Certified Tutors From Allegheny College

...in Meadville, PA, where I majored in international studies and French. In college, I loved studying foreign cultures, politics, and economics, and was fortunate enough to spend one semester each in France and Ecuador. I began working as a tutor and teaching assistant at Allegheny, and spent the 2011-12 school year teaching English in a...

...I would "never take science again." Despite this, I had felt drawn to science since childhood, and I had a nagging desire to learn it. I finally decided to gather up my courage and study biochemistry at Penn State. I had to learn step-by-step through hard work, but I ultimately did great, and I learned...

...College, where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and minored in English. I am currently enrolled at the City University of New York, where I am working as a graduate student for a PhD in biochemistry. I mostly tutor science and math, both of which I enjoy thoroughly. My goal as a tutor...

...help! I understand that every student is different, and that we do not all learn the same way. I seek to adapt to you. English is a difficult language to master, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skill to improving your writing or reading. I earned my Bachelor's Degree from Allegheny College...

...Meadville, PA in the spring of 2014 with a Bachelor of Arts. My major was in Romance Languages with a focus on French and Spanish, and my minor was Biology. While I love learning foreign languages, I am also very passionate about the natural sciences, specifically Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. During my undergraduate studies, I...

...have spent a good deal of time in South America and am always looking for excuses to return. I truly enjoyed tutoring students in chemistry during college, but as a graduate of Beacon High School in Manhattan I am excited to be back in the City and working with New York's next round of science...

...in Molecular and Cellular Biology at Boston University. I moved to Boston in 2013 to pursue research with the Belfer Institute at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute after graduating with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in French from Allegheny College. Outside of my PhD work, I am an avid skier, runner, traveler and beach goer....

...because not only do you not really understand the material, but you are likely to forget it. That principle has transitioned over to my tutoring style. We start from the most basic, simplest core of the concept. Once we understand that, we slowly work our way up until you understand even the most difficult concepts..soon...

I am a great tutor because I am very personable and adept at helping explain concepts via analogy and demonstration. Additionally, I am proficient in a wide range of subjects. Finally, I enjoy teaching and take great joy in helping others learn.

...of success. The best schools teach the same subject matter as any other, but they surround you with talented, brilliant people who challenge you every day. At Varsity Tutors, you join a multitude of students who care about their understanding--not because it's the end of the journey, but because it's the next step. I enjoy...

I love teaching and I love Latin. I grew up in rural Pennsylvania and learned to love Latin and Classics in school. In the years since, I have taught Latin for four years in Vermont, and am in the midst of my second year in Virginia. ... I will begin to get to know the student and assess their knowledge of the content. I will review basics first, and slowly work towards more recent learning to...

...can call me Beth. I'm a 23 year old Allegheny College graduate with a passion for learning and teaching. One day, I'd like to teach and I hope that working with Varsity Tutors and my clients will help me prepare to be a better teacher. I've always loved school, mainly because I had teachers who...

...and it is always good to pass on what I have been taught as well. I'm happy to help anyone who wants my help and who genuinely wants to learn a different language. Learning and speaking a different languages opens not just doors of opportunities, but it teaches you about a new culture and a...

...Prep, one of Maine's premier test-preparation companies. At Maine Prep I learned about what it takes to be a successful tutor, and I also learned about the satisfaction that one can gain from helping students understand previously unknown concepts. Now that I'm in the Pittsburgh area I would love to continue expanding on my tutoring...

...College for the past two years, I've noticed and experienced a lot in terms of a student's ability to learn. As most people say, "Everyone is different", and I find this to be extremely true. As challenging as it might be to help cater to every student's learning style, I find that I enjoy rising...

...you can't explain something simply, you don't know it well enough. In my experience as a longtime student, I have found this quote to be accurate. My strength as a tutor is that I have the ability to break down complex ideas and language into as simple a package as possible. Both as a successful...

I have a PhD in language and literature from Kent State University. I have an MFA from the University of Michigan and as both a writer, theorist and part-time faculty member suffice it to say that I am fascinated by all things pertaining to language. ... I believe that as an educator it is my greatest responsibility to empower students to function as savvy creators and consumers of text. Whether composing an email, revising an essay...

...PNC Bank. After only a few short months, I was appointed a trainer and mentor to new employees, restarting my teaching career in an unusual way. Passing my wisdom onto other employees every day reignited my passion for teaching. Since leaving the bank, I have being pursing my dream as an educator. I have...

I am a junior at Allegheny College who is majoring in Economics and triple-minoring in Mathematics, Psychology, and Dance and Movement Studies. Growing up, I was always one of the students who helped my classmates when they didn't understand certain problems.

Bachelors, International Politics and Economics, 2014 Graduate: Calumet College of Saint Joseph: Current Grad Student, Masters of Arts in Teaching, 2017