Award-Winning Tutors serving Center City East, PA

...grade Algebra 2. I aspire to open my own dance studio. I have been tutoring in mathematics for about 7 years, and have worked in math classrooms in both middle and high schools. I love to help people and watch my students grow. I can't wait to help with your tutoring needs.... I have a very constructivist philosophy of teaching. I think that students should be able to find the answers from what they know and...

...the Spanish language was a semester abroad in Sevilla. My interests remain broad and unsated to this day, including history, literature, myth and an occasionally problematic fascination with fantasy literature. I have since channeled these into pursuit of a Master's Degree in American History and Culture. The next step will be a certification in ESL...

...laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and assist them to succeed in academics in a manner that is comfortable for them while meeting the requirement(s) of their classes or courses. In my spare time I...

...not to simply "lecture" or tell the student the steps to solving a problem. Instead, I try to guide the student through the inquiry process, so that he or she is doing most of the mental heavy lifting. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, hiking, reading, and spending time with my family and friends.... As a teacher, I do not believe in telling a student exactly how to solve a problem, understand a concept, or analyze...

...I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle...

...strategies to be able to guide a student through the difficulties of learning a language. I have also been teaching languages on an online environment which can be a little different from teaching in a classroom. I have developed materials for teaching online which are effective especially for adults. For students I like to work...

...all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and...

...believe that students learn best by doing and try to incorporate as much hands on learning as I possibly can. I currently work at a preschool as a one year old teacher and I really enjoy the time that I spend there. When I am not working I enjoy exercising, walking my dog, reading, and...

...ESL. My experience in ESL is broad, having taught people from all over the world from beginners to adults. I especially enjoy teaching "one on one" because it enables me to fully understand the student's obstacles thus allowing me to customize the lessons. I feel it is very important to create a relaxed environment for...

...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, grammar...

...numbers. I love to take my different way of thinking to help students understand various concepts. When I'm not in the lab or helping out other students, I can be found at our local firehouse volunteering. I have been a firefighter for about six years now and love the change in environment and the challenges...

...sometime interpreter/translator. However, the job I enjoyed most was as the chief of a team training Army units preparing to conduct joint exercises with Asia-Pacific partners. I really enjoyed teaching and sharing my experiences in order to prepare soldiers to succeed and bring the same enthusiasm to tutoring. The best way to remember something is...

...When dealing with language, I use the communicative language approach, and focus on instilling a student-centered learning environment. I both create and ask the student to take part in creating course materials and shaping course content to foster interest in both learning and participating in their personal learning progress. I attempt to create an environment...

...can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by...

...have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs.... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is important every day to be reminded of...

...students. I firmly believe that a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts allows one ownership of an entire subject. Such understanding provides a student with a level of confidence that even the trickiest test question cannot shake. It is my personal belief that education provides the means to enjoy life more deeply, a belief I hope...

...the sciences are very difficult and that one must have a predisposition towards them to succeed, but I enjoy showing them that the sciences, particularly Biology, are very simple and elegant. In my Algebra classes, I try to show students how topics can expand beyond the borders of the classroom, also by using a variety...

...as though my patient and creative personality truly helps people feel comfortable while struggling through new material. As a tutor, I value the advantage of being able to work with a student one on one. A teacher is bound to time limits and must divide their attention to a number of students. By getting to...

...I majored in mathematics and graduated in 2014. While studying at Colgate and for a year after graduation, I tutored students from grades 2nd to high school in a wide range of mathematics subjects. In addition to tutoring math, I also worked with students on SAT prep. In my spare time I enjoy running, skiing,...

...they need to perform to their maximum potential on test day. I scored a 2350 (99th percentile) on my SAT and a 520 (98th percentile) on my MCAT, and my undergraduate GPA was 3.87 (overall) / 4.0 (science). I'm happy to meet up in Philly / suburbs or meet with you online. If you have...