Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Chester County, 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.

...great tutor, like any skill that I've tried to teach a student in these past four years, gets better with practice. I'm thankful 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...

...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 meet their academic goals. In my teaching, along with reviewing important course material, I introduce students to new study tactics and problem-solving tips. I believe that tutoring should not only focus on a student's current coursework, but it should also help them to develop their natural abilities in ways...

...glowing with pride. I have directed middle school students performing Shakespeare and watched them go above and beyond to create a beautiful production. I have confronted a reading group with a book two years above their reading levels and seen them respond by growing rapidly as readers. When we expect greatness from our students, and support them on their path, we can see success that goes far beyond our initial impressions of their capabilities.... I believe,...

...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 my spare time, I do landscape painting in oils and pastels. I also enjoy rowing...

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...

...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 a wide variety of literary magazines. I also play the guitar, and I enjoy sports quite a bit: watching and playing.

...over 300,000 words, helped publish 8 books, and written scores of articles, blogs, and trainings. I'm also certified in TESOL, have obtained an advanced degree in leadership, and am currently pursuing life coaching certification. Above all, at the core of who I am, is the lady next door who wants to help people learn from where they're living; I will meet you where you are in your learning journey, and we'll take the next steps...

...and nonprofit organizations. I have professional experience tutoring students in SAT and ACT Writing and Reading through Philadelphia's A-Plus Tutoring; I am certified to teach English as a Second Language through the Bridge Education Group; I have edited college admissions essays for several years; and I am enrolled in UC San Diego's Professional Copyediting certificate through their school of Extended Studies. I received my undergraduate degree in creative writing from Warren Wilson College in 2018.

...into my classroom with less than ten credits, and along the way I have learned so much and have acquired valuable tools and skills that help people reach their academic goals. I believe education should always be accessible to all, so whatever I can do and however I can help, I will do so in order to ensure that your learning experience is your own and that you can use it a stepping stone to...

...UC San Diego with a degree in Literature and Writing and a minor in Chinese Studies. While I was in college I tutored students in a low income community of San Diego called City Heights, teaching them reading and writing skills. Currently I'm readying myself to enter a master's program for my secondary education teaching certificate. I am motivated to teach others not just to pass a test, but to understand how concepts fit into...

...me! I have a Bachelor's degree in Writing and Rhetoric from Salisbury University, where I also minored in Philosophy and Pre Law. I love literature and writing, and I have been published twice for research essays. During my time in college, I worked with freshman students as an upperclassman to help with the transition of high school writing to college-level writing. I believe that the basic writing skills students are taught in high school are...

...ability to write pointed, direct essays for both applications and classes. After studying French in high school, I went on to spend over six months in France working on archaeological excavations. As a previous educator for high school students, I am versed in different learning styles and can't wait to work with more. It sounds trite, but it's true--I love teaching, and consider it both a privilege and a real pleasure. I look forward to...

...the University of Pennsylvania with a bachelor's degree in German with High Honors and a minor in Environmental Science. While I am qualified to tutor students in a variety of subjects, I am most enthusiastic about sharing my knowledge of the German language and culture. I tutor students at different levels in the complexities of German grammar, while supporting their learning efforts through language immersion. I have taken over a dozen college-level German courses, and...

...also have lots of experience working with kids, so I can also tutor any subject at an elementary or middle school level. Additionally, I have experience with AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP US History, and AP Language and Composition, and would love to help you prepare for your AP exam. I truly believe that learning doesn't have to be boring, and I always do my best to bring energy and compassion to sessions with my...

...undergraduate, served on the Irish Studies Undergraduate Conference Organization Committee, and was awarded the Claver Prize for my undergraduate thesis. I also was an organizer and mediator for the Irish Studies symposium at SJU. I am currently a graduate student at NYU, working towards my MA in the Experimental Humanities. Also, I am a Graduate Writing Consultant at NYU's Writing Center where I consistently deal with open communication, creative thinking and writing skills.

...that in order to achieve success, one must strive to attain a strong academic foundation and a well-rounded skillset. Even though my favorite subjects to teach are English and Mathematics, my goal is to help all sorts of people from different backgrounds with a variety of subjects that range from Music Theory to Study Skills. I am very passionate about what I do and hopefully, with some encouragement, you will become as passionate as I...

...they are at in the best ways that they learn. With tools for differentiation and special education in my pocket, I'm ready to work alongside you toward your learning goals. After graduating with my BA from Colgate University, I received both New York and Maine elementary-middle teaching certifications, a masters degree in education as of this spring at Rutgers University, and am working toward my PhD in education at Rutgers with focuses on culturally sustaining...

...a program dedicated to providing free tutoring to elementary school children from Baltimore City. A lot of the kids I tutored were behind in their grade because the schools were underfunded, and the children did not get the attention and time they deserved in order to thrive academically. One of my tutees, Jorge, was a 5th grader who would throw tantrums or give me the silent treatment nearly every session. However, I remained patient and...

...current undergraduate (Junior) at the University of Pennsylvania. I am a B.A. candidate in Political Science with a concentration in International Relations. I currently work for my university as a critical writing tutor in the UPenn Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing - this will be my third year tutoring. I love working with my peers to help them improve research papers and personal essays! I have also worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, particularly...