Alyssa
Certified Tutor
...Secondary School Certification program at Haverford College. As somebody with a teacher as a mother, education has always been present in my life. I grew up thinking about educational policies and philosophies and started teaching at a Sunday school when I was a senior in High School. Since then, I have done several field placements...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Physics (minors in Chemistry and Education)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800
Celine
Certified Tutor
...academic subjects and in test prep since attending Haverford College. I have also gained experience working with students as a middle school teacher and as a mentor in an elementary school reading program. After teaching at the Washington Middle School for Girls in DC, I earned an Ed.M in Education Policy and Management at The...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Education Policy and Management
Edin
Certified Tutor
...with a BA in Political Science from Haverford College and then went on to get my MA in International Relations from Central European University in Budapest. I was born in Bosnia and moved to the US when I was 6. My favorite hobby is fishing, primarily on the Sound but I also love fishing for...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Master of Arts, International Relations
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 760
Jacob
Certified Tutor
...with a B.A. in Astrophysics and a minor in Classical Archaeology. I am currently the Master Electrician for the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. While I am most adept at Physics, Astronomy and Math, I have always had a passion for English Grammar, proofreading and editing. That same love of English helps me...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Grant
Certified Tutor
...math teacher and tutor. I am a MA licensed middle school math teacher of 20 years, and I have tutored countless math students from grades 7-12. I may be the most patient math teacher students will ever have, and I try to not just show math skills, but help students understand the language of math...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Mathematics Teaching
Ben
Certified Tutor
...High Honours in Classical Language and Literature and from Oxford University (MSt) in Classics. My academic background includes a large amount of reading, analysis, and writing, which are suited to the SAT preparation. I especially love teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Tyler
Certified Tutor
...music, tinkering with and modifying my electric guitars, and running! My favorite color is red; my favorite place in the entire world is Paris (although I was only fortunate enough to spend time there once), and if I had to pick one song to listen to on repeat on a desert island for eternity, it...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
PHD, Comparative Literature
Olivia
Certified Tutor
...edit more effectively on your own. I have worked professionally as an anthropologist and pursued original ethnographic research in Gujarat, India. My research concerned issues of religion and society. I have extensive knowledge about South Asian religion (especially Hinduism and tribal religion), and have also studied Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and Judaism from a social science...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Anthropolgoy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1380
SAT Verbal: 710
Alec
Certified Tutor
...up on weekly problem sets or during their studying for exams. I also was teaching assistant for upper level chemistry and biology lab courses, where I helped students during lab periods complete and understand their experiments, assisted them in writing up those labs afterward, and reviewed lab reports for the professors. I also tutored high...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Elise
Certified Tutor
...College, where I studied history with focus on modern Europe and Asia. In 2014-2015, I completed pre-medical course work at Agnes Scott College, and I am currently applying to medical school, with a goal of becoming a primary care physician. As a pre-medical student, I understand how to approach standardized tests, and enjoy helping others...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 800
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
...three main tenets. First, the world is a fascinating place. Lady Macbeth, the Krebs cycle, derivatives, the Spanish Civil War, the best way to pass a soccer ball -- those are all opportunities for wonder. Second, young people are full of breathtaking, wonderful ideas. I can honestly say that being in a classroom full high...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English Literature
Masters, Teaching and Learning
Jayde
Certified Tutor
...in order to succeed, students need to see learning as an engaging, rewarding, and fun challenge. Through encouragement and positive feedback, learning and achievement become less of a chore and more something of which a student can be truly proud. I know from personal experience that in the areas in which I struggled as a...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 710
Finn
Certified Tutor
...much easier than you think, I swear! Chinese is my favorite subject to tutor. Not only is the language itself beautifully methodical, but also the experience of learning and teaching another language along with its immense history and culture is extremely rewarding. For instance, there's nothing better than finding a sense of humor in another...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Culture
Laura
Certified Tutor
...and thorough when reviewing concepts and practice problems; I am more than willing to discuss a concept two or three times in varying ways if that is what the student requires. Furthermore, I always make sure to communicate effectively with parents/guardians so that they are aware of their children's progress and understand the teaching landmarks...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740
Andrew
Certified Tutor
...Haverford College with a reverence for education. I aim to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Philosophy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 740
Elizabeth
Certified Tutor
I have years of teaching experience in the U.S. and abroad, and I enjoy working with students who are motivated and open to guidance. I look forward to meeting you and helping you reach your academic goals.... Know your strengths, and use them to create habits that get you to your goals.... As them what accomplishment they are most proud of.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Masters, Public Administration
Jason
Certified Tutor
...published with scholarly journals and major university presses, including Harvard, Brill, Cambridge, and Duke. I will use my professional expertise to help you build analytical writing skills and effective research habits. I have worked closely with students of all circumstances and skill levels, and they have consistently applauded me for effectiveness, accessibility, enthusiasm, and helpfulness...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
PHD, English
SAT Verbal: 720
Matthew
Certified Tutor
...student, he or she can grasp the material much better. My profile picture was taken at a lab job at UC-San Diego I had after graduating three years ago, but I found that as much as I enjoyed the coursework, working in a Chemistry lab wasn't for me. Working with students has been much more...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Chemistry (minor in English Lit)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 730
Jennifer
Certified Tutor
I'm a history and Spanish teacher with experience in high school and middle school classrooms.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, History
Masters, Education
SAT Verbal: 790
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
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