Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...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 students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that...

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 am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...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 Washington Heights. I recruited tutors, coordinated the program with the principals of the schools, and held events to help the...

...student is different, and each has his or her own academic needs. I strive to find the best -- and most enjoyable -- way to tutor each student to accommodate individual learning styles. Other than English and education, my biggest passions are music, theater, and sports. I love to sing and play the piano, I have been a participant and teaching artist at my local theater’s summer camp for over ten years, and I play...

...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 basketball fan.

...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! 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...

...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, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine. I look forward...

...adapt and change my learning style multiple times throughout high school, college, and medical school. As a soon-to-be doctor, one of the most important things I can do with my patients is to listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that...

...chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a...

Hi! I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

...and writing skills. I believe that learning can, and should be fun. My students and I generally have a good time working together. I only teach subjects I'm passionate about, and it shows in my students' progress, and in their growing love and/or tolerance of the material. When I'm not helping others with their writing, I'm working on my own. I write fiction and essays. My work has appeared in the New York Times, and...

...act constructively and cohesively within our society and our environment. The quest for knowledge, then, is one of the most universally important pursuits available to us humans. I have been fortunate enough to contribute to that pursuit for several months now as an SAT and ACT prep tutor, helping students cope with these formidable tests and earn the scores they need to continue their individual quests for knowledge (and, of course, employment) into post-secondary education....

...a class clown, however, I learned to conquer my learning disability and proceeded to excel. For high school, I attended Wyoming Seminary Upper School, a private boarding school in North East, PA, and my experience and education I received there helped mold me into a conscious global citizen set on making an impact in this world. I am currently an Intervention Specialist, Writer, and Personal Tutor that thoroughly loves helping children, adolescents, and college students...

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...

...pay $100 an hour for quality tutoring (you don't!). Since spring of 2020, I've been tutoring with Varsity Tutors. Even online, I have built relationships with students and feel invested in their success. I love seeing students master the concepts that have confused them in the past. I am often complemented on my ability to explain daunting concepts in easier words. I believe this is the most important ability of a tutor. I have focused...

...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 for and taught the SAT Prep course. That...

...navigate their educational journeys and achieve their full potential. What excites me about Varsity Tutors is its dedication to providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring that supports students in achieving their academic goals. I am inspired by the opportunity to contribute to an organization that prioritizes individualized attention and tailored learning experiences. My experience in providing personalized feedback and support, coupled with my proficiency in utilizing digital tools for teaching, positions me to excel in this role....

...graduated from New York University 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...

...a BS from Muhlenberg College in Neuroscience with a minor in music, where I was a certified tutor for 3 years. I am currently enrolled in a Master's of Occupational Therapy program. I tutor subjects including Biology and Psychology, as well as music and some math. My favorite part of teaching students is hearing them explain concepts that they used to struggle with back to me, showing their new expertise. When not at school, I...