Top AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Philadelphia

Joshua: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...magna cum laude from Columbia University in 2013 with 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...
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

Anvith: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to AP courses like AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, and AP Environmental Science. I've also scored very well on standardized exams (35 on the ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this message by providing funding and supplies for tribal schools in developing nations....
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Shay: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature 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

Owen: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...students. Throughout my career, when I have challenged my students, they have risen to meet it and walked away from the experience 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...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelors, Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 800

Kaitlyn: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of our culture. It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by writing words...
Education & Certification
Rowan College at Burlington County - Current Undergrad, English

Isaac: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 a wide variety of literary magazines. I also play the guitar, and I enjoy sports quite a bit:...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rutgers University, Camden - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Rory: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teacher possessing a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with 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...
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management

Madeleine: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...part of City Year Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I also have strong academic interests....
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Art Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Deji: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...life mattered because I made a difference in small, yet significant ways in the quality of other people's lives. Professional Values Professionally, I am pulled in the direction of helping others find their way. I do this by sharing the knowledge I've gained in my engineering career with those struggling to learn. I am committed to devoting the skills and effort necessary to help my students know and define themselves and learn in the most...
Education & Certification
Widener University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering

Ataul : Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Graduate from Temple University with a strong passion for making learning fun and easy
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor of Science, Financial Planning

Richard: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...years of experience as an instructor and tutor in secondary and tertiary education make me well qualified to help students in my areas of expertise. I believe in helping students find their own strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths. In my tutoring, I guide students to learn and grow. I try as much as possible to get students to find answers themselves. I'm ready to provide answers where needed, but then I always try...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, English

Allison: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature 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...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710

Victoria: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I have honed my 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....
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
University of Cambridge - Unknown, Human Evolutionary Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 780

James: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and gladly teche." Chaucer's quote from Canterbury Tales also happens to 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...
Education & Certification
Illinois State University - Master of Arts, Education

Matthew: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...AP Government and the SAT Reading and Verbal sections. I am a recent graduate of Cornell University and I received a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Before deciding to be a full-time tutor ahead of starting law school in the fall, I was a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies find solutions to their toughest problems. My tutoring style emphasizes the fact that each student...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Labor and Industrial Relations
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 740

Noah: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! My name is Noah, and I'm currently a junior at Rutgers University, majoring in finance. I've always had a passion for helping others succeed academically, and I believe that learning is most effective when it's personalized and engaging.
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Finance

Jodi: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a daily endeavor, no? I have always been a student. I was, in fact, a student who needed one-on-one instruction throughout high school. I had the same math tutor for all four years and I think of her every time I tutor a student. She was kind, patient and empathetic. She was not arrogant and she welcomed my learning style by modifying her lessons so I could grasp difficult concepts without the stress of a...
Education & Certification
Susquehanna University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus - Master of Arts, Spanish

Arjun: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...at Brown University studying Mathematics and History with a 4.0 GPA. I bring 5+ years of successful tutoring experience across K-12 and higher-level subjects. My areas of expertise include test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT), Ivy League and college admissions, essay and writing support, AP exams, mathematics, and humanities. Previously, I was a peer tutor at Groton School, the #1-ranked college preparatory school in the United States. By utilizing a framework of consistent dialogue, personalization, and planning objectives,...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

William: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...junior at Yale University pursuing a double major in Linguistics and Theater. I have experience tutoring in a variety of subjects, but I'm particularly excited to help students with writing, critical reading, and SAT or ACT preparation. I had a strong support network of teachers and mentors throughout middle and high school, so I understand firsthand the importance of thoughtful, individualized educational enrichment. I seek to meet each student where they are in order to...
Education & Certification
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Lauren: Philadelphia AP English Literature and Composition tutor
Certified AP English Literature and Composition Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of life should have access to high-quality education and the opportunity to enrich a chosen vocation with wide-ranging knowledge about other fields and the world we occupy. All people should also develop empathy for others whose lives look very different and should be encouraged to embrace the belief that we should use our talents to make the world a better place. We should recognize and celebrate our differences and diversity in our thinking and learning...
Education & Certification
SUNY Geneseo - Bachelor in Arts, English
The University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Education
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