Award-Winning Tutors serving Bala Cynwyd, PA

...students of all ages in grammar, reading comprehension and conversation. This was some of the most rewarding work I've done and I'm so glad to return to it. I think my my patience, creative approach, and ability to connect with students has made me a successful tutor and person. Also, I really enjoy reaching students...

...ways, by using analogies, comparisons, etc. It has come to be extremely helpful when learning both familiar and unfamiliar subjects. I believe any student can do well in any academic area, as long as they are fearless in exploring what they do not know and are willing to put in the dedication, time, and work...

...on their academic achievement, but their social/emotional development, their relationships with their peers, family, surrounding community, culture, and world. This enveloping philosophy begins with developing a student's character, heart, intellect, and creativity equally; the things that resonate from their core, so that their success is not based purely on academic standing, but who they are...

...and educator. I love teaching, public health, and psychology! I have taught many subjects including statistics and epidemiology to students of all backgrounds. I love helping people, and meeting them where they are in terms of knowledge, understanding, and comfort. Each person has strengths, and they can be applied to almost any subject. The challenge...

...humanities and social sciences and how they are taught to develop scholars and citizens. I've taught in college part-time for almost 20 years, including at Rutgers and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and...

...deserve and I prepare extensively for each tutoring session so they are as productive as possible. My previous students have received A's in difficult engineering courses such as thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and fluid dynamics. As a Ph.D. student, I am constantly confronted with challenging engineering and science problems which require critical problem solving and I...

...both in the United States and China. I have been a Chinese tutor for 2 years. Studnets love my class and parents say they learn more from me in ten weeks than the past 2 years. I value traditional Chinese culture and put some elements in my class. I wish that I can make Chinese...

...of their ability. There is no stupid question except the one that is not asked. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a Minor in English from Baylor University. I am currently a Doctoral student studying Clinical Psychology at Widener University. I have worked previously mostly with children between ages of 6...

...I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend too much time memorizing "steps" to a subject rather than learning it, and inevitably end up failing when they are required to utilize the knowledge in future, more advanced work. In my experience, proper explanations toward understand subjects builds a much more lasting impression...

...it explains so much of nature and of human life. I love to cater my teaching style according to my student's need by making the subject matter interesting for them and relating it to the things that interest them the most to keep them engaged. My interests include playing tennis, scrapbooking, snowboarding, hiking, birdwatching, traveling,...

...with children, I immediately establish a bond, a relationship of comfort and excitement. I want my students to be comfortable and to love asking questions. I am sure that my love for kids and my own academic achievements will make me a great tutor for Varsity Tutors. I will help my students to enjoy learning...

...the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed to helping students understand...

...science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I look forward to...

...reading and writing sections, and I can help students improve their scores by walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much...

...I also teach a broad range of subjects that are of interest to me, including English, Essay Writing, ESL, and Biology. I've had my fair share of tutors while growing up, so I have not only learned to distinguish good from bad tutoring techniques, but I have also developed a level of relatability with my...

...relating a real life example to the students so that they will remember it forever. I am now using my math and science skills by attending Pennsylvania College of Optometry and on my way to becoming a doctor. In my free time I love spending time outdoors and try to get in as much exercise...

...B.S. degree in Teaching Students with Speech and Hearing Handicaps (K-12), which enabled me to earn a teaching certificate (Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities). I went on to complete 27 credits of a M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, while working as a graduate assistant. I have completed a tutor training program that enables...

...writer and have worked as a tutor and classroom teacher with students of all ages and backgrounds. I received my MFA in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where I taught undergraduates. My background as a teacher and tutor encompasses work with language arts in all its forms: creative and critical writing, reading and literary analysis,...

...the tech sphere in the future. I have extensive experience as a tutor from middle and high school, where I tutored both peers and elementary school students in a variety of subjects including pre-algebra, pre-calculus, trigonometry, calculus, and the SAT. Outside of academia, I love playing soccer and tennis, as well as exploring new restaurants...

...weaknesses are, simultaneously developing strategies that you could employ in a real test taking environment. Math and physics tutoring revolves around the exact same principles, and depending on the where the student is in their learning I often speak to the student's guardian to personalize a learning plan that can best supplement their in school...