Tutor Angela

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About

Teaching is one of my passions.

As a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, I treasure education. In fact, I agree with Benjamin Franklin, the founder of the University of Pennsylvania, who said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Education has been the pathway to a more satisfying and empowered life for just about everyone I know.

I am a former teacher and homeschooler with decades of teaching experience at all levels (K-12). I have a B. S. in Education, with a minor in English, and I have a Master’s Degree as a Reading Specialist. I completed all of my coursework and testing for obtaining my PhD in Higher Education – also from the University of Pennsylvania.

My tutoring specialty is standardized test preparation. For more than 20 years, I have professionally tutored and mentored students who received not only outstanding test results and increased test scores; but they also benefited from higher GPA’s and more confidence as a direct effect of my tutoring and their motivation.

My superior strategies have led to consistent student improvement on the SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, and ISEE. In fact, my students have been accepted to some of the finest colleges and universities in the United States, including Princeton University, Brown University, Cornell University, University of PA, Duke University, Williams College, Boston University, Connecticut College, Wellesley College, Tufts University, University of Virginia, Rice University, Carnegie Mellon University, Southern Methodist University, Gettysburg College, etc.

Whatever the subject, I strive to challenge my students to reach optimum achievement without becoming overwhelmed or unduly stressed. For me and for them, tutoring should be a win-win situation.

As a result of my years of tutoring experience, I have created several proprietary products, courses, and worksheets for teaching the following subjects and test preparation courses: SAT, ACT, GRE, SSAT, ISEE, elementary and middle school mathematics, K-12 reading, and ESL/ESOL.

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Testimonials & Case Studies

Best Tutor you could ask for! Originally, we went to a local college SAT program which is very similar to the standard SAT programs. That was a completely waste of money, it was like paying money for a homework buddy. We then started doing some research online and found XXXXXX and Angela. My daughter started working with Angela late January to prepare for her ACT in April. She changed my daughter's life with standardize testing. My daughter has always been a hard worker but never a great tester. We explained the situation to Angela and immediately she came up with a lesson plan for my daughter. She is very flexible with scheduling and each lesson is very structured. She spent a lot of time on explaining concept and techniques on how to tackle the problems. Angela worked extensively with my daughter on the English, Reading and Writing. Angela has a very encouraging approach with her teaching and was even able to help my daughter with managing stress and test anxiety. My daughter enjoyed working with Angela so much that she has been applying what she learned from each lesson to her day to day school work. My daughter took the first ACT practice test in the beginning of the Tutor session, and she scored 25 out of 36. My daughter took the last 2 practice tests right before the real ACT test this Sat, she scored between 33-34 out of 36. She gained tremendous confidence in taking the test now. I was very skeptical about tutoring in the beginning because of the cost, but this was one of the best investment we made. My daughter didn't just benefit from the few lessons of learning how to take standardize testing, but a lifetime knowledge and skill sets. Thank you Ms. Angela! We will definitely be in touch in the future.

Ran

12 Lessons with Angela

Three week miracle! My daughter was one ACT point shy of a college scholarship worth $10,000 her 4th and 5th try. We knew she could do it, but was lacking the confidence and skills she needed to test well. I went online and found Angela. What a blessing! She got right to work! I thought that an online tutor might not be as beneficial as the face to face tutor my daughter had briefly studied with. I was wrong! Angela got right to work and had my daughter knuckled down for a little under 3 weeks. It was hard work but Angela's positive encouragement and knowledgeable testing strategies paid off. Her English score raised 7 points and her Math 3! My daughter had studied by herself in the past, but felt that Angela really helped her know what would be the most beneficial for her to focus on to raise her score. It worked! If you are looking for a happy, encouraging, but no-nonsense tutor, Angela is the one for you! The smile on my daughter's face, as she walked out of the testing center, was worth every penny! She had finally conquered the beast that had been plaguing her for a year and it only took a few hard weeks! Thank you Angela!

Jamille

10 lessons with Angela

Excellent tutor! Highly recommend! Angela has been tutoring my daughter to prep for the SAT for about a month now. I believe she has had 4 sessions so far, mostly to prep for reading, but is just starting the prep for the math. We have been very satisfied by Angela's instruction. My daughter finds her clear and easy to understand, responsive to questions, and very focused on what she needs. I have been impressed by her organization (she has a specific plan to help my daughter prep within the time we have), and I also appreciate her flexibility. We have had to reschedule sessions, and for one session she actually worked with my daughter on short notice, when schools were closed for a snow day. Finally, Angela actually works with my daughter online rather than face to face. At first I was skeptical about this arrangement, but it has worked out beautifully. Sessions are not cancelled due to bad weather, and there is no driving necessary so everything starts on time and it saves time for us in the long run. I also believe since my daughter is in a familiar environment, there are less distractions this way (or we control better for them). Also, if I happen to be nearby, I can hear the session, so I know what they are working on and can provide assistance to my daughter at a later time if she needs it. Likewise, she can work anywhere in our home with the lap top, so we don't have to take up space and create a quiet area in the dining room, which is where she would work if the tutor came to our home. As an aside, my daughter is also getting SAT prep classes in school and she has found Angela's instruction to be much more helpful, thorough, and rigorous. Thanks, Angela!

Chris

13 lessons with Angela

Excellent ACT/SAT Prep Tutor! This Tutor is amazing! The time and support she gave my son to study and prepare for the SAT and structure his college essay proved successful. When we started working with Angela, my son had trouble writing his college essays, and he also struggled with the ACT and couldn't get his score up enough to be considered for the top tier schools he was considering. Although he had good grades and extra curriculum activities under his belt, the ACT was still a hurdle. He had worked with a private Tudor as well as XXXXXXXXXX but the score was not improving. Frustrated with his results, I found Angela on Wyzant and he began working with her on his essay and ACT prep. It was only after working with Angela and her guidance to have him take the SAT is when things turned around for him. He began working with Angela and focusing on the SAT while using her methods and suggestions and took the SAT, after taking the ACT 5 times. Forward a moth later, many nights of prep, Angela's guidance and instruction...he improved his SAT to over an 1800. He was accepted to Northwestern University in the Fall. His hard work, good grades, leadership qualities and Angela's SAT prep got him there and we are so very thankful. Angela also worked with him on his essay which was so powerful. If you haven't found someone to help you with your child's preparation for the SAT and college essays, don't waste your money on those national chains, try Angela first!

Marla

7 lessons with Angela

Teaching style very adaptable to the student's needs When searching for a tutor to help my daughter with SAT prep I found Angela, or say she found us. I did not see her profile, at first, but after posting what I was looking for she reached out to us. Originally, I was looking for someone close to where I live because my daughter has a hectic athletic schedule. I was worried about missing scheduled tutoring times because a practice ran over. Likewise, I didn't want to inconvenience a tutor who may have driven somewhere to meet us only to cancel at the last minute. I needed to find someone who would be flexible and accommodating able to change appointment times if needed. So when Angela told me she would be able to teach my daughter, by way of the internet, from my very own home, I was more than intrigued. This ability would alleviate any hassle or worry on my part. Although I was skeptical at first I decided to set up appointments and give it a try. After my daughter's first tutoring session, I firmly believed I found the best tutor. By way of the computer Angela is able to connect with my daughter, teach, and present material, through a virtual office set up. My daughter is able to interact with her, ask questions, just like she would if she was sitting in the same room as her. Throughout the sessions, Angela will adapt her pace and teaching style based on how my daughter responds to her questions. She is able to pinpoint areas of strengths and weaknesses. No question is ever a stupid. Likewise, Angela makes sure my daughter understands concepts presented before she moves on to the next topic. How do I know this? Because I am able to hear their entire session. Very impressed with her teaching style and manner in which she carries out her lesson plans. She is always prepared, easy to get in touch with, usually she will get back to you in less than 30 minutes. Although I have never met her face to face, I feel she is a truly a caring and compassionate woman. A real gem!

Karen

16 lessons with Angela

She taught me various methods in all subjects. My scores improved verbal up 36% Quantitative up 52% Reading up 5% and overall up 34%. I think this speaks for itself. I only had one week of training due to time constraints and I improved beyond any expectations of myself or parents. I highly recommend Angela. Jacob

Jacob

5 Lessons with Angela

Extremely knowledgeable Angela not only has an enviable breadth and depth of knowledge of the subject matter, but she knows how to motivate and encourage my daughter to work hard at learning the subjects that she normally likes the least. Angela also is highly skilled at pacing, she knows how much material can be reviewed productively per session. My daughter has not taken the SSAT yet, but her work with Angela has already increased her confidence and her understanding enormously.

Aphrodite

21 lessons with Angela

For several decades, I have worked part-time as an educational consultant and tutor, helping motivated students successfully navigate the college admissions pipeline.

I taught standardized test preparation, study skills, test-taking strategies, and methodologies to decrease test anxiety.

As a result of their efforts and my study skills training, my students were able to increase their SAT and ACT test scores and almost invariably they were accepted to colleges that were the right fit for them.

Study skills involve some of the following disciplines:

Organization
Study strategies
Increasing comprehension
Time management
Concentration and focus
Test-taking strategies
Note-taking
Avoiding procrastination
Outlining
Reference skills
Dictionary skills
Communication

I assess the student’s requirements and teach the appropriate study skills techniques.