Award-Winning Tutors serving Jenkintown, PA

I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.

...extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures,...

...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 enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with dogs.... I believe anyone can learn anything given the right mindset. I'm a huge proponent of what Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck calls the...

...have found most effective over the years. I believe there are two critical ingredients needed to conquer any math issues. The first, is the quality of the tutor. Without a doubt, many people can teach you how to do a math problem, but not everyone can help explain it in such a way that you...

...concepts and strategies helped boost my score 17 points over the course of 2 months. As someone who has recently gone through the law school admissions process, I am also happy to help students with any other aspect of the application process. Given the substantial weight of the LSAT in the admissions process, however, I...

...the course. I really enjoy working with students of all different learning styles and creating a plan that helps them achieve their potential. Tutoring allows me to keep my skills in the sciences fresh, while helping other students. I am passionate about the sciences and like to apply concepts I learn in class to real...

...passion for music and teaching with others. As an educator, I believe that students should play an active role in their education. I will work with students and their families to deliver lessons that best serve the needs of students. I firmly believe in affirming the unique skills and talents of all my students. It...

...Tukey, he always looked at statistics as a technology. Like so many other technologies, it can be extremely useful when used appropriately. But it can also be misleading and confusing for those who misuse it or do not understand it. Typically, my goal is to give students a firm foundation on how statistical concepts can...

...past June. I got a BA in History and my NJ teaching credential for middle and high school English. I love working with young people and have experience with the humanities, writing, reading, and test prep. Outside of teaching, reading, and writing, I sing Hindustani classical music, listen to a lot of music, run, and...

...where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and assist them to succeed in academics in a manner that is comfortable for them while meeting the requirement(s) of their classes or...

...be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to...

...chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or...

...a lot of experience in tutoring for AP and SAT tests. My basic outlook on education is that 1. Everyone is intelligent and capable of learning 2. People have diverse interests and passions 3. Everyone learns in a unique way. If we spend our time following our passions and figuring out what learning style works...

...world situations, as it gives the material purpose and enhances tutees' understanding of the concepts. I personally find mathematics most enjoyable to tutor, as I find that its stigma of difficulty makes it especially satisfying for students once the material is made more digestible and relatable. In my free time, I enjoy running, basketball, fashion...

...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...

...when I was in high school. At Stanford I continued my work as a private tutor, focusing in particular on high school math and science. In addition, the summer after my sophomore year at Stanford, I worked part-time as a psychology and chemistry tutor for Stanford students taking summer term courses. I look forward to...

...(all of which falls under the umbrella of responsibility). And those are things that I target in my tutoring. So when you receive a lesson from me, you'll see that it's more than just rote section after section. It's more meaningful. Maybe you'll even learn a couple life lessons (I know I did). So take...

...world. My experience with tutoring has led me to believe that discovery-based learning is the best way to solidify concepts. For this reason I focus on teaching how to use the tools available, like modeling kits and textbooks. In addition to being a huge science nerd, I love reading classics, playing ultimate frisbee, and watching...

...through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and...

...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...