I graduated from Allegheny College with a BS in Chemistry last Spring. I am very passionate about chemistry and will begin working for my PhD this fall at the University of Maryland. In the meantime, I am excited to be back in Manhattan to tutor students in chemistry, biology, physics and mathematics. I have had a love for math and science for a long time and believe that the problem solving skills needed to crack these subjects are critical for students looking to be successful in whatever field they choose to pursue. For this reason, I push my students to not only master the material, but also teach strategies to recognize problem structures that will help them tackle new material in the future. In my spare time I enjoy playing soccer and traveling. I have spent a good deal of time in South America and am always looking for excuses to return. I truly enjoyed tutoring students in chemistry during college, but as a graduate of Beacon High School in Manhattan I am excited to be back in the City and working with New York's next round of science and math enthusiasts.

I'm passionate about helping students reach their goals because I believe every student has the potential to succeed. I have six years of experience working with students in various settings, from an environmental education camp in northwest Pennsylvania to a bilingual school in Costa Rica. Most recently, I was a teaching assistant for undergraduate journalism classes at Arizona State University from August 2015 to May 2017. I also served as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Dominican Republic from 2012 to 2015. While I was there, I taught environmental education courses, helped coach a volleyball team, and taught an entrepreneurship course.I earned a master's degree in journalism from Arizona State University in May 2017. I attained a bachelor's degree in environmental science, with a minor in Spanish, from Allegheny College in Pennsylvania. I would love to tutor students in Spanish or environmental science -- some of my favorite subjects. I've spent more than four years living in Spanish-speaking countries and I love opportunities to help other people learn Spanish.Outside of academia, I enjoy outdoor activities such as running and hiking. I'm also an avid reader and I love to cook.

Pronouns: they/them English; elle/le- Spanish; iel/lea-French Elsie holds a Bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Music from Allegheny College, and a Master's degree in French and Spanish from George Mason University. They have experience as an Adjunct Instructor of Spanish at George Mason University, and an adjunct instructor of French at the University of Pittsburgh. They are currently getting their PhD in French. They have also been trained as a writing tutor in English, French and Spanish. Elsie grew up in France, and continued to learn languages in immersion programs, study abroad semesters, and fascinating courses through graduate school. They have worked with multilingual students in elementary schools, immersion academies, tutoring programs, and in university courses. They also speak German, a little bit of Italian, and has an ever-growing "languages to learn" list.

I recently retired from a 35+ year finance career working as an analyst and in project management. Upon further reflection, I prefer to call this next phase of my life as a repurposing rather than a retirement. I have a Bachelor of Arts in International Economics from Allegheny College and am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder. I am currently volunteering in the Adult Literacy program at the Brooklyn Public Library in Brooklyn, NY where I tutor sections in English, math, and financial literacy. I have found great satisfaction in assisting others in developing their skills in these areas. In addition to tutoring in the above literacy subjects, I also have strong Microsoft Excel skills developed throughout my finance career and supplemented by outside course work. This background gives me the ability to customize student training in specific areas that would best meet the student's needs. My teaching style is to take the subject matter, break it down into digestible and logical parts and then provide relevant examples or application of the material so that the student can better understand the concepts. Also, my consideration and understanding of the student's desired outcome from the tutoring sessions is critical to their success. My initial experience teaching began with coaching youth travel team basketball. Basketball can be a somewhat complex sport. It can be challenging to explain the different offensive and defensive concepts to young players while at the same time keeping the game fun and engaging. Some of my most rewarding and valuable experiences were with players who initially struggled but were then able to incorporate what they learned in practice and translate that to their play on the court. In addition, over the course of my finance career, I have coached and mentored many colleagues in the finance profession. I view the opportunity to tutor students as a continuation of these prior teaching-learning experiences, and I aim to bring out the best in a student's learning process.

I graduated with a BA from Allegheny College in 2019 with a double major in English and Theatre and a minor in Education Studies. While I was at Allegheny, I was a tutor for the America Reads program where I was a classroom tutor in all subjects for a 6th grade class for all 4 years. I then graduated from Pitt's MAT program in 2020, and earned my English 7-12 Teaching Certificate,and completed my student teaching in an 8th grade Language Arts class. This year, I have been a long term substitute in a 6th grade English class for the entire school year. I also have experience tutoring for SATs and up through 8th grade level math. My main interests are in English and Literature, but I also enjoy Theatre and Drama, skiing, traveling, and knitting. I would describe myself as energetic, hardworking and friendly!

I graduated from Xavier University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. In 1998, I earned my Master of Physical Therapy from Allegheny University of the Health Sciences. After working as a physical therapist for several years, I continued practicing and earned my Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2014. I have been a clinical instructor to numerous physical therapy students. In addition, I taught Therapeutic Exercise and Therapeutic Modalities & Pharmacology as an adjunct professor for athletic training students. Because I had experience in opening two physical therapy clinics for a hospital employer and a private practice employer, I decided to utilize that experience to open my own independent physical therapy practice in 2015. After earning my NASM Personal Training Certification and pursuing specializations in Fitness Nutrition and Corrective Exercise, I closed my physical therapy practice in 2021 to focus on my current wellness business. I have passed the NATA-BOC, NATA, NASM-CPT, NASM-FNS, and NASM-CES exams on the first attempt. I know how to prepare, study, and pass professional exams! I currently assist with coaching a USATF XC & Track team; however, I miss teaching academically. I am excited to join the Varsity Tutor platform to teach and mentor students who are interested in athletic training, physical therapy, personal training, and nutrition. I am a gym-rat and an endurance junkie! I workout almost 2 hour every day because I love how exercise increases my energy. I believe my experience across the medical-fitness industry will provide students with great insight into both academic and real-world learning.

I love teaching students the beauty of mathematics and science! For the past five years, I've tutored students at the high school and college level. Subjects taught include Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Trigonometry, Algebra 1/2, Pre-Algebra, Pre-Calculus and SAT Math Prep. I'm eager to help you succeed!

I started my career with the intention of getting a PhD in molecular neurobiology, and developed a passion for education. I would love to help you grow as a learner as I continue to grow as an educator.

I graduated Allegheny College with a B.S. in Political Science and Computer science in 2014. Since then, I have worked at Citigroup and Brooklyn Law School as a programmer.

From a young age I knew I was destined to teach. I have always enjoyed reading, writing, and learning in any context and have a desire for knowledge.Upon graduating college, I decided that my passion and career path would center around learning and passing on the knowledge I have acquired from my schooling, work, travel, and general life experiences.Taking a non-traditional path, I began my career in education by teaching English as a second language in South Korea. I broadened my horizons both professionally and personally over my time in the country.Upon returning to the United States, I followed a more traditional path by entering the private sector by accepting a position in the loan department at PNC Bank. After only a few short months, I was appointed a trainer and mentor to new employees, restarting my teaching career in an unusual way. Passing my wisdom onto other employees every day reignited my passion for teaching.Since leaving the bank, I have being pursing my dream as an educator. I have tutored 1-on-1, taught classrooms of both adults and children, and even enjoying training my dog, Shiloh, away from work.I will use my experience, education, and enthusiasm to help you along your academic journey. Every session, I will give you 110% to help reach your goals, and we will have fun along the way.

I am a graduate of a school in northwest Pennsylvania with a degree in Biochemistry & Piano Performance and plan on attending Medical School in the near future. In my four years there, I was selected by the department chairs to be the designated tutor for Mathematics (Precalculus to Calculus 3), Organic and General Chemistry, Biology (Cellular, Molecular, Developmental, and Genetics), and Physics, each for minimum of one year. The reason I agreed to tutor again and again each year they approached me is because I simply loved it. It is hard to describe the wonderful feeling of seeing a student you helped master the material in front of you and run through problems like they're nothing. My favorite question since childhood has been "why?". I was never a fan of just memorizing facts, because not only do you not really understand the material, but you are likely to forget it. That principle has transitioned over to my tutoring style. We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand that, we slowly work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon you're able to tell me the reason for every variable in the Schrdinger equation. Sometimes my students also develop a passion for knowing why and I love it. I'm not a tutor automaton though; my other hobbies/passions include piano, weight lifting, classical music (and concerts), composition, and environmental activism. In addition to tutoring, I've spent time in my institution as the head of research regarding nuclear import receptors via the genetic engineering of yeast to express the human AR receptor and the transformation and construction of plasmids.

I am a pharmacist and lifelong academic. I began tutoring while earning my Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Psychology. I soon realized that helping students develop their skills and excel brought me great joy. I continued to tutor throughout my Doctor of Pharmacy program, and carried this passion into my career as a pharmacist, where I precept students and resident learners. I believe in fostering autonomy and independence. I do this through open discussion in a comfortable, non-intimidating environment, and by encouraging students to drive their learning and developing critical thinking skills. Watching a student reach their goals, gain self-confidence, and engage in learning are the most rewarding aspects of tutoring.My practice as a pharmacist is built upon a strong foundation of pharmacology knowledge. In graduating Cum Laude from pharmacy school, I gained a comprehensive understanding of how drugs interact with the physiology of the human body. During my time in school, I was recruited as a peer tutor and guided my peers to succeed academically. I continue to teach students and resident learners as a pharmacist, sharing my passion for the application of pharmacology through patient care.I have been tutoring pharmacology students in pharmacy, nursing, and medicine for over 2 years. I specialize in teaching pharmacy calculations and NAPLEX preparation, for which I have my own materials to supplement learning from RxPrep and other courses.