Top Tutors serving Philadelphia County
Victoria: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
I believe in making learning fun! It is important for me to design lessons that are both effective and engaging at the same time. I am fully committed to the success of my students. ... My philosophy of teaching is simple; to enable my students to move from struggling with the subject to a love of learning that accompanies pride in their accomplishments. I believe in life long learning and being the cornerstone to unlocking the...
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Spanish Education
Stephanie: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...
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UNLV - Bachelors, Secondary Education - biological science
University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus - Masters, Educational Leadership
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 32
SAT Writing: 800
Michelle: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...levels. I have a creative and flexible teaching style that focuses on the needs of my student and however they learn best. I don't believe that there is a "right" way to learn a language, as long as the student is interested and trying, then they are learning. Language is a tool we use every...
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, German Communication and Culture
Anneliza: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology, and the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math and geometry, particularly focusing on strategies that involve physical and visual learning. I am an active and hardworking individual who loves working with others to solve problems, which directly translates in my approach to...
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Lafayette College - Bachelors, Civil Engineering (BS) and Art (BA)
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Landscape Architecture
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
Giancarlo: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...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 and love their...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Mathematics
Samantha: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
I am a graduate of UCLA with a major in Physiological Science and a minor in Spanish. This past year, I worked in a third grade math class with City Year New York. I have years of tutoring experience, and I am passionate about learning and working with children.
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelors, Physiolgical Science
Emily: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...in Special Education (K-12), as a Reading Specialist (K-12), PreK-4th grade education as well as Middle School English Language Arts. I love helping students get to that "light bulb" moment. I believe that it is important to get to know each student in order to motivate them to succeed. Providing students with examples that make...
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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Special Education
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Yasmine: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...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 a handful of organizations, I am able to engage with students of all levels. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
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
Elana: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...of the Honors College Seminar Program. I am experienced with tutoring Spanish. I have also tutored writing for an Academic Development Program. I completed three levels of Tutor training and became a Master Certified Tutor. I chose to continue to tutor after college because I am extremely passionate about tutoring and helping students to achieve...
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West Chester University of PA - Bachelor in Arts, English
Jonathan: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
Hi, I'm Jonathan Yushuvayev (Don't worry about pronouncing that correctly)! I really love math and science, almost as much as I love TUTORING math and science. Please don't be hesitant to contact me -Jonathan ... My teaching philosophy is that teachers/educators need to tailor their methods to the student.... I use icebreakers.... By practicing questions, and looking up things he or she doesn't understand.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Biological Basis of Behavior/ Math
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Krista: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...is reading out loud to my students. I love to share my passion of reading with my students through a variety of genres, authors and levels of literature. I take pride in helping my students become lifelong readers with strong reading comprehension skills. I have tutored students in each of the elementary grades with...... I strive to meet the needs of each of my students. Each child learns differently, and it is my mission as a...
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West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Elementary Education with a Minor in Reading
Cabrini College - Masters, Elementary Education
Mike: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...I made every effort to work one-on-one with my students during office hours and through appointments. I am currently working as a research associate, yet I plan on teaching at the college level again in the future. I would love to continue to hone my craft as a teacher and educator through working with Varsity...
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Boston College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
New York University - PHD, Anthropology
Joyce: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...goals, but I also try to help them build the skills they need to succeed in the future. I believe everyone has the ability to learn anything they want; the key is practice and hard work. I also recognize that everyone is different so I try to tailor my tutoring to the student's style and...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Finance, Operations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800
Alysia: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...and that combination of discipline, leadership, and nurturing as a part of the educational experience has been instilled in me from a very young age. As a child, I had to overcome my own personal challenges in order to allow my intellect to shine. I have ADHD and in the elementary grades was labeled a...
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Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English
SAT Writing: 700
Dov: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...do not know anything about sports, but will be able to help you with sports statistics. I teach in order to give you a deep understanding of the subject. I don't remember all the formulae of Trigonometry or Physics, but with deep understanding and highly honed skills, I can get to them in a jiffy....
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, Statistics
Mary Theresa: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...personalize my teaching approach to fit the student's learning style so that he or she can easily transition from learning a concept to applying it to a given problem. The greatest reward is seeing the smile on a student's face when a topic "clicks". Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring Philadelphia, baking, exercising, watching football...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Drexel University - Unknown, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Rahul Patel: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
I am a practicing internal medicine physician in an academic setting. I have great interest in teaching, helping and inspiring future healthcare professionals. I am happy to help however I can. ... Learning best occurs when education is delivered from the ground up. It is like making a house of knowledge with a strong foundation in fundamental concepts. This will ensure that the learning is based in understanding instead of rote memorization.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-Newark - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Sarah: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...studies. In addition to classroom teaching, I have tutored middle school, high school, and college students (both traditional-age students and returning adult students) through area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards...
Education & Certification
Calvin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Arts, English
Jonah: Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...human being should be able to understand and appreciate. Students who "hate" math seldom truly do; often only a past bad experience has ruined the subject for them. From there, I branched out to the sciences and things only became more fun. In all my tutoring, I strive to emphasize the underlying beauty of the...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Current Undergrad, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Ali : Philadelphia County tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia County, PA
...all over the world: elementary students in Spain, young adults in Taiwan, and adult ESL classes in the United States. I am also still a language student as I am teaching myself medically-based Spanish vocabulary. I understand learning a new language is difficult and requires a different style of instruction, which is why I utilize...
Education & Certification
Manchester University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish/ TESOL
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