Top Tutors serving Springfield

Naiga: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...the athletes. I spent a semester as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for a genetics course. In addition I spent a few years working in a University research lab that required a good understanding of biology, chemistry, biochemistry and genetics. I have experience tutoring young refugee children ranging in age from kindergarten up through high school. I believe that having a strong understanding of some of the basics and general knowledge of a course will really help...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Psychology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34

Selina: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...and developing a plan to address these problems as a team. Having been a biology student, I understand that it is a challenging subject for many, and I love to not only share my passion but also share encouragement based on personal experience. In addition to my interests in biology and neuroscience, I have a wide range of hobbies including writing (both scientific and fiction), art and drawing, piano, video games, and martial arts.
Education & Certification
Arcadia University - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Drexel University - Master of Science, Neuroscience

Nicholas: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...student enrolled in the college of engineering at Penn State University. I am working towards a major in CS and planning to work in the field of cybersecurity. Being a student myself, I can understand how frustrating learning a new and confusing topic can be. My job as a tutor is to help guide others who are struggling with similar experiences that I experienced in the past. My goal is to help anyone who may...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science
Elsbeth: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...my old elementary school when I was fifteen, and in college I did a teaching internship there and at my old high school. I also gained a lot of experience in 6 years of creative writing workshops. I was lucky enough to go to Interlochen Arts Academy to study writing for the last two years of high school, and I spent all of college continuing to rigorously study the art of writing and the creative...
Education & Certification
Warren Wilson College - Bachelors, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740

Claire: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
Hi! My name is 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.
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelors, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 800

Case: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...and the educational process for my entire life, making me a great student and an even better teacher. My professional experience includes 5 years of substitute teaching, two summers as a camp counselor, and a year of teaching English at a high school in South Korea. Tutoring, to me, is much more than simply teaching subjects. It's about the process of learning. I aim to help my clients find the skills within themselves to grasp...
Education & Certification
DePauw University - Bachelors, Vocal Performance, English Writing
SAT Math: 790

Michelle: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...traveling and working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills 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...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, School Counseling
State Certified Teacher

Ezekiel: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...for all middle school levels of math up through pre-calculus. My favorite subject to tutor is pre-calculus, particularly when it combines trigonometry with algebra. When meeting with students, I like to begin with a discussion of their goals and then guide them through a series of practice problems that ultimately covers their challenging areas. As you might have guessed from my opening sentence, I like to respond to their questions with questions whenever appropriate. In...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Amir: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...up medical school in Philadelphia. The sciences have been my educational focus since college, with expertise in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Chemistry, and more. I have strong teaching experience and continue to educate both in my clinical and research work. I use visual cues such as diagrams and interactive materials to work with students and ensure that they understand and remember the topics. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, playing hockey,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Biology
Jefferson Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510

Lindsey: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...that there is not any difficult subject that cannot be surmounted. The most rewarding aspect of teaching is helping a student reach an "ah ha!" moment in a subject they previously thought impossible to comprehend. In my experience teaching psychology and statistics courses, I have had the opportunity to help many students reach their "ah ha" moment. I have taught psychology, research methods, and statistics courses at the University of New Hampshire and Granite State...
Education & Certification
University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Psychology
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus - PHD, Psychology

Vip: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...I have tutored for a private tutoring company, for schools as a student tutor, and 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...
Education & Certification
Columbia College of Columbia University - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience and Behavior
St. George's University School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Claire: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...- for more than 8 years. This includes children of 7 all the way 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...
Education & Certification
Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, French, Sociology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Verbal: 740

Alice: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...college's dining hall as well as a tutor), I am probably singing opera, in choir, or in my a cappella group. I am a singer and I plan to minor in music. I also love hockey, dance, and interior design. I love to travel and I've been to China, Argentina, and Canada with my choir. I've also been to Puerto Rico, London, and Italy. I would love to work with you. Please contact me if...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Women's Studies
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Michael : Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...major and pre-medical track, I have taken biology, chemistry, physics, organic chemistry, human physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and other upper level science courses. I have received A's in each one of these classes. I truly understand the importance of academic success, and I am excited to have the opportunity to help others reach their maximum potential. I have also been selected to be a teaching assistant for physics, which will provide me with further tutoring experience.
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Math: 720

Jennifer: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...I graduated in the top 5% of my high school and have maintained a high GPA in college. I have been tutoring for three years and have a passion for learning. Math is my specialty but I am knowledgeable in Spanish, test prep and study skills as well. Tutoring is rewarding for me because I enjoy working one on one with students to help them reach their full potential. My availability is very flexible as...
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's University - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Science
ACT Math: 32
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 770

Jessi: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP. Outside...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Psychology
Yale Divinity School - Masters, Religion
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Sarah: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...area colleges and non-profit organizations. My tutoring style comes from my understanding and experience 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...
Education & Certification
Calvin College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Arts, English

Hannah: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Genetics. I love tutoring General Chemistry because of the many "Aha!" moments when students suddenly make connections from chemistry to the real world. My experience with tutoring has led me to believe that discovery-based learning is the best way to solidify concepts. For this reason I focus on teaching how to use the tools available, like modeling kits and textbooks. In addition to being a huge science nerd, I love reading...
Education & Certification
Geneva College - Bachelor of Science, Biology and Chemistry
Sydney: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...and their abilities is the reason I tutor. I enjoy figuring out what each student needs and an approach that works for them. I have experience teaching both children and adults. I have done substitute teaching with all age levels. I was the youth coordinator for a teen youth group and tutored adults at Community College of Philadelphia. I am also the mother of three school aged children and received a degree in Forestry and...
Education & Certification
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Bachelors, Forestry and Wildlife

Christine: Springfield tutor
Certified Tutor in Springfield, PA
...public schools teaching 6th-12th graders. I taught adults in a community course and ran a tutoring center at a community college. I have also volunteered presenting German instruction at preschools and elementary schools on special celebrations for my children's classes. I have used a variety of teaching techniques but I generally use lively, hands-on methods, and I feel that learning through stories and physical responses greatly improves success in communication. Beyond tutoring, my interests include...
Education & Certification
Gettysburg College - Bachelor in Arts, German
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Springfield, Pennsylvania, is a township in Delaware County, with a population of just over 24,000 people. The township is a suburb of Philadelphia, which is around 10 miles away. The first European settlers in the area were Quakers who arrived with William Penn, for whom Pennsylvania is named. The town was recognized as its own governmental entity in 1686.
Public schools in Springfield fall into the Springfield School District, which features three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. With Philadelphia so close, secondary school students like you can find great college education very close to home. You could work to get ahead of the competition by taking advantage of tutoring in Springfield, PA. Professional in-person or online tutoring in Springfield is a great way to work to improve in your class or test prep. With the help of a tutor in Springfield, you can raise your grade point average, learn better test-taking strategies, and work on essay-writing and college entrance applications with tutors who have insight into the process. Some of the best colleges in Philadelphia include Thomas Jefferson University, the Curtis Institute of Music, and Drexel University. Swarthmore College is one of the leading colleges in the country, and it is right outside Springfield. With Springfield, PA, tutoring in-home or online, you could potentially increase your odds of getting into these top schools, especially through private instruction for test prep.
Although Springfield is right outside a major urban area, there are still plenty of attractions in the suburb itself. The Tyler Arboretum and the Chanticleer Estate offer year-round outdoor beauty with a touch of history. Hedgerow Theatre produces a full season of excellent productions, featuring local and national actors. And of course, just a few miles away, Philadelphia offers exciting historic sites and renowned museums. Some of these include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University, and the Mutter Museum. Of course, there is also Independence National Historical Park, which houses both the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. Film buffs will love the Rocky Steps, the long flight of stairs featured in the first "Rocky" movie.
Private tutoring in Springfield, PA, is available both online or in-home to help you with general course instruction or test prep. With the help of a tutor in Springfield, you can learn to love subjects that were once difficult for you, improve your grades and test scores, and get into a great post-secondary school.
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