Top AP English Language and Composition Tutors serving Philadelphia

Joshua: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...my bachelor's degree in French and Francophone Studies, for which I wrote my thesis on the international art exchanges between Paris, New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760

Miguel: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Aakash: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of experience in the university classroom setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a 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...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric

Shay: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Education & Certification
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Political Science, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Isaac: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of subjects, but I adore English: high school essays, college admission essays, AP Literature and Composition. I’m a good teacher, and I can help you improve your reading 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....
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rutgers University, Camden - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rebecca: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...personal satisfaction in music, fitness, and nature. My hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, biking, and cooking. I am available to tutor high school and college students in their regular coursework as well as in standardized test preparation. I learned a lot of effective test-taking strategies while completing my undergraduate degree and taking the SAT and MCAT standardized tests. I enjoy sharing my strategies with students and helping them to fine-tune their own skills to...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750

Andrea: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...
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Temple University - Current Undergrad, Human Development and Community Engagement

Carolynne: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...University of Pennsylvania Class of 2020. I genuinely enjoy tutoring, and I have an extensive 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...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Biological Basis of Behavior
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 790

Allison: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...
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Temple University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710

Nick: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...know that often students are not taught in a manner that is conducive to their learning. It's my job to find some method that encourages my students to not only succeed, but to thrive! I bring an infectious enthusiasm with me to tutoring, so be prepared to get excited to learn a subject you may very well hate! By the time we're done, you'll not only know how to solve problems, but you'll understand the...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad Student, Physics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 34

Ben: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and Literature and from Oxford University (MSt) in Classics. My academic background includes a large 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...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
University of Oxford - Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Winnie: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 always want to hear them....
Education & Certification
Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Middle East Studies
SAT Verbal: 780

Kaitlin: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 help them in that way. For example, if a student is a visual learner then I would draw diagrams, to explain concepts. If the student is a logical learner, then...
Education & Certification
University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Marc: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
A life-long learner and teacher, Marc is always eager to help, and continually bettering himself to be of help to others. Currently a medical student in Philadelphia, he intends to become a practicing physician in his hometown of NYC.... Re-explain as many times as needed with as many different examples and strategies. Most importantly, I would check to make sure a student understood before moving on.
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Cornell University - Bachelors, Theatre
Drexel University - Masters, Biomedical Studies

Nicole A.: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...first semester as a pre-medical student. At the time, I was majoring in Psychology and minoring in pre-medical sciences at Temple University. Being in such a rigorous program enabled me to bond with my classmates, who I would have the remainder of my undergraduate career, on another level of education: independence and trust. Each of us would gather after class and on the weekends to help each other study, or tutor each other in topics...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Clinical Psychology

Jeanne : Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...English requirements and only have to finish my student teaching requirement. As of now, I am student teaching at a NJ high school in five English classes. I passed my praxis teaching exam with a score of 182. I would love to assist you and your child's needs by using my knowledge to help with writing skills, reading comprehension, grammar, literature and much more. I have flexible availability. Please contact me if interested.
Education & Certification
Georgian Court University - Bachelor of Education, English

Samantha: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...
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Rowan University - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education; History; American Studies

Silvia: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I was born in Italy and Italian is my native Language. In 2010 I graduated in English Media and Communications. I worked as a Riding Instructor, as an Italian Tutor and translator, and as Italian quality rater for Google. I love animals and I spend my spare time with my dogs, cat, and horse.
Education & Certification
Delaware Valley College - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Nancy: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 take long walks at a nearby college campus that offers lakes, streams, forest, geese and turtles! Lastly a favorite hobby includes : mosaics (tables, hangings), origami, and cooking.... My teaching...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelors, French
American University - Masters, Education

Manuel Stefano: Philadelphia AP English Language and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Language and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Manuel Stefano graduated with honors from the IB program in Upper Canada College, with honors from the B.A. Politics program in Princeton University, and with the LExS Award in the M.P.A. program in Leiden University in The Hague . He is currently a PhD candidate in Leiden University in The Hague for the Global Affairs School in Public Administration. He is a self-motivated and results-oriented international consultant, political advisor, instructor, editor, writer, translator, and...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Leiden University - Master of Public Policy, International Policy Analysis
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