Award-Winning Tutors serving Downingtown, PA

...in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and...

...learn and achieve. I really enjoy helping students to understand literature and the writing process. I have had great success preparing for critical reading on exams and developing strategies for expanding vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, you can find me practicing yoga, gardening, and reading about diverse cultures, the arts and politics. I believe in education and most importantly, I believe in the unique genius that lies in every individual. I've tutored honors students in...

I'm a first year law student in the University of Pennsylvania's law program. I'm all about taking the time to make sure the tutoring experience is catered to what works best for you. Learning is fun, and there's no right way to learn! ... No question is stupid, and we work at it together until it starts to click. We learn together.... I'd first break the ice with the student--take the time to get to know...

...way, and then prompt them to work one out themselves. Sometimes for physics problems, what can be most helpful for students is to talk through the situation presented in the problem and describe, verbally, concepts such as energy transfer and forces, for example, to help them understand what we are concerned with in the particular problem. Outside of academia, I am interested in living a sustainable, minimal life. I enjoy trying to find ways to...

...studying Actuarial Science at Temple University. For my undergraduate degree, I went to Colgate University where 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, and playing tennis.... Using Socratic...

I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!

...from Drexel University in March 2014, and will be finishing with a Bachelor of Biological Sciences, with a concentration in Evolution and Ecology. I firmly believe that every individual learns in a unique way, and I like to adapt my tutoring style to match. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored peers in a variety of subjects, covering most sciences, math, and writing. The subjects I enjoy most however, are those related to Biology...

...Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That year, the school achieved the highest scores on the PSSA English test in the its history. During my career I have taught English, Creative Writing, African American Literature, Filmmaking, Introduction to Communications, Journalism, World History, American History and African American History.

I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...

...of students in a college classroom. I have really enjoyed this experience, but I have found that many smart, motivated students lack the skills they need to maintain a strong GPA in college. To address this problem, I began to focus my high school tutoring on writing and critical analysis skills, and I worked one-on-one with some of my college students. I developed a system that focuses on developing reading comprehension, organized writing, and analytical...

...My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to motorcycle tour agencies. The one common thread that strings all of these jobs together is a sense of curiosity and a desire to learn about the world around me. I would love to instill that same type of enthusiasm in my students. My photography classes introduce the possibilities of the art by providing examples, asking questions, and allowing students to fill in the blanks. My hope...

...working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, math computation and fluency. I have a good...

...of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach 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 taking walks with my...

...Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they have risen to meet it and walked away from the experience glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students,...

...at West Chester University. I love working with people and I enjoy teaching so much because it is very rewarding to be able to watch someone learn and discover and to help them meet their goals. I want to be a tutor to share my love of learning and languages with other people. I have a 4.0 at West Chester University and I am the Cultural Liaison for the WCU German Club and Alpha Mu...

...the student does not understand in one way, I make sure to implement other methods to teach them so that they can understand to the best 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...

A highly motivated and hardworking individual currently achieving a doctorate in physical therapy. Seeking to obtain employment for tutoring position in order to provide quality education and mentoring in the biological sciences. Eventual career goal is to become a doctorate level faculty at a physical therapy graduate school, teaching anatomy and molecular biology.... I believe that everyone learns differently, and therefore, a key fundamental in tutoring is first discovering what kind of learner one is teaching....

...in high school and have been tutoring on/off ever since. Most recently, I have tutored high school students in Biology, Chemistry and Algebra. My favorite subject to tutor is Biology because 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...

...using different color Skittles to explain mitosis/meiosis in biology). Also, especially for tests like the MCAT, I can talk about the actual test – what to expect on test day, any preparations to make going into the test, what to do the day before the test. I am a huge sports fan, and in my spare time, I love watching and playing sports (I played football in high school and currently play roller hockey). I...

...chemistry have always been the subjects where I worked with students, and those are the ones that I enjoy the most. Many people are scared off by those subjects, but I enjoy showing students how to simplify and master them. I have done some personal study in SAT test preparation and how to specifically teach students how to improve on all parts of that exam. When I am not tutoring or singing, I enjoy playing...