Award-Winning AP English Language and Composition Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored...

...handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at...

...that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, and can read some Italian, German, Dutch, and Arabic.

...Yale College Writing Center, where I edited papers on topics from Turkish prison reform to Faulkner to hemoglobin studies. This past summer, I traveled to 14 countries as part of the singing group Whim 'n Rhythm. On that trip, I taught a cappella, singing and choral workshops with students of all ages. It was incredible and hugely affirming -- music is truly a global language! My goal is to help my students become more comfortable...

...amount of reading, analysis, and writing, which are suited to the SAT preparation. I especially love teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each student. In...

...to have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to...

...background in teaching-related leadership and volunteering. With me, you will never have a boring lesson--I try to make learning as fun and engaging as possible! I am more than qualified to teach the subjects I have listed in my profile, having received 5's on all my APs, and a score of 2280 on the SATs. I'm also fluent in Mandarin and English, and can speak conversational Cantonese. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy fencing, singing,...

I am a new graduate of Drexel University's accelerated BSN program. I received my first degree in English Literature with a minor in history from Temple University and was a member of their honors program. During high school I took all honors and AP level courses. I am happy to help with reading comprehension, essay writing, or standardized test prep. I look forward to working with you!

...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 like to figure out what learning style works best for students, and aim to...

I am a very passionate teacher who has worked in public and private school settings at both the high school and college level. I have an undergraduate mathematics degree, and taught AP Calculus at a North Carolina high school. I also have a PhD in philosophy, and have taught at major research universities in Missouri and Ohio. I am personally invested in my students' success, and take pride in being clear, conscientious, and accessible.... I find...

...a great way to learn and improve your language skills. I believe in being creative and fun. A student learns more when they are engaged and enjoying their learning experience. I have spent many years as a full time public school ESL teacher and now am ready to enjoy working more closely with my students as a private Tutor. On a personal note, I enjoy swimming laps in a pool for exercise. Another love is...

...to tutor in college as I help other students to realize their potential and achieve their goals. Beyond tutoring, I enjoy hanging out with friends, mentoring, going for runs, and playing music (I play guitar, piano, and am currently learning cello). I also love to read — making my life as an English major quite enjoyable — and one of my greatest delights is seeing a neat pile of the five different books I’m trying...

...and language, the SAT, and the GRE. My favorite subject to tutor is probably Spanish-- it's my one true love! I think being bilingual is an incredible skill to have, and I love helping students improve their fluency. I would describe my tutoring philosophy as one of gentle guidance and enthusiastic participation. I want students to get excited about the subject material, and I try to always be patient and kind. Similarly, my teaching style...

...fields. I am currently focused on tutoring LSAT students. I scored a 171 and find the material interesting and highly learnable. I balance friendly encouragement with a rigorous approach, and strive to help students develop confidence and a sense of mastery. I believe the best way to improve on the LSAT is by working with real test questions through a mix of untimed sections and timed practice tests. We can work together to set up...

...myself, paying particular attention to my family and closest friends. I care deeply about others, especially the underserved and disadvantaged. My mantra is "kindness matters." Kindness, compassion and education are my core values. They define my purpose and give meaning to my life. Impact or Legacy I Want to Leave In the end, I want others to remember me as someone who cared deeply about connecting to others: sharing joys, defeats, accomplishments, and fun along...

...School in the University of Pennsylvania and previously graduated from The Lawrenceville School cum laude. I began tutoring in 2019 and love working with students of all ages and backgrounds. I'm open to tutoring a very broad range of subjects (although I have the most experience with math) and test prep. I love learning and teaching others, so please reach out if you're interested in working with me or if you have any questions!

...minor in Psychology. I even did some research with a professor in the Human Evolutionary Biomechanics Lab during my junior and senior years that was published in the Journal of Experimental Biology (https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/dlieberman/files/2009d.pdf)! I graduated in 2009 with an award for achievement in Anthropology. After graduation I entered a service organization that sent me abroad! I lived for two years in France, where I became fluent in French and familiar with French culture and customs....

...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 my best classes, the professors have walked with me every step of the way, and I have achieved much more because of that. By walking with my own pupils, I leverage my knowledge and understanding to...

...I really like working with students on the verbal and writing portions of the SAT because I find that, when approached the right way, these sections of the test are a lot of fun. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I...

I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics. I have prior experience tutoring as I joined the SAT Tutoring club my freshman year. I tutor both the SAT and ACT in all sections. I really enjoying helping other students learn and do their best. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, especially football and soccer.