Award-Winning English Tutors in Montgomery County, PA

...helping 4th graders with their writing portfolios at my old elementary school when I was fifteen, and in college I did a teaching internship there and at my old high school. I also gained a lot of experience in 6 years of creative writing workshops. I was lucky enough to go to Interlochen Arts Academy to study writing for the last two years of high school, and I spent all of college continuing to rigorously...

...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 bits of new languages for fun or writing. I am currently fluent in English and French, conversational in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese,...

...is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting tasks which require lots of higher order reading, writing, and thinking skills. However, when they are approached question by question and broken down into series of basic tasks, they become much more manageable. In my spare time...

...prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to contact me and/or ask me your questions. I am able to travel to most of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, and my schedule is flexible. I look forward to finding times that both of us can work...

...Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and bicycling. I teach first aid skills and lead camping trips...

...is this drive that allows me to pursue my passions, both academically and socially, and to be successful in both. I find that my greatest happiness comes in the form of little victories such as a good grade on an exam, or making a friend laugh! Its because of this that I really slow down and try to appreciate every passing moment because I believe every moment has the potential to be life changing.... I strive...

I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a...

...Yeshiva University in Manhattan. Before attending college I studied abroad for three years. Upon returning to America I graduated summa cum ladue from Yeshiva University with a degree in Biology. In college I ran a program of over 120 college students who tutored at public schools in Washington Heights. I recruited tutors, coordinated the program with the principals of the schools, and held events to help the tutors maximize their helpfulness to the public school...

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.

I graduated from Princeton University this past June. I got a BA in History and my NJ teaching credential for middle and high school English. I love working with young people and have experience with the humanities, writing, reading, and test prep. Outside of teaching, reading, and writing, I sing Hindustani classical music, listen to a lot of music, run, and bind books.

...US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I think understanding the context of things should strongly influence the way they are understood. I particularly enjoy tutoring math because I firmly believe that all students can master any academic subject if they put their minds to it, and that with the right prompting and assistance they will be willing to use their minds! My tutoring style is essentially Socratic - I try...

I am a secondary math teacher with over ten years of tutoring experience. I graduated with a degree in Biology from Washington State University and a Masters in secondary education from Gonzaga University. I love helping students master the concepts that they need to be successful in their classes and on their tests!

...at the University of Iowa. I graduated from Rutgers University in 2017 with Honors in Political Science and a double minor in Statistics and Economics. Tutoring has been a large part of my academic career. I started in high school and found it to be a meaningful way to reinforce academic concepts, while also gaining strong communication and teaching skills. Aside from tutoring, I am an avid fan of rap music, politics, music production, philosophy,...

...I want you to help you learn, not to be your drill sergeant! That being said, I do have high expectations for my students, because you should hold yourself to high standards if you want to improve your skills. Outside of instruction/studies, I played basketball in high-school, although ultimately other interests took over and I never pursued hoops on the college level; however, I still enjoy playing several days a week. I'm also a musician/engineer...

...not taught in a manner that is conducive to their learning. It's my job to find some method that encourages my students to not only succeed, but to thrive! I bring an infectious enthusiasm with me to tutoring, so be prepared to get excited to learn a subject you may very well hate! By the time we're done, you'll not only know how to solve problems, but you'll understand the fundamental concepts behind how we're...

...teaching-related leadership and volunteering. With me, you will never have a boring lesson--I try to make learning as fun and engaging as possible! I am more than qualified to teach the subjects I have listed in my profile, having received 5's on all my APs, and a score of 2280 on the SATs. I'm also fluent in Mandarin and English, and can speak conversational Cantonese. When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy fencing, singing, running, and...

...8th grade art. I've been exposed to learning and the educational process for my entire life, making me a great student and an even better teacher. My professional experience includes 5 years of substitute teaching, two summers as a camp counselor, and a year of teaching English at a high school in South Korea. Tutoring, to me, is much more than simply teaching subjects. It's about the process of learning. I aim to help my...

...are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another very important skill to have when working with students who may be struggling to understand difficult technical concepts. I am confident that my years of academic experience will serve well in helping your child...

...and technology savy. I chose a career in education because I enjoy helping others to find success, working hard, and knowing that my efforts are making a difference in the lives of those I teach,I want my students to experience meaningful, interesting learning that applies to their lives. I believe this can be accomplished through the use of hands-on/minds-on activities. I enjoy working one on one with students and I like being able to see...

...a graduate of University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and...