(16) Private tutors for lessons, class and homework help near 16870
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Melissa
Biology Ph.D. and stay at home mom
- $40 / h
- Port Matilda , Pennsylvania ( 16870 )
- 20 miles
I received my Ph.D. at Carnegie Mellon University in Biological Sciences. I have taught biology and genetics to college and university students in Pittsburgh, but we recently moved to the State College area, and I am currently staying home to raise my children. I have also tutored students taking community college courses in biology. I really enjoy teaching and connecting with my students! I try to find multiple ways to reach my students, and love using demonstrations when possible. If yo... Read more
Samuel
Math and Science Problem Solving For All Experience Levels
- $30 / h
- 8 ratings
- Port Matilda , Pennsylvania ( 16870 )
- 15 miles
Throughout my education, I’ve tried a lot of study strategies. I’ve found that what works best for me is not reading or lectures, but conversation. That knowledge is what informs my tutoring approach. I talk to my students until I can focus down to the core of their understanding, then I build out until they have a confident grasp on the material. I began tutoring as an undergraduate at the University of Rochester, where I worked as a Teaching Assistant for some introductory geology courses. ... Read more
Chris
Actuary with Consulting Skills
- $55 / h
- 53 ratings
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 40 miles
I am the son of a teacher, and have tutored friends and peers while in high school, college and also after college. Both having a teacher for a mother and also working with friends has reinforced the following reality: teachers are people too. These experiences taught me that the teacher is a friend or a partner in the challenge of attaining new knowledge. Accordingly, I want students to conquer unknown material by acquiring knowledge facilitated by my energetic, fun, patient, persistent, ... Read more
Beth
Experienced, Patient and Loving Teacher/Tutor
- $50 / h
- 1 rating
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 10 miles
As an experienced teacher of 22 years, I have worked extensively with children with ADD/ADHD. In general, I find these children to be quite intelligent and able to learn as long as the learning environment is suitable. In the classroom they should sit near the front of the instructional area and should be gently guided to maintain attention. I also Read more
Sasha
Math, English, Spanish, Music and Life!
- $45 / h
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 20 miles
I graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors degree in Biobehavioral Health and a minor in Biology. I am currently a research assistant in the department of neurology at Georgetown University Hospital. While in college I was a trained tutor and tutored college English and Math (Algebra, Geometry and Pre-calculus). I have been composing music for 13 years and played the trumpet for 6 years. I can tutor introductory music theory/composition. I have also taken Spanish for 4 years and ... Read more
Jasmeet
Experienced and Patient Tutor: Math, Science, Spanish
- $50 / h
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 10 miles
I am currently a graduate student at UCSD and began tutoring when I was in high school, when I helped younger students learn Latin. Since then, I have both privately tutored for several families and have worked in tutoring agencies (Blue Hut Tutoring and Study Hut, Los Angeles, CA). My favorite subjects to tutor are math, science (chemistry, biology) and Spanish; I also have experience tutoring in elementary K-12, English and History. I am additionally TEFL certified and used to be an Englis... Read more
Rafael
Backgrounds in engineering and education
- $40 / h
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 20 miles
I'm a doctoral student in education who has experience working with high school and college students. I've worked extensively with young adults, tutoring students in math and physics, as well as teaching college courses in leadership. I received my BS in Mechanical Engineering from a highly selective undergraduate institution, and have since received my MS in Student Affairs in Higher Education--basically, I studied young adult learning. I'm now a law and doctoral student at Penn State, en... Read more
Theodore
Tutor
- $55 / h
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 5 miles
I am a passionate educator. I would love to help you understand the material you're learning in the classroom. I have state certification in teaching. I also have a Master's of Arts in Comparative Literature and a Bachelor's of Arts in Comparative Literature, French and Spanish. I have been a teaching assistant for various classes and a primary instructor for Spanish and chemistry classes. I also have tutored for VIPS (Volunteer in Public Schools) in addition to tutoring friends and famil... Read more
Sarah
High School Math & Physics Teacher
- $40 / h
- 10 ratings
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 20 miles
I am originally from Pittsburgh, PA. I have been living in State College for 6 years with my husband and my 2-yr old son. I hold dual teaching certificates. I am certified in Math 7-12 & Physics 7-12. I have been teaching for 7 years. I currently teach Algebra 2 and Physics at the high school level. In addition to Algebra 2 and Physics, I have also taught AP Calculus. Although teaching is a very demanding job, seeing the "light-bulb" go on when working with students makes it worth it. ... Read more
Benjamin
Juniata College graduate interested in teaching & public speaking
- $40 / h
- State College , Pennsylvania ( 16803 )
- 30 miles
I have a degree in Secondary English Education from Juniata College. At Juniata College I was a pre-student teacher for three semesters in which I assisted with teaching and general classroom activities. My senior year of college, I student taught eleventh grade English for fifteen weeks, in which I developed and used original lesson plans, differentiated instruction for students of all levels, and participated in the interdisciplinary team. I enjoy teaching students the mechanics and creativ... Read more