Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Chester County, PA

...and know both tests inside and out. I'm easy going, mesh well with most anyone, and have been told I have a knack for making myself understood. I've had the chance to work with kids as young as five learning piano to adults late in life who just want to finish their high school education or learn English. I love the diversity and challenge that comes with working with a variety of human beings. I'm...

...years before it became my job. In high school, I volunteered at my elementary school, providing homework help to 3rd-5th graders in various subjects. In college, worked as a summer camp counselor for DukeTIP, a camp for gifted kids, and interned at an organization that provides year-round academic enrichment to middle and high school students. I am currently working in a nonprofit, where I work with 4th and 6th grade students once a week during...

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.

...degree A.B./M.A. program. In high school, I worked as a peer tutor, private SAT prep tutor and private math tutor for high school freshman. On the Varsity Tutors platform, I am a math and SAT prep tutor and an advocate for STEM education. I believe that math education should be more than just rote memorization of formulas, and I am passionate about getting students to see the fun and beauty of mathematics. In my experience,...

...forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College...

...the last remaining German tank from World War I. This research project particularly sparked my curiosity in museum studies and practices since the objective of the project was to ???tell the story of the tank??? for future museum visitors. The project combined my interests in modern history and the World Wars. Artifacts provide great learning tools for students and researchers. As a tutor with Varsity Tutors, I aim to provide each student with the developmental...

...of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, GED). Besides my years of experience and deep content knowledge, my strength as a tutor stems from an intuitive understanding of how to connect with students and explain content in creative ways. I work very hard to bring that "Aha!" moment to students. I love teaching and being involved in the field of education -- I can't think of anything else I'd rather be doing with my life!

...offer because I really am a city girl at heart. I believe that everybody is unique, so I try to adapt my tutoring style to fit every student's individual needs and personality. I try to connect the material to the real world because when you can relate to what 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!...

...to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught various levels of language learners all over the world: elementary students in Spain, young adults in Taiwan, and adult ESL classes in the United States. I am also still a language student as I am teaching myself medically-based Spanish vocabulary. I understand learning a new language is difficult and requires a different style of instruction, which is why I utilize a lot of interactive activities, conversationally-based...

...able to develop a plan that fits each student best. I currenlty teach Secondary English to junior and senior high school students. I have taught in middle school and high school settings in three different states. This background has given me the experience and diversity to work with younger and older students. I received my degree in Secondary English from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania, and later received my Master's degree in Education from Neumann University,...

...I have tutored College, I have coached children and adults with severe disabilities, and have taught Creative Writing with teens for Colgate University in Central NY. Now I am about to embark on a year of teaching Special Education for Philadelphia Schools. I have three kids. I am an artist. I love biking, jogging, and rigorous training. I practice tai chi and meditation. I live in the bustling city of Philadelphia, PA and have travelled...

...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 tutoring, lesson/report preparation, and data analysis. Past positions in biomedical research and administration have also necessitated excellent verbal and oral communication skills, specifically within team settings. In addition, because I have...

...Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite part of teaching is watching students gain confidence and pride in their work; eureka...

...Bachelor of Science in Biology (honors track). I have been tutoring for six years and have accumulated hundreds of hours of tutoring experience. I worked with a diverse array of students, from elementary school children aboard to my peers at NYU. I am all too familiar with the trials and triumphs of science classes and standardized tests, and I hope to collaborate with students to guide them towards success in both.

...learning and skill development on their own, too. This requires active learning whereby I urge students to explore content we are studying with the support of my subject matter expertise. Active learning means that every one of my students is held accountable to not only memorize information but also process and use the information in a productive way that shows they have mastered the goals of lessons. In the interpretation and production of content, students...

...including elementary and middle school math. There is nothing better than teaching how to build on fundamentals and explaining concepts in different ways until it "clicks" in a student's head! Having also taken a litany of standardized tests through my life, I am also available to tutor for the SAT and ACT. I love passing on the little tips and tricks I have learned through the years, not only for the math sections but also...

...the use of a real-life example. Something that I think helps a student learn a concept is being able to apply what they are learning in their subjects to their everyday life. Breaking down something in terms of an idea that the student can relate too can be beneficial when trying to help them grasp a concept. Additionally, I place a high value on being able to switch up the teaching method if I see...

...and it's applied version, engineering, through rigorous education and job experience. My path took me to Saint Louis University where I graduated in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and later to Washington University in Saint Louis, where I graduated with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering. I've had many opportunities throughout this time to both learn and teach and I am passionate about both. I have been a teaching assistant,...

Cameron holds a Masters of Fine Arts in creative writing, nonfiction from The New School in New York City. Her undergraduate degree was also in writing from Ithaca College. She has had experience as an instructor for adults and for children. She enjoys working one on one with students to solve problems and, even though writing can be a lot of work, still feels it is a rather entertaining art form.

...admissions counselor. I recruited students for UNCG from 2010-2012 and for Moore College of Art & Design from 2015-2017. I advised students about the application process, required materials, scores, and grades, as well as advocate for student scholarship recipients. I ran the admissions side of the Summer Art & Design Institute. SADI is a college level summer program for high school women, whose main goals are to offer skill development, introduce critique as a way...