Award-Winning Tutors serving Plum, PA

...field guide, youth mentor, and staff trainer. I believe that education's primary goal is not the acquisition of knowledge, but the development of confidence, competence, critical thinking, and well-being mentally, emotionally, and physically. As a young person, I was diagnosed with ADHD, and has found that my own way of overcoming the obstacles of public...

As a passionate and patient tutor, I specialize in supporting elementary students in core subjects like reading, writing, and math. I tailor each lesson to fit the student's unique learning style, helping them build confidence, improve skills, and enjoy learning.

...American Sign Language and Conceptual Foundations of Medicine. I love teaching and absolutely love working with kids. I have previously taught dance to ages 2-14. While I can tutor a broad range of ages and subjects, I am most passionate about teaching elementary and middle school kids. I believe that when students start with a...

I enjoy learning from others and helping others learn. Learning is always a reciprocal process in my opinion. Hopefully, I can use my experience working in the education system to benefit students through Varsity Tutors.

...in biochemistry from Penn State University in May 2017. I tutor math and science generally and have been doing so for almost three years at the college level. I like to keep the learning atmosphere relaxed, but focused. In my free time I enjoy listening to music, playing sports (soccer, basketball), and reading books.

...Microbiology at the University of Pittsburgh, where I also work as a research assistant in an HIV/AIDS research clinic. This advanced training has further honed my problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex topics clearly skills I bring to every tutoring session. Outside of academics and work, I enjoy spending time with my cat, reading,...

...believe this method allows for the full-development of ideas, and also creates the least amount of stress for the student. I have dedicated my life to writing, and it is truly my passion. It is my goal to instill that same passion for words in my students, regardless of the writing assignment.

...environment: 1.) a caring, patient, skilled, and prepared instructor acting as a facilitator and guide; 2.) a consistent atmosphere of encouragement of students’ diverse exploration and self-directed learning endeavors; 3.) an overarching focus on the development of knowledge and skills related to learning empowerment; and 4.) a tireless promotion of peace, social justice, and respect...

I'm an airplane and helicopter Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) and also have a CFI-Instrument for airplane. Also rated in gyrocopters, gliders, and airplane single engine sea. I have an extensive military biography with 30+ years of service to the US Army. You can read more about my aviation resume at www.cranaviation.com.

...about having a positive mindset and using that to continue learning. Aside from math, I am also passionate about technology and how it can be used to enhance the learning experience. Implementing technology can also demonstrate the practical application of math and create a more meaningful learning experience. In my free time I like to...

...culture with others, and I feel very fulfilled from helping students learn a new language. I have two philosophies when teaching Cantonese: 1) practice makes perfect, 2) listen and watch. I believe Cantonese students become successful when they use these two philosophies to learn the tones, unique sounds, and complex phrases. My interests are in...

...broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, Biology, Social Studies and Social Sciences. When working with students, whether in the classroom or in tutoring sessions, my mission is to assist them in reaching their maximum potential by using research based and innovative teaching methods. I aim to promote success and accomplishment...

...now move fluidly between Italian, Spanish and English. In addition to the great deal of experience I have with language as a traveler, I have spent the last 6 years teaching Spanish and Italian as a foreign language to elementary school children, adult students at language institutes and universities, and to corporate clients in intensive...

...and Management with a minor in Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. I am originally from California and am part of Camp Kesem at CMU. This summer, I am interning at Concur as a software developer. I love working with all types of students and consider myself to be very patient and friendly.

...much enjoy providing specialized tutoring to support success in standardized tests such as the SAT and GMAT. In all subjects, I like to teach confidence and a calm approach to problem solving rather than memorizing facts or formulas. Outside of my academic pursuits, I enjoy cooking, exercising, playing basketball, and staying up to date on...

...kinds of learning methods and different kind of students and the best way to interact with them to give each student a positive and individual learning experience. My motto is: You know a language, when you are able to speak it! Learning about grammar, proper pronunciation and a wide vocabulary will help to build up...

...and medicine and enjoy helping other students understand these complex, yet fun topics. I think my background of biochemistry paired with my hands-on experience in the medical field gives me a unique perspective. My goal to help students master the more difficult science courses and inspire students towards their goals - whether that be pre-medicine,...

...as a mentor providing access to information and opportunities for discovery and knowledge development. I believe it is important to make the tutoring session relevant to the students interests, therefore involving them in the process and creating excitement to learn. My tutoring approach is student-centered. Each student is unique. How do they learn? What is...

...develop our strengths. The method consisted of classrooms with a range of student ages, to encourage older students to teach the younger students. So, I've always been comfortable with helping others learn, and finding individualized ways to work together to achieve a goal. My teaching style involves a lot of examples, repetition for comprehension, and...

...6 years college-level teaching experience of which 4 years at an overseas university and 2 years at US universities. I have loved chemistry all my life and I thoroughly enjoy tutoring this subject. My teaching/tutoring philosophy is to understand the students needs and then patiently work with them to achieve a better grasp of the...