I am a graduate of Gannon University. I received my Master of Education degree with a major in Curriculum and Instruction. I have been a certified teacher for 30 years and there is nothing more rewarding then watching that "A-ha!" moment from my students. These moments happen by building trust, havi...

I am very excited to be a part of the varsity tutors team. I have been an educator for over 13 years and really enjoy helping learners grow. I know how much one on one teaching and reinforcement increases a learner's knowledge base and success. My other passion is coaching wrestling which I did for ...

The Unexamined life is not a life worth living. This quote has changed my life in more ways than I can fathom. It started me down the path of Aristotealian and Thomistic philosophy. It would be no exaggeration to say I had fallen in love with philosophy. My exploration of philosophy began at a Ganno...

Often times I hear "I'll never use this. Why do we have to learn this?" My goal is to make Math concepts relatable, using real-world examples as often as possible. Throughout my teaching career I have spent the majority of my time teaching Middle School Math specifically 6-8th grades.I received my u...

Hello! My name is Bailey, and I'm passionate about helping students succeed in their academic journeys. I have a strong background in both Chemistry and Biology, having excelled in these subjects during my studies. Additionally, my experience as a teaching assistant has provided me with valuable ins...

I worked in information systems for most of my career. Beginning in 1999, I began teaching computer science at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. I taught networking, C++, C# and Excel. I speak, read and write Spanish well enough to carry on conversations about complex subjects like politics and ...

I Love to Teach! It is so rewarding to see someone "get it" when you spend patient time with them. Everyone learns at a different pace - I like to adjust to that pace.

I have always been a strong student and have several years of experience as a peer tutor as well as a over 4 years as a professional tutor. I tutor several subjects at various grade levels. I love teaching English, phonics, reading, and writing and have worked at my university's Writing and Research...

The world is not going to end if you do not get a perfect score. A perfect score should simply be a goal to strive towards. I believe in making mistakes. The best way to learn is to correct and review mistakes. This ensures that fewer and fewer errors are made in subsequent performances. Practice a...

I am an alum of Gannon University where I recently graduated summa cum laude with my Bachelor of Health Science. I will be continuing my education at Ohio University, working toward attaining my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since graduating, I have continued my role as a dance instructor with an o...