Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...on their subject area, the success they achieve exceed their expectations. I truly believe in the value of great education, it is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I do my best to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, walking, dancing, and the odd game of scrabble and study of foreign languages. Skills: Online Tutoring Intelligent Tutoring Systems...

...tutoring and teaching ever since and I'm always looking for new ways to reach students and to make the material spark interest. I earned my Bachelor's in Chemistry at Illinois Wesleyan University and went on to a PhD in Organic Chemistry at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. I tutor in most STEM courses including geometry, algebra and pre-calc and chemistry, physics and biology. I tailor my tutoring sessions to the student and focus on...

...Arts in Philosophy. I studied the history of ethics and epistemology in Western thought, particular attention paid to Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Foucault. I served as a teaching assistant for a colloquium on Buddhism as a college student and have worked in a library for the past two years. I am currently tutoring in the following subject areas: writing, literature, English, GRE verbal, and graduate test preparation. I enjoy painting, reading, and ice skating.... I believe...

...completing problems allows me to see their strengths and weaknesses. Then I can personalize an approach to hammer those weak spots and get students where they want to be. By working with students directly on the material, I give these students more exposure and help prepare them for the real exam. I've always found this exposure to be very important - so many brilliant students underperform due to test anxiety. This easiest way to beat...

...every week, I'm excited to help you develop writing abilities that will help you in virtually all of your academic coursework. Need help with that college application essay? I would love to sit down with you and not only make sure that your submission is error-free, but also give you ideas for generating creative content that expresses your unique story in a way that will catch the eye of your target institution. My passion is...

...in different ways. It has been my goal to identify the multitude of ways in which I can help people learn. I have a broad education and background and am qualified to tutor in many and varied subjects. I am a licensed attorney as well as a certified teacher, an interesting but very useful combination. I believe one on one tutoring is the most effective way to help students of all ages and walks of...

...I would love to help on your academic journey. I graduated from the Viterbi School of Engineering (ranked #10 in Best Engineering Schools by U.S. News & World Report) with a BS in Statistics & Systems Engineering in May 2017 and an MS in Data Science in May 2018. I am currently working as a Data Scientist at Clarivate Analytics where I construct automated machine learning tools and big data pipelines across distributed systems.

...easily the most rewarding aspect of tutoring. Their enjoyment led to success and further study of the material, and I was very happy to have contributed to that. From my experiences, I observed that a teaching philosophy based on constant questioning, student participation, and interdisciplinary learning provided the greatest enjoyment and success for students. Relating the material in a manner which the student understands has always been a priority of mine, and combining this approach...

I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.

...to be able to challenge and intrigue my students, and leave them curious about the subjects they are learning. I place a high value on critical thinking, while tutoring the best question I can be asked is "But why" it means the student is thinking critically about the answer and the concept and not just trying to learn the answer. A teaching method I employ often is the use of a real-life example. Something that...

...Before meeting, I try to first assess problem areas to strategize a plan that will make the most impact quickly. I find that students make the best progress after they initially succeed in grasping a difficult concept. I really enjoy teaching and I particularly like the one-on-one aspect of tutoring. Teaching is also a great fit for me right now because I am in the process of starting my own non-profit and the flexibility of...

...currently attending the University of Pennsylvania to obtain my Master's degree in Counseling and Mental Health Services. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Psychology, Algebra, and French. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life. I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students through tutoring. In my spare time, I enjoy dancing, traveling, and...

...'one size fits all' approach to tutoring is ineffective, andby failing to tailor to an individual student's mindsetthis approach leaves progress unrealized. While I am available to tutor a variety of subjectsranging from Algebra to EnglishI am particularly passionate about working with students who are planning to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and helping students with college and graduate school application essays. The law school admissions process is intimidating, even daunting for those...

I am a bilingual, ambitious professional seeking to help students realize their full potential. I graduated from West Chester University in 2014 with a B.A. in Political Science and two minors - Spanish and Latin American Studies. Afterwards, I attended Temple Beasley School of Law where I graduated in 2017 with a Juris Doctor (J.D.)

...had elementary teachers that were scared of math themselves, and still others did not have good experiences with the content. But, together, we can overcome all that! I believe, and know, that each child is able to learn and be good at math! We need to build their skills and confidence. A patient teacher is needed, as well as a creative approach to teaching the concepts. The teacher should not be a lecturer but a...

...needs as you traverse the magical, messy process of creative writing. Moreover, I believe words create a home within us and they're important as they open up spaces for us as human beings to wrestle with the world around us. As an educator, I constantly reflect on the intrinsic power of words and how I can hold space for you as you contemplate these meaning-based questions on the page. My education has provided me with...

...at the college level, and have taught at a wide variety of institutions, from research universities to liberal arts colleges and fine-art schools. I focus much of my efforts on discovering how to meet the specific needs of diverse groups, and I emphasize an approach to teaching that meets students where they are and cultivates growth. I often try to weave together the strongest resources from both old and new sources. I have designed several...

...mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an "in" to the subject matter for each individual. In other words, one size does not fit all, and I tailor my approach based on students' personalities and needs. My clients and colleagues often describe me as approachable, insightful, reliable, and trustworthy. In my free time, I enjoy biking, hiking, reading, writing, watching films and...

...the undergraduate level. I also coached sailing competitively for many years. I am passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and medicine and excited to tutor these subjects in addition to MCAT prep. I believe that every student can exceed given the right resources, environment, and encouragement. I look forward to working with students and watching them gain confidence in themselves as they master the material and are prepared to tackle new challenges all alone. In my...

...am well schooled in academic writing and reading comprehension; furthermore, I have honed my ability to write pointed, direct essays for both applications and classes. After studying French in high school, I went on to spend over six months in France working on archaeological excavations. As a previous educator for high school students, I am versed in different learning styles and can't wait to work with more. It sounds trite, but it's true--I love teaching,...