Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Bucks County, PA

...M.A. in Film Studies from The University of Iowa, where I also spent two years as a T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As...

...to help students obtain a versatile education. In serving as an instructional assistant and 1:1 teacher for the past two years, I have occupied a role that lends itself well to working with students as individuals. I firmly believe that education should consist of teachers leading students to success (rather than trying to "lead success to students"), and teaching a solid list of fundamental skills is crucial to accomplishing this goal. My greatest strength...

...and educating. My undergraduate degree was obtained from Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama in International Studies, B.A. with a Political Science Minor. During my time at Oakwood University, I have participated in many different leadership roles. My role of highest acclaim was my position of Miss Oakwood University, where our goals were to implement change at our university and represent them in a national setting. I also was a member of the Oakwood University Aeolians,...

...punk originally from the Pacific Northwest. I came to Philly 4 years ago to experience a brand new scene, one I'd only heard was rough around the edges but filled with soul. Since then I've fallen in love with the city and hope to embody the genuine and organically fiery spirit instilled in the people here. Wherever I am though I'll always retain the subdued spirit of the forests, mountains, and water of the Pacific...

...towards their learning goals. With my training as an educator, my responsibility as a tutor is to identify where students might be struggling and find creative solutions based on empirically proven methods. By the end of each session, my goal is for students to feel as though their perspective is empowered, while being closer to achieving learning goals than we began. On the personal side, I love to explore Philadelphia, especially the food scene, as...

I believe in making learning fun! It is important for me to design lessons that are both effective and engaging at the same time. I am fully committed to the success of my students. ... My philosophy of teaching is simple; to enable my students to move from struggling with the subject to a love of learning that accompanies pride in their accomplishments. I believe in life long learning and being the cornerstone to unlocking the...

...explain a subject without first having a deep and thorough understanding of the subject themself. However, someone can have all the knowledge in the world, but it would be useless if they could not patiently and efficiently instruct others. When it comes to math tutoring, I am particularly qualified in both regards. In June, I graduated summa cum laude in Mathematics from the Honors College at the University of Oregon (GPA: 4.02). In my education,...

...with practice. I'm thankful to have attended a high school that allowed me the 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...

...experienced guitar, vocal, songwriting, and music production teacher teacher. He has been teaching for 7 years, specializing in tailoring lessons to each student based on their unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills through that process. Taylor...

...Korean. I have had years of experience in both informal and formal tutoring throughout my undergraduate years for students of various ages, including children, adolescents, and my own peers. I primarily tutored for math subjects, such as algebra, but I am also very comfortable assisting with biology, chemistry, and other science topics. My past students have expressed their appreciation for my ability to restate the same concept or idea in different ways, by using analogies,...

...astronomy. My tutoring style is relaxed but focused. I help students prepare a plan to achieve their academic goals, whether it be the SAT, a homework assignment or the next big test. I pride 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...

I am currently in graduate school at Drexel and will be starting medical school there in the fall. I have tutored for over five years. I have worked with mostly middle and high school students, focusing on math and life sciences. I have had a lot of experience working with students with special needs, especially ADHD. The greatest reward of being a tutor is watching students succeed and find the confidence in themselves.

...Education Certification from Rutgers University in 2014. Prior to enrolling in my Master's program, I taught ESL in Seoul, South Korea for three years working with classes of various sizes and students of various ages and abilities. While working on my Masters of Arts in Teaching degree I student taught in kindergarten and third grade, and have since completed long term substitute teaching assignments in second, fourth and fifth grades. With my experience in multiple...

...education, whether I'm learning something or passing it on to others. I have helped a diverse range of people understand subjects from Spanish to drumming, improv comedy to calculus, up to this past year with AmeriCorps when I spent all my time tutoring literacy to struggling elementary schoolers. Through these experiences I've learned how to discover and draw out the strengths that each student brings to the table; how to be sympathetic to students' frustrations...

...as a tutor is to help make the subjects I love approachable to other students, and to teach the study techniques that have served me well in school. I have tutored people in Biology, Physiology, general and Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Writing proficiency, and Physics. I also teach SHSAT prep to 7th graders. I am qualified to teach strategy and content for the SAT and MCAT, as well as high school Science, Writing, and Math classes....

...as valedictorian of my high school class and with highest honors from my college class. I majored in Arts Administration and minored in Spanish. For the past 5 years, I have taught piano lessons, and love seeing students succeed and improve. I specialize in tutoring Spanish, piano, math, and English. Fifteen years ago, I took my first piano lesson, and have been playing ever since. As part of my college entrance exam, I performed 2...

...as a 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. I graduated from Temple University in May of 2015, where I earned Bachelor's degrees in education and history. I have had the chance to participate in a number of community service organizations, including ProjectEDU and Temple's Pan-African Studies Community Education Program providing individualized instruction as well as classes for adult learners. This, along with my four years as a GED...

...the time away from the classroom to, as mentioned, not only discuss newly introduced methodology and content, but also to think and discuss the work they are already doing. Teachers who are reflective and continuing their professional development are thus providing effective instruction due to the mindful work put into it. As mentioned, I have been greatly affected by Tony Wagner's work especially that of the Seven Survival Skills, of which he concludes should be...

My name is Zack and I'm an engineering student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. At Rutgers, I study Mechanical Engineering and work on research related to combustion. Outside of school, I enjoy amateur video game development and learning about tool design/assembly. I've always been interested in how things work and I love helping others understand related topics, namely mathematics and science.

...teaching certification for K-12, and a Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership and Administration. I have been teaching World History, World Geography, and U.S. History for about nine years at a middle school in central New Jersey. Another endeavor undertaken by me is the founding and supervising of a district-wide peer mentoring program in which 8th grade students travel to connecting elementary schools to aide them with reading, writing, social, organizational, and study skills....