Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Chester County, PA

...am currently a Doctoral student in Music, but have a special gift and love for math and science. First I aim to help my clients grasp the concepts, then adapt my instruction to their learning style. Most student can grasp even advanced concepts when explained in a reasonable way (this often does not happen in the classroom), but I also give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look...

...strategic communication, but it has become increasingly clear that I have a passion for teaching. Throughout my professional career in advocacy, I have gained experience in creating and facilitating training's to support others in recognizing and strengthening communication skills they thought they did not have. In conjunction with my professional and educational career, my personal life also includes teaching. Seeing a need for accessible health resources targeting young adults, I created a website that allows...

...Accounting with a minor in German. I was a supplemental instructor for the introduction to financial accounting class for three years at U of SC, which involved holding sessions to help students with the difficult material learned in class. I had 20-40 students at every session, and 300+ students at my exam reviews. I have experience holding my sessions online too, as a result of COVID-19. I also tutored upper level accounting classes my senior...

I am a recent graduate of Case Western Reserve University with dual degrees in Sociology and Anthropology. I was a pre-medical student, so I have a strong background in biology and chemistry. With my experience, I can assist my students in creating effective study plans and habits for long-term academic success.

...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 directly, text is always best! I look forward to...

...standardized tests. Since I began working as a physics, math, and SAT tutor with Varsity Tutors in 2011, I've found it incredibly rewarding to help my students develop sustainable study habits and realize their academic potential. I believe that a student's performance is largely influenced by their weekly study routine, and I make it a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I...

...Studies and Environmental Studies. Before moving to Philadelphia to attend college, I took a gap year to travel and work on organic farms in New Zealand. There, I developed a passion for food and environmental justice that has driven me to work on community gardens in the city. I have worked extensively with youth of all ages to develop their reading, writing and leadership skills in after school programs and through service learning projects. I...

...currently working towards my M.S.Ed in Reading/Writing/Literacy with Reading Specialist Certification at the University of Pennsylvania. I spent the past year working as a full-time high school English teacher in the Council Rock School District where I taught ninth grade English, Public Speaking, and Ancient Mythology. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I have had numerous opportunities to work with students in various settings. While at Gettysburg, I was a tutor for...

I'm a friendly, thoughtful, capable tutor with a real passion for learning. I studied English Literature in undergraduate (DePauw University) and graduate school (Indiana University), and plan to continue studies towards a PhD in literature in the next few years. I have been a writing tutor and instructor, and have also helped students with reading comprehension in a wide variety of subjects. My hope is to leave students feeling smarter than they did before they...

...University after obtaining my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Notre Dame in May 2016. With that said, I will dedicate the same quality of care to my students as I would to my future patients. To me, tutoring is mainly about cultivating a passion to learn in the student so that they are able to achieve their ultimate goal. Accordingly, my approach to tutoring is not merely to cram facts into your...

...but I specialize in test preparation and English as a Second Language. I've lived and worked in four countries, including Japan, France and Jordan. I've taught classes up to 40 and tutored both individuals and small groups up to four, working with a range of ages, from preschool to adult, and a range of ability level, from participants in special needs programs to students at one of the most competitive high schools in Japan. I...

...and Economics and Gender Studies. Tutoring students has been an integral part of my college experience: for four years I have worked extensively with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, providing academic enrichment and mentorship to local students. My summers have also often been spent working with students: from developing curriculum for Girls Inc. to creating writing workshops in Australia for the Story Factory. Elementary/middle school math, and K-12 reading and writing are the subjects I...

...Spanish and International Studies and a minor in Economics. From these degrees, I found my passion for culture and language. At Texas A&M, I helped tutor at evening ESL adult classes and was the TA for two writing-intensive courses in International Current Events and Gender and the Global Modern. In my experience tutoring, I always had the most fun exploring and relating the never-ending complexity of language and culture to our studies. Since graduation, I...

...good days, hard days, fun subjects and tough ones too. Regardless of the circumstance there is something to be gleaned and applied that can benefit us in the long term. As an undergraduate at Brigham Young University and a medical student at Penn State University I feel I have gained a great deal of experience with different learning environments and circumstances. Along the way I have developed a sincere interest in learning and helping others...

...are addressed. I want to make the most out of your time with me, and I will make sure you either complete your assignment or understand specific concepts that are difficult to comprehend. Oftentimes, students come to me for scoring a B+ or A-, not an A, on their EXAM. Here, I will teach you specific formulas or key points to maximize your score and reach that A. I will teach you how to USE...

I have a passion for learning, so why not share my knowledge with other students just as motivated and excited to learn as I am!

...language and grammar, and general writing. For the last 25-years, I have taught expository writing at the college level, along with courses in literature, modern poetry, and popular culture. When it comes to the SAT/ACT, there are two important things to understand in order to be successful: the first is that the tests are objective, which means there can be only one right answer to each question; the second is that the only thing the...

...also studied cultural and linguistic anthropology. I have found myself especially fascinated by early Indian Buddhism, and my studies have allowed me to travel to India where I lived in a monastery and studied Buddhist pilgrims' use of Pali (an ancient "dead" language) in their religious practice. I have spent a hefty chunk of my life in school, and so have had a lot of time to think about education and why it can be...

...the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one of her books back in 2005.

...already have. I have worked in Pre-K through 12th Grade schools as a Teacher, Mentor, and Counselor. I'm even a student currently at the University of Pennsylvania getting a Masters of Social Work. I tutor Writing, Reading, English, Spanish, (and my personal fave) Math. I love tutoring math because I struggled with math as a middle schooler until I spent time with some amazing tutors who were patient and helped me practice the skills I...