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Joshua: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...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 exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In...
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Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Emily: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...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 life situations. In my first year of dental school I completed a rigorous biomedical science curriculum including anatomy (with cadaver dissection) and physiology. I...
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Villanova University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Columbia University in the City of New York - Current Grad Student, Dentistry (DDS)
Shayan: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an 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...
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University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 700
Josh: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...South Africa but grew up mainly in St. Louis, Missouri. I achieved a 33 on my ACT, and enrolled in the honors program at Yeshiva University in Manhattan. Before attending college I studied abroad for three years. Upon returning to America I graduated summa cum ladue from Yeshiva University with a degree in Biology. In...
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Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Ziyue: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...have a very efficient system of targeting my course plans according to each individual student. I would incorporate connections to the your interests, teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I like to set goals and use weekly agenda to improve...
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Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
ACT Math: 32
SAT Math: 740
Max: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...University of Utah graduate with a B.S. in Exercise Sports Science and a minor in chemistry. I am currently taking a year off between hopefully matriculating into medical school fall of 2016. I have done extensive coursework in biology, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, trigonometry, calculus, psychology, sociology, and lab sciences. I have also recently taken the...
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University of Utah - Bachelors, Exercise and Sports Science
Julie: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous...
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Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Claire: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.
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Amherst College - Bachelors, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800
Derrick: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...I am a graduate from Villanova University with a B.S. in Biochemistry (GPA 3.95) with a minor in Bioengineering. I am currently a full-time research scientist at a Biotech company, and I am quite experienced in the fields of biology and chemistry. I am passionate about teaching STEM subjects to others! With respect to tutoring,...
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Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 730
SAT Writing: 710
Bill: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...and M.A. in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring...
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University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English
Stephanie: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...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 cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English related...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780
Clara: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...is the most effective way to empower an individual to live up to their full potential. In my mind, it truly is the greatest equalizer. As a Stanford graduate, I have experienced firsthand the opportunities that come with a world-class education. As a psychology major, I have spent years learning about the psychological and social...
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Stanford University - Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 770
SAT Writing: 740
Javier: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...degree in mathematics from Temple University, and I am passionate about math. In fact, to say I am passionate is something of an understatement. Math is the most beautiful thing in the universe, and I want open everybody's eyes to this deep and wonderful truth. Math is something to be enjoyed. I believe that while...
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Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Seung: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...Over the 5+ years tutoring, I have seen it happen with my students. I can help you perform your best on your math tests, whether it be the SAT or an exam in school. I graduated with a BA in philosophy, was on track to medical school, worked in a corporate setting, and am now...
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Stony Brook University - Bachelors, Philosophy
Westminster Theological Seminary - Current Grad, M.Div.
SAT Math: 800
Rachel: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...University graduate originally from San Diego, CA. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Science, and I graduated with Honors with Distinction. While at Georgetown, I completed the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Elsbeth: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...could have even led them to build barriers between themselves and learning. I can break down those barriers, discover your child's strengths and use those to help them conquer their difficulties. I'm very good at building trust with children. I worked as a camp counselor for 5 years with ages 9-18, and I've helped a...
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Warren Wilson College - Bachelors, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740
Laura: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...was privileged to have many teaching experiences. Starting my sophomore year, I began working for the Center for Teaching and Learning as a Teaching Fellow for the Geoscience Department, and in my senior year as a Lead Teaching Fellow. As a Teaching Fellow at HWS Colleges, I was responsible for helping all introductory courses in...
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Geology, Environmental Studies, Education
University of Minnesota Duluth - Masters, Geology
ACT Math: 31
Sierra: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...make me a great tutor for Varsity Tutors. I will help my students to enjoy learning and to succeed in all of their subjects. I also understand that learning is not an overnight process. Patience is certainly required. I know how kids are and I have the ability to read them well. This quality of...
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Princeton University - Bachelors, Molecular Biology
The Commonwealth Medical College - Current Grad Student, Biomedical Science
SAT Math: 700
SAT Writing: 740
Kevin: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...University of Pennsylvania's Wharton Business School. His passion is to help the small business community understand and overcome the obstacles that are causing the wealth disparities in the United States. To that end, he works tirelessly to ensure that his clients reach the level of success they work so diligently to achieve.... Listen to the student explain why they are having difficulty. Sometimes a student believes they are having difficulty with the material when, in reality,...
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Virginia State University - Bachelors, Marketing
University of Phoenix-Chicago Campus - Masters, Global Management
Michelle: Norwood tutor
Certified Tutor in Norwood, PA
...of Delaware graduate but I have traveled and lived many places. Teaching has led me to the farmlands of California, the rural towns of Guatemala, and the city of Philadelphia. I love traveling and working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills that help...
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University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, School Counseling
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Norwood, PA, is a borough of approximately 5,900 people in southeastern Delaware County. Notable people from the town include Bill Foster, the former Duke Basketball coach. The median family income is around $55,000.
The city is a part of the Interboro School District, and secondary students are expected to commute to the Interboro High School in Prospect Park. Private Norwood tutoring, either online or in-home, is a great way to get supplemental custom-tailored instruction to help with your course or test prep. You can put in the work to try to keep up with online tutoring in Norwood for your courses or test prep. Excellent nearby colleges include University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and Widener University in Chester. If you're looking to pursue admission to your school of choice, take advantage of a Norwood, PA, tutor, who can offer you online or in-home private tutoring and personal instruction to help with your test prep.
Be sure to check out the Norwood Historical Society when you are ready to learn about the history of the area. The historical society is dedicated to preserving the town's history through the collection, interpretation, and display of papers and other artifacts. The Morton Morton House is a historic home from the 1750s that is preserved and maintained by the Norwood Historical Society. The building was restored in 1971 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000. Walking through the building, you will be able to get a glimpse into how people lived long ago and realize the simplicity of times past. This log cabin home is right off the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum, which has a 3.5-mile trail that can be used for hiking to see the wildlife. The lake outside the house is also a popular fishing spot.
After a long day of learning, you will definitely be ready to grab a bite to eat at one of the excellent restaurants in Norwood. Do you love pizza or cheesesteaks? The friendly people at Cocco's Pizza Norwood will be able to serve you up whatever your craving is for the day. If you are looking for something quick but tasty, Rigatoni's Mobile Crab Cakes is a food truck known for its crab-based delicacies.
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