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Javier: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are linear algebra and pre-calculus though I am proficient at tutoring all high school and college underclassmen mathematical subjects. I hope that my passion is contagious and that all of my students leave me not only having learned the material but understanding the beauty and wonderment of it all.... Learning is about...
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Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Kate: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...with a bachelor's and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!)...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Abby: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...student at Cornell University. I plan to major in Software Engineering with a minor in Business. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math, science, and college application help. Being the oldest in my family, the application process was very new and overwhelming. Through countless research and helping younger students, I am confident in my knowledge of the application process and my ability to help formulate strong essays and...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750
Matthew: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...After taking my DAT, I applied to 8 dental schools and was accepted to 7 of them! In my undergraduate semesters, I often took up multiple positions to be a resource for tutoring and mentoring to underclassman students. This included teaching an introduction to chemistry lab course and being a peer-mentor and President of the Making Doctors Club, a community of aspiring health professionals (pre-med, dental, vet, PA, etc.) helping them in achieving their pre-health...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Medical Dentistry, Predentistry
Shay: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.
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The University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Political Science, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Tiannan: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...in peer tutoring all throughout high school and am currently also a tutor with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. I have found that tutoring is such a fulfilling way to help others succeed while learning new information myself. It also allows me to build new and lasting relationships with those I work with, which is something I have come to value. Outside of school/work, I enjoy dancing, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Biological Basis of Behavior
Aaron: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...where I worked with students, and those are the ones that I enjoy the most. Many people are scared off by those subjects, but I enjoy showing students how to simplify and master them. I have done some personal study in SAT test preparation and how to specifically teach students how to improve on all parts of that exam. When I am not tutoring or singing, I enjoy playing bridge and chess or being outside...
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Oberlin College - Bachelors, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 710
Steven: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue this passion, striving to make learning a fun, insightful, and a lifelong process while helping students learn in the easiest and most effective way possible. My favorite subject to teach is math, specifically the SAT/ACT math sections. As someone who values education and intellectual curiosity, I hope to impose this same philosophy on my students. In my 7+ months working with Varsity Tutors, I have found profound satisfaction...
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Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
JJ: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...how pesticides affect honey bee behavior. I also worked as a teaching assistant at Davis and co-created and taught a course about current issues related to beekeeping and bee conservation. I finished my M.S.in Entomology at the beginning of 2015. I have a sincere love of learning and find great joy in helping others achieve their academic goals. I believe a teacher must be patient with their students and truly understand what issues they face...
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Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Entomology
SAT Math: 720
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 167
Keara: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a secondary math teacher with over ten years of tutoring experience. I graduated with a degree in Biology from Washington State University and a Masters in secondary education from Gonzaga University. I love helping students master the concepts that they need to be successful in their classes and on their tests!
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Washington State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Gonzaga University - Masters, Secondary Education in Math and Science
State Certified Teacher
Parchelle: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
As a former high school math teacher for 8 years, I've worked with a number of students struggling in the subject area and seen them experience better grades and a significant improvement in their confidence. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and look forward to helping you improve in your math course.... I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them discover and understand how they learn best. Every student should...
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
Hannah: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...graduate of Geneva College, from which I received a Bachelor of Science in both Biology and Chemistry. During my time at Geneva I tutored fellow students in several science courses, including General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Genetics. I love tutoring General Chemistry because of the many "Aha!" moments when students suddenly make connections from chemistry to the real world. My experience with tutoring has led me to believe that discovery-based learning is the best way...
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Geneva College - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry
Alyssa: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...taught in my own classrooms for two summer enrichment programs. One of the things that these experiences have taught me is that every student learns differently. Unfortunately, in a large classroom situation, it is not always possible to give each student the individual attention that they need to achieve. This is why I think tutoring is so important. I have spent hundreds of hours in and out of my education courses discovering best practices for...
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Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics (minors in Chemistry and Education)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Mary Theresa: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 on to the university of their choosing. To accomplish academic goals...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Drexel University - Unknown, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Mathew: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to complete an advanced degree in the future, but I already possess a wide breadth of knowledge. While I can solve very complex math and science problems, I have an innate ability to break these concepts down into very simple steps that any level of student can then grasp. . I have been tutoring privately in math, science and chess for two years. I like teaching and helping those not as comfortable with these subjects....
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biology: Molecular/Micro/Cell
Kevin: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...certified math teacher. I have over three years of classroom experience and I am highly qualified to teach middle school through high school mathematics. I have always had tremendous success working with students on a one-to-one basis. I believe that every child should succeed, and that it is important to adjust my teaching style to the specific learner I am teaching. I am willing to tutor just about any math course but my specialties are...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Education
State Certified Teacher
Michael: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...my months of preparation for the test. While the LSAT is challenging, it is learnable, and with a basic understanding of logical concepts and some key strategies to approach each section, anyone is capable of improving his/her score significantly. These concepts and strategies helped boost my score 17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions process, I am also happy to help students with...
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Middlebury College - Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 700
Ben: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...student at the University of Pennsylvania. I have been tutoring for over 6 years now, and I have found it to be an extremely rewarding and enjoyable experience. I specialize in mathematics, particularly at the high school level, and I also have experience tutoring other subjects. I also have done SAT prep for the mathematics section of the New SAT and am very familiar with the recent changes to the exam. My belief is that...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750
Justin: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I would go to local Piscataway and Charter Schools to tutor mathematics ranging from grades 6-12. I'm really confident in tutoring any kind of mathematics from grades K-12. My teaching philosophy is generally to practice practice practice until a concept is down. I always try and make sure that anyone that I teach completely understands why they are using certain formulas or theorems when completing problems. A good understanding of the foundation of mathematics is...
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Rutgers University New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Mathematics and Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 740
SAT Writing: 710
Sameer: Philadelphia Pre-Calculus tutor
Certified Pre-Calculus Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...plan to devote a large part of myself to giving back and acting as the kind of role model I have been lucky to have in different forms through my childhood and adulthood. Before I had even actualized this as my goal, for years I have known the joys of tutoring and working with a young child who looks to you for more than just the answers to his homework. Starting from when I was...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 730
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