Certified Tutors From University of Pennsylvania

...During the years I spent living in Shanghai, China, I helped hundreds of Chinese and international students achieve their dreams of studying abroad by preparing them for the SAT and SSAT exams. I also served as an English language teacher in a large Chinese university and in the country's leading private language institute. Since moving...

...I do it with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. After focusing on math and science classes in college, I've gained the ability to analyze problems from many different perspectives and help others solve a multitude of problems. Although, what I bring to tutoring sessions is more than just a knowledge of academic material. Communicating effectively is...

...continue to help students improve. Reduce the frustrations and anxiety you feel about tests and writing with an experienced person like me to guide you. Learning should be enjoyable and I am good at patiently building on your strengths while helping you identify and overcome weaknesses. With a good tutor you can find both success...

...newly learned knowledge. A growth mindset means having a belief that anything that can be learned with the appropriate effort and strategy. As someone who as studied in and experienced multiple disciplines - currently business - I have learned what it truly means to rely on having a growth mindset. I strive to inspire a...

...in small group settings. The time I spent helping students achieve their academic goals was among the most rewarding of my college experience. Since graduating, I have continued to tutor students as a volunteer with several non-profit groups. As a result, I have worked with students across a wide range of ages, skill levels, and...

...of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I hail from Boston but grew up in Bolivia. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is not only fluid but requires practice. This is to say that anyone can reach their academic and intellectual goals with the right balance of theory and practice. I firmly believe that with...

...and Economics with a Mathematics Minor. Thereafter, I was worked in neuroimaging at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia before attending Cornell for my Masters in Biomedical Engineering. I now live in NYC after helping to create a biomedical analytics company here and I planning to enter a PhD program next. My teaching experience spans 5...

...through the Critical Writing Department. Since I completed my writing requirement at the University prior to matriculating, I was the first freshman tutor to be accepted into this selective program. The tutoring program involved a preliminary peer-tutor training course prior to beginning tutoring, in order to certify that I had the appropriate background to provide...

...for a wide range of career pursuits. After nearly 2 years in consulting I continued my studies at New York University, pursuing pre-medical courses for entry into medical school. I have completed coursework in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. I bring patience, diligence, enthusiasm, and a strong attention to detail to each and...

...them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't see learning as a static process, whereby a student studies for a test, passes it, then lets the information slip away. Rather, I believe the student should be truly hungry...

...summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal...

...the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts...

...to succeed in today's world. World culture and foreign languages are often displaced in today's classroom. I have also had the opportunity to teach in Nice, France. I worked in two high schools through the French Ministry of National Education: Lyce Honor d'Estienne d'Orves and Lyce Beau Site. My proficiency in Spanish, French and English...

...the University of Pennsylvania. I mentored a small group of high-school students, many of them international, and help them navigate a rigorous research-based curriculum. Before coming to college, I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially...

...is to provide the most useful resources and help students build the right tools to eventually master the subject. I am currently a postdoctoral research fellow at UNC Chapel Hill in the School of Pharmacy. I am developing non viral gene therapy systems for treatment of solid tumors. Before this, I earned my PhD in...

...currently 3.7. I'm currently completing my last course as a long-distance independent study. I also scored a 2040 on my SAT's. Last year, I worked as a tutor in a classroom of high-school students at West Philadelphia. The focus of our sessions was on creating dramatic monologues to be performed at an Arts Festival. I...

...to give sufficient personalized attention, the way a qualified tutor can. I believe that I can help motivate and encourage students who are currently having difficulty. I teach in a conceptual manner, encouraging deeper thought, rather than pure memorization. I have been a mathematics tutor for over twenty years. I started tutoring while attending the...

...thrived in all subjects. However, my favorites are Science and Writing/English. I find that the two have similar way in promoting creativity. Not surprisingly, I will be tutoring Physics, Chemistry and Writing. Additionally, I will be tutoring for ACT prep. I took the test officially three times and was successful each time and believe that...

...part of teams organizing science carnivals for pre-K/K children and I still serve as volunteer for science-themed festivals and exhibits. I currently tutor a vast range of courses through Varsity Tutors such as: Algebra and Geometry classes, Mathematics, ACT Science, General, Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General Biology, CLEP Pre-Calculus and CLEP Calculus, History of...

...ACT and college essay writing. I am committed to meeting every student at his or her own level of ability and motivating them to achieve academic success! Since I am in college, I believe I bring a unique approach to tutoring. I am relatable (I can talk about subjects ranging from Disney Channel to modern...