Award-Winning Tutors serving Swarthmore, PA

...Physics). As a high school student, I vividly remember preparing for the SAT and hope to use the tactics that I learned to help other students who may need improvement! I firmly believe in helping students and adapting to their individual needs and skill sets. In my spare time, I love to watch football and...

...to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from 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...

...to the states. While learning another language I know firsthand how difficult it can be to speak up and actually use what you know. I want to foster confidence in students ability to speak and listen to German by giving them plenty of time to practice with me and in turn allow them to meet...

...3.95) 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+...

...with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another very important skill to have when working with students who may be struggling to understand difficult technical concepts. I am confident that my years of academic experience will serve well in helping your child...

...students Spanish as a part time instructor - high school age students Spanish as a high school teacher - international adults English at a non-profit center in Syracuse, as a student-teacher - kids yoga classes as the lead teacher - adult hatha yoga classes, asana, pranayama, meditation as the lead teacher - high school girls...

...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...

...suddenly make connections from chemistry to the real world. My experience with tutoring has led me to believe that discovery-based learning is the best way to solidify concepts. For this reason I focus on teaching how to use the tools available, like modeling kits and textbooks. In addition to being a huge science nerd, I...

...work one on one with students and it is exceptionally rewarding to watch students grow and gain knowledge in that setting. I currently hold a teaching position with the Philadelphia School District and therefore have a great understanding of what skills students need to be successful in today's rigorous curriculum. Outside of my teaching career,...

...I have taken a number of science classes. I was also a chemistry and ecology tutor for some of the athletes. I spent a semester as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a genetics course. In addition I spent a few years working in a University research lab that required a good understanding of biology, chemistry,...

...academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an innate characteristic. While I'm not tutoring, I...

...is learnable, and with a basic understanding of logical concepts and some key strategies to approach each section, anyone is capable of improving his/her score significantly. These concepts and strategies helped boost my score 17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions process, I...

...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...

...a TEFL certficate and tutoring and teaching there for the duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills -...

I have a BS in Biology, and a PhD in Plant Science. My area of research is in plant genetics. I have taught courses in Plant Biology and Genetics at the college and university-level at a range of institutions. I am available for individual tutoring in all levels and areas of biological sciences.... My teaching philosophy is based on active learning. I like to have students actively engaged in their learning. I also like to show...

...but I am able to tutor other grade levels as well. My tutoring style is very simple. I keep the material interesting and understandable, I make sure the atmosphere in the session is fun and intriguing for the student and I am very patient and completely willing to repeat material being learned as much as...

...enjoyable and fun. Stressful learning will get students nowhere. When I work with children, I immediately establish a bond, a relationship of comfort and excitement. I want my students to be comfortable and to love asking questions. I am sure that my love for kids and my own academic achievements will make me a great...

...the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study...

...main focus was on financial models and health economics. I held multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher...

As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...