Award-Winning Math Tutors for Students in Philadelphia, PA

...and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way the student can relate to and understand. I am enthusiastic and ready to try another way, using all the methods and media available. I am a resource for the student and others while consulting with parents and professionals. While teaching, it is important to be patient, endlessly creative, and up-to-date. I have these...

...a US Peace Corps educator in Lesotho and then a substitute teacher/aid in the SAU 24 school district of New Hampshire. I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Northeastern University and therefore focus my tutoring on math. I currently offer tutoring for all middle school levels of math up through pre-calculus. My favorite subject to tutor is pre-calculus, particularly when it combines trigonometry with algebra. When meeting with students, I like to begin...

...the community college I was fortunate enough to have tutored students of all ages. I have tutored in topics ranging from basic math skills through calculus 2. In addition to my experience with high school and college aged students I have also have had the opportunity to work with elementary and middle school students while working at a summer camp. I enjoy tutoring students one on one and in small group sessions. I look forward...

...energetic, hilarious, focused, motivating, and inspiring, which requires passionate educators, such as myself, to create environments where all of this is possible. I approach education from a whole-child perspective. A student's success is not based solely on their academic achievement, but their social/emotional development, their relationships with their peers, family, surrounding community, culture, and world. This enveloping philosophy begins with developing a student's character, heart, intellect, and creativity equally; the things that resonate from their...

...and math, and understand how they impact us in our daily lives. As I watch the learning process unfold, I am able to watch those connections being made, and nothing brings me greater satisfaction than seeing that moment when a student has that clarity and feels empowered that they mastered something they thought they never could. I take a collaborative approach to teaching to ensure thorough understanding of the material, allowing students to also enjoy...

...(any subject). I can tutor math - up to and including calculus I (AP Calculus AB), biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Additionally, having taken both the SAT, SAT Subject tests in Math and Biology, and the MCAT. I can tutor students for these tests as well. My favorite subject to tutor is biology; I find it to be the most interesting science because it deals with life and how living things function (my goal...

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...

...in Education from Chestnut Hill College, in Philadelphia, PA. My Bachelor of Arts Degree is from the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, OH. I have Pennsylvania State Certification in Elementary Education, Middle Years Mathematics, and Language Arts for 7-12th grades. I taught in the public schools for several decades in middle school and elementary grades. I love to spend time with young people and help them become successful in their learning. I know that each...

...non-public high school, I have also led SAT-prep classes and instructed students privately in reading, writing, math, and in preparation for a variety of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, GED). Besides my years of experience and deep content knowledge, my strength as a tutor stems from an intuitive understanding of how to connect with students and explain content in creative ways. I work very hard to bring that "Aha!" moment to students. I love...

...working one on one with motivated students who just need to find a way to understand their material in a way that they might not have had at their current school. I can use many different tools and strategies to help students understand different concepts and topics that are both current and interesting to students. I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way and I will...

...skills in order to connect with each student individually and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each child. I work incredibly hard to ensure that my students are being supported in all areas. I use positive reinforcement and foster students' independence to ensure that they will be successful even after we are done our lessons. I have successfully tutored a number of students outside of school since becoming a teacher. I collaborate often with...

...Science subjects to students to make them better understand the concepts. I have had a lot of experience in learning these subjects and therefore I have multiple ways of teaching it. There is nothing better than relating a real life example to the students so that they will remember it forever. I am now using my math and science skills by attending Pennsylvania College of Optometry and on my way to becoming a doctor. In...

...learning and begin their education with a solid foundation in reading, writing, and mathematics. I believe it is important to provide students with the proper tools to succeed at a young age so that they continue to have a desire to learn for the rest of their lives. I loved my college experience and want to show high school students that with practice and diligence, they too can perform well on standardized tests and go...

...AmeriCorps when I spent all my time tutoring literacy to struggling elementary schoolers. Through these experiences I've learned how to discover and draw out the strengths that each student brings to the table; how to be sympathetic to students' frustrations while also pushing them to succeed; and how to find new and creative ways to make material resonate with different kinds of brains. I am well-versed in elementary school subjects as well as higher level...

...me to acquire ample and diverse learning and studying techniques. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Science at Drexel University as a I work on applying to medical school. I am fluent in Spanish and French (thus enjoy tutoring both) but definitely have experience tutoring science and business courses as well. I am an avid learner and consider education an invaluable tool that everyone should be permitted to have. In college, I volunteered in...

...I love the process of guiding a student to where he or she is able to solve a problem or explain a concept independently. As a tutor, I endeavor not to simply "lecture" or tell the student the steps to solving a problem. Instead, I try to guide the student through the inquiry process, so that he or she is doing most of the mental heavy lifting. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, hiking, reading,...

...Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any obstacle or challenge.

I am passionate about education. I believe that education is a powerful tool to self-improvement. Everyone learns differently and I am well-prepared to provide individually tailored perspectives to help facilitate each individual's growth. I graduated with my BA in Sociology (with honors recognition) and have tutored English, composition and writing at the collegiate level. I am happy to assist students in the social sciences, language arts, composition and more.... Humans are social and naturally curious creatures....

...Saint Joseph's University pursuing a degree in actuarial science and computer science. I graduated in the top 5% of my high school and have maintained a high GPA in college. I have been tutoring for three years and have a passion for learning. Math is my specialty but I am knowledgeable in Spanish, test prep and study skills as well. Tutoring is rewarding for me because I enjoy working one on one with students to...

...Science in Biomedical Engineering from Drexel University. Since graduation I have worked as a research assistant and a research coordinator. I also have traveled a lot. Currently I am taking classes as a Non-matriculated student at Temple University and I am studying to take subject and general Graduate Record Exams. I enjoy learning and teaching science very much. Math is my favorite subject to tutor. For me, solving a complicated math problem is like solving...