"I've been a tutor since 1996 when I was one of the few undergraduate Teacher Assistants at Penn State and worked in their tutoring center helping with math and 100-level business courses. Since graduating in 2000, I've tutored in Philadelphia and Chicago, helping kids from 4th grade all the way up to HS seniors. I've worked with various tutoring companies and as a freelance so I have a wealth of experience and knowledge.

I have the most experience with math tutoring and ACT prep. In math, I've helped a high percentage of students from 4th grade level arithmetic through geometry/algebra 2 improve their grades by at least 1-2 letter grades within an 8-10 week period. For the ACT, I have detailed strategies and lessons for all sections of the test including the writing section helping students reach their ACT goals with many increasing their test scores by as much as 6 composite points. I have also helped students with their paper writing & comprehension skills, SAT, and have been an all-around mentor to many of my past students. I've had some of my best students get accepted to some of the top universities in the country and still keep in touch with some of them to this day.

I am a passionate tutor who brings 4 E's: energy, encouragement, empowerment, and E.J. (myself) to the student, while trying to reduce the student's anxiety and finding the path to their "a-ha!" moment. I find that this positive approach allows the student the opportunity to truly learn and feel good about themselves throughout the learning process while challenging them to be an active student rather than a passive one. I've worked with a variety of students - from those looking for that edge as well as students who have challenges learning and using multiple methods to help them get around those challenges (I know, I was one of them).

Don't be shy - feel free to drop me a line and we can have a brief chat to see if I would be a good fit for your student. I look forward to hearing from you!" less...