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Steven: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...math and science subjects. I also served as a merit badge counselor in my Boy Scout troop, teaching scouts (ages 12-17) in subjects such as First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue this passion, striving to make learning a fun, insightful, and a lifelong process while helping students learn in the...
Education & Certification
Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36

Shayan: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable....
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 700

Ariane: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...the varsity swim team has led to sessions with pre-K children learning how to swim. I spent this past Summer working in two different banks back in my hometown Marseille (France). At the Crdit Mutuel, I worked at the front desk and helped clients and bankers with daily operations such as transfers, depositing checks, withdrawing...
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Bryn Mawr College - Current Undergrad, Economics

Janice: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...goal is to develop confidence in the students who struggle with mathematics and teach them strategies on how to approach a problem which they do not understand. I also want to empower my students with a variety of approaches on how to solve a problem. Mathematics has many rules which students need to know and...
Education & Certification
Susquehanna University - Bachelors, Mathematics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Education

Javier: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Silvi: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...and work from there. I am a published writer and some of my work can be seen in Poetry Quarterly, The Houston Literary Review, Lucid Rhythms and Mad Swirl. I have also freelanced for The Centre Daily Times, State College's independent newspaper: Voices, Demand Media Studios and currently I freelance for oDesk.
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelors, Human Development Family Studies, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Masters of Social Work

Felipe: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...computer science post-baccalaureate degree at Penn. I am an experienced multi-disciplinary tutor with a social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include: Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Public Policy
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800

Seung: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...years tutoring, I have seen it happen with my students. I can help you perform your best on your math tests, whether it be the SAT or an exam in school. I graduated with a BA in philosophy, was on track to medical school, worked in a corporate setting, and am now a graduate student...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Westminster Theological Seminary - Current Grad, M.Div.
SAT Math: 800

Serita: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...at a Quaker school. I have experience working with students ages third to twelfth grade and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and have two years of experience tutoring for the SSATs. I have my Masters in Special Education and Secondary Math. I graduated from Columbia University...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Chestnut Hill College - Master of Science, Special Education

Daniel: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...not everyone understands things the same way he or she does. Throughout my years tutoring all levels of mathematics, I have developed the ability to readily explore several different viewpoints and methods to help students fully grasp the subject matter. I can present the material in many different ways until we find an approach that...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Mathematics
SAT Math: 790

Eric: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...my liberal arts background help me connect and communicate effectively as a tutor. I want to help you or your child understand the core concepts of any field instead of rattling off formulas and techniques for specific questions. To me, the mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important human relationships --I will take any...
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Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Stephanie: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English related subjects (including Writing, Literature, Essay Editing, and Grammar), and offer help with Study Skills and Organization. In my free...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780

Yasmine: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...the Departments of Development Neuroscience & Pediatrics at the Columbia University Medical Center. I completed my premedical requirements at the Bryn Mawr College post-baccalaureate premedical program. I am currently getting my Masters in Public Health at Thomas Jefferson University and will begin medical school at Jefferson in 2013. Having been a mentor and tutor with...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Biology, Sustainable Development
Thomas Jefferson University - PHD, Public Health and Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 710

Nicolas: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...programs. I've also worked extensively with kids and teens, at a waterspouts day camp in Miami, and a sleepaway camp in North Carolina. I think the most important motivator in tutoring is to show my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. Breaking down a problem, and making "problem maps" for complex problems gives students...
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Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Rory: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College basketball fan.
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management

JJ: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...learning that I have. I have recently focused on tutoring standardized tests including the GRE, SAT and ACT. I most enjoy tutoring the GRE because of the complexity of its questions. I love teaching students how to see through the tests tricks and pitfalls, while also analyzing the subtle clues provided by the questions. Other...
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Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Entomology
SAT Math: 720
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 167

Alex: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...teaching helped a lot or not as much. A big support system around the student is incredibly important to creating a productive environment. I love seeing that aha moment on students faces, and Id love to see one on yours! I encourage you to reach out if you not only want to meet your goals,...
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Drexel University - Bachelors, Biomedical Engineering
Drexel University - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Engineering
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720

Lindsey: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...Ph.D. in psychology from the University of New Hampshire. I tutor subjects including math, statistics, psychology, psychology GRE subject test prep, and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics because I find that it can be a bridge between math processes and real world context, lending a useful platform for math wary individuals to...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Psychology
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus - PHD, Psychology

Matt: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...of the classroom to design better ways to schedule their time, and organize their materials. In my free time, I am an avid fan of exploring St. Louis! This is only my second year living in the Midwest and I have been enjoying discovering new parks and neighborhoods whenever I can find time. I like...
Education & Certification
Union College - Bachelor of Science, Biological Science

Terence: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...State University and I currently work as an assistant teacher in a Head Start classroom. I've worked with many different age ranges from as young as my preschoolers to peers my own age. I love to incorporate relevant elements of pop culture to the material we are working with and making my students laugh because,...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
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