We realize it's important to find a tutor you don't hate. To help figure out who might be a good fit, here's some background about each of us.
*Note: You are never locked in with any tutor, so if you end up deciding you'd like to try a different tutor, just let us know.
JUMP TO A TUTOR: | Tim | Brendan | Alex | Hannah | Physics Will | Math Will | Sarah |
Tim
$70 weekly rate / $70 as needed rate / $60 online
 | Math (All levels) |
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
$55 weekly rate / $65 as needed rate / $50 online
 | High School Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Chemistry (Non AP), Pre-calc |
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
$50 weekly rate / $60 as needed rate / $50 online
 | Math (All levels), Physics |
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
$55 weekly rate / $65 as needed rate / $50 online
 | English, Writing, Reading, Language Arts, German (through high school) |
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.
Physics Will
$55 weekly rate / $65 as needed rate / $50 online
 | Physics |
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.
Math Will
$60 weekly rate / $65 as needed rate / $50 online
 | Math (All levels) |
Qualifications
- I Graduated Cum Laude from Muhlenberg College with a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics.
- I've been a practicing tutor for over 5 years, with experience tutoring both math and writing.
- I have a lot of experience tutoring small groups.
Fun Facts
- I love to write. I've written plays, short stories, sketches and countless articles for Muhlenberg's newspaper.
- I watch at least 100 movies I've never seen before in a year.
- I ran for mayor of Allentown in 2018.
Sarah
$50 weekly rate / $60 as needed rate / $50 online
 | Biology, Chemistry |
Qualifications
- I am currently a junior at Bryn Mawr College with a major in biochemistry.
- I have experience tutoring both undergraduate and post-baccalaureate students in college chemistry, and I am currently a TA for organic chemistry.
- I earned a 5 on both AP Chemistry and AP Biology exams (and also in Calculus BC if you are asking).
Fun Facts
- When I was in third grade, I had 30 hamsters living in my house.
- I am an anime lover and enjoy digital drawing. In my free time, I take art commissions!
- I am a badminton player and have traveled with my team to participate in badminton tournaments on the East Coast.
email: gameface@icloud.com
phone: (484) 580 - 9855
address: 121 N Wayne Ave, Suite 301, Wayne, PA 19087