Award-Winning Science Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...and minoring in Math and education. I love working with kids, and I plan to bring enthusiasm and relevance to every tutoring session. I believe connecting math concepts to the real world helps students see where it is applicable and useful, therefore generating more of an interest in the subject. This past year, I was an assistant teacher at University Park Campus School, in Massachusetts. I helped out in a 10th grade classroom, focusing on...

...and a minor in Classical Archaeology. I am currently the Master Electrician for the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. While I am most adept at Physics, Astronomy and Math, I have always had a passion for English Grammar, proofreading and editing. That same love of English helps me when trying to communicate mathematical and scientific ideas to those for whom the sciences are a struggle. Conversely, I feel that my science background helps...

Hello! I'm Dominique Hassinger. I have joined Varsity Tutors in order to help students better understand Physics and Mathematics and to share my passion for those subjects with others. I hope to get people excited about these subjects just as I am and to help enrich students' lives with my personality and knowledge of mathematics and physics. I cannot wait to meet all new students and get to work!!! ... My teaching philosophy is based on...

...University - New Brunswick Campus. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus in prosthetics. Since graduation, I have worked as a medical assistant and then went on to receive a Masters of Biomedical Sciences from UMDNJ - Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. Currently, I am pursuing a degree in Osteopathic Medicine at Rowan University. I enjoy helping others and often find myself tutoring my classmates in basic sciences such as...

...really enthusiastic, passionate and eager to learn. In fact, I am constantly doing research on subject I am not much knowledgeable about. It is really important to get educated, as I always tell my students. With that said, I try to empower those students, I give them advice, tricks and tips on how to approach certain types of problems. I believe that doing so, they will become independent and confident whenever they encounter a situation....

...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 to solidify concepts. For this reason I...

...and passions 3. Everyone learns in a unique way. If we spend our time following our passions and figuring out what learning style works best for us, than our education can be transformative. One of the primary problems of our education system is the lack of individualized learning time, and personal relationship building between teacher and student. I think we tend to use a one size fits all approach with education because our schools and...

...try and turn on that same interest in science after college. My mother has taught for over 30 years, so it must be in my blood! My passion in the classroom is helping students to realize their true awareness of the natural world around them, and I use labs, visuals, models, and a variety of other methods to help them better understand the complex concepts in science. Many students come into the class thinking that...

I am a practicing internal medicine physician in an academic setting. I have great interest in teaching, helping and inspiring future healthcare professionals. I am happy to help however I can. ... Learning best occurs when education is delivered from the ground up. It is like making a house of knowledge with a strong foundation in fundamental concepts. This will ensure that the learning is based in understanding instead of rote memorization.... Most importantly, I would...

...Rutgers University, and my Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences from UMDNJ (now Rutgers Unversity). My career goal is to become an OB/GYN. I absolutely love Medicine and Science and I love to teach in those areas. I began tutoring elementary school students in math and reading when I was in high school and have been tutoring on/off ever since. Most recently, I have tutored high school students in Biology, Chemistry and Algebra. My...

...engineering with a minor in communications concentrating in science and technical writing. I enjoy activities that allow me to grow as well as help others, which is why I love tutoring math and French. Having family in France, tutoring French helps me practice for when I visit as well as create a foundation and better understanding for my students. I like to approach everything in life with multiple perspectives because it is the best way...

...former middle school science teacher and science curriculum chair in Philadelphia. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America corps member alumnus. Right now I am the Learning and Development Coordinator for Impark USA. I enjoy teaching and love to work with others to overcome their academic challenges.

...our goal. My style of teaching constantly adapts to the needs of the individual student, using visual aids, mnemonics, and emotional support as needed. One of the best compliments I ever received was from a rival who sat in on a physiology tutoring session I led in graduate school. He said, "You break it down so that a six-year-old could understand it." This is the level of understanding I aim to impart to all my...

...have been my educational focus since college, with expertise in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Chemistry, and more. I have strong teaching experience and continue to educate both in my clinical and research work. I use visual cues such as diagrams and interactive materials to work with students and ensure that they understand and remember the topics. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, playing hockey, skiing and surfing!

...for Middle School Math and Science. I am currently working on obtaining my PA license as well. Math and Science are my favorite things to teach especially at the middle school level. However, I do also love to teach Algebra. Whether it be online or in person, even just one tutoring session can be incredibly helpful. I believe that every tutoring session should be totally centered around the student and what they need to learn...

I'm here to help. If you're struggling with math or science, I'll do my best to get you back on track. My goal is to explain the concepts to you in different ways until you truly understand.

...in Biological Sciences and Human Anatomy, which requires me to have "office hours" available in order to help students that are struggling. Tutoring students can be very simple and sometimes very complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never...

Hi! I am Alexis and I am a recent graduate from Penn State Altoona. I majored in Biology with a focus in Vertebrate Physiology and minored in Entrepreneurship. I love teaching and helping others understand science and math. They are very useful subjects and can be applied to everyday life. In college, I was a TA in general biology and general chemistry labs. I also tutored in general biology.

...with the content and choose not to study. These students are capable of completing assignments, but they are not invested in the work. As your child's tutor, I figure out which issue (knowledge deficiencies or investment problems) is hurting his/her success and then create a personalized plan for him/her! I am originally from Cincinnati, OH and am the oldest of six siblings. I attended Walnut Hills High School which is ranked in the top 100...

...in reading and phonics. I believe that it is important to really get to know my student so that I can better teach them. I 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...