Award-Winning Middle School Math Tutors for Students in Philadelphia, PA

...have lived and worked in Berlin during the summer of 2014 and 2015. I grew up in a Bucks County tutoring and babysitting my adolescent neighbors in math and reading. I have been called a great friend and great influence for the children I've spent time with. I have taught my american friends practical german and I have taught my german friends practical english. Having lived in Germany for several months I have a very...

If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...

...in continuing their education and pursuing their dreams. Before law school, I taught classes and tutored at an after school program in Boston. While there, I developed and standardized curricula for ISEE preparation (6th grade), Mathematics (5th and 6th grades), English (5th and 6th grades), Physics (5th and 6th grades), comic design (5th and 6th grades), and Robotics (grades 5 through 8). I also reviewed homework and skill-built in areas of weakness for students (grades...

...try to learn their interest and hobbies so that I can use them during a lesson. I like to try to make a personal connection with each of my students and really tailor what they are learning to them so that they are able to relate to the material. I believe that students learn best by doing and try to incorporate as much hands on learning as I possibly can. I currently work at a...

...about mathematics has always been the driving force in my personal and professional life. From being the one person in both my nuclear and extended family that everyone turned to for mathematical support to becoming a high school mathematics teacher, I was destined to work in mathematics education. In my current role as a college faculty member in mathematics I am able to support students from various backgrounds through a host of mathematical experiences. I...

...as well as with younger students just beginning their studies. I spent this past summer working with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the Philadelphia area. I have experience across the humanities, and have a particular love for history. I also understand the importance of preparing for standardized tests, and have found the same critical reading and writing skills needed...

I am here for you! With over 16 years experience as a classroom teacher, administrator, and professor in education, I am here to assist you and help prepare you for success!

...multiple engineering and consulting project teams as well as worked as an intern at Amazon. I am incredibly passionate about computer science and really enjoy teaching many topics from introductory concepts to data structures and algorithms. Beyond computer science, I have a minor in biochemistry and have taken a variety of chemistry and biology courses. While computer science is my main professional focus, I have found biochemistry to be incredibly interesting and it has become...

To utilize my capacity for empathy and knowledge in providing and supporting students and to also never be afraid of learning from my own experiences and/or failures. ... We are all students and teachers; it just takes consistent curiosity and eagerness to apply what we learn.... Get to know the student and gauge the level of interest and knowledge.... To open them up to resources outside of the curriculum and to incorporate outside research into the...

...of Pennsylvania educated tutor with expert knowledge in pre-medical courses and public health statistical analysis. I have three years of experience in bench genetics and clinical research. I really enjoy sciences and writing and have good eye for essay editing. I have taken each and every one of the tests and classes I tutor in repeatedly so my tutoring sessions will also include effective study strategy tips. When I am not nerding out, I enjoy...

Hello - my name is Carolyn. I am excited to meet you and work with you! I am a Licensed Social Worker with many interests and passions. I love to meet new people and find their strengths. What are you great at? Let's work together to learn how you learn best.

...help you get to where you want to be. I currently have two Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Engineering Science from Penn State, where I also minored in Mathematics. I specialize in Physics tutoring but am also qualified to help you with other math and science classes as well as SATs. I am sure I will be able to accommodate your learning styles to help you achieve your goals. I have helped my...

...science student at Swarthmore College. While I'm pursuing a technical degree I have diverse interests and I believe that my liberal arts background help me connect and communicate effectively as a tutor. I want to help you or your child understand the core concepts of any field instead of rattling off formulas and techniques for specific questions. To me, the mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important human relationships --I will take any request...

...and understanding of a problem, I can better cater to their strengths and work with those to find a way to analyze and undertake a problem. While tutoring at college,I had a lot of success with this strategy. I was able to utilize many real world examples to help them get a better grasp of the material and even instill the knowledge and confidence. They knew the material when it came time for the quiz,...

...help students better grasp concepts, especially ones that are more abstract (for example, using the analogy of water slides to explain flow dynamics in physics or using different color Skittles to explain mitosis/meiosis in biology). Also, especially for tests like the MCAT, I can talk about the actual test – what to expect on test day, any preparations to make going into the test, what to do the day before the test. I am a...

Rising junior at Yale University studying Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics with tutoring experience in New Haven public school tutoring programs and as a Teaching Assistant in Physics for Stanford Pre-Collegiate Studies.

...is understanding that not everyone understands things the same way 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...

...Zarin. I have background molecular biology. I believe every child has the power to be successful and accomplish as long as they are led in the right direction. As a woman in science field, I bring in the experience of working in few of the most prestigious biotechnology companies. I believe that my strong work ethics, my ability to teach and my enthusiasm to use all the knowledge acquired during my years of experience makes...

...high school. At the elementary and middle school level, I feel confident in almost all subjects. At the high school level I am best equipped to tutor English, French, Pre-Calculus, History, including the Advanced Placement exams for most non-STEM courses. I love the personal connection of one-on-one tutoring and I love starting sessions with a short check-in about how life is going. Although, I wish to be a social worker, I have found myself drawn...

...direction; perhaps you are looking for the jump-start that will get your brain cells fired up; perhaps you are looking for ways to figure out seemingly unsolvable problems, whichever your case might be, I am willing to help. I graduated with a BS in Chemistry and am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Chemical Engineering. Therefore, I have a strong backgroud in Math (pre-calculus, college-level calculus, differential equations, intergrations), Chemistry and Physics. I am looking forward...