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Jacob: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...help you learn, not to be your drill sergeant! That being said, I do have high expectations for my students, because you should hold yourself to high standards if you want to improve your skills. Outside of instruction/studies, I played basketball in high-school, although ultimately other interests took over and I never pursued hoops on the college level; however, I still enjoy playing several days a week. I'm also a musician/engineer playing in several bands...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 740

Derrick: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...with a minor in Bioengineering. I am currently a full-time research scientist at a Biotech company, and I am quite experienced in the fields of biology and chemistry. I am passionate about teaching STEM subjects to others! With respect to tutoring, my philosophy is centered around teaching how YOU learn best. I have 3+ years of tutoring experience, and I am more than happy to teach anyone in any way, no matter what your level...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 710

Julie: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...connect with each student individually and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each child. I work incredibly hard to ensure that my students are being supported in all areas. I use positive reinforcement and foster students' independence to ensure that they will be successful even after we are done our lessons. I have successfully tutored a number of students outside of school since becoming a teacher. I collaborate often with students' parents to make...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Math/Science/Technology

Tiannan: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...been involved in peer tutoring all throughout high school and am currently also a tutor with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. I have found that tutoring is such a fulfilling way to help others succeed while learning new information myself. It also allows me to build new and lasting relationships with those I work with, which is something I have come to value. Outside of school/work, I enjoy dancing, reading, listening to music, and hanging...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Biological Basis of Behavior

Jackson: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...unique way. If we spend our time following our passions and figuring out what learning style works best for us, than our education can be transformative. One of the primary problems of our education system is the lack of individualized learning time, and personal relationship building between teacher and student. I think we tend to use a one size fits all approach with education because our schools and teachers don't have the time or resources...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Eric: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...technical degree I have diverse interests and I believe that 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 request seriously and put in my best effort.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Laura: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...Department during nightly hours held in the Department building. Sometimes I also had the opportunity to help upper level students, and I loved discussing and teaching other Geoscience majors. At the time, I as also enrolled in the Colleges’ Teacher Certification Program, and was also interning as a Student Tutor in local middle and high schools. Teaching both adolescents and college students during that time helped me find and develop my passion for teaching. In...
Education & Certification
Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Geology, Environmental Studies, Education
University of Minnesota Duluth - Masters, Geology
ACT Math: 31

Silvi: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...a non-profit organization called Achieve-Ability, where I tutored adults and children on college essays and personal statements. In collaboration with my students, I created individual academic plans to help them reach their goals and helped them come up with study skills which suits their learning style. I am very adaptable to students needs and work with a student-center framework and will go where they need assistance the most, and work from there. I am a...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelors, Human Development Family Studies, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Masters of Social Work

Rachel: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...Middle Years Mathematics and English as a Second Language (ESL) as well. I have been tutoring for about 4 years and have tutored from Pre-K to fourth grade. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about Reading, Phonics, and Mathematics. I strongly believe in a hands-on approach to teaching and learning. I also think it is best to identify the learning style of the students to make sure that they understand...
Education & Certification
Shippensburg University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
Cabrini College - Masters in Education, Education

Kayla: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...Ohio Northern University Pettit College of Law. My many years in education as a student lead me to my positions in the admissions offices both at Chatham University and Ohio Northern University. As an admissions representative, I have provided prospective students insight into the admission processes, shared the criteria admissions offices use to identify an ideal personal statement, and assisted students to refine their applications for review. Aside from my admissions experience, I am an...
Education & Certification
Chatham University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Ohio Northern University - Juris Doctor, Law

Jasen: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...of mine that I had a chance to practice during my pediatrics rotation having to help kids quickly feel comfortable answering questions from me, a stranger in a white coat! In addition to my tutoring at the high school level, I have also tutored college level Biology to an art major. In this case, the simple rote memorization that seems to be main course on nearly every left-brained menu was less appetizing to this more...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - Non Degree Doctorals, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Verbal: 730

Brittany: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...linguistics. While languages and language itself are my first love, I enjoy working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students work towards reaching their full potential. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu!
Education & Certification
Macalester College - Bachelor in Arts, Japanese, linguistics

Andrea: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Human Development and Community Engagement

Jessica: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...life by reading novels, participating in 5K runs and cheering on my favorite sports teams. My teaching style reflects my desire to be a life long learner. I believe that you can learn something from everyone you meet and every encounter. Education is truly the key to a quality life and one should never stop searching for knowledge. I truly believe that by spending my time tutoring and teaching children I can both enrich others...
Education & Certification
Wilkes University - Bachelor in Arts, Education

Robin: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...are and will adapt to their needs to forge a relationship fostering learning. I love animals in general but cats the most. I have two cats and volunteer with a cat rescue. If God had not given me a family with mild allergies, I might have become the "crazy cat lady!" I believe all good things come from God, and every person is special, loved, and uniquely designed with talents and purpose. Tutoring allows me...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science, Elementary Ed

Cecilia Julia: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...and updated. I am a graduated Interpreter and Certified Translator for English and Spanish and I have several certificates of German as a Foreign Language. I like cooking - mainly Mediterranean Cuisine - cinema - especially classic movies- literature, swimming, dancing and long walks, preferably along unknown cities. I enjoy music and occasionally singing. My motto: "Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible and suddenly you are doing the impossible". St....
Education & Certification
Universidad del Salvador - Bachelors, English
Universidad del Salvador - Current Grad Student, English Conferencie Interpreter

Lawrence: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...History. At the same time I received a second degree in Secondary Education. Directly out of college I started teaching at Wissahickon High School. Over the past 10 years I have taught numerous courses, including European History, US History, World History, and Political Science. I have taught all levels of those courses. In that time I have also taken a strong passion for the writing process and mentor a lot of students outside of my...
Education & Certification
Susquehanna University - Bachelor in Arts, History/ Secondary Education
Cabrini College - Master of Science, Administrative Certification

Cathy: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...a math teacher a few years ago. To me, teaching is an ideal career for me and it provides me the opportunity to work with young people and help them learn and help them get ready for college life. I had some great experiences with classes of students and individual students as well. It was my moment when my students told me that they felt more confident in math and they did better than before...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Education in Mathematics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, M.S. in Applied and Computational Mathematics

Yasmine: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...undergrad, I did research in 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 a handful of organizations, I am able to engage with students of all levels. I...
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

Megan: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
I graduated with honors from St. John's University with a dual degree in chemistry and biology. I'd love to help you with science or math. I tend to take a problem based style, but I work to find the best approach for each subject for each student. "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance" - Confucius... I've found problem based learning to be the most successful strategy for the majority of subjects that...
Education & Certification
St Johns University - Bachelors, Chemistry & Biology
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Springfield, Pennsylvania, is a township in Delaware County, with a population of just over 24,000 people. The township is a suburb of Philadelphia, which is around 10 miles away. The first European settlers in the area were Quakers who arrived with William Penn, for whom Pennsylvania is named. The town was recognized as its own governmental entity in 1686.
Public schools in Springfield fall into the Springfield School District, which features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. With Philadelphia so close, secondary school students like you can find great college education very close to home. You could work to get ahead of the competition by taking advantage of tutoring in Springfield, PA. Professional in-person or online tutoring in Springfield is a great way to work to improve in your class or test prep. With the help of a tutor in Springfield, you can raise your grade point average, learn better test-taking strategies, and work on essay-writing and college entrance applications with tutors who have insight into the process. Some of the best colleges in Philadelphia include Thomas Jefferson University, the Curtis Institute of Music, and Drexel University. Swarthmore College is one of the leading colleges in the country, and it is right outside Springfield. With Springfield, PA, tutoring in-home or online, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into these top schools, especially through private instruction for test prep.
Although Springfield is right outside a major urban area, there are still plenty of attractions in the suburb itself. The Tyler Arboretum and the Chanticleer Estate offer year-round outdoor beauty with a touch of history. Hedgerow Theatre produces a full season of excellent productions, featuring local and national actors. And of course, just a few miles away, Philadelphia offers exciting historic sites and renowned museums. Some of these include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, and the Mutter Museum. Of course, there is also Independence National Historical Park, which houses both the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Film buffs will love the Rocky Steps, the long flight of stairs featured in the first "Rocky" movie.
Private tutoring in Springfield, PA, is available both online or in-home to help you with general course instruction or test prep. With the help of a tutor in Springfield, you can learn to love subjects that were once difficult for you, improve your grades and test scores, and get into a great post-secondary school.
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