Certified Tutors From Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

...with students I prefer to teach using a variety of approaches. I will often supplement worksheet/homework practice along with visuals and manipulatives because I believe this helps students learn better. When tutoring math I will often bring my iPad and start the session with digital flashcards etc. because students should have a through memorization of...

...I realize the importance of listening to what a student knows, how they learn, and what their goals are so as to effectively lead them to those goals. In engineering and the sciences I implement these ideas often by using lots of relevant problems and examples that will both engage and motivate students all while...

...time management, a hunger for knowledge, and a plan of attack, anything is possible. I have extensive training as an actor, musician, and dancer and have performed on and off Broadway in numerous shows. I use the skills and knowledge I have honed as a performer to help shape the narrative of each lesson and...

...a teaching assistant in my synagogue’s Hebrew school, where I worked with 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. My senior year of high school, I tutored three home-schooled children in Hebrew, designing all lesson plans, activities, and tests. Between high school and college, I spent a year in Israel, as I knew engineering would make a...

...of people in Engineering and Math classes. One of the things I've learned during that time is that everyone learns differently. An analogy or picture might work for one student, and completely bewilder another. I think the key to helping students trying to explain something in various ways until I find an explanation that clicks...

...teach the student how to ask the right questions, to encourage the student to ask questions, and after every challenge. Challenges, to solve the actual exercises or homework at hand and to reaffirm concepts. Light related (slightly unrelated) conversation to relax the mind, and separate topics and concepts. I am currently working on my certification...

...grade math teacher at Lyons Community School in Brooklyn, NY. I have been in that position for 2 years. I greatly enjoy my job as a teacher and mentor for my students. When I am not teaching, I enjoy exercising and right now I am training for my first half-marathon. I also enjoy watching documentaries...

...teach at Temple University, and have taught at various institutions within the Philadelphia area for the past 12 years. During this time, I have held numerous study sessions and office hours to help students in a small group or an individual basis. My favorite subjects to teach are general biology, anatomy/physiology, microbiology and test prep...

...board riding, exploring nature, cooking, eating, dancing, playing music, reading, and solving puzzles and problems. I try to have fun and be grateful every day. I enjoy my day job as an IT Specialist with Peace Corps, a federal agency whose values I share and whose work I love. My goal as a tutor is...

...biology, chemistry, and the SATs and every single one of my more than twenty students have shown significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and...

...attributes. I value education, learning and love discussing some of my favorite study topics. Additionally, I am social and enjoy communicating my ideas with others and working within a team. I love traveling, meeting new people, and out of the box experiences in general. Feel free to connect or email me to introduce yourself!... I believe that students learn best when they can relate a subject to the real world or experience it themselves. Sometimes, it...

...of scientific electrical engineering only expensive blind, faint-hearted, doubting world!" Nikola Tesla I have a diverse technical background that includes various electrical engineering disciplines and information technology. My education has consisted of a blend of software, computers, electronics, controls and power systems. I enjoy taking on challenges and learning about new technologies. ears. Please contact...

...I taught a general biology class last semester and have tutored peers in these subjects in previous semesters. I believe that hands on, visual learning is the best way to learn to learn a science topic and I love making graphs, diagrams or concept maps to help understand the concepts. In addition to visual learning,...

...and used as models for my own behavior. One of my proudest moments was working as an undergraduate instructor as part of my doctoral program at Northeastern University. Walking in the classroom and getting to stand at the front of the classroom for the first time, completing my journey from one side of the classroom...

...a career in educational technology after stints in marketing and finance. I have a BA in Economics from Boston University and an MS in Applied Statistics from Penn State University. I want to help you in math, whether its learning more about different subjects or preparing for a specific exam. Looking forward to working with...

I have had previous tutoring experience in elementary and high school math, design and English classes. I have worked with various students on their comprehension skills, along with their abilities at problem solving. I graduated in 2012 from Pennsylvania State University with a major in Architecture and a minor in Architectural History.... My goal as a teacher is to reinstate confidence and create a joy from the topic subject so the knowledge can be absorbed fundamentally.

...on finding real life applications to keep students engaged. When I am not tutoring I work for the Navy as a cost estimator using my background in economics and statistics. I love watching sports, reading books, cycling, playing hockey, hiking, watching movies and playing the occasional video game. I am a major coffee addict. My...

...very frustrating subject at times. My strategy as a tutor is to help students understand the "why" behind each concept and not just rely on memorization. I also want to show students how math can be helpful and applied to everyday life. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova University, and I also...

...the Pennsylvania State University and I currently work as an assistant teacher in a Head Start classroom. I've worked with many different age ranges from as young as my preschoolers to peers my own age. I love to incorporate relevant elements of pop culture to the material we are working with and making my students...

...ages about complex ideas by breaking down the concepts one at the time and making them simple. I love tutoring biology, Spanish, and math. Since it can be a lot of material, it can be a little overwhelming if you don't understand or are lacking a good foundation. My goal is to teach students to...