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Math, science, and test prep from 1st place in PA math champion
Cynthia H.

5.0 (75 ratings)

354 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
Hourly Rate: $160
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Cynthia H.'s Photo

Math, science, and test prep from 1st place in PA math champion
Math, science, and test prep from 1st place in PA math champion
Cynthia H.

5.0 (75 ratings)

354 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee
5.0 (75 ratings)

354 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

About Cynthia

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My highly tailored approach and 23 years of experience enable me to provide both a positive learning atmosphere and results [average SAT increase: 200 points, average ACT increase: 4.5 points, typical grade improvement: 1-2 full letter grades (such as a B to an A or a C- to an A-)].

After winning 1st place in PA in math competitions, I served as the Assistant Coach for Germantown Friends School's MathCounts team. In that capacity, I taught small math classes and offered one-on-one help to...

My highly tailored approach and 23 years of experience enable me to provide both a positive learning atmosphere and results [average SAT increase: 200 points, average ACT increase: 4.5 points, typical grade improvement: 1-2 full letter grades (such as a B to an A or a C- to an A-)].

After winning 1st place in PA in math competitions, I served as the Assistant Coach for Germantown Friends School's MathCounts team. In that capacity, I taught small math classes and offered one-on-one help to students. From there, I began private tutoring and discovered the efficacy of tailoring my instruction to each individual learner. After graduating as the top student in my major (microbiology), I began tutoring science and test prep as well.

My academic expertise and personable teaching style, coupled with my 21 years of private tutoring experience and my work in the test prep industry, enable me to provide effective and engaging instruction. I get to know each student's learning style, personality, areas of academic difficulty, and strengths so that I can target areas of weakness while capitalizing on each student's strengths.

In addition to my academic work, I have been playing piano for 36 years (20 of them professionally as a jazz pianist & bandleader). I enjoy teaching piano lessons (beginner classical, beginner/intermediate jazz, beginner/intermediate blues, and beginner/intermediate pop/rock), as well as music theory & arranging, particularly in a jazz context.

In addition to my work as a tutor, I write practice SAT and ACT questions and answer explanations for a test prep company, and so I am very familiar with the types of questions and answer choices on those tests, as well as the content and strategies needed to ace the tests.

Unlike many tutors who are only now transitioning to online platforms due to the coronavirus, I have years of experience tutoring online.

Please contact me to discuss your tutoring needs. Thanks!

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Education

Pennsylvania State University Schreyer Honors College
microbiology
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
J.D.

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $160
  • Rate details: The rates listed above are my standardized test prep rates. Tutoring for school classes is at lower rates.
  • Lesson cancellation: 24 hours notice required

  • No background check

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Approved Subjects

Business

GRE

Corporate Training

Grammar, Proofreading

Elementary Education

Elementary Math, Elementary Science, Grammar

English

ACT English, ACT Reading, English, Grammar, Proofreading, SAT Reading, SAT Writing, Writing

Homeschool

Piano,

Piano

I fell in love with piano at age of three and have been playing ever since. I have been teaching piano lessons and playing piano professionally for 17 years. I offer lessons in classical, pop, blues, jazz, music theory, composing and arranging.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I scored a 1590 on my SAT, came in 1st place in PA in math competitions, and scored a 780 on my SAT Math Level 2 subject test.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, SAT Reading, Writing

Math

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I scored a 1590 on my SAT, came in 1st place in PA in math competitions, and scored a 780 on my SAT Math Level 2 subject test.
ACT Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Calculus, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Probability, Trigonometry

Most Popular

Piano,

Piano

I fell in love with piano at age of three and have been playing ever since. I have been teaching piano lessons and playing piano professionally for 17 years. I offer lessons in classical, pop, blues, jazz, music theory, composing and arranging.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, English, Geometry, Physics, Prealgebra, Precalculus, Writing

Music

Piano,

Piano

I fell in love with piano at age of three and have been playing ever since. I have been teaching piano lessons and playing piano professionally for 17 years. I offer lessons in classical, pop, blues, jazz, music theory, composing and arranging.
Music Theory

Science

Genetics,

Genetics

I am approved to tutor subjects (biology, microbiology, etc.) that include genetics. I taught at Kaplan for 2 years and have been doing private tutoring for 20 years. In addition, I have a life science background; I was the top student in my major (microbiology) and I earned A's in all of my genetics classes.
ACT Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physical Science, Physics

Summer

Piano,

Piano

I fell in love with piano at age of three and have been playing ever since. I have been teaching piano lessons and playing piano professionally for 17 years. I offer lessons in classical, pop, blues, jazz, music theory, composing and arranging.
SAT Math,

SAT Math

I scored a 1590 on my SAT, came in 1st place in PA in math competitions, and scored a 780 on my SAT Math Level 2 subject test.
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Calculus, Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, Writing

Test Preparation

SAT Math,

SAT Math

I scored a 1590 on my SAT, came in 1st place in PA in math competitions, and scored a 780 on my SAT Math Level 2 subject test.
ACT English, ACT Math, ACT Reading, ACT Science, GRE, PSAT, SAT Reading, SAT Writing

Examples of Expertise

Cynthia has provided examples of their subject expertise by answering 7 questions submitted by students on Wyzant’s Ask an Expert.

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Ratings and Reviews

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Excellent Teacher

Cynthia is very thorough and made an immediate connection with my son to help with SAT prep. Highly recommend her for tutoring! She set expectations clearly and promptly followed up.

Kiran, 8 lessons with Cynthia

Knowledgeable and patient tutor

She knows the material and communicates effectively. I was also received feedback on how to improve note taking and studying. My first session with her was quite productive.

Zahra, 2 lessons with Cynthia

Awesome Tutor

Cynthia helped my daughter with SAT Subject Math 2 prep work and pre-calc honor school material. We are thrilled to have Cynthia helping her with math. We are looking forward to having Cynthia helping Erin with rest of her math high school career.

Gayle, 17 lessons with Cynthia

Excellent tutor

Cynthia helped my son do some review for the SAT subject test in Physics which included brushing up on previously-studied topics in addition to other topics which he had not covered in his previous coursework. I appreciate that she was willing to take on this short-term assignment (she met with him on three occasions). Her preparation, focus, and efficiency really helped him make the most of the sessions. I would recommend her highly for tutoring and test prep in Physics or any other subject in her varied areas of expertise.

Gwen, 2 lessons with Cynthia

Amazing tutor

Cynthia tutored my son for the SAT Subject Matter Test in Chemistry. My son had eleven sessions with Cynthia and he felt she was very organized and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend her and would definitely use her services again, if needed.

Elliot, 11 lessons with Cynthia

Very knowledgeable and easy to relate to tutor.

My daughter loved Cynthia. She used to go to MJ Test Prep for tutoring, but she enjoyed studying in her own home and said that Cynthia was a much better tutor.

Arlene, 5 lessons with Cynthia

Cynthia was on point with evaluating what I needed and how to address the issues I need to strengthen.

Cynthia was patient and made me comfortable with the assignments I needed to tackle. She is very open to communication.

Karen, 1 lesson with Cynthia
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