Tim
Math (All levels)
(no weekly open times currently)
Qualifications
- I started GameFace Tutoring in 2007 with 23 students after teaching at Sun Valley High School.
- Graduated with a 3.87 GPA from West Chester with a degree in secondary education in math.
- Scored in the top 15% on the Praxis Test (teaching entrance exam).
Fun Facts
- After graduating from PSU in 2001 I played in a band full-time until 2005. We played everywhere from Killington, VT to Key West, FL, and played festivals with bands like Jimmy Eat World, Reel Big Fish, Violent Femmes, and Wilco. I have a collage at GameFace Tutoring to prove it.
- In December, 2009, I rejoined the music world by co-lead-singing with The Fuzzy Bunny Slippers. That lasted until August, 2010, when I realized that I can't get home at 5 a.m. and still run a business the next day.
- My youngest of 2 children was born on my birthday.
Brendan
High School Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Pre-calc
- Mondays @ 4:30 pm ($55)
- Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm ($55)
- Thursdays @ 4:30 pm ($55)
Qualifications
- I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in industrial engineering.
- I have a strong math and science background that allows me to connect well with students.
- I try to create a relaxed, comfortable vibe with my tutoring style.
Fun Facts
- In my free time I am an avid chess player.
- I am a big soccer fan and can't wait for the world cup to start!
- In the past year I have traveled a lot and can't wait to do more.
Alex
Math (All levels), Physics
- Tuesdays @ 4:30 pm ($55)
- Tuesdays @ 5:15 pm ($55)
- Wednesdays @ 3:00 pm ($55)
- Wednesdays @ 5:15 pm ($55)
- Wednesdays @ 6:00 pm ($55)
- Wednesdays @ 7:30 pm ($55)
Qualifications
- I have over 7+ years experience tutoring and teaching, including 1 year teaching at a parochial school in Bryn Mawr.
- I graduated from Princeton University with a degree in Anthropology in 2013.
- I have done substantial coursework in social sciences, pure mathematics and natural sciences.
Fun Facts
- I have spent the last 6 years catering to a geriatric Maltese canine aptly named Prada
- As the eldest daughter of 3, I am working on managing my micromanaging :).
- I've recently taken up oil painting.
Hannah
English, Writing, Reading, Language Arts, German (through high school)
- Thursdays @ 3:00 pm ($55)
- Thursdays @ 5:15 pm ($55)
Qualifications
- I graduated from Penn State in May of 2019 with a degree in English.
- I tutored prospective and incoming high schoolers for English for more than 2+ years at Penn State.
- I have studied all of the theories out there for Shakespeare, and have memorized most, if not all, of his work (quiz me!).
Fun Facts
- My original major in college was musical theatre, which then turned into playwriting.
- I know how to play piano, violin, flute, and am teaching myself how to play the glass harp (my grandmother forced me on the normal harp). I do not have perfect pitch but rather I have relevant perfect pitch.
- I have come in second place for spelling bees locally, but have never made it beyond.
Will
Math (All levels), Physics
(no weekly open times currently)
Qualifications
- I have over 10 years experience tutoring math and physics.
- I am PA certified in math and physics.
- I have 5 years experience in teaching students with special accommodations (ODD, Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome).
Fun Facts
- I am learning to play the guqin, a Chinese instrument.
- I am abstract artist.
- I have experience as a theater actor.
Leslie
Biology, Algebra 1, Middle School Math, Writing, Elementary School Math, Reading
- Mondays @ 6:00 pm ($50)
- Mondays @ 6:45 pm ($50)
- Mondays @ 7:30 pm ($50)
- Thursdays @ 6:00 pm ($50)
- Thursdays @ 6:45 pm ($50)
- Thursdays @ 7:30 pm ($50)
Qualifications
- In 2022, I graduated with a 3.91 GPA from Saint Joseph's University with a degree in health studies and a minor in English. I changed my major three times in college. I started as an environmental science major, then communication studies, and then landed on health studies.
- I completed math courses in college for my Bachelor of Science degree and I took the AP Calculus AB exam in high school.
- I was a writing center tutor in college so I have lots of experience working one-on-one with students.
Fun Facts
- I know three languages: Vietnamese, French and Spanish. I'm also currently working on completing a TEFL certification course.
- I'm super active! I love running, playing soccer, rollerblading, cycling, and playing ice hockey!
- I'm a huge plant mom and have what seems like a whole greenhouse in my home!