I have over 38 years in the Fire Service. I was a Deputy Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief in the Air Force. I have a Master's Degree n Public Safety. I am very passionate about Public Safety. I will share years of firefighting experience to help you with your career aspirations.

Hi, I'm David! As a social studies teacher, I am passionate about working with students and seeing them succeed. I work to break down complex concepts into manageable steps. I have 7 years of experience as a High School Social Studies Teacher. I will put 110% effort into seeing you succeed in your endeavors..

As a graduate of the University of Saint Joseph with a master's degree in secondary education, my passion for mathematics is matched only by my commitment to fostering a deep understanding of the subject in my students. With over 2 years of experience teaching and tutoring, I specialize in algebra, where I strive to connect mathematical concepts to real-world applications, empowering students to see the relevance of their studies. My teaching philosophy centers on adapting my approach to each student's unique learning style, ensuring they feel supported and confident in their abilities. I believe that mathematics is not just about numbers; it's a valuable tool for problem-solving and critical thinking. I am dedicated to helping students unlock their potential and develop a lasting appreciation for math.

In the past I have taught as an adjunct professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Marymount University and am currently pursuing my PhD in Religious Studies at Temple University. My areas of expertise are Biblical Studies, especially the Hebrew Bible, and Ancient Near Eastern Mythology. I have a secondary expertise in world religions and the various theological disciplines, as well as in ancient and medieval history.As long as I can remember, teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students was what I have wanted to do with my life, and luckily, teaching and tutoring come relatively naturally to me. Varsity Tutors gives me an opportunity to work with students to help them do better in school, find more joy in learning, and occasionally, make a real difference in their lives. My interests are extremely broad, and I usually develop a substantial amount of knowledge in every area I find interesting. For this reason, I am able to tutor across a variety of disciplines and to help students see connections between and among areas that typically seem unrelated. I have also worked hard to develop and maintain test-taking skills and I know a variety of strategies that can help to improve test scores substantially.

My teaching philosophy takes on the core values I was taught when I received my doctoral degree at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and the application is Cura Personalis, which means, the care of the whole person and in this case the whole student. I took the same approach when I served in the United States Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. We need to bring out the whole person in order to see the person flourish. My previous years as a tutor taught me the value of connecting with students by getting to know them and learn from them as an effective method I bring to my teaching experience.

Hello! I am a full time teacher at St. John's College High School in Washington D. C. I hold Master's degrees in Education (Saint Joseph's University) and Theology (Boston College). I have been a teacher since the Fall of 2016, and have taught in both elementary and high schools in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington D. C., and the Federated States of Micronesia. Subjects I have taught include English, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Spanish, SAT Prep, and Religion. I have experience working with students enrolled in special education programs, and I look forward to discussing working with you!

I thoroughly enjoy both teaching and learning. Through my work as a teacher and a tutor, I hope to inspire a love of learning and of science in my students.I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology. I worked in research for a short period of time before I decided to pursue teaching. I took classes to earn my certificate and then completed my Masters degree in Educational Technology. I have been teaching for 10 years. At my most recent school, I taught high school Biology and AP Biology. I love working with students, helping them to figure things out, and challenging them. Every student learns differently. I enjoy tutoring because I can work with an individual student, learn how that student learns best, and really help him or her to achieve confidence and a high level of comprehension. To truly understand and love science, a student needs to be able to question effectively, problem solve, and think critically. These skills are skills that can be developed most effectively through individualized instruction. I love helping students to excel and to love science.When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two young daughters. We enjoy spending time outside during the nice weather, going to the amusement park, playing on the playground, and taking our dog for long walks. Personally, I also enjoy reading and anything related to science.

I have extensive teaching and tutoring experience gained from a 30 plus career in both the public and private sectors. I am a certified Master Instructor (Department of Defense) with many hours of formal classroom experience for both the Department of Defense and Eastern Suffolk BOCES. I hold a Master's Degree in Business Administration and my undergraduate training included both engineering and education. I have complemented this formal classroom experience with personal tutoring. My Graduate Record Exam score qualified me for MENSA. Choosing the right tutor is an important decision and is highly personal. The learning experience is optimized when there is common ground and mutual respect. My approach is empathetic and goal oriented. I will proceed at your pace and I will treat you with the respect you deserve as I assist you in reaching your potential. We will probably have a few laughs along the way. Math, English, Writing, and Business applications such as Excel are my strengths. I would be delighted to help make them yours too. Kindest regards, Jack

There is no doubt that teaching and working in education is the text of my life. As trite as it may sound, I have always been passionate about learning. As a young child, I was a voracious reader with a hunger to know more. I devoured books daily, likely, to the point of neglecting other childhood responsibilities such as cleaning my room. It was clear to me for as long as I can remember, that I wanted to take my education as far as I could. Aside from my own interests, the value of education was driven into me via an unlikely source, due to her own lack of formal education. My maternal grandmother was a Brazilian immigrant who, due to the untimely death of her parents at the ages of five and eleven, was unable to get through high school. Education was of the utmost importance to her. I had the privilege of living in the same house with my grandmother as she lived with my parents until her death at 92. Countless times, she stressed how important education is. Countless times, she told me I needed to be sure to work on my studies and do well in school. My grandmother was tough, and was not much of a coddler, but I do know she would be proud to see what I am doing with my life today.I believe greatly in balance in all aspects of life, and so, it is no surprise to myself, that my philosophy of education, in essence, is about balance. One cannot stray too far into content, disregarding the social-emotional education of children, nor can one focus so heavily on what is new and innovative and ignore some of the core threads of teaching and learning. But, on the reverse end of the spectrum, I whole-heartedly believe in the value of content and skills, as well as process and product, in addition to trying new things and not just sitting on the laurels of what we have always done: balance. I confess, I am a Pinterest fanatic, and often browse through pinning ideas for teaching; but of course also, craft ideas, outfit thoughts, and quotes about all kinds of things. Recently, I came across a quote about the field of education by Todd Whitaker, which really summed up teaching nicely. "The best thing about being a teacher is that it matters. The hardest thing about being a teacher is that it matters every day." In the beginnings of a chapter of Understanding by Design, Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe make a point to highlight the lack of the word teaching in their graphics, which illustrate the Understand by Design matrix. They indicate that the word's absence is intentional, and serves to point out that the true goal should be the learning rather than the teaching. They continue to say that this is representative of the "fundamental shift" required to become a truly great educator. In my last few years of teaching, I have been immensely affected by not only the work of Wiggins and McTighe, but also a great deal by the work of Tony Wagner, Expert In-Residence at Harvard University's Innovation Lab, and the author of several books, which have transformed education. Wagner's work, especially that of his book, The Global Achievement Gap, has been incredibly influential in shifting my mindset as to what effective teachers should be doing to prepare students for the future world in which they will work. This, I suppose, brings me to one of my most important points in the heart of my philosophy of education: reflection. It seems incredibly important, in this time of the exponential growth of information, to be constantly reflective in your practice. In addition, and tied to, effective teachers are continually engaging withprofessional development. Professional development is not only a place to learn more about either content or practice, but also a place of reflection with colleagues. If teachers are able to frequently take 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 SevenSurvival Skills, of which he concludes should be taught to all children in order to close the so-named "Global Achievement Gap." I would argue to say that effective teachers not only teach children how to do these things, but also should emulate them as well to drive effective instruction. Wagner outlines seven skills that he concludes children should be taught in order to navigate the future workforce, in addition to being productive global citizens. Upon reflection of the list of qualities, I believe that all of these skills should also be qualities of an effective teacher, so I alter the word forms slightly to fit qualities.- Effective teachers are critical thinkers and problem solvers- Effective teachers are collaborative and demonstrate leadership- Effective teachers are agile and adaptable- Effective teachers show initiative and entrepreneurship- Effective teachers have operational and successful oral and written communication- Effective teachers must be able to access and analyze information- Effective teachers must have curiosity and imaginationTruly, if one is to be an effective teacher then we must model the things that we want our students to learn and do. Now, with that being said, it is incredibly important to describe the qualities and characteristics of an effective teacher in general, more idealistic and conceptual ways, but I also think it is greatly important to describe some more practical, brass-tacks factors as well. I, generally, liken this to the balance we often find described in the teaching of mathematics, especially in elementary school that of the concepts versus skills, and I consider both to be of value. An effective teacher must have strong content knowledge. The elementary teacher, I feel, is most challenged by this. Given we are required to be the jack-of-all-trades, it seems inevitable that the master of done is close to follow. Over the last years, I have become more keenly aware of my lack of content knowledge, and I have worked extensively to rectify that. Wiggins and McTighe discuss the idea of coverage versus uncoverage. In doing so, they get in to the idea of "getting inside the subject's processes and arguments. This idea is connected to that of the effective teacher needing strong content knowledge. When a teacher truly knows their content, they can get inside the nuance of the subject. Truly understanding, allows nuance to emerge through. If a teacher does not know enough about their content to get to the level of distinction needed to, as Wiggins and McTighe say, "inspire the need to question" than how can they expect their students to attain such understanding? In additional support, the authors continue to say "the best teacher-designers know precisely what their students will likely gloss over and misunderstand in the text," and I would add in the content or topic in general.It seems to me, that effective teachers and effective instruction go hand-in-hand. While one should not go without the other, and the specifics may vary from grade to grade, in general, it is incredibly complicated to describe the two in simplicity. And so, my philosophy or beliefs regarding education are quite complex, and contain a myriad of thoughts, concepts, and ideas

My passion for education starts with the students. Their ability to grow and appreciate their strengths makes teaching so much fun. I love working one-on-one with students and challenging myself to really connect with what the student is struggling with. My goal has always been to be the teacher I NEEDED growing up.

Hi my name is Nikki, I am a PA certified teacher in the content area of biology, grades 7-12. I'm currently a 7th and 8th grade science teacher in Philadelphia. I have a bachelors degree in biology and a masters degree in secondary education. I am a very passionate, understanding, and patient person who enjoys helping my students to succeed. Being a teacher has allowed me to experience and teach a wide range of learners. I have experience with the AP biology exam and have even assisted in teaching AP biology.

Current certified 7-12 math teacher in the Philadelphia area with a master's degree in Math Education. I have experience teaching topics ranging from 7th grade General Math to AP Calculus BC (with a strong emphasis on Algebra/Geometry). I also have served as an adjunct math professor with experience teaching Probability/Statistics, Modern Algebra, and Pre-Calculus/Finite Mathematics. I use a wide range of teaching models to deliver instruction to best suit students' needs. I also have received the ETS Award of Excellence for receiving one of the top scores on the Praxis Math Content Knowledge Exam.