Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...student aide in a year six classroom in Lancaster, England. I also worked at Gettysburg College's Admissions Office as a tour guide, which gave me the chance to work closely with admissions officers who gave me insight into the college application process and tips for writing a good college essay. I am able to help...

...high school and collegiate levels. These experiences have been thoroughly enjoyable because, in addition to teaching, I was able to get to know my students by chatting about life outside of the classroom. Tutoring has and continues to be a pursuit of mine because making complicated concepts intuitive to others gives me a strong sense...

...computer science education from Pace University. From these diverse experiences, I have acquired a flexible toolkit of strategies for connecting with students, understanding their needs, and helping them thrive. As a true lifelong learner, I have an infectious curiosity and enthusiasm for learning that I use to inspire and empower students. Outside of my professional...

...from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in Psychology and minors in both Spanish and French. I began tutoring as a peer-tutor in elementary school, and have continued tutoring and teaching all levels. I enjoy working with students on reading and study skills, Spanish, and test prep, but my favorite subject to tutor is...

...always tutored in my spare time, and in New York I worked with students from a range of backgrounds - including ESL learners. I really enjoy getting to know my students, and always look forward to meeting someone new. The only thing I love more than teaching is learning. Every few months, I try to...

...management and study skills, so I'm especially looking forward to tutoring students in these areas, but also look forward to working with students on mathematics and test prep. It is my personal philosophy that asking for academic help is a sign of strength rather than of weakness, and I look forward to helping students reach...

...my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the...

...my number one goal is to see my students improve. Tutoring is a give-and-take process, and as such I encourage my students to give me feedback regarding my methods, pace, or level of difficulty. I look to challenge my students, but I will always be there to work through any frustration and see to it...

...relies heavily on understanding my students' learning styles and catering tutoring sessions to best fit how my students like to learn. When working through practice problems, I enjoy using the "teach-back" method to enhance repetition and to ensure that my students really understand the concepts. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy baking desserts, reading...

...I have spent the five years since I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania living in Montana and embracing my inner mountain woman. I love backpacking, trail running, learning about flora and fauna, skiing, and spending as much time as possible with my lovable mutt, Zuca. Fortunately, my job as a wilderness therapist in Montana...

...just want to pass my love on through tutoring. I have tutored grades 1 though 12 from reading and phonics all the way to calculus and chemistry. I have also worked on test prep and taken the SATs, SAT IIs and GREs.I have worked with children of all backgrounds and abilities, so am patient and...

...As a TA, I was able to interact with students in a classroom setting and sharpen my teaching and tutoring skills. I liked learning through teaching; being a TA taught me how to impart knowledge and concepts in easily digestible formats that could be retained. I thoroughly enjoyed my time as a TA because it...

...at work analyzing drawings, planning building sequences, coordinating between trades, and solving constructability issues as they come up. When I'm not at work I enjoy cooking big meals and taking yoga classes. Cooking is a great way to utilize my creative side, and yoga helps me relax and refocus my energy on what's important in...

...retain, recollect, reapply, and expand upon the idea, which is in fact the true purpose of learning. Second, collecting and incorporating feedback is critical. Engaging students early on and periodically via surveys and quizzes helps gauge their progress and understanding of the material. Office hours are a useful opportunity to individually work with students from...

...a 2015 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed...

...their abilities. Finding out their strengths, weaknesses, and best learning style is crucial to having a successful individualized session. I think it is very important for students to first attempt problems on their own before getting guidance from their tutor. Then, with scaffolding, I will aid students in fixing mistakes and recognizing errors, and model...

...I enjoy teaching kids and adults of all ages, especially for more advanced topics/subjects/standardized tests. I'm interested in helping people and passionate about education! I have my own teaching methodology and approach that will be tailored to the learner's specific needs and issues. I have great varieties of interests and hobbies, and to name a...

...any sense to you, we can review the same concepts using pictures, games, and music. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and as a teacher I have never taught the same class twice--even the same material requires a different approach for each student. I think that languages are fun and fascinating, and love working with students...

...finally grasp a topic that they were finding difficult or watching their SAT scores increase after learning some strategies. As the oldest child in my family, I have always been around children anywhere from 6-14 years younger than I am. I enjoy working with younger students and I have the patience to go at their...

...I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and Spain, so I can help students master not only grammar...