Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...own unique way. My approach as a tutor is to listen carefully to the student and to try and understand where he or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education,...

...the Harvard Graduate School of Education with my Ed.M. and have experience teaching people of all ages in museums over the past two years. Prior to that, I worked as a registered nurse for five years where I often did patient education in the middle of fast-paced, high pressure scenarios. I believe everyone has the...

...minor from The University of Pennsylvania in addition to my Economics major and two other minors. I am particularly grateful for the opportunity with Varsity Tutors to give back to students who are in the shoes I once wore. You have my commitment toward helping equip your child with the tools that are essential to...

...truly a joy to teach! As an experienced tutor and aspiring physician, my passion for tutoring stems from the similarities between the tutoring process and the healthcare process. Similar to a doctor and patient, a student presents with a problem, the tutor encourages improvement and explains an effective solution to the student, and like a...

...visiting my family in Italy, and privately tutoring students in New York City high schools. Having been raised in New York City myself, I have first-hand experience with the rigorous academic curriculums and standardized tests with which many New York City students are challenged. I feel passionate about imparting the academic knowledge and advice that...

...I want to use this time to help other students to succeed. Besides tutoring, in my free time I find personal satisfaction in music, fitness, and nature. My hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, biking, and cooking. I am available to tutor high school and college students in their regular coursework as well as in...

...Health Care Administration from the University of Florida in Gainesville. My Bachelor's Degree is from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I studied Religion with a Minor in Mathematics. I have lived in Tucson for two and a half years after living in St. Louis. I have worked on four college campuses in the area...

...History, middle school History, and second grade. In May 2013, I graduated from the Mary Lou Fulton College at ASU with a Master of Education in Elementary Education. I enjoy working with students on Math, Reading, and History. Every students learning needs are different, and I work to adapt my teaching style to the individual....

...University of Pennsylvania - from where I graduated with honors. In 2010, I published my first novel, and I am currently at work on two new books, one about Authentic teaching, and the other, my second work of fiction. Writing is my first love, and I teach writing skills with the same passion that I...

...students better grasp concepts, especially ones that are more abstract (for example, using the analogy of water slides to explain flow dynamics in physics or using different color Skittles to explain mitosis/meiosis in biology). Also, especially for tests like the MCAT, I can talk about the actual test – what to expect on test day,...

...Music is my passion, and I spend a lot of my free time attending shows and looking for new music. I have several years of experience tutoring students in math (pre-algebra, algebra I/II, pre-calculus, and calculus) and SAT prep. I also coached mock trial debate as part of the National Hispanic Institue Youth Leadership Conference,...

...around breaking content down as much as possible so that all students can understand. I believe even the most complicated of materials can be understood if the teacher takes the time necessary for students to build their skill set and confidence and this was especially useful to me in my time as a chemistry teacher.

...High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT...

...style is one that allows students to feel comfortable and respected. I am confident that any student can master whatever subject they set their mind to, and that this can be accomplished when tutors and students work together to determine how the student best learns. By being patient, observant and kind, I get to know...

...devastating effects of Katrina. After graduation I spent a month touring Europe with my best friend from home and enjoyed every last minute of it! Now I am currently working in the Financial Services industry in New York as a first-year analyst, but greatly enjoy tutoring students of all ages and interests!

...My teaching style is built upon a foundation of trust and understanding. My students learn best when they feel confident and can trust that everything will turn out fine. I teach them by connecting their strengths and experiences to the new learning challenge before them. I help them to focus on what they already know...

...I have learned through the years, not only for the math sections but also the reading and writing portions. As an avid reader in my downtime and having done a lot of critical reading for my scientific career, I have mastered various strategies for analytical reading that I love passing on. In my free time...

...enjoy being able to help others understand it. And I feel gratified when I can relieve the stress a student is feeling about not getting the math they have to do for a class or test. Outside of math, I have a degree in psychology and am very interested in the topic. In my spare...

...nature of chemistry. By using real world examples from everyday life and carefully crafted analogies many principles can be understood. In addition I have worked extensively on academic outreach programs focusing on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and chemistry education in underresprented minorities both at the high school and college level. In my free...

...passionate about math. I absolutely love math and enjoy explaining it to others! I am also more than happy to talk about my career path graduating from a top engineering program and attending an Ivy League Institution. I love taking a mentorship role and want to see each and every client succeed. In my spare...