Award-Winning IB Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches Tutors for Students in Montgomery County, PA

...statistics as a technology. Like so many other technologies, it can be extremely useful when used appropriately. But it can also be misleading and confusing for those who misuse it or do not understand it. Typically, my goal is to give students a firm foundation on how statistical concepts can help them frame and address important issues. Essentially, I try to give them the tools to think like a statistician. Although it's nice to work...

...students struggling with Latin, I offer help with paradigm memorization & I offer guidance and practice reading Latin. I am happy to supplement studies with outside readings to help with fluency and accuracy. If you or your student is struggling with Writing or Grammar, I will help you find an effective way to work with and understand Formal English. If you need help with elementary French, I am happy to discuss grammar and practice pronunciation...

...of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor is a...

Hi! I am Alexis and I am a recent graduate from Penn State Altoona. I majored in Biology with a focus in Vertebrate Physiology and minored in Entrepreneurship. I love teaching and helping others understand science and math. They are very useful subjects and can be applied to everyday life. In college, I was a TA in general biology and general chemistry labs. I also tutored in general biology.

...the newest forms of digital literacy. Moreover, my recent experiences in the classroom provided bonding with college-age people in a peer relationship. I connect with the younger generation in special ways that were unavailable to me a year ago. As a result of my experience, I'm quite comfortable in both worlds of the English language: essential fundamentals and the new digital age. My writing skills are strong, as my Duckworth award attests. My first love...

As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...

...drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to be life changing.... I strive to continue...

...physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses....

...purpose of language is communication, not only to speak but to understand. I'm a native Spanish speaker who went through the process of learning English several years ago. I have experienced the process of learning a new language and I understand knowing the language it not enough, you have to use it. I help my students learn and practice Spanish whether it is to support them at school, business or at work or to help...

...University in March 2014, and will be finishing with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Evolution and Ecology. I firmly believe that every individual learns in a unique way, and I like to adapt my tutoring style to match. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored peers in a variety of subjects, covering most sciences, math, and writing. The subjects I enjoy most however, are those related to Biology or Physics....

...and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). As a high school student, I vividly remember preparing for the SAT and hope to use the tactics that I learned to help other students who may need improvement! I firmly believe in helping students and adapting to their individual needs and skill sets. In my spare time, I love to watch football and play sports with my friends. I also love playing board games and going on hikes!

...Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make sense to them and apply to their lives is so important and necessary for success. I've been passionate about helping students for as long as I can remember. I always wanted to play school with my younger brothers! I'm...

...he or she does. Throughout my years tutoring all levels of mathematics, I have developed the ability to readily explore several different viewpoints and methods to help students fully grasp the subject matter. I can present the material in many different ways until we find an approach that works and makes the material easy to understand. Nothing gives me a greater thrill than the look of relief on a student's face when they actually start...

I am a graduate of Albright College, with a BA in Spanish and Art. I have traveled abroad to Barcelona, Spain and Cuenca, Ecuador, where I taught English as a Foreign Language and studied Spanish Language and Culture. During my college career, I was a Spanish tutor of high ranking; creating resources, helping with workshops, and bringing students to appreciate and conquer the Language requirement at Albright!

...have been teaching math for the last 12 years in public schools. My success as a teacher comes from making students feel comfortable with math. Math is like a puzzle, it is just a matter of figuring out how the pieces go together. It always feels good when you get the pieces together and see the finished product. I will help you fill in the pieces of the math puzzle and have success in the...

...difficulty. Watching students gain confidence in themselves and their abilities is the reason I tutor. I enjoy figuring out what each student needs and an approach that works for them. I have experience teaching both children and adults. I have done substitute teaching with all age levels. I was the youth coordinator for a teen youth group and tutored adults at Community College of Philadelphia. I am also the mother of three school aged children...

...reading about diverse cultures, the arts and politics. I believe in education and most importantly, I believe in the unique genius that lies in every individual. I've tutored honors students in college preparatory programs as well learning disabled students in homeless shelters and I have found that with a little creativity, I can inspire anyone. Every student can learn. The challenge and reward for me is in discovering a student's individual learning style and converting...

...Science. I was the Music Director of an a cappella group at Tufts for two years and gained experience working with students one-on-one to teach difficult passages and sections of songs. I currently am a Music teacher at a local Sunday school in Somerville, and enjoy working with children and young adults of all ages. I have taken the LSAT and tutor the entire test, though I feel particularly strong about the Logic Games and...

...also helped teach a remedial English class at West Philadelphia High School for a year through a program called Community School Student Partnerships. I am dedicated to making difficult material more accessible and engaging to students who are struggling in an imperfect educational environment, and also to fostering literacy, writing and critical thinking skills that can be applied to all subjects and beyond. I am a research assistant at the Positive Psychology Center at the...

...and Chinese! Often times these subjects can seem boring, but with a little bit of humor and creativity, I guarantee we can make progress while having a good time. I graduated from the University of Maryland in 2011 after spending two years studying and working in Beijing, China. In my free time I enjoy reading, traveling, playing basketball, watching movies, mountain climbing, fishing, and about a million other things. Hope to see you soon!