Leaving your kids with total strangers is weird. To help with this, we've created a bios page. Now you can read all about us to see who might be the best fit. You're always welcome to change your mind, but this can be a great place to start.
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Math (All levels)
($70 weekly time, $70 as needed, $60 online)
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Skills:
- 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.
- I scored a perfect 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.
- I currently have a music project called Your Friend's Band. It's like live band karaoke but with all the instruments up for grabs too. If you've ever dreamed about playing music with your kid's tutor, this could be your chance.
- My youngest of 2 children was born on my birthday.
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Chemistry, High School Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Pre-calc
($55 weekly time, $65 as needed, $50 online)
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Skills:
- 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.
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English, Study Skills, Algebra 1, Geometry, Middle School Math, Writing, Elementary School Math, Reading
($55 weekly time, $65 as needed, $50 online)
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Skills:
- I am a certified teacher.
- I am currently finishing up my doctorate in education with my dissertation's focus on the impact of participation in theatre arts during high school.
- I have been tutoring for over 15 years.
Fun Facts:
- I did my student teaching in New Zealand.
- I have a very lazy yellow lab named Mr. George Feeny. But we call him Feeny for short. (bonus points if you can name the reference)
- I'm a huge Phillies fan. Go Phils!
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English, Writing, Reading, Language Arts, German (through high school)
($55 weekly time, $65 as needed, $50 online)
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Skills:
- 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.
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