Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

Hi! My name is Denise, & I am passionate about helping students find their voice. Writing is hard work and if you don't understand the mechanics of English grammar, the task becomes even harder. That's when I come in! Together, I hope we can turn what feels more like a burden into a blessing.

...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 myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed,...

...the education, non-profit, and legal 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 with. In the past, I have been able to share a variety of learning strategies with students, including time management tools, research skills, and essay outlining. I have worked with students to understand their assignments, brainstorm ideas, and begin the writing process. I have also assisted students on refining their writing in a variety of styles, including personal narrative (often used for application essays), literary analysis, fiction, professional, and others. My B.A. in Writing...

...Biology. I am now finishing my Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at Drexel University, and I will begin to pursue my M.D. this August 2022 at the Drexel University College of Medicine. I have always been fond of both learning and teaching. I started tutoring children in High School as a mentor for elementary school children, and also as a tutor for high schoolers as part of the National Honor Society. At the...

Hi! I'm Katie, and I'm a certified social studies teacher in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I taught 8th grade U.S. history in Maryland for a year, 9th grade world history and AP Government in Philadelphia for a year, and am currently teaching 12th grade ELA in Philadelphia.

...Elementary School in Mount Ephraim New Jersey. I have a dense background in early childhood and elementary education, as well as special education. I absolutely love everything English, given that I have a Bachelor of Arts in English! I am definitely a book worm, and love to dabble in poetry! In my free time, I love to read, watch scary movies, and spend time with my family and friends. If you have any questions, I'm...

...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 I am very familiar with AP curriculum exercises and activities. I have excellent research skills, and because of...

University of Virginia (Pursuit of Biochemistry B.S., Sociology B.A., and Chinese Minor) Specialized tutoring in Chinese, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.

...a concentration in Teaching and Learning. I have worked as an elementary school teacher, having taught second grade up to eighth grade. Additionally, I have tutored professionally throughout my career working with fourth graders up to master's-level students. My favorite topics to tutor are English and Math, and I bring a fun, model-based approach to my work with students. Because I understand every student has their own academic strengths and challenges, I make it a...

Hello! I'm Nina, a recent Psychology graduate from Howard University. My style of tutoring is largely based on building a firm foundation on the basics so that more advanced topics will be less daunting.

...Writing and Comparative Literature from Hampshire College. I have more than 25 years of experience teaching. Before publishing an award-winning collection of poems, I worked especially closely with 6th-8th graders as a creative writer-in-residence at middle schools across Westchester County, New York. Students who worked with me wrote pieces that went so far beyond anyone's expectations that The New York Times sent a reporter to the school to interview the students, the teachers, and me....

I am a graduate from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in history and philosophy. I am an avid reader and student of the Liberal Arts, though I have a strong background in Math and Science as well. I have achieved good marks on both the SAT and GRE.

...everyone can communicate effectively. After completing my Master of Science in Deaf Education from Washington University in St. Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational Studies, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive tutoring services in Education, Special Education, and...

...skyscrapers and fly to the moon, and to learn more about the human condition - it is my ultimate aim to be a clear, concise, and motivating educator. I had the pleasure of attending the University of Pennsylvania and earning a bachelors degree in physics. There, I was lucky enough to survey many subjects aside from math and physics including history, sociology, music, literature and so much more. It is my hope to be a...

...or Social Studies! I am currently a graduate student at UPenn studying ancient art history and archaeology, but my professional background is in curatorial research with the Milwaukee Art Museum, where I worked to organize exhibitions related to early European Art (Ancient Greco-Roman up to the Renaissance). I graduated from NYU in 2014 with a degree in International Politics, where I attended with a creative writing scholarship and eventually specialized in foreign languages. I have...

...two people are the same. No two people learn the same way. My mission is to help my students discover how they learn best. Then, we can use that information to develop a strategy to conquer any material. Along the way, I reinforce my students' efforts with my own experience as a professional student and life-long learner. With a little help, there is no reason that a motivated student cannot learn and succeed.

...an effective psychological empowerment program. With my extensive teaching experience, tutoring comes naturally to me. I taught English as a Second Language in Senegal using a curriculum I developed from scratch, tailored to three different age levels. After that, I taught English as a Second Language to recent immigrants in Philadelphia, focusing on their individual learning needs. As a Hebrew teacher, I adapted my lessons to ensure that all my students, including those with learning...

I am a student at the University of Pennsylvania studying English and Africana studies. I'm passionate about English and writing, and I hope I can share this passion with my students. I have experience as a professional Editor, so feel free to come to me for help with papers and essays. I'm always open to feedback, so if a certain teaching style isn't working we can always switch it up.

...in marketing and operations. Currently, I am especially passionate about brand management, but fundamentals in english, writing, and math continue to help me daily, which is why I enjoy tutoring these subjects. I also enjoy helping students with their test preparation, specifically the ACT. My biggest hurdle in test taking was confidence, so I always make sure my students have confidence in their abilities. I like to help students develop skills that are applicable to...