Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...testing and college applications. Currently attaining my degree in engineering at Cornell. I have been tutoring for over five years. I think my greatest strength as a college-aged tutor is my ability to reach my clientele as a peer, simply going over concepts and problems like a helpful friend. I strive to level with my students and connect with them as another young person who is also passionate about learning, while maintaining the same professionalism...

...for almost a decade. While in college at University of Chicago, where I graduated top of my class in philosophy, I tutored math, and I spearheaded a program that taught philosophy to middle and high schoolers. Also in college I took coursesand received top marksin creative writing, argumentative writing, and speech writing. After graduating, I spent a year teaching high school English and test prep in Colorado. I have a deep passion for teaching and...

...subject of mine to tutor but another favorite of mine is english and reading comprehension. Outside of the academic world I also enjoy reading for fun as well as running and learning to cook new dishes. I have had experience working with children through years of being a camp counselor and I have had direct tutoring experience from helping local Philadelphia residents work towards their GEDs at a community center near my house. I would...

...cooperated with NGOs in various human-rights related programs. He has been teaching and mentoring high school, university, and adult students for over 6 years in a variety of subjects. He specializes mostly in English/Verbal sections of standardized testing (ACT, GRE, etc.), English writing (essays, theses, articles, etc.), English reading, Spanish, Political Science and Government, College Admissions and Applications, Public Speaking, and Study/Organization Strategies. Facilitating intergovernmental cooperation, sacrifice, and change through diplomacy to increase the normative...

...Angeles (UCLA). I have previously tutored high school students in the ACT, chemistry, biology. I have also tutored elementary/middle school students in reading comprehension and math. My favorite subject to tutor is the ACT. I spent a lot of time understanding ACT study skills/strategies, and I love sharing this knowledge with students! My tutoring philosophy is to help students understand fundamental concepts by asking leading questions and approaching the problem from different angles. I also...

...to be better performers in a variety of ways, not just academically. The well-educated student has been trained to have a positive impact on his community and to be socially sound. Therefore, it is this awareness that prompted my decision to become a Varsity Tutor. The vetting process, alone, proves that VT believes that the proper tools ensure peak performance. Rest assured that I will be instrumental in this vision of the well-educated student.

4th year medical student. can help improve your MCAT score. I've been teaching it for years now as well as other basic and advanced science courses. I'm very flexible with meeting times and prefer to meet over zoom so I can draw on screen. I find the visual learning helps. good luck and hope you have a great time at varsity tutors MCAT score was 512 not 12 lol

I am currently attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. I have experience tutoring children as small as 3 years of age to 18 year olds in a variety of different subjects. Whether it be tutoring someone in reading comprehension or math or biology, one thing is clear: Learning is easy, as long as you are interested and motivated. All you have to do is stay determined and keep thinking, "I CAN DO THIS!"

...the Philadelphia region. My undergraduate degrees are in French and Theatre, with a minor in Linguistics. I specialize in tutoring in French, English reading, writing and comprehension, and ACT reading and writing prep. (When I took the ACT I got a composite 30 score-- a 34 on reading, and a 33 on writing!) When I'm not in school or working as an actor, I am petting cats, reading books, and occasionally going outside. When contacting...

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.

...a double major in Linguistics and Theater. I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors throughout middle and high school, so I understand firsthand the importance of thoughtful, individualized educational enrichment. I seek to meet each student where they are in order to help them reach their greatest...

...the Deaf in Philadelphia. I'm passionate about creating an inclusive and accessible world where everyone can communicate effectively. After completing my Master of Science in Deaf Education from Washington University in St. Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational...

...I am passionate about delivering instruction that is fun, engaging and relevant to each student! While I have experience tutoring and teaching many subjects for elementary and early middle school aged students, I really enjoy teaching math and reading. My goal is to make my students feel confident in themselves and in their ability to learn, and also have fun doing it! Outside of work, I love to run, hike, and paint.

...University studying Mathematics and History with a 4.0 GPA. I bring 5+ years of successful tutoring experience across K-12 and higher-level subjects. My areas of expertise include test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT), Ivy League and college admissions, essay and writing support, AP exams, mathematics, and humanities. Previously, I was a peer tutor at Groton School, the #1-ranked college preparatory school in the United States. By utilizing a framework of consistent dialogue, personalization, and planning objectives, I look...

...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, tutor, researcher, guest lecturer, researcher, and am currently a practicing engineer. Some things about me: I've resided in Saint Louis my whole life and am very familiar with the area. I love the outdoors and take runs around...

...the 2-year program, studied abroad in Singapore at Nanyang Technological University as a college Sophomore, speak Fluent Russian, and have taken a broad range of subjects including: Statistics, History of Capitalism, History of Science, Astronomy, Intercultural Behavior, etc. I think learning is a life-long experience that should extend beyond the classroom. Therefore, I am a big proponent of holistic education and critical thinking so students can have the tools they need when they face the...

...can grasp these topics. I treat solving math problems more like solving a puzzle, one piece at a time. Since I am passionate about the importance of math and science, I enjoy making them more relatable to a student by explaining their real world applications whenever possible. One of my favorite activities is distance running. I am a volunteer coach for the Girls on the Run Philadelphia organization and I ran the 2013 Chicago Marathon....

...skills is crucial to our ability to express our thoughts in a coherent, persuasive manner. These are skills with consequence far beyond the walls of the classroom. I believe that all students possess strengths and weaknesses in the academic setting, and in all subject areas I am eager to share strategic studying tips for various types of learners. When a student is aware of how he/she learns best, future comprehension becomes a surmountable challenge rather...

I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...

...about. Since then, I have enriched that education via an unbounded curiosity about the world and its inhabitants combined with a strong zest for learning. My personal desire to put this knowledge to good use by helping to educate others is precisely why I became a teacher/tutor. Every single person on this Earth is capable of learning no matter what their age or circumstances; it is simply a question of effort. Through patience and persistence...