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Certified Tutor
10+ years
Christopher
I have strong math and physics skills and I am very passionate about the insane things we can learn about our universe using math. I will try and tailor the material we learn to my students' specific interests, and keep them engaged in classes where they might normally be bored or not see a connecti...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Astrophysics
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I studied at Penn State University, where I gained a Bachelors of Science in psychology with a focus on life sciences. This is why psychology is one of the main subjects I tutor, but I also like to branch out into others, like natural science, American history, and English. I pick my subjects based ...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
BS
Certified Tutor
Charu
I have been tutoring students of all ages for the past 10 years. In that time, I have learned that all students have a passion for learning. However, they may not necessarily know that, or be able to express it in the 'normal' method of education.My goal has always been to encourage this passion. To...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Thomas Jefferson University
Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I am deeply passionate about helping students because I truly believe in the transformative power of self-mastery and confidence. There's something incredibly fulfilling about watching someone gain a deeper understanding of a subject, overcome challenges, and ultimately succeed in their goals. It's ...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor's
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Justin
I am a college instructor with ten years experience in the classroom as a teacher and tutor. Originally from South Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking a...
University of South Carolina
Bachelor in Arts, English
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Doctor of Philosophy, English
Certified Tutor
10+ years
Ruby
I am a Philadelphia with a degree in the Communication of the Arts and Sciences. I am currently pursuing a Dual Title Masters in Rhetoric and Gender Studies at the Pennsylvania State University. More specifically, I specialize in Visual Communication of Social Scientific and Humanities Data Through ...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Communication and Rhetoric
Certified Tutor
9+ years
Ayesha
I am currently a 3rd year medical student working towards my M.D! I graduated from Pennsylvania State University (main campus, State College PA) spring of 2017 with a Bachelor of Science from the Eberly College of Science. I passed my USMLE Step 1 exam this year, so I am really passionate about this...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Premedicine
Ross University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, Community Health and Preventive Medicine
Certified Tutor
2+ years
I earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration. After graduating, I worked in accounting leadership for 13 years. For many years, I volunteered in elementary school classrooms working alongside the teacher to assist students with engaging activities. At that point, I realized my passion was...
Marywood University
MBA
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
MBA
Certified Tutor
Angela
My name is Angela Hess. I live in Pennsylvania. I have a PhD in Anatomy and Cell Biology from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology from the University of Pennsylvania. I have been teaching in the Department of Biology (formally the Department of Biological and Allied He...
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
University of Iowa
Doctor of Science, Cell Biology and Anatomy
Certified Tutor
5+ years
John
I tutor because I truly enjoy teaching students and seeing them gain confidence as they overcome their academic challenges. As a student from kindergarten through graduate school, my teachers and professors were role models that I admired and used as models for my own behavior. One of my proudest mo...
Northeastern University
Masters, Masters in Public Policy
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Bachelors, Crime, Law, and Justice
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Penn State alumni tutors excel across a wide range of subjects, with particular strength in engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical), mathematics, chemistry, physics, business courses, and computer science—areas where Penn State has strong academic programs. However, tutors with Penn State backgrounds are available for virtually any subject, from humanities to pre-professional coursework. When you connect with Varsity Tutors, you can request a tutor with Penn State experience in your specific area of study.
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