Award-Winning Tutors serving Altoona, PA

...learning is the best way to learn to learn a science topic and I love making graphs, diagrams or concept maps to help understand the concepts. In addition to visual learning, I also find that outside sources, such as Youtube videos or teaching the topic in a new perspective can be very helpful in comprehending...

...the GRE general test and MCAT. I have taught the GRE 5-Week Prep Class, the MCAT 5-Week Prep Class, and the MCAT 10-Week Prep Class. I also tutor students in microbiology, cell biology, molecular biology, AP biology, and general high school biology. During teaching sessions, I combine traditional lectures with interactive discussions and practice problems....

...and guidance as a means of fostering independent learning. I enjoy helping students find the most effective ways of learning based on their own strengths and preferences. I currently tutor students in Pre-Calculus, Microbiology, Algebra, Chemistry, Biology, English, and in test preparation for the ACT. I enjoy seeing students become more confident with their learning...

...helping others. I am a dynamic and motivational tutor. I believe learning (specially a language) should be fun and not stressful, so I put in a lot of effort to create a positive learning environment. I am a native Spanish speaker, which allows me to give my students full comprehension of culture and language.

...Valencia, Spain for seven years. In the early 2000s, after returning to the US, I worked at the Weather Channel Latin America, presenting the weather in Spanish, and later went on to AccuWeather where I presented the weather in both Spanish and English. After leaving AccuWeather I worked for several years as a science writer...

...from Middlebury College, which also includes summers studying at Oxford University. My undergraduate degrees are in English and Studio art and are from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. I currently teach eleventh grade British literature, graphic design, and animation. I also have experience in teaching twelfth grade world literature and teaching English as a Foreign...

...my first general physics class in high school to my most recent courses on advanced optics and quantum mechanics. In 2011, I earned my community college's award for Excellence in Physics. If you're struggling to survive your math and physics courses, or just want to move ahead and explore some interesting new topics, I'd love...

...3 years experience working with kids that have special education needs. Im also completely bilingual in Spanish. I am able to tutor a variety of subjects including English, Literature, Writing, K-8 Math, History, Social Studies, Art, Spanish, K-8 Science, Algebra, and help with College Admissions. I am also well versed in AP and Honors level...

I have a genuine passion for learning new things and education. I believe we learn things to give back to others and I would love to help someone in any subject I can.

...Rice University, where I received a degree in social policy analysis and minored in statistics. I will begin a PhD program at Penn State in August 2019 in Education Policy, and I aspire to one day be a professor and researcher. I've chosen this field because I truly believe in the power of education to...

...to use during a tutoring session is having the student read their work out loud. This provides the student to revisit their paper with a different perspective, noticing areas for improvement that they may have missed before. It also gives the tutor the opportunity to hear the paper in the voice the student had intended...

...students from various learning, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, from k-12 and college levels. I taught Math, ELA, English, Social Studies, and linguistics. I am passionate about supporting learners who need to strengthen their academic stance. I am a clock person, and expected my students to be responsible during the learning process. I take my students'...

...their learning journey. Outside academia, I enjoy contributing to my community through volunteering at the local Food Pantry and Community Garden. These activities complement my teaching, providing a broader perspective on service and empathy. I am excited to bring my expertise to Varsity Tutors, helping students unlock their potential and achieve their academic goals.

...psychology, I am passionate about evidence based ways to not only support students' academic outcomes, but also socio-emotional outcomes like motivation to learn, value of learning, confidence in one's academic ability, and growth mindset. In 2023 I graduated with a BAS in Early Childhood Education. Part of my degree requirements included work as an assistant...

...that loves children. I have taught for 37 years in which I taught every grade from K-8. I ended my career as an ESL teacher. I have worked with children from many different countries and a plethora of languages. I love learning about other cultures and am grateful to have had the opportunity to work...

...I love teaching students around their interests and passions. Through my experience I've learned that adding student interests to lessons not only peaks interest, but also allows for the students to soak in the materials better. While I have experience teaching history, science, writing, English language-arts (ELA), and Math, I am most passionate about teaching...

...their academics and all areas of life. My favorite part about tutoring is watching my students come to a thorough understanding of materials that once seemed difficult to grasp. I tutored for organic chemistry and SAT while in college and afterward. Currently, the subjects I tutor include the following subjects: Algebra Regents, SAT writing and...

I'm ready to assist an individual who needs my skill set, and I'm open to aiding any and all people!

...to share with those who need help or are interested in learning more about certain subjects. I am a great communicator and listener and have the ability to understand a student's needs. As a student myself, I understand that creating a safe, friendly, and productive environment for my students to learn is a top priority....

...MCAT! I find such immense joy in watching students come to new understandings with my guidance, and I take pride in working diligently to adapt my teaching styles to the needs and goals of every student individually. This ensures optimal understanding and facilitates cooperation between myself and the student. I've tutored all ages from middle...