Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD.

...the NASA Space User Interface Technologies for Students (SUITS) competition where he is developing Augmented Reality displays to help astronauts conduct Lunar exploration under UW Reality Labs and former intern with the S.U.I.T.S team NASA Johnson Space Center. Sanjit is an XR Software Engineer for Hoth Intelligence, a biotechnology-focused start-up developing Augmented Reality technologies for the next generation of skull surgery. He is a part-time research assistant with Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine working...

I greatly enjoying working with students and discussing math with them. My main goal is to make my students more confident with the material.

...Leadership. In my experience, when students come to their sessions ready to learn and improve 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...

I believe that all students can learn if the right teacher and methods are employed. I have developed methods the areas of problem solving, balancing equations, and developing good responses to essay-type questions that are unique, yet very effective. I enjoy tutoring and feel that I can be helpful to those in need of science help, particularly in chemistry and physical science.

I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.

At this time, I am a Substitute teacher who is studying to become an ESOL teacher in Pennsylvania. I have a Masters in Adolescent Education in English 7-12. However, I have also worked with elementary school aged students. I also know Spanish. I would love to help you succeed in your schoolwork so that you can either move up to the next grade level or graduate. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

...hope that they will not remember their tests or homework assignments. However, I hope that they will remember that I loved and cared for them, that I always believed in them and that I instilled in them the desire to never give up. I hope I have taught them to embrace their abilities, and dreams and to pursue their goals. I not only wish that for my future students, but also for those that I...

...student can learn. Our responsibility as educators is to meet our students where they are, illustrate their learning to the real world, and carry them on a learning path that teaches them how to love learning. Learning is a lifelong skill that provides tools for our students to thrive in the real world and learn the confidence needed to success in any career they choose. Learning is the most important craft we can learn while...

Hi! I am passionate about tutoring and mentoring students. I want to make learning fun and want to work together to reach your academic goals! Look forward to connecting with you!! :)

...an Associates in Liberal Arts. Three of those years I tutored math and was requested very frequently. The subjects I tutor are: Remedial math, early/ late Algebra, Precalculus, early Calculus, Statistics, and Geometry. I think my favorite/best subject to tutor is Algebra. It's the subject I am most familiar with, but I am able to do quick arithmetic. My tutoring technique involves explaining a problem thoroughly and why exactly the steps we take make sense....

...was what a lot of my students needed. Some were told that math was hard, others 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...

...graduate courses were at Harvard MIT and was a research assistant at the National Bureau of Economic Research. I've spent several decades on Wall Street focused on very complex financial instruments. Many of my students went to the most prestigious business and law schools in the country and have become quite well-known and successful. I am a father of 17 year old twins who are flourishing. In addition to teaching academic material I also I...

...My goal is to get my students to love to read and write as much as I do and to find the right texts for them, the ones they love the most. Learning and achievement becomes so much easier when there is a sense of true joy-- I aim for that joy with all of my students. Outside of work I am an avid reader and a Bullet Journaler. I love to cook and watch...

...and was always exploring different forms of Literature. One of the many solidifying experiences in my four years of high school was being a part of Future Teachers, which is a program where I visited the local middle school with two other students to assist middle school students with English and their other academic pursuits. Working with students and going from the progression of not understanding a concept to the enlightenment of realizing oh wow...

As someone who used to struggle with the SAT and ACT, I am proof that these tests can be beaten! I've helped hundreds of students master these tests both here in the greater Philadelphia area and abroad. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

...Mechanical Engineering. I retired in October 2017 after 44 years of professional engineering experience. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. In the past I have had opportunities to teach others on an informal basis. I relish the opportunity to work with others who want to improve their skills. Anyone can do well in math once they develop some confidence in their ability. Being able to solve problems that may have seemed impossible...

As the first in my family to attend college, and then the only member to pursue graduate education, I know just how transformative my educational experiences have been. Such has encouraged me to enable the transformation of others via my mentoring, tutoring, and public speaking engagements.

...Harvard, I want to show my students that a love of learning is something you can never outgrow! In addition, if your child has an interest in learning and/or writing music, I am also a professional pianist/vocalist and composer member of The Recording Academy, which produces The Grammy Awards, Grammy Camp, and Grammy in the Schools, which I support actively. I would greatly welcome the opportunity to help your child reach his/her full potential!

...like I could never do the work and I believed my teachers just couldn't understand. Mathematics was a language that made little sense to me. When it finally began to click and it was time for me to decide what career I wanted to enter, it was an easy decision. My passion is not only teaching math in a way that enables all students to learn and comprehend, but also demonstrating that understanding will come....