Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...graduate from Spelman College with a B.A. in English and French. I was a French tutor and Writing Center tutor during my time at Spelman. I graduated with honors and in the top ten of my class, so I am knowledgeable about my areas lf study. I am a good listener and will tailor our sessions to how you would best learn. In my spare time, I love to read, write, and bake.

...the University of Pennsylvania. I also hold Pennsylvania Certification in Secondary English and Social Studies. I began teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum...

...Social Studies (Grades 7-12) and English (Grades 7-12). I am able to tutor in any area of the SAT or ACT test. I am also able to assist with AP test preparations in English and Social Studies areas, and received a score of 5 on the AP European History, U.S. History, and Language and Composition tests. I have a passion for teaching and value the process of learning above all else. I hope that I...

...in the top 10% of my class, with a 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...

...have extensive informal experience in tutoring. Growing up, I have helped each of my younger siblings with their academic problem areas, namely math and science. I would also mentor my peers in high school in various subjects. I believe that the key to achieving academic success in any given subject is to find a study method that works for you. I have had a lot of experience with trial and error myself, and would love...

...have taught a wide variety of subjects including SAT, ACT, SHSAT, math and reading. Before teaching, I worked at CTB/McGraw-Hill, one of the companies that makes and scores standardized tests. I obtained my Bachelors at Oberlin in Music, played in several chamber music ensembles and worked at the college radio station WOBC. Outside of teaching I work as musician and dancer, and have performed in Broadway and off-broadway shows performing regularly throughout the city. I...

...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 tutoring is essential to developing one's skills....

...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 an afterschool engineering program for elementary school...

Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!

...reading, writing, math, and in preparation for a variety 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...

...essay? I would love to sit down with you and not only make sure that your submission is error-free, but also give you ideas for generating creative content that expresses your unique story in a way that will catch the eye of your target institution. My passion is helping students learn to create, to generate solid and perhaps groundbreaking work. Regardless of your field, the ability to communicate your ideas will free you to maximize...

I studied physics, neuroscience, and mathematics at a top 5 liberal arts college and I am currently studying and conducting medical research at the University of Pennsylvania. I have over 8 years of experience tutoring both kids and adults in math and science.

...ages and nationalities over the last decade. I have taught one-on-one, as well as in groups at tutoring centers. I teach ELA, math, test prep, and writing skills, with my favorite subject being writing. My personal philosophy for tutoring is to help each student find their passion for learning, and always trying to relate the material to what my students' hobbies and interests are. I love helping others learn, and strive to make each student...

...Resonance in relation to nutritional content of animal feed, at Princeton University. Throughout my education, I have also participated in pine snake migration studies, lion fish epidemic research, coral bleaching surveys, animal nutritional analysis techniques, and various microbiology and organic chemistry experiments. My ultimate goal is to one day introduce entomology into public schools. Hopefully, combining my teaching background with my scientific education and experience, entomology will get the attention and interests that it needs....

...and served as a healthcare advocate. I have extensive experience tutoring English, math, science, and SAT/ACT at the middle school through college level. I have tutored students who went on to be accepted into Ivy League universities. I also am highly skilled at working with students with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia as well as students from under-resourced communities. I look forward to helping your student not only excel but also enjoy...

...Program Specialist Certification in English as a Second Language.Recently, I have earned a TEFL Certificate.I also have been trained in Reading Correction.I have collaborated several teachers to create a student-friendly State Writing Rubric and a Writing Reference Guide for students at my school. I have taught students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds and abilities and between the ages of five to twenty-one.I have taught English, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Spanish, Corrective Reading,...

...to ACT prep as well as Study Skills. I tutor ACT prep, physical sciences, biological sciences, forensics and environmental science. I love teaching biology, but every science has an interesting aspect to it. I do believe everyone can enjoy science as long as you find what works from them also science puns are a must. Some of my interests are travel, cooking and spending as much time on the beach as possible.

...goal is, there IS a way to get there. That is why I am a tutor, because it is amazing to help and encourage other people as they complete their own journeys of goal setting, challenging themselves, growing, achieving their goals, and then setting even higher ones. My own academic experience has taught me that often the difference between a fulfilling, exciting experience and a difficult, draining one, is how invested the teacher is; in...

Hello, I'm Katie! I'm a 23-grad pharmacist who loves helping others learn science. I grew up helping my little sister study for exams and that passion has never left me. I am able to help tutor chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy school courses, and NAPLEX exam prep. I'm currently a post-doc pharmD fellow and completing a teaching and learning certificate.

...degree in Psychology, and I am currently pursuing my Ph.D. in School Psychology. I am friendly and empathetic and really enjoy tutoring. I have a lot of creative ideas to teach students new material and have experience working with students of all ages. I look forward to the opportunity to work with all kinds of learners in a variety of different subject areas. I have a lot of tutoring experience, and I hope to use...