Award-Winning Tutors from University of Pennsylvania

Hello! I'm currently a Masters student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. I also have a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Haverford College.I am available to tutor in Physics, Math, and Science courses, as well as for ACT and SAT test prep.

I am a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania. I love working with children and my favorite subject to tutor is Math. I enjoy solving problems and taking my students on a journey to a solution. I have been a tutor for about 10 years and I have worked as both a peer tutor and assistant teacher in various schools. I specialize in providing tutoring in Elementary and Middle School Math, Science, and English. I also provide Malayalam tutoring.

I am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania. I graduated Magna Cum Laude and received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a focus on Communication and Commerce. I tutor a broad range of subjects including English (Grammar, Critical Reading, and Writing) and Math. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because once students fully understand the fundamental ideas of a mathematical area, they can unlock their ability to tackle much more complex problems. I have experience tutoring children of all ages during my years babysitting throughout high school. My tutoring technique is a highly interactive approach, tailored to each student's specific needs and most effective learning style. I am passionate about education and appreciate the opportunity to impart that love of learning to others. My belief is that the critical thinking skills that students develop at a young age can help them to be successful in their subsequent academic studies, personal lives, and future careers. Outside of academia, I enjoy watching independent films, running, and reading.

I have eight years experience teaching French in public high school and middle school environments. I have worked with beginners and intermediate students, as well as students in advanced levels of French.I enjoy tutoring one-on-one, because I am able to focus solely on the needs of one individual. As a school teacher, I have been amazed at how effective one or two private extra help sessions can be for the student who has been struggling in the larger class environment. I believe that I explain language concepts clearly and in a way that students of all skill levels can understand.My students have told me over the years that I am a patient and encouraging teacher and that I make learning French fun. I love helping students realize that they CAN in fact learn French, even if they thought they couldn't! One of my 9th grade students once wrote the following to me: "You are one of the most positive people I have ever met, and you taught me never to give up. You always have a HUGE smile on your face, and that is why I look up to you and why you are one of my role models."

I am a former middle school science teacher and science curriculum chair in Philadelphia. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America corps member alumnus. Right now I am the Learning and Development Coordinator for Impark USA. I enjoy teaching and love to work with others to overcome their academic challenges.

Since as far back as I can remember, I've enjoyed learning more about different subjects and am an avid reader of historical events and biographies. Reading in general is a way for me to transport myself to another time, place or world. I think that education is extremely important because it is a way for the average citizen to empower him or herself both intrinsically and extrinsically.I am currently a law student and am on the road to appreciating a new kind of study: that of various legal doctrines, statutory interpretation and methods of argumentation.In my spare time, I enjoy running, hiking and traveling. I love being outdoors in natural settings and am happiest when I get the chance to explore something new. I am also a dancer focusing primarily on South Asian dance styles like Bharatnatyam, Bhangra, Garba/Raas and Lavani.

Hi! My name is Kathryne. I am 29 years old and live Philadelphia with my fiance and our two dogs. I am a Master of Public Health candidate at the Johns Hopkins School in Baltimore. My focused area of study is Behavioral and Social Health Sciences and I will begin pursuing a doctorate in clinical psychology next year.I have gained extensive tutoring experience over the last 14 years. I began tutoring my sophomore year of high school and continued as an undergrad student at the University of Pennsylvania where I tutored and mentored middle school to high school aged students in a wide range of subjects including English literature; writing; language, math (Pre-Algebra through Pre-Calculus), sciences (Biology, Environmental/Earth, Chemistry), ACT / SAT prep, and college application essay writing.As the eldest of three girls, I work well with kids of all ages and am responsible, dependable, and sociable. I have always loved learning, and want to use that passion to help younger students achieve their academic goals!

Hi, my name is Sawyer! With 5 years of tutoring experience, my teaching philosophy centers on true mastery. I ask my students plenty of questions, because being able to explain your work is the clearest sign of real understanding. I also keep every session positive and encouraging, since I feel that positive reinforcement is one of the best tools for learning.

Having taught in a variety of settings and worked with diverse populations such as incarcerated inmates, international adults and ivy league undergraduates, I have come to understand first hand that every student learns in his or her own unique way. My approach as a tutor is to listen carefully to the student and to try and understand where he or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of Critical Writing, allows me to push my students to work hard on the subject at hand. I believe that all students are capable of writing well and performing well on the SAT, and my job is to coach and steer the student in the right direction.

I am a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, where I majored in mathematics and minored in creative writing and statistics. I tutor math, reading, and writing up to the college level. My favorite subject to tutor is Algebra, because I believe it is the most intuitive area in math, and nothing in teaching brings me more joy than in helping students develop their own sense of intuition towards a subject.I have experience working with students at the elementary, middle school, and high school level in math. This has included creating individualized plans to work with a student's needs, whether they are in need of support with working on assignments or lessons to supplement the curriculum for their level.My tutoring style is focused on putting the student first: making sure that they feel comfortable asking questions, that their needs are understood and respected, and that, as we progress, they are gaining the skills and confidence to tackle any challenges that come their way.

I am currently a medical student in Philadelphia, PA. I earned my Bachelors degree in Cognitive Science and my Master's degree in Behavioral Science with a concentration in Health Behavior.I love helping to bring a student's ideas to life through writing. I enjoy working to understand the student's perspective and then bringing the ideas together on paper. I also love grammar and the detailed process of reviewing writing. I have been a writing tutor and copy editor. I have also written and published numerous blog posts and online articles. I currently run my own blog about women's soccer, and I am a coauthor on a book released in January 2021.I began my teaching and tutoring experience working for Kumon, which is an after school math and reading program. I worked as a tutor for both math and reading education after completing the entire reading curriculum. I then volunteered as a high school math tutor in the West Philadelphia public school system where I worked with high schoolers in an after school program. Most recently, I have worked as a copy editor and writing editor for various bloggers and publishers.

I love to teach; it is a passion, almost a mission. I am fulfilled by working with young people and watching them grow by way of their skills. My love for teaching started in a 10th grade classroom and has now moved to private education. As a tutor and teacher, I focus primarily on writing, reading, and grammar. I teach/tutor with an emphasis on student confidence, and diligence, as they are the keys to any successful academic pursuit. I begin by gaining students' trust and then take that trust into deeper, more nuanced work. I was raised in rural Idaho, and moved to New York City in 2005. Since then, I have lived and worked in Tokyo, Spain, France, New Mexico, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia. I have a B.A. in English from the University of Washington, and an M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania - from where I graduated with honors. In 2010, I published my first novel, and I am currently at work on two new books, one about Authentic teaching, and the other, my second work of fiction. Writing is my first love, and I teach writing skills with the same passion that I write. I look forward to working with you, and helping you get where you want to go.

I graduated with a BA, MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. I also am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with extensive experience in the financial and investment industries. Before entering industry, I was an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rutgers University.I have a passion for helping make complex topics understandable to students and applying concepts to real life situations.

As an aspiring doctor, I enjoy helping other students understand the applicability of biology within the field of medicine. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelors degree in Biology. Currently, I am pursuing a Masters degree to further my scientific education and will be starting medical school in the Fall. Outside of the classroom, I have worked in a reproductive biology lab as well as volunteered in multiple hospital clinics and hope to apply my personal and professional experiences to enhance the academic achievements of my students!

I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and moved to Hong Kong in 2010. I majored in Economics and Psychology and minored in Math at the University of Pennsylvania. I'm currently a 7th Grade Science Teacher at Success Academy Charter Schools in New York City. I undertook a summer teaching residency, Summerbridge Hong Kong, where I designed and taught underprivileged Hong Kong middle school students, provided feedback on teachers' lesson plans, observed teachers' lessons and coached them, and worked in a team to run the entire program. I've wanted to become a teacher since I was 16, and I look forward to potentially tutoring you!

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in History. During my time at Penn, I tutored middle school and high school students in reading, writing, and math through the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. Following graduation, I worked and lived abroad for two years, first in Sydney, Australia, and then in Istanbul, Turkey. During my time in Turkey, I worked as an SAT and TOEFL tutor with high school and college students.While I am comfortable tutoring a broad range of subjects, I am the most passionate about history, reading, and writing. As a former Managing Editor for a tech company, I understand how vital reading and writing are as a basis for other studies. And as a former history major, I know the importance of building analytical skills, and how a strong analytical mind can lead to progress and success in a multitude of subjects.I loved being a student and continue to teach myself new things today. Hopefully, I can impart my love of learning onto my students. While I know students may not be passionate about every topic they study ,I hope to be able to find at least one part of each subject that students can personally connect to. Most importantly, if I can impart one thing to my students, it is self-confidence. Performing poorly in one subject can have a deleterious affect on other aspects of academic life and I firmly believe that confidence is half the battle. I love seeing a student's face when they realize they understand a subject and that they can truly succeed.Outside of tutoring, I am a live music junky who loves to read, write, and do anything that gets me outdoors.

Biographical Profile: Joseph T Moller, M.A. Joseph Moller earned his B.A. from The Catholic University of America in Latin and Greek where he also studied German and French literature and was awarded a prize For Excellence in Latin. After building beach houses in Rhode Island, in partnership with two friends and starting the New Earth Wood and Stone Company, he began graduate studies at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned an M.A. in Classical Studies in 1977. The son of a mathematics professor and eldest of nine children, he grew up in Washington, DC benefiting from a rigorous Catholic education, first at his local parish school then from seventh grade on at St. Anselm's Abbey School, the city's premier college preparatory school for boys. There he studied Latin for six years, French for five, and Greek for four, and began a life-long love of language study, literature, and linguistics. Married in 1976, to Regina Paliotta, who holds a doctorate in French literature, the couple have five, now grown, children (and three grandchildren) who have continued their parents' dedication to service as teachers, social workers, and therapists. In 1979 after teaching in New England preparatory schools Joseph moved his family to Meriden, CT where he still resides. Together Joseph and Regina founded Transitus House, a family-based residential therapeutic program for adolescents. That center provided milieu therapy, counselling, intensive academic tutoring, experiences in carpentry, gardening and other manual work, and outdoor programs for thirty teenagers over a period of six years. As his own family grew, Joseph transitioned into a career in IT, and Regina into a teaching career at the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall that spanned thirty years. Joseph retired after a successful career in systems analysis and technology management in 2007 as an IT Director. He then returned to his first love: teaching, which he continues to this day as tutor in Latin, Greek and English and remedial reading tutor and writing coach. He is currently pursuing a second masters degree in English literature at CCSU, and he continues to enjoy hiking, backpacking and gardening. Statement of Teaching Philosophy Latin Instruction Everyone is capable of learning Latin, and every student can benefit from the study of Latin. Many and immense benefits accrue to students who learn Latin at least to the point of being able to read, if not speak it, with proficiency (I do believe that spoken Latin has its place). Since the unique benefits of Latin are well known through tradition, anecdote, and research, it is not necessary to discuss them here. It is my belief that the study of Latin is best approached as a cross-curricular subject. Because the Latin language and Roman culture have both had enormous influence on subsequent European and American language, literature, art, and political and social institutions, a full study of Latin requires investigation of all these areas. Learning and Teaching Each student at a given stage of development presents different needs, abilities, and experiences. It is clear then that all students do not learn in the same way and, therefore, teachers must be creative enough to meet each student individually using any of the available methods or styles and adapting them as necessary Although learning is ultimately an individual responsibility and accomplishment, it is best undertaken as an interactive, or in its fullest, as a community activity. Students learn from each other as well as from their teachers. The best model for this remains the question and answer dialogue introduced by Socrates in ancient Athens. There are many tools available to support the study of Latin. Textbooks are only one of them and should not be used in isolation. Visual presentations, dramatic dialogues, even games and crafts, as well as participation in intramural and extramural groups such as the Junior Classical League are all important in the Latin classroom. Assessment Although mastery of the language may be considered the primary standard, a variety of assessments must be used throughout a Latin course so that each student has the opportunity to succeed. In no case should a student be penalized in any way for not mastering material as fast as another. As with any skill, the point is that the skill has been mastered, not how long it took to get there or how many mistakes were made along the way. All assessments should reflect this. It is of the utmost importance that academic expectations be clearly set forth at the beginning of each course, that evaluations be scrupulously objective, frequent, and available to students for timely review. Responsibilities of Teachers The role of teachers is not only to provide knowledge. Teachers must also be facilitators of discussion through productive questioning and encouragement of students= own ideas. While encouraging them to learn from one another, teachers continually learn from their students. The classroom is a community of learners where students cooperate with one another, and willingly share ideas and suggestions Teachers must also ensure that their classroom is a supportive environment conducive to learning and governed by mutual respect. It is essential that behavioral and procedural expectations be set with input from students, clearly and in writing, so that students, parents and teachers can commit to meeting them. These expectations must also acknowledge that all school rules will apply without exception. These expectations set the stage for the expeditious, objective, and respectful handling in accordance with school policies of any disciplinary issues that may arise. It is also the responsibility of teachers to communicate freely and frequently with parents, counselors, and administrators so that all may contribute to building a learning alliance with the student.

A lifelong learner with multiple master's degrees and an undergraduate degree from Ivy League institutions, I bring my passion for learning to every conversation. I have tutoring experience in subjects such as AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, and college-level Political Science. I also have a professional background in data analytics, financial modeling, and statistical analysis, and can provide tutoring in any of those subjects. My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to explore complex concepts and develop critical thinking skills. I prioritize connecting with students through engaging discussions and real-world applications, helping them see the relevance of what they are learning. I am motivated by witnessing their academic growth and confidence, and I enjoy incorporating technology and innovative approaches into my lessons.

I am a first-year MD/PhD student at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with my Master's degree in biology and Bachelor's degree in biology. I am really passionate about helping students get excited about the subjects they are learning and inculcating strong study habits at a young age. I have always enjoyed being involved in education and have extensive experience tutoring elementary school age and high school students. Science has always been one of my favorite subjects, so I would love to share my enthusiasm for the natural and physical world with students! I have also taken many standardized tests including taking the SAT three times, so have extensive experience preparing for such tests which I would love to share with my students.In my spare time, I love running, baking, and spending time with friends.

I have always enjoyed teaching even when I was in grade school helping my friends with their homework. I live for that 'aha!' moment with a student! I have tutored off and on for the past 10 years both as a tutor in math and chemistry and later as a teaching assistant in chemistry during graduate school. I love to meet students where they are and build from there. We break complex concepts into digestible pieces to build upon where your understanding already is.

Teaching students to get them excited about science and research is one of themost appealing and impactful aspects of being an academic. I have experienced education as a student, teaching assistant, and lecturer in multiple universities and countries. Inspired by my teachers and working first-hand with some of them as a teaching assistant, I have discovered the following principles that guide my approach to teaching.First, an instructor should always think from the student's perspective to devise the best way toexplain a seemingly-complicated concept, e.g., by reducing it to its subproblems, and by clearly illustrating the connections to previously taught concepts. Peeling away the apparent complexity to reveal the core concept will help the student to successfully retain, recollect, reapply, and expand upon the idea, which is in fact the true purpose of learning. Second, collecting and incorporating feedback is critical. Engaging students early on and periodically via surveys and quizzes helps gauge their progress and understanding of the material. Office hours are a useful opportunity to individually workwith students from unique and diverse backgrounds.

Hello, my name is Sarah and I am excited to be tutoring. In my experience teaching, I have learned that empowerment in a subject is a combination of efficient guidance from me and a willingness to improve from my students. By signing up for tutoring, students are already taking the first step to mastering whatever areas in which they may be having difficulty. I won't do all the work for my students but I will never leave them to figure out everything by themselves, as that defeats the purpose of a tutor. I will constantly assess understanding during the learning process, thus gradually giving my students the confidence that they have moved into deeper understanding of material. With the right instruction, everyone is capable of overcoming those problem subjects, and I am happy to help along the way.

As an international life and business coach, author and speaker, I was born in Monrovia, Liberia and raised in northern New Jersey. I am the Founder and CEO of New Roots Development, LLC???a professional training and coaching company, supporting like-minded Change Agents. In 2016, I completed an ICF accredited training program that has been equipping life coaches since the 1980s; I have earned the CLC credential through this process. I have also served as Managing Editor of Columbia University???s Journal of International Affairs from 2012 to 2013, and previously worked as an international banker, development consultant and operations manager at institutions such as Goldman Sachs, Citigroup and the World Bank. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters in International Finance and Economic Policy from Columbia University. A lover of the arts, global citizen and humanitarian, I support the causes of economic empowerment, education, and human rights.

I am a rising junior at the University of Pennsylvania. I am currently majoring in chemical and biomolecular engineering with a minor in energy and sustainability. I have a desire to work in the renewable energy industry after I graduate.

Hello! I am a rising sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. I am currently earning my Bachelors in Archaeological Anthropology with a minor in Ancient History, and earned my Associates while in high school at Tompkins Cortland Community College. The subjects I am the strongest tutoring in are English, history, ACT English, ACT Reading, and SAT English. I can also help with college applications, as I was accepted to all 4 schools I applied to: UPenn, Cornell, SUNY Stony Brook, and SUNY Binghamton. I was Valedictorian and currently have a 3.97 GPA at Penn. I was the first from my high school to get in to an Ivy League school, and so I know what it is like trying to achieve high academic goals while lacking resources to do so. That's why I'm here to help!

I am a recent American University graduate with a BS in Biology and I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania next year to begin my PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology. After completion of my doctorate degree, I aspire to be a university-level professor with both research and teaching responsibilities, and so I welcome any and all opportunities to teach and empower students of any age. I worked for American University's Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) for 3 years as a private peer-tutor for students and student-athletes and have experience tutoring Math (Calculus, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Geometry, Algebra 1, and Statistics) and Science (General Biology I/II, Cell Biology, and Evolution). I also have a firm grasp on and have informally tutored in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, Organic Chemistry I/II, and Physics I/II. I am happy to provide references and transcripts upon request!

I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a BA in European History, and I'm currently pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Temple University. I love working with children and young adults, and I'm thrilled to be spending some time tutoring this spring.Last semester, I taught one section of Analytical Reading and Writing to freshmen at Temple. I have experience helping high school students with writing and algebra and middle school students with general homework and study skills. I have also worked one-on-one with several students in West Philadelphia through a student-run program at Penn. In addition, I have two years' experience teaching a Sunday school class at my church and nearly ten years of babysitting experience. While I tutor in a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about reading, writing, and history.I am currently the editor of Temple's online literary magazine and the Kelly Writers House Junior Fellow, a position through which I have created and curated several literary events. In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing, reading, yoga, concerts and movies, and spending quality time with close friends.

Vision is the ability to see things as best as they can be. I seek to cultivate the rich potential that is held by each and every student I encounter. My standards of innovation and partnership mirror the qualities that make me a strong educator. When interacting with students, I emphasize perseverance, exploration and advocacy. I believe those values develop proficient, passionate and confident learners. With regard to specific teaching methods, I teach students how to develop strong study habits and strategies, as well skills. I allow students to articulate how they learn best and adjust my teaching methods to fit their needs. Most importantly, I enJOY teaching and strive to making learning a joy to students.As an eager learner myself, one of the things that led to my success as a student was my resourceful nature. I attended Temple University as an undergraduate student, and The University of Pennsylvania as a graduate student, where I earned my Masters of Science in Education. Both universities are in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I am from. While a student at Temple University, I sat at the Opinion Editor of the Temple News.I currently live the in the Greater New York City area and teach 5th grade mathematics. Prior to teaching mathematics, I taught Spanish and still remain very passionate about language learning! In fact, just last year I took a group of 10 students on their first ever study abroad trip to Costa Rica!

John Wilkins is a senior at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School studying Finance and Economics. He plans to pursue a career in investment banking.

I believe that anyone can succeed in pursuing their goals. I aim to help students gain confidence as they broaden their portfolio of skills and increase their ability to help themselves.

I am a senior neuroscience major at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution. I have over three years of experience as a researcher in diverse fields, including breast cancer, pediatrics, and autism genetics. I have three years of experience tutoring undergraduate students at Penn and postgraduate students. I primarily tutor for the MCAT, but also have extensive experience tutoring college science courses, including general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, biology, biochemistry, and neuroscience, which are all relevant subjects to the MCAT.

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Economics and Legal Studies. I tutor Middle and High School level Math, Spanish, and Writing, and I truly enjoy making the tutoring experience as fun, interesting, and enriching as possible. I have worked with students in these subjects since I was a high school student, and enjoy all of them equally. I tailor my teaching style to each student I work with, but a common theme is using real-life examples to bring any subject to life. Outside of the school environment, I am extremely interested in law, business, and politics, and am always in the mood for a conversation about current events!

As a tutor, I believe mostly in confidence and consistency. When a student becomes confident and proud of their work, productivity increases drastically. Working on consistently being able to solve problems is essential, and can build this confidence to help students succeed. I often use pneumonic devices, visual presentations, and physical objects to help students learn.

I follow the Golden Rule. I am a critical thinker and learner. I am a diplomatic, patient, open-minded, self-deprecating listener. I am dependable, honest and sincere. I am kind and helpful, supportive and empowering.My best friends would tell you I pay genuine attention to people, that I'm passionate and committed, (selectively) non-judgmental, encouraging and compassionate, humorous and tactful.

I am a graduate of Tufts University and an incoming law student at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. I spent over a year studying for the LSAT and in the process, became very interested in the exam and how it works. I developed numerous successful strategies that allowed me to score a 178 on test day. I hope to tutor new students and help them achieve the same results I had. I enjoy going over various strategies and ways of attacking each question and seeing all of the hard work pay off!

Hi everyone! I'm Iman, an MCAT tutor with over 3 years of STEM tutoring experience. I scored a 519 (96th percentile) on the MCAT, including a 130 in CARS (98th percentile), and will be starting medical school this July. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, where I developed a strong foundation in the biological and physical sciences alongside hands-on research and clinical experience. I bring a positive, supportive mindset to every session and focus on working WITH each student's learning style, not against it. I specialize in supporting students with a weaker science foundation, non-STEM majors, non-traditional applicants, and neurodivergent learners. I specialize in all four MCAT sections, with particular strength in CARS, Biology/Biochemistry, and Chemistry/Physics. I also tutor General Biology, General Chemistry, Biochemistry, and college-level Physics. My goal is to help students build personalized strategies that raise scores and develop medical-school-ready study habits. I view MCAT prep as an opportunity to grow the skills students will rely on throughout their entire medical career, and I care deeply about empowering students to become confident, independent learners.

Shannon has a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Princeton University with a Certificate in Chinese Language and Culture, and she has a dual-degree MBA from Wharton and a Master's in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. She has excelled in standardized tests her whole life, and she received a 770 on the GMAT (top 1%) and received a full merit scholarship to the Lauder Institute. Shannon understands how to help students make tangible improvements in their test scores through careful planning and targeted review. She has been tutoring the GMAT since 2021. She also loves writing, and she has extensive experience in essay crafting for college and business school admissions. She has a lot of flexibility in evenings and nights EST.

I am a recent graduate of Cornell University with a bachelors degree in both English and History and am currently pursuing my Masters degree in History at the University of Pennsylvania. My long-term goals include enrolling in a Phd program in the History department and becoming a form of history or social studies teacher post-graduation. I currently work with Varsity Tutoring as an online tutor and want to expand my tutoring opportunities. During my time at Cornell, I participated in a tutoring program for two years called AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) which is an organization that aims to close the achievement gap between students and prepare them for college and other postsecondary opportunities. Many of the goals that were part of the program, such as teaching students skills and behaviors for academic success, providing intensive support to maintain positive student/teacher relationships and developing a sense of personal achievement through hard work.Part of AVID meant working with students from historically underrepresented communities. These students often had family problems or were the first person in their family hoping to attend college. I had to work with these students, through their personal problems and insecurities to develop a successful academic plan for success. As a tutor, I am extremely meticulous and keen on time management. I usually tutor in English or History for the regents, SAT subject tests, or Advanced Placement exams.My course of action involves three main steps:First, I identify the areas that the student needs the most help in. I prepare a simple and easy to read outline for them on the subject. I also make a few flash cards to get the student started, even if flashcards arent their preferred study method. This way, we have a starting point to work from. A tutor should put in just as much effort as their student is putting in. From my perspective, successful tutoring involves equal input and effort from both parties involved.Second, I identify the learning style of the student and ask them questions about what learning methods they prefer. This way, I can adjust the way I tutor in accordance to what works the best for the student. I want to be flexible as a teacher to be able to work with a particular students learning style, whether its hands on, visual, auditory, etc. When a student has a problem, I want to be able to work with other teachers to figure out the best way to give the student the support they need.Lastly, I create a tutor schedule with the student and show them exactly what we will review and how we will review it. This is to create a sense of organization for the student and myself. I want the student to provide feedback on tutoring methods because their input is crucial to the success of the tutoring. Communication between the tutor and student is key because if something is not working or the student is not understanding a particular topic, we need to work together to find a method that will work better for the student.Whether I tutor in large or small groups, I focus on the learning experience. I want my students to strength their imaginations, foster creativity, and put in the hard work that it takes to become independent as a student. I believe that giving these skills to students will allow them to become prepared for college and leave the world a better place than they found it. I hope that I can help facilitate the students in this rewarding process. I thank you for taking the opportunity to read my application and hope to hear back from you.

I have come a long way from that film student who had aspirations of becoming the next big writer/director, to the middle school math teacher I am now (and loving it).Having taught for twenty years, I have found the one subject that seems to be especially pervasive across the others is math. Thus, I have been able to teach basic math, honors algebra, and higher level math concepts by interspersing history, music, drama, creative arts, sports, literature, and film. An appearance on Who Wants to be a Millionaire has helped fuel student interest in knowing how one subject area affects another. I think this helps dispel the notion that math is all dry numbers and theory.My style in the classroom is very similar to my tutoring style. I listen, I observe, I plan accordingly. I have been able to work with students who previously had not a clue as to a specific concept and have had them walk away feeling confident about it, no longer fearing the subject when it has been brought up.While I specialize in math, I can be of great help to anybody needing help with history, literature, language arts, sociology, theatre, and film.When not imparting knowledge, I am busy outside, walking and playing with our dog, reading, writing, attending theatre, film, and most of all, playing general manager to my beloved New York Yankees.I look forward to working with you!

Hello! My name is Melody and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a minor in European Studies. I loved taking classes like Spanish and Algebra in high school and so now I hope to help students enjoy those subjects as much as I did. I look forward to working with you soon! Experience: 4 successful years of high school Spanish (2 years of International Baccalaureate Higher Level Spanish) Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish and English Studied abroad for 1 month in Barcelona, Spain Spanish tutor at my high school for 2 years Won a Spanish award at my high school graduation 2 successful years of advanced high school Algebra