Certified Tutors From West Chester University of Pennsylvania

...to learning; as a tutor, it's vital that I respect how the students I work with process and retain information, and help them recognize and utilize their strengths to empower them, which in turn augments their academic abilities. I have tutored students in a variety of subjects including English literature, grammar, and composition; History; Cultural...

...make a personal connection with each of my students and really tailor what they are learning to them so that they are able to relate to the material. I believe that students learn best by doing and try to incorporate as much hands on learning as I possibly can. I currently work at a preschool...

...to accomplish when only one student needs to be accommodated. Since each student I work with learns in different ways, I first assess their learning style to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Thereafter, the material that needs to be taught will be altered to fit with the student's learning style to ensure academic success. I...

...mathematics, I have developed the ability to readily explore several different viewpoints and methods to help students fully grasp the subject matter. I can present the material in many different ways until we find an approach that works and makes the material easy to understand. Nothing gives me a greater thrill than the look of...

...that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, math computation and fluency. I have a...

...in high school and more recently taught Global Studies at Upper Darby High School near Philadelphia. My favorite subjects in school were always Spanish and History, and I am incredibly happy and excited to be able to teach both of those subjects now as a Varsity Tutor. I believe that the goal of education is...

...Also, I was a contracted teacher for in 5th grade, 6th grade, and in High School & Elementary School ESL, as well as having student teaching experience in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and various substitute teaching assignments. Personally, I enjoy tutoring Mathematics and Writing the most. Due to my personality of being serious and logical,...

...I have tutored for the last 2 years (consistently in the summers and intermittently during the school year) in Mathematics. I believe that tutoring to students who struggle requires first an evaluation of where they have deficiencies, then determining, if possible, why, and last, examining their personalities through observation, discussions with the students and review...

...two years where I focused on assisting students taking composition, literature, and ESL/ELL courses. I love to cook, bake, make candy, read, and travel abroad. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing everything the world has to offer. I was an exchange student in high school and spent time in Russia. During college, I studied...

My ability to relate the material to the students makes me a great tutor. I believe that scaffolding is essential in the learning process for students of all levels and ability. This is an invaluable technique I used during my time spent student and substitute teaching.

...working at a tutoring center. I am a very adaptive tutor and can change between the different learning styles. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra and Trigonometry. I love to tutor because I enjoy helping people learn. I also enjoy outdoor activities such as playing sports, rock climbing, white water rafting, and swimming.

...and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing them.

...is the perfect combination to serve as a tutor. I have a wide range of knowledge in subjects related to science, math, life sciences, public health and writing. I additionally have counseled high school students through the college application process and can provide valuable study skills and organization tips from my educational experiences.... During the first session, I will meet with the student and discuss what he/she hopes to achieve during our tutoring sessions. I will...

...rewarding to be able to watch someone learn and discover and to help them meet their goals. I want to be a tutor to share my love of learning and languages with other people. I have a 4.0 at West Chester University and I am the Cultural Liaison for the WCU German Club and Alpha...

...of literature. I take pride in helping my students become lifelong readers with strong reading comprehension skills. I have tutored students in each of the elementary grades with significant focus on English Language Arts and Math. Most of the students I have tutored have been in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. In addition to tutoring...

...to approach a problem which they do not understand. I also want to empower my students with a variety of approaches on how to solve a problem. Mathematics has many rules which students need to know and be able to apply. Students need to learn the concepts because every problem is different.... I believe a teacher is supposed to empower students to apply the knowledge they have learned to different situations. A teacher is supposed to...

...students as well as my ability to individualize all lessons makes me an exceptional teacher. These qualities make me an excellent tutor. I strongly believe that every child has the ability to learn and grow. However, each child is different and these differences in learning styles or prerequisite knowledge have to be taken into consideration....

...of computer science. I love math and programming, and hope to help students find their love for these two abstract fields. My philosophy is if I can understand how my student learns, I can help clarify the underlying principles and foundation of the most conceptually important details for a strong understanding in the field. My...

...am an enthusiastic, passionate and motivated teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education, Spanish and ESL. Currently, I teach high school Spanish and tutor privately. I have taught numerous SAT Reading and Writing courses and tutored many subjects over the past 10 years. I believe every student learns differently and gear my lessons according to...

...I had some great experiences with classes of students and individual students as well. It was my moment when my students told me that they felt more confident in math and they did better than before in class. Math is fun and you will enjoy learning it as long as you work hard and never...