speakers online. The majority of my students comment on my patience and ability to make them comfortable when tackling a difficult language such as English. I have a law degree from Penn State and a undergrad degree in international business from Dickinson College. ... Learning is the FUNdamental of life! It should always be FUN!

...reviews, as well as one-on-one problem solving with students. My background is in chemistry, but I can also tutor subjects up to first and second year college math and physical sciences. I try to incorporate strategies that would use the existing strengths and skills of the student when dealing with difficult problems, and I recognize...

...express it in the 'normal' method of education. My goal has always been to encourage this passion. To that end, I work with my student to find the teaching method that works best for them, whether it is lecturing, working by example, or simply drawing out the concepts. I also personalize my lessons to the...

...energy, momentum..) to electricity, magnetism and thermal physics. I have also served as a physics instructor, in which capacity I have designed the lectures and assessment for algebra and calculus based physics courses. I love teaching because I get to try out different techniques to explain concepts depending on the student's learning needs. Because of...

...to my students so that they can surpass their peers and rise to the top of the class. Education: Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, 2005 Pennsylvania State University, 2010 BS Supply Chain Management, Smeal College of Business (#5 US News and World Report, Undergraduate Rankings By Major) Stanley Druckenmiller Scholarship Recipient New York University, 2013...