Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning...

...the past three years I've worked as a writing specialist at the Yale College Writing Center, where I edited papers on topics from Turkish prison reform to Faulkner to hemoglobin studies. This past summer, I traveled to 14 countries as part of the singing group Whim 'n Rhythm. On that trip, I taught a cappella, singing and choral workshops with students of all ages. It was incredible and hugely affirming -- music is truly a...

...Substitute Teacher, I have gained experience with students in all grade levels and abilities ranging from Pre-K to 12th grade, as well as students with special needs including Autism, ADD/ADHD, vision impairment, and multiple disabilities. I am dedicated to all of my students and approach their education with the same ferocity regardless of ability or skills. Also, I promise that I will always do my best to make things fun and exciting. If you're not...

...(Critical Reading and Writing), grammar and mechanics, vocabulary, and social studies (human geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing about tutoring is the way in which a tutor and tutee can learn from each other during a session - open dialogue can help make the experience very impactful! In my free time, I love writing, running, and playing music. My absolute...

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...

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.

...answer to every SAT/ACT question is located somewhere in the text of the passage. You just have to find it. With this in mind, the skill you need to cultivate is your ability to read closely and carefully. Admittedly, close and careful reading of the kind required by the SAT/ACT does not come naturally to most, and this is one of the areas where I can help. SAT/ACT questions are often worded deceptively, but I...

...classes introduce the possibilities of the art by providing examples, asking questions, and allowing students to fill in the blanks. My hope for all of my learners is to help them communicate their own unique perspectives of the world and to acknowledge those perspectives as valid. I have also spent the last three and a half years teaching English online, ages 6-75 (NO, it is never too late to learn)! My classes have covered different...

...systems, political science, global studies, history, intermediate or conversational Spanish (reading, writing, talking), sociology, anthropology and social sciences. My strongest skills are reading, writing, editing papers/essays, synthesizing information so it can be easily processed, and providing study sheets from notes and annotated academic articles to supplement learning resources. I can incorporate all of my skills based on how the student learns, I will educate students very integratively and based on what works specifically for them.

At this time, I am a Substitute teacher who is studying to become an ESOL teacher in Pennsylvania. I have a Masters in Adolescent Education in English 7-12. However, I have also worked with elementary school aged students. I also know Spanish. I would love to help you succeed in your schoolwork so that you can either move up to the next grade level or graduate. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

...an early age. Having earned a masters degree, I have discovered the key aspects of learning because, as most graduates will tell you, a master's degree is an education in how to think. Consequently, I feel that I have also gained the skills needed to be an effective teacher or tutor. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with anyone in need and especially with children. As any good tutor knows, its important to understand how a...

Communication is key to any role, and I strive for clarity by relying on the subject matter to speak for itself. My goal is to communicate the knowledge to the best of my ability and leave any opinions, biases and judgements out of the equation.

...Nursing . I also have a Certificate in Nurse Aide Training from Penn State University. As a registered nurse one of my positions was a Staff Development Coordinator in which I taught all of the nursing staff nursing procedures as well as policies and procedures. I especially enjoy working teaching students how to care for their patients. My biggest joy is seeing the students become CNAs then furthering their knowledge and becoming LPNs and RNs....

Hi! I'm a student at Columbia University studying Economics-Philosophy, originally from Philadelphia. I'm passionate about learning, and just as passionate about helping others learn. I believe that academic success comes not just from hard work, but from building a stress-free, patient, and encouraging environment. That's the mindset I bring to everything I do, whether it's tutoring, collaborating on a project, or just being a supportive teammate.

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.

...Organizational Leadership), and Bates College (BA, Psychology). I have tutored and mentored students from pre-school through graduate school in a variety of subjects. I am enthusiastic about reading comprehension, a broad range of writing styles, dissertation writing, organization and study skills, leadership and business subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built...

...realized that life doesn't demand that you know everything, just that you remain open to change. At a young age, I started to write letters, seeking collective spirit and the nearest blue mailbox. Thank you, Grandmom Ginger, for showing me the power of the written word. Currently, I am an avid cyclist, a snail mail enthusiast, and program manager in disaster relief. During my downtime, you can find me typing away on my vintage teal...

...NGOs in various human-rights related programs. He has been teaching and mentoring high school, university, and adult students for over 6 years in a variety of subjects. He specializes mostly in English/Verbal sections of standardized testing (ACT, GRE, etc.), English writing (essays, theses, articles, etc.), English reading, Spanish, Political Science and Government, College Admissions and Applications, Public Speaking, and Study/Organization Strategies. Facilitating intergovernmental cooperation, sacrifice, and change through diplomacy to increase the normative and socio-political...

...and social sciences and how they are taught to develop scholars and citizens. I've taught in college part-time for almost 20 years, including at Rutgers and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills...

...reader, theatre practitioner and writer, I love any and all opportunities to teach and learn. My past experiences have included teaching students from 2-years-old up to 40. I graduated from the University of Florida with a history honors degree before working professionally in New York in the theatre while teaching a wide variety of subjects. Most recently, I graduated with a Masters Degree in Theatre Directing from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. I have a...