About Barry

Passion for Teaching

My name is Barry Grove, and I have always been very academically inclined. Since the beginning, I have had a great passion for teaching and learning. I have an expertise and knowledge in all the subjects that I tutor. I am excited to provide you with an exclusive, personalized tutoring experience. 

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My Education

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Advanced Study in (Mathematical) Economics, May 2002

  • Applied mathematics and economics degree (as related to creating financial models)
  • Courses included intensive study in advanced calculus, statistics, linear algebra, mathematical proof, and real analysis
  • As a prerequisite of admission, received a score of 800, the highest score possible, on the mathematics portion of the GRE
  • Courses also included advanced micro and macroeconomics, econometrics, international economics, and finance

UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA LAW SCHOOL

Philadelphia, PA
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, May 1996

Activities

  • Penn Law Republicans
  • Federalist Society
  • Philadelphia Student Bar Association
  • Philadelphia Defender’s Association (Public Service Engagement)
  • Scored in the top ten percentile of those taking the PA Bar Exam
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The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Honors

  • Graduated summa cum laude, B.S. in Economics, May 1993
  • Concentration in Finance
  • Course of Study encompassed completing 20 courses in the liberal arts
  • Courses included calculus (4), psychology (4), and anthropology (2)
  • Nominated for membership in the Benjamin Franklin Scholars Program
  • Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.92
  • Dean’s List (each year of college)
  • Nominated for membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma (Honor Society)
  • Distinguished Tutor Award (2 consecutive years)
  • National Merit Scholar; Valedictorian of graduating high school class