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

...to Ohio State University and graduated with a bachelor of science in Mathematics! I love math, because as Kady explains in Mean Girls, I like math because it is the same in every country. I know a lot of people hate math, and I am here to try to change their minds...math is really great if you give it a try. I have tutored throughout high school and college my tutoring style involves being patient...

...myself on my professionalism and subject matter knowledge. A typical tutoring session includes a planning portion, we will schedule out your study plan with and without me. I will offer lectures or explanations on the core concepts to help you understand why you are learning any one skill. We will spend the majority of the time working problems. You will leave each session with a multitude of carefully explained examples to help you study further...

I like to build on student successes. Every student can learn and should feel successful. I find that first developing rapport with students and ensuring that they know that I am there to give them the tools to achieve is critical, and motivates them. ... My philosophy is to involve the student in order to relate what we are working on to them. I meet students where they are, and use their strengths to build new...

...ideas to life through writing. I enjoy working to understand the student's perspective and then bringing the ideas together on paper. I also love grammar and the detailed process of reviewing writing. I have been a writing tutor and copy editor. I have also written and published numerous blog posts and online articles. I currently run my own blog about women's soccer, and I am a coauthor on a book released in January 2021. I...

...goals. I have casually worked with younger elementary students along with college students as well. I got my Biomedical Engineering undergraduate degree (B.S.) from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. I also have a Packaging Engineering Certificate. I have previously tutored elementary math, reading, and writing. I have also helped peers during my undergraduate career in study groups and outside study sessions. I love to tutor math, reading and science because they are my favorite subjects and I...

...of teaching experience, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a passion for education to every tutoring session. My commitment to nurturing a love for learning in students, combined with my expertise in various subjects, ensures that I can provide effective support tailored to each student's unique needs. I believe in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment that empowers students to reach their full potential. Let's embark on this educational journey together!

...creative type that likes to come up with interesting ways to learn! Whether it be to make up a song, go outside, or do creative brain storms to understand the material, I like to cater learning to the individual. I was an honors student in high school, and really enjoyed it. While getting a degree in Biology at The University of California, Santa Cruz I also loved the subjects of sociology, theatre, history, and writing!...

...and Elementary education. I also have a Master of Education degree in Special Education. I furthered in education and received a Supervisory Certification in Special Education Curriculum and Instruction at Millersville University. I also have earned my Developmental Therapy certification as well as Applied Behavior Analysis Certification. I received my Neuro-Linguistic Specialist Certification in order to maximize my understanding of brain plasticity and how it impacts the learning of our children, teens and adults. I...

...where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP. Outside...

...class and syllabus. I majored in Biology during my undergraduate career, and so I am strongest in math and science courses. I tutor all ages from elementary school to those who are applying for graduate programs. I have helped students for the past 5 years in Biology, Chemistry, and Math at the collegiate and high school level. I also enjoy preparing students for entrance exams such as the ACT, SAT, or DAT. Inviting all those...

...can enjoy Math and Science as long as the correct approach is used. The good thing about these subjects is that there is definitely one correct answer, but the approach can vary from one student to the next. I employ a more laid-back style of tutoring where students can make mistakes and learn from them. In my opinion, this is the best way to learn and develop your own skills in those subject areas.

My name is Adriana Ferrentino and I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have a degree in Middle Level Education in Mathematics and English. I am a middle school teacher.

...junior at Yale University pursuing a double major in Linguistics and Theater. I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors throughout middle and high school, so I understand firsthand the importance of thoughtful, individualized educational enrichment. I seek to meet each student where they are in order to...

...students receive from a good tutor is a wonderful enhancement to their educational growth. I am a big believer in using models and manipulatives that aid in strengthening mathematical understanding. I also find knowing and understanding students' different learning styles helps increase success in learning. Being as literate as possible opens doors to so many more possibilities for any human. I remember a teenager I mentored years back say, "I'm not a reader. I don't...

Hello, I currently tutor algebra, geometry and grades 3-5 math classes.

...am as enthusiastic of a teacher as I am a student. I have been teaching and/or tutoring in some capacity since my first job at age 15. I have tutored in the areas of math, English (vocabulary and grammar), science, and social studies. As an undergrad, and a graduate, student I have often been called upon to lead study groups in various subjects. My most notable study group was for an undergrad Epidemiology class, where...

...opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready...

...tutoring program. I accumulated over 500 hours tutoring my peers in their college Math courses. I tutored mainly Calculus, but I also had the opportunity to train and mentor other new tutors. I helped them learn the importance of study skills, learning styles, and communication so they could more effectively help the students they tutored. Math has always been my favorite subject to tutor because I love helping students build their foundation in whatever course...

...too much, too fast. The goal placed before you isn't so much that you learn, but rather that you get the "top marks:" a 5 on an AP test, an A on an exam, 1600 on the SAT, a 4.0 GPA. So you study and study with the intention of getting those marks and yet you forget most of what you learned immediately after the exam. You might get the score you were told to...

...because I want to give back what I have learned and am learning to others. I was accepted into Drexel University on a full ride scholarship, and I graduated high school as Valedictorian. I have always jumped at the opportunity to teach my friends grade and high school material, and I have been an official tutor for a little over a year now. I adore learning, and teaching is an aspect of learning I am...