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.

...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 me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to...

...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 a study plan so that you can get the most out...

...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 and Latin American literature enhances my ability to assist students with the fundamentals of writing, reading, and literary analysis. My experience traveling abroad and tutoring people from diverse backgrounds has strengthened my ability to...

...what is holding us back, and oftentimes when I start my tutoring sessions I aim to see exactly what my tutee is struggling with so we can go back to the foundations and really master that concept. Due to my past experience, I am a confident problem-solver, deeply empathetic, patient, and a very motivated tutor. In my free time, I love to dance, read, write poetry, exercise, do outdoor activities and go to the beach.

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.

...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 happy to answer them! Due to COVID-19 I am open to both tutoring online and in-person; it is whatever you are comfortable with! I absolutely would love to help you and be apart of your...

...guiding goal is to help students identify and attain their academic aspirations. In my free time, I love to hike and travel and enjoy being outdoors in nature, taking in the beautiful scenery of parks and woods. I enjoy reading German and English books. I like classical music and enjoy both listening to it and playing the piano and cello. I am also passionate about films in both German and English.

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

...session with patience and understanding while helping students to gain confidence through focused encouragement and gentle correction of mistakes. I truly believe education is the backbone of a well-functioning society, and so I try very hard to impart a love for learning into each student I work with. When not teaching and tutoring I enjoy playing guitar with my band, reading, and spending quality time with my wife, children, and extended family.

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.

...I received my M.F.A. in Creative Writing and English from the Iowa Writers' Workshop and my B.A. in Creative 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...

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.

...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 Deaf Education. My subjects of interest include English, Science, and Social Studies (History included)! I also...

...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 dynamic and enticing tutor to help you attend to your interests and aspirations.

...name is Tim and I can't wait to help you with your goals in French, English, Art History, Literature, 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...

...I believe that the one thing not taught in school today is how to learn. No 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...

...all day. In fact, every craft has its charms--I also love jewelry-making, knitting, crocheting, sewing, origami, polymer clay, welding, woodworking, and so much more. When I'm not working with my hands, I love to write. I am currently working on a novel and Star Wars fanfiction. In particular, I'm fascinated by the effects writing can have on a person's thoughts, emotions, and life. After earning my master's degree, I plan to design a Creative Writing...

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.

...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 all parts of their education and like to give general learning strategies in addition to more specific strategies based on the subject area. I firmly believe every student is unique and always work with...