Award-Winning English Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...teaching environment that inspires my students with the same passion for learning that I have. I have recently focused on tutoring standardized tests including the GRE, SAT and ACT. I most enjoy tutoring the GRE because of the complexity of its questions. I love teaching students how to see through the tests tricks and pitfalls, while also analyzing the subtle clues provided by the questions. Other subjects that I have experience tutoring include math up...

I'm here to tutor because I believe that my past experiences as a student has prepared me to help the next wave of students. As a self-starter and highly motivated individual, I truly believe that I can help any student reach their utmost potential. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to help students excel. ... I want to be able to help guide a student and aid them on their pathway to success. I believe...

Teaching math is in my blood. I taught at the elementary and middle schools and most recently, until COVID changed everything, I was employed as a math intervention teacher at a local elementary school, helping small groups of students from grades 1 through 5 who were struggling with math. My focus is to teach concepts by helping youngsters understand why they are doing what they are doing, rather than teaching them by rote.

...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 tutee learns best and make an effort to adapt to that. I look forward...

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in engineering followed by completing another year of a post-bacc program to finish the course requirements for medical school. I have also completed all the coursework for a bachelors degree in biology. I enjoy teaching math, chemistry, biology, and for the MCAT exam! I am an aspiring medical school student with a track record of strong performances on standardized examinations.

...only educate but to empower young men and women in their abilities to learn and succeed. I am currently pursuing a Master of Social Work from one of the top programs in the country at the University of Pennsylvania. In my spare time, I find joy from being outside, hiking, biking, running, or playing the guitar. I love to explore and create. But overall, there is little I enjoy more than a cup of coffee...

I'm all about bringing learning to life. No matter what topic is being taught its guaranteed to be an experience. ... The most important aspect of the tutor/student relationship is trust. Once the child realizes you are here to help and encourage them, all while making learning fun, the trust between student and teacher will pave the way for a productive relationship.

Doing my best to help your students do their best.

...and pass leadership of the program over, I was overjoyed to have spent such a long time doing what I love in a community that I adored. I am excited to be a part of the Varsity Tutors Team! Please view the subjects in which I have experience tutoring. I look forward to working with students and families of all backgrounds in order to help make the literary arts more than just "words on a...

I am an elementary school teacher and reading specialist who loves helping my students find joy and empowerment through reading. Reading is the key to unlocking knowledge across subjects, including math and science, which I also have experience in and enjoy teaching.

...and support, students will often stop questioning, inquiring, exploring, and will lose their natural sense of wonder about the world around them. I think it is important to foster a good learning ability because it is a life skill they can carry with them throughout all seasons of life. I currently teach 4th grade, and in the past have worked 1:1 as a behavioral therapist (5+ years experience). I understand that all students learn differently...

...to be an Anthropological Archaeologist. I want to teach students about the past and current cultures from around the world. With an anthropological view students gain a greater understanding of history. During the last two years, I was an English as A Second Language (ESL) instructor for 6- to 14-year-old children that live in China. I found teaching English to young students very fulfilling and lots of fun. The subjects I can tutor for are...

...years in a public school in Miami-Dade. I worked on both writing and reading with my students. Prior to that, I have experience working as an English tutor throughout college for a range of ages. I received my bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Manchester and shortly after completed a master's degree in Gender Studies and Law at SOAS, University of London. My professional experiences have taken me to the UN...

...test preparation. I aim to provide encouragement, motivation, and a safe one-on-one learning environment where inquisitiveness is welcomed enthusiastically and every achievement, no matter how modest, is praised. I truly believe in my heart that students are not simply receptacles for the wisdom of the teacher the students are also the teachers, and each one has a lesson to impart. It is the responsibility of the instructor to heed these lessons and remember that while...

...only choose relevant topics but how to do research on the topic, and most importantly,how to craft powerful essays. I feel a fundamental step in composing strong essays is to have a firm grasp of sentence structure/syntax, grammar and punctuation. I will work hard to make sure that each student will become better writers and better students. Also, I teach public speaking; thus I can help students compose and deliver powerful oral messages as well.

Hello, My name is Makihra and I have my Masters degree in Human Resource Management and I am also an Investigator for Capital One Bank. I love to help others and love to see people achieve their goals. I am here to support and guide you through the process of understanding your work so that you can become independent and grasp the important information needed for success.

...Philadelphia, I am consistently focused on small group instructional models in my classroom to assist students in their particular area of academic instruction. Tutoring is where there are many different ways to approach and solve a problem, but the most important part is meeting a particular goal. Breaking down the focus skill, whether it be in reading, math, or science is of the utmost importance so my students can become independent learners.

...and current affairs. In my spare time I manage a 1/2 acre formal English garden at my home in Newtown, and do wood carving in my workshop during the winter months. I am the Stewardship Chair at my local church, St. Luke's in Newtown, and also participate in colonial era re-enactment with The Washington Crossing Volunteers. I enjoy teaching Chemistry, and try to impart a love of learning, particularly in thinking critically about things. My...

I am a working artist and educator based in West Philadelphia. I attended Wesleyan University, where I completed an interdisciplinary humanities major, specializing in Latin American literature.

I am an experienced reading specialist who has working with students in gaining reading goals in grade k to 8. I love what I do!