Award-Winning Algebra Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their 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...

...impact of a caring, positive environment of people who believe in a student cannot be overstated. One of my seventh graders, who had not grown at all as a reader after a year in a classroom setting, attended a small group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made...

...opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your...

...instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught...

I am a 2015 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed to helping students understand and love their courses, and am dedicated to achieving this task.... Introduce myself and explain...

...teach me how to correctly solve problems and arrive at the correct answers. In my opinion, there is no better way to assess the depth and breadth of one's knowledge than to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state...

Hi! I'm a rising Junior at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania studying finance and entrepreneurship. I am passionate about learning and helping students grasp concepts to aid them in their academic journey.

...wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while knowing the formulas and procedures is important, memorizing mathematical formulas without appreciating the concepts is akin to memorizing the lines of a Shakespeare play without paying attention to the underlying prose. My strongest subjects are linear algebra and pre-calculus though I am proficient at tutoring all high school and college underclassmen mathematical subjects. I hope that my passion is contagious and that all...

I am looking to help students understand and learn whatever materials they are having trouble with. I have tutored for roughly 2 years while I was in high school. I'm currently in my third year of studying Biomedical Engineering at Drexel University. I would like to aid students in any way possible.... I teach students through examples and problem solving.... I would ask the student to go over what topics he/she needs help on. I would...

...a current student at the University of Pennsylvania pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree in Systems Engineering. In the past, I have tutored high school students in a wide variety of math and physics courses. I also have experience in helping students prepare for the SAT standardized test. I am a firm believer that education lies at the heart of a fulfilling and successful life and I strive to instill these values in all the...

...in human thought and behavior and I've found that adding my skills in writing to my love of people has made the social sciences the best area of study for me. My teaching style is relaxed and fun. I am friendly and outgoing, and I've heard I am very easy to get along with and make my students and peers feel comfortable. Working with me will include many helpful test-taking tips, as I took both...

...try to adapt my tutoring style to fit every student's individual needs and personality. I try to connect the material to the real world because when you can relate to what you are learning you will understand and enjoy it more. With my help, we can turn a once dreaded subject into something manageable and even fun! Previously, I was a volunteer test prep tutor with a non-profit. This organization provided free tutoring and college...

...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...

I am currently working as a Medical Assistant for a dermatologist. I am in the process of applying to medical school. I was a Biology major in college. I love working with people. I hope to be a good tutor and to help my students achieve their goals! I am always open to feedback and suggestions on how to be a better tutor. ... Making it simpler and easier to understand. Break down the concepts! Drawing...

...learn for the rest of their lives. I loved my college experience and want to show high school students that with practice and diligence, they too can perform well on standardized tests and go on to the university of their choosing. To accomplish academic goals at any level, it is important for the student to have fun while learning! I personalize my teaching approach to fit the student's learning style so that he or she...

...Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at...

...but definitely have experience tutoring science and business courses as well. I am an avid learner and consider education an invaluable tool that everyone should be permitted to have. In college, I volunteered in an underrepresented community and continuously tried to inspire high school students to become leaders and pursue their goals. I also volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and really enjoyed getting on rooftops and learning how to use power tools.

I have a degree in Elementary Education and believe that every person has the ability to learn. I've worked with all kinds of students: those on IEPs, with physical or developmental disabilities, and those looking for enrichment. I want to work with students to enhance their learning and aid them in success. ... I believe that students learn in an individual way. While it is important to get the correct answer, it is more important that...

...feel overwhelmed by the material. I make sure to teach the material at a level the student can understand before progressing to more difficult problems. I have found that this approach allows the student to build up their confidence in the material, which directly translates into a willingness to learn and work hard. In addition, I highly value communication during the tutoring process. This involves keeping parents updated with how lessons are progressing and what...

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.