Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Chester County, PA

I got my PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, and I teach because I love helping students get to their "Aha!" moments. I've taught at the college level and served as an SAT tutor focused on the Writing section.

I was born in South Africa but grew up mainly in St. Louis, Missouri. I achieved a 33 on my ACT, and enrolled in the honors program at Yeshiva University in Manhattan. Before attending college I studied abroad for three years. Upon returning to America I graduated summa cum ladue from Yeshiva University with a degree in Biology. In college I ran a program of over 120 college students who tutored at public schools in...

I'm a recent Georgetown University graduate originally from San Diego, CA. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Science, and I graduated with Honors with Distinction. While at Georgetown, I completed the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started...

I am a recent graduate of Drexel University, in which I obtained a BS in Biological Sciences with a concentration in organismal physiology. During my college years, I was a peer tutor who would help struggling classmates in many math and science subjects. I also served as a merit badge counselor in my Boy Scout troop, teaching scouts (ages 12-17) in subjects such as First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue...

...you are learning you will understand and enjoy it more. With my help, we can turn a once dreaded subject into something manageable and even fun! Previously, I was a volunteer test prep tutor with a non-profit. This organization provided free tutoring and college counseling to under-served, urban youth. This was an amazing experience and allowed me to use my tutoring abilities to give back to the community. I also grew up volunteering at a...

...medical school application process (including taking the required standardized tests), I'm very familiar with both the content and the test taking process. For the last two years I've served as a teaching assistant to the first year medical students in the Gross Anatomy course. During my time at Bryn Mawr I tutored students who were struggling in the basic sciences (physics, biology, chemistry and organic chemistry). I've also spent a great deal of time working...

College student driven to help other students excel academically. I personally like teaching through real world examples and through doing practice problems to gain understanding.... I typically teach by offering examples to gain understanding. I also enjoy offering additional problems to work through so that the student feels completely comfortable with the coursework.

I am really excited about working with students in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I...

...I had to family illness, I decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine, and I'll be applying to medical school next year. I've been helping students with physics, math, and SAT prep since college, and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology/Sociology) and MCAT preparation. I understand how intimidating the mighty MCAT can feel. I help my students master both the content and...

I have just graduated with a degree in Economics from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. My main focus was on financial models and health economics. I held multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics,...

My name is Howe. I graduated from Wesleyan University in May, and I recently moved from New York to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one...

...undergraduate education, and I have extensive Math, Science, and Verbal Reasoning tutoring experience working with high school students in the New Haven Public School system. While working in local public high schools, I have successfully tutored students both for their own personal gain and for increased performance on college entrance examinations--such as the SAT and ACT. My personal strengths include the ability to work productively in a fast-paced work environment, along with numerous experiences in...

I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and...

I am a Cornell University graduate, I majored in Biometry and Statistics. I am interested in helping students to succeed in their course work by sharing my passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math and physics, subjects which I believe are fundamental in the process of "learning how to learn". My personal values are as follows; - Hard Work -...

I am currently a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I am working on using magnetic and flow fields to create advanced materials by directing the self-assembly process of nanoparticles . I have tutored students in Chemistry, Physics and Math all throughout undergraduate and graduate work. I truly enjoy breaking material down into its core components that allows the students to understand complicated information.

I graduated from Brandeis University with degrees in Classical Studies and Anthropology in 2012, and just received a master's degree in Archaeology from Bryn Mawr College. While in school, I have worked on numerous team projects as well as with younger students just beginning their studies. I spent this past summer working with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the...

I am a 2013 graduate of Swarthmore College with a B.A. in mathematics and English literature, and I love tutoring both math and English. After graduating from college, I taught 10th grade math for a year in Newark, New Jersey. One of my favorite parts of being a teacher was working with students in a one-on-one setting. I love the process of guiding a student to where he or she is able to solve a...

...and social studies (human geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing about tutoring is the way in which a tutor and tutee can learn from each other during a session - open dialogue can help make the experience very impactful! In my free time, I love writing, running, and playing music. My absolute favorite thing to do is travel - I...

I graduated from MIT with a bachelor's and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors...

...has always been my passion. When I was in elementary school, I would write down the names of all my favorite books and compile it in a journal so I could remember for later. Even now, 13 years later, I still do that. I hope to carry that same passion for learning through my tutoring classes and convey the interest I have in exploring new subjects to my students as well! I am currently a...