Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place there instead something positive--the love of a book, an appreciation for a well-written paragraph, and the confidence to attack any test or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and...

...up to professionals in their 50s and 60s. It's never too late to start learning a new language! I graduated with my MA in Linguistics in May 2015, and received my BA in French and Sociology in May 2011 with a minor in German. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to show my students how speaking foreign languages, learning about the social sciences, and reading can be both fun and relevant to everyday life,...

...of the learning process. In order to improve their skills, students need motivation (a sense of the rewards and excitement of learning), practice, and mentorship. For each student, these three elements come in different forms, and as a tutor, my job is to provide an "in" to the subject matter for each individual. In other words, one size does not fit all, and I tailor my approach based on students' personalities and needs. My clients...

...a alumnus of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor...

...Fortunately, anyone can learn how to take ideas and sculpt them into a compelling, concise, and elegant paper. As someone who grades dozens of essays every week, I'm excited to help you develop writing abilities that will help you in virtually all of your academic coursework. Need help with that college application essay? I would love to sit down with you and not only make sure that your submission is error-free, but also give you...

...at Rowan University. I enjoy helping others and often find myself tutoring my classmates in basic sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, and Physiology. Although I can tutor a wide range of subjects, my favorite subject would be Algebra. I have dealt with a variety of personalities which makes me versatile. I make complicated concepts easy to understand by using real-life examples and constantly engaging the student with questions. I am a firm believer in higher...

...Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a minor in Computer Science. I was the Music Director of an a cappella group at Tufts for two years and gained experience working with students one-on-one to teach difficult passages and sections of songs. I currently am a Music teacher at a local Sunday school in Somerville, and enjoy working with children and young adults of all ages. I have taken the LSAT and...

...me to volunteer with Roots and Shoots, an environmental education organization, to teach hands-on workshops for young children at the local science center about topics such as flower anatomy, animal tracks, and the popular 'egg drop'. I was also a peer counselor and trained incoming counselors, which involved teaching in front of large groups and leading small-group exercises. For my Master's thesis research, I became a research assistant at the Lincoln Park Zoo, studying the...

...with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the Philadelphia area. I have experience across the humanities, and have a particular love for history. I also understand the importance of preparing for standardized tests, and have found the same critical reading and writing skills needed to score well on them to be invaluable as my education has progressed. I look forward...

...After graduating, I moved to Spain and built on my volunteer experience by obtaining a TEFL certficate and tutoring and teaching there for the duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more...

...including calculus I (AP Calculus AB), biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Additionally, having taken both the SAT, SAT Subject tests in Math and Biology, and the MCAT. I can tutor students for these tests as well. My favorite subject to tutor is biology; I find it to be the most interesting science because it deals with life and how living things function (my goal is to go to medical school, so I have a...

...Genetics. Then, after my junior year of college, I also began working for the Physics Department as an exam proctor and weekly quiz grader for the General Physics I & II courses. I was also available for tutoring for students taking 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,...

...introductory chemistry and biology courses, teaching undergraduates in a laboratory setting, and mentoring incoming graduate students. I have lectured sections at the undergraduate and graduate level of biology, focused on general biology and microbiology. I have also furthered my knowledge in pedagogy by taking courses in teaching the natural sciences through case-study based learning, as well as on the challenges of teaching the natural sciences in general. In the future, I hope to become a...

...Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor-- I'll teach you each exam inside-out, along with all the tips and strategies that will help you achieve your goals. In my free time, I enjoy chess, frisbee, football, and running.

...pursuing a Ph.D. in English Literature with a focus on 20th and 21st century British fiction. I also hold a B.A. and M.A. in English. While pursuing my own passion for education, I have found a secondary passion in helping students find their voice in their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them develop their own interests and skills while achieving their personal education goals. I have had success tutoring students on...

...privately for individuals. While I am exceptionally well versed in Math and the Sciences, I also excel in Reading Comprehension, Writing, and have successfully tutored those subjects. It is my opinion that empathy is the most important skill for a teacher. I have a knack for listening to a student's response, hearing where the block in his or her understanding lies, and bringing the discussion to that place so we may reach our goal. My...

...student's mindsetthis approach leaves progress unrealized. While I am available to tutor a variety of subjectsranging from Algebra to EnglishI am particularly passionate about working with students who are planning to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and helping students with college and graduate school application essays. The law school admissions process is intimidating, even daunting for those in the early stages of applying. The LSAT is a difficult test and it must be...

I am a very passionate teacher who has worked in public and private school settings at both the high school and college level. I have an undergraduate mathematics degree, and taught AP Calculus at a North Carolina high school. I also have a PhD in philosophy, and have taught at major research universities in Missouri and Ohio. I am personally invested in my students' success, and take pride in being clear, conscientious, and accessible.... I find...

...is Jake, I just graduated from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Computer Science and a minor in Theatre. In the fall, I'll be attending law school at Columbia Law, and I hope to pursue cybersecurity law while I'm there. I have a ton of experience tutoring in many different areas, however my specific specialty areas are Computer Science, Math (up to Calculus 2), and test prep. I love theatre, music, and video games, and...

...In addition, I remember my own struggles to focus at times and the sense of dread that'd always come if I ever brought home bad test grades. I've been low on the academic ladder, and I know how hard it is to climb up. Its due to my own difficulties and training as a medical student that my tutoring strategies will focus not only on the subject at hand, but a lifestyle-and-health-targeted approach to optimizing...