Award-Winning English Tutors in Pennsylvania

...things will not be as effective as holistic education. 4. Teachers must lead by example. Teachers should be committed to perpetual learning and self-improvement - both alongside their students every day, and by seeking professional development to deepen their expertise/broaden their competencies. They should be excited about learning, about their careers, about their students, and...

...My name is Emily and I have been an educator for 6 years now. I have been lucky enough to teach in early childhood and elementary education. I have received a Masters in Reading Specialist for Elementary. I have received a post-masters in Special Education. I have ample years of working with elementary curriculums. I...

...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,...

...a practice of critical thinking. However, I have a lot of training in social studies education as well as all subjects at the elementary level. As an educator I have taught both K-12 and college courses upwards of 20 students, in small groups of 3-5, and offered one-on-one tutoring. I believe in meeting the student...

...Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a masters degree in education science. FUN FACT: Connor speaks English, Spanish, French, and some...

...journalist. My work has been published in many newspapers and magazines including USA Today, the Nashville Tennessean, the Baltimore Sun, the Asbury Park Press, the Michigan Daily, the Army Times, and the Honolulu Advertiser. I have won several awards from state and national press associations for my work. I am also an adjunct legal studies...

...I have regular and extensive participation in training and I remain creative and updated. I am a graduated Interpreter and Certified Translator for English and Spanish and I have several certificates of German as a Foreign Language. I like cooking - mainly Mediterranean Cuisine - cinema - especially classic movies- literature, swimming, dancing and long...

...in New Jersey. I taught in K-5 whole group, inclusionary classrooms as well as in small group, individualized settings for learning disabled students. My passion and dedication was recognized there with a "Teacher of the Year Award" and a listing in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. After moving to Pennsylvania, I also had the great...

...to speak and listen to German by giving them plenty of time to practice with me and in turn allow them to meet their educational goals. Not only can students learn the ins and outs of the German language but I can show them insights into Austrian or German culture and traditions.... Fostering self-confidence in a student is critical. With students being afraid to fail, they are afraid to try. I like to build their confidence...

...Master's degree in Education Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix in Arizona. Finally, I received a doctoral degree in Missions and Evangelism from Christian Leadership University in New York. I taught school for more than 35 years in various capacities: classroom teacher; assistant principal; academic and school improvement coach in all areas; curriculum...

...find that this way, a student can do difficult work, excel, and feel both accomplished and happy. I have a broad range of specialties, from physics, to programming in Java and C, to German, to test prep and college applications help. I also love workshopping all kinds of writing, whether personal or academic. Some of...

...currently enrolled in a Master's of Occupational Therapy program. I tutor subjects including Biology and Psychology, as well as music and some math. My favorite part of teaching students is hearing them explain concepts that they used to struggle with back to me, showing their new expertise. When not at school, I volunteer extensively with...

...working in a variety of other subjects as well. As a student and a teacher, I prefer working from the fundamentals to memorizing facts; I feel that understanding how and why something works is a more interesting and effective method, and helps nurture critical thinking, an essential life skill. I look forward to helping students...

...This early start at what I soon realized was tutoring/teaching led me to attend graduate school at Drew University where I am earning my Masters in Teaching degree with certifications in English and theatre. Before enrolling in the Masters program, I graduated from Drew with a Theatre major, plus two minors in music and arts...

...to the student and to try and understand where he or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of Critical Writing, allows me...

...writing/reading/grammar abilities, I find enjoyment in passing along any skills I have acquired to someone who is struggling or who simply wants to learn more. I believe that the most effective way to improve is to work collaboratively with the student. I am there to guide the student in their work, while directing them in...

...enter a PhD program to dedicate my life to education. I have taught all ages, from kindergarten to university-level. I am an avid writer and enjoy working with my students to help them write their best essays, practice their best English, and perfect their grammar and mechanics. I look forward to working with you to...

...problems in a way that will be easy for you. I am a student too, so I understand the struggle. I remember for one class in high school, I had problems doing the entire home work assignment but once I figured out an easy way compared to what we were taught in class, it was...

I love literature, reading, and writing. I believe that reading and writing are the foundations for being able to interact with the outside world. Being able to read and write gives the ability to articulate thoughts and emotions. Through literature, one can understand the stories of thousands and be heard in return.

...international students for over 10 years. All my students love my creativity and sense of humor. I always provide them with fun lessons that encourage them to develop their conversation skills and teach them about American culture. I have mostly taught online but I have also taught face to face. During my ten years I...