...I can personalize your education plan to make sure it is effective for you and help you reach your academic goals. Subject or test prep shouldn't be about memorizing terms without context or finding shortcuts, but about real improvement and a passion for the subject. I will challenge you and do everything I can to make tutoring an experience that is both enjoyable and rewarding. (read more)
Hi! I’m Penelope, and I graduated from UMBC in 2023 with a Bachelor’s degree in Geography and Environmental Science. During college, I tutored for two years at our Academic Center, both online and in-person, helping students one-on-one and in small groups. (read more)
...I ask lots of probing questions to check knowledge and understanding during sessions. I always try to make learning a fun experience and like to crack a few jokes here and there. During sessions, I work one-on-one or with groups helping students understand lecture material, work through homework problems, and prepare for exams. (read more)
...TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
• The student and the teacher together create the teaching. There is an overarching method that can be applied in tailored ways.
• Practicing tests exactly as they will be taken in critical. Practice doesn't make perfect. (read more)
...I am also a capable tutor in English language and public speaking. At University of Virginia, I worked for 3 years as a moderator of ESL sessions for graduate students. Also, for 2 years, I volunteered to teach speech and debate to middle school students. (read more)