Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Pennsylvania

...My tutoring style is personal and interactive. Learning as a student, I was deeply gratified by the teachers who inspired my interest in science and had the faith to invest in my talents. While teaching my own students, I have enjoyed instilling the same love of learning as well as an attitude to persevere through...

...excited about reading to foster a lifelong love. When I am working with a student, my primary goal is to get him/her engaged in the learning process. I want my students to ask questions, think critically, and problem solve. Outside of academia I am very passionate about triathlon. I am on my school's team and...

...can best be described as collaborative. Much of the time the problems we will tackle together will be difficult or confusing, and I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to...

...same time, I was tutoring psychology and neuroscience at the University's Learning Center, where I came across students with a wide range of learning styles and strengths. I try to adopt a strengths-based approach to tutoring and teaching, spending time outside of tutoring sessions breaking down concepts to match students' needs. Outside of academia, I...

...subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and...

...everyone learns in different ways. I am passionate about teaching in a way that works for each individual student. While I have experience tutoring in many subjects, I specialize in essay writing, particularly with personal statements and supplemental essays for college applications. I also specialize in resume writing. Still, I enjoy tutoring subjects like math,...

...started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like...

As someone with a lifelong passion for education, I am always looking for an opportunity to provide instruction to eager students. Varsity Tutors seems like the perfect platform to apply my enthusiasm for teaching and help students realize their goals.

I grew up in St. Croix where my formal education was primarily through the V.I. Public Educational System.

...is anything we can do for extra credit, etc. I think this helps remind the student that we (parents, teachers, tutors) are all here to help, and that we want the student to succeed, rather than punish the student. That being said, I am a huge believer in intrinsic motivation. In my opinion, intrinsic motivation...

...difficulties and delays. My areas of specialty include reading, writing, grammar, communication, and executive functioning. I enjoy helping students gain skills to interact with the world around them. My goal as an instructor is to meet my students where they are at and use research-based methods to help them achieve their goals. I believe that...

...psychologist. I feel teaching will be a more fulfilling career for me; I am planning to be a high school/middle school math teacher. During high school, I tutored Latin and have tutored Math during high school and college. The best tutors tailor their lessons to the learning styles of their students. I enjoy finding accessible...

...Colgate University in Central NY. Now I am about to embark on a year of teaching Special Education for Philadelphia Schools. I have three kids. I am an artist. I love biking, jogging, and rigorous training. I practice tai chi and meditation. I live in the bustling city of Philadelphia, PA and have travelled much...

...material interesting and understandable, I make sure the atmosphere in the session is fun and intriguing for the student and I am very patient and completely willing to repeat material being learned as much as possible. My goal with every student is to make them feel confident about what they are learning and to develop...

...reading. Prior, I was a fourth grade general education teacher. I have had ample experience differentiating for student needs, and have worked with students of diverse backgrounds, those with disabilities, English language learners, and those from both urban and suburban areas. I am passionate about access to education for all, and meeting students where they...

...in Biology and an M.S. in Molecular Biology. While a graduate student at University of New Orleans, I was privileged to work as a Biology laboratory instructor for undergraduates. Guiding these students to success in the classroom was one of the most satisfying experiences in my life. I aim to rekindle that same satisfaction here...

...love sharing this knowledge with students! My tutoring philosophy is to help students understand fundamental concepts by asking leading questions and approaching the problem from different angles. I also like to figure out what learning style works best for students, and aim to help them in that way. For example, if a student is a...

...recently graduated from New York University in the top 10% of my class, with a Bachelor of Science in Biology (honors track). I have been tutoring for six years and have accumulated hundreds of hours of tutoring experience. I worked with a diverse array of students, from elementary school children aboard to my peers at...

...I'm a recent graduate of Vassar College with my BA in English and Psychology, and I'm working to bridge the achievement and opportunity gap in the American education system. I believe all children deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential as students and I hope to help them do so through tutoring.

My name is Lauren. I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology and am currently working towards completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have taught Intro to Psych at the university level and taught courses at the Master's level. I believe in everyone's unique ability to learn given the right teacher.