Award-Winning TACHS Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...I find great value in helping others do the same. By the time I graduated from high school, I had proofread countless papers for classmates and spent hours tutoring them on various subjects. I set up and led study groups, helped peers work through specific homework questions, looked over drafts of projects, and shared test strategies. As a native French speaker, I tutored younger children at a local French immersion elementary school starting when I...

...friendly, thoughtful, capable tutor with a real passion for learning. I studied English Literature in undergraduate (DePauw University) and graduate school (Indiana University), and plan to continue studies towards a PhD in literature in the next few years. I have been a writing tutor and instructor, and have also helped students with reading comprehension in a wide variety of subjects. My hope is to leave students feeling smarter than they did before they came to...

...all within sessions until we identify what the student prefers. I then work with my students to create a new study schedule using the new method instead of the old one (ie., flashcards vs. rereading the chapter once or twice). I also typically like to communicate with the student's teacher once or twice early in on tutoring to gain a sense of their perception of the student, how s/he teaches class, if the student is...

...something new every day. In my experience listening to my students and understanding how they wish to learn is one of the best ways to help them reach their academic goals. The degrees I hold are in Theatre, Film, and Interactive Media. Over the course of my academic career I have studied literature, writing, and other languages. I have also received a certification from Harvard University in Shakespeare's Life and Work. I am an expert...

I enjoy sharing my passion for math and helping people with their difficulties with it.

...so they can make mistakes and ask for help, when necessary. I tutor primarily biology and chemistry at the high school and undergraduate levels, as well as admissions exams, such as the ACT, the GRE, and the MCAT. My true passion is at the interface of biology and chemistry in the areas of biochemistry and molecular biology. I find it fascinating to learn about how fundamental concepts of chemistry allow biological organisms to function effectively....

...300,000 words, helped publish 8 books, and written scores of articles, blogs, and trainings. I'm also certified in TESOL, have obtained an advanced degree in leadership, and am currently pursuing life coaching certification. Above all, at the core of who I am, is the lady next door who wants to help people learn from where they're living; I will meet you where you are in your learning journey, and we'll take the next steps together.

...department. I also attended graduate school to prepare for attending Dental School next year. I have been tutoring over the past five years and have been able to help students overcome various challenges that they face during an academic year. During my years of experience, I worked with college, high school and middle school students in different subjects; including but not limited to: Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, DAT Prep and Mathematics (SAT Math,...

I have a master degree in business and I worked in the Accounting field for four years. My favorite subjects that I enjoyed in school was music and math. When I am not working, I playing my viola, piano or singing. My biggest passion is teaching and helping others. I love to guide and teach various programs and especially math.

...Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one...

...Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD.

...My commitment to creating highly engaging and interactive learning experiences for students of all backgrounds includes a diverse range of ages, learning styles, and learning disabilities, which have always been at the forefront of my educational endeavors. I believe fostering a love for learning and building students' confidence is essential for their academic and personal growth. My role as a tutor in clinical settings has provided me with firsthand knowledge of the challenges and demands...

...graduate of Drexel University with a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I retired in October 2017 after 44 years of professional engineering experience. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. In the past I have had opportunities to teach others on an informal basis. I relish the opportunity to work with others who want to improve their skills. Anyone can do well in math once they develop some confidence in their ability. Being...

...assess those gaps and fill them, helping my students improve. All the knowledge in the world will amount to naught if you don't have the confidence to apply it. I build up my student's confidence, not with platitudes or empty praise, but by having them practice and learn to believe in themselves. Too often, people are derailed by factors that have nothing to do with their intelligence or their ability. I am well aware of...

...loves traveling. Besides traveling, she loves reading, drawing, playing guitar, practicing yoga and a myriad of other things she can't think to type into a description box that is only a simulacrum of herself. Sherry has been a teaching assistant at prep centers like Kumon for years, and a tutor for longer, helping many students achieve their schoolwork and test score goals in a flexible, tailored, understanding way, and hopes to continue to work with...

...SAT. From the volunteering experience, I gained a lot of understanding on working with high school students. I did a lot of SAT test prep with the students and corrected their mistakes on each incorrect math problem. Also, I have previous experience in tutoring from elementary to college math. For example, some of these sections include calculus, algebra, geometry, etc. When I took the SAT back in high school, I got a perfect score in...

...from Stuyvesant High School (a specialized high school in downtown Manhattan). I have much experience tutoring kids from ages 6 to 18 through the company Allen Mentoring in subjects such as physics, math, english, and history. I have scored a 34 on my ACT exam (out of 36). If you haven't found anyone already, I would be happy to be of assistance. Please let me know. I would be happy to answer any questions beforehand....

My bachelor's degree in math comes from Fairmont State University. I have over four years of experience in NYC public schools, and I'm embarrassed by the lack of effort put forth to instill the importance of a Mathematical mind. I feel like my love and enthusiasm for Math makes me an excellent tutor.

I believe that learning is fun, and I enjoy learning new things. I want to find out what my students enjoy, and make school subjects and test preparation fun for them, too.... Making learning fun for students is the most important thing I do.... I would definitely see what their strengths and weaknesses are to focus on in future sessions, and give some tips and strategies to start working on to improve test-taking skills right away.

...preferably Philadelphia, and be an urban planner and designer, redeveloping and revitalizing rundown neighborhoods by making them attractive to the public again. I want to leave my mark on the world and be able to say I enhanced the lives of all those who are residing in, working in, or merely visiting the city. My background in mathematics is very extensive. I took all honors mathematic courses up through AP Calculus BC in high school...