Award-Winning English Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...school teacher and have successfully taught Spanish and ESL at the elementary and middle school levels, as well as General Science and Biology at the high school and college level. I have tutored ESL and GED classes to adults. As a parent of two children who were accepted to and graduated from prestigious Universities, I understand the value of a solid educational foundation necessary to set up students for a successful future.

...years of experience in bench genetics and clinical research. I really enjoy sciences and writing and have good eye for essay editing. I have taken each and every one of the tests and classes I tutor in repeatedly so my tutoring sessions will also include effective study strategy tips. When I am not nerding out, I enjoy Netflix shows and salsa dancing. I would be happy to provide you with any academic help you need.

...to learn more about the human condition - it 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...

...passion for tutoring stems from a genuine love for helping people discover their strengths and succeed in their learning journey, much like guiding a friend through a challenging but rewarding adventure. My teaching philosophy centers on adaptability and personalized instruction, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my students. As a tutor, I find immense joy in helping students navigate the field of STEM, while also sharing my enthusiasm for French and Arabic...

...passion of mine to explore the details of science. Within these details, my curiosity engages me to pry and ask more questions. One of the ways I am able to do this is at my lab at Hopkins where I do research and design experiments on the neuronal membrane proteasome. Tutoring allows me to spread my passion for biology and chemistry, while also challenging my scientific knowledge. I encourage students to ask questions, will teach...

I am a veteran teacher of 20+ years. I have taught all grades and subjects from k-5. I have also taught computer science for k-8 and I currently teach middle school English as a second language, 5-8 , but I have also taught k-8 ESOL. I also have experience with teaching adults at the Literacy Guild at Temple University.

...also tutored elementary/middle school students in reading comprehension and math. My favorite subject to tutor is the ACT. I spent a lot of time understanding ACT study skills/strategies, and I love sharing this knowledge with students! My tutoring philosophy is to help students understand fundamental concepts by asking leading questions and approaching the problem from different angles. I also like to figure out what learning style works best for students, and aim to help them...

...favorite because we read every single day with everything we do! I believe children learn in various ways - not one, uniform way. I teach the way students learn - by using various strategies and approaches to best reach all learners. Every child can and deserves to learn. My goal is to boost the self-confidence in children to make them better learners and love learning to be successful in all that they do!

...began teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That year, the school achieved the highest scores on...

...on a Pre-Medical track. I tutor mostly math-related subjects, such as Calculus and Linear Algebra. I push hard in my personal work to gain a strong, conceptual backing for almost all subjects, and am able to help others efficiently with this. Understanding material conceptually, rather than analytically, is vital to being able to think and apply knowledge. This is my learning and teaching philosophy. I am patient and thorough; I am caring and understanding. I...

...thought process and help them find the approach that works best for them. I believe education is empowering, and I want to help every student feel informed and confident. I also think that clear communication is an invaluable skill, and I love to teach people how to build persuasive arguments. Outside of academics, I like to play sports field hockey, ice hockey, and lacrosse are my favorites. I also love hiking, cooking, and reading in...

...fine arts. I have taught TESOL and TESL to Filipino,Chinese and Korean students. I have also taught fine arts to Filipino and American students. I love drawing and painting and I also can teach Art History. I like to make lessons fun and help students reach their personal goals. I can be very helpful in coaching students to achieve goals in writing, grammar and speaking. The best way to learn is to have one student...

...recognize and celebrate our differences and diversity in our thinking and learning processes. 3. Character education is as important as academics. Developing a language around character and helping students build character strengths alongside their academic strengths is vital. Social-emotional awareness, a personal code of morality/ethics, empathy, and compassion are part of what make us human, and education divorced from those things will not be as effective as holistic education. 4. Teachers must lead by example....

...concentration in finance from NJIT. I always had a love for business and thought having an MBA would help better my professional career. I firmly believe that education can not only open doors for you, but can make you a better individual. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT and ACT math. These standardized tests are incredibly important for a student's path in education. I am well-versed in these exams and am knowledgeable on all...

...Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a certificate in Spanish language. Previously, I taught 7th grade math, science and social studies at a Philadelphia public school. I believe learning should be fun, and I integrate different tools and methods into my teaching to make it interactive and engaging for my students. Through my tutoring sessions, I hope to get to know my students and help them grow, not only in their content areas, but also...

...of the biological sciences best because I love how intricate biological systems are and I am in awe of them. My teaching philosophy is through hardwork and discipline any academic goal is achievable! The key to success is practice through writing, verbalizing the content, and teaching others. Application of knowledge is more important than mere regurgitation/memorization of information. I strive to get my students to think on a higher cognitive level. My tutoring style is...

...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...

...an after-school learning center. The children there were mostly grades 2-9. I seek to teach in a logical yet interactive manner that promotes a strong grasp of basic concepts in order to solve problems of any level. If I find that my teaching is not fully effective, I will adjust my style as much as needed for students to learn. Patience and reasoning come naturally to me, as if I was born with them. This...

...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 upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor,...

...add fractions or learn multiplication. I have ten plus years experience teaching elementary school students. I have worked with ESL students, and have been a per diem teacher in two different school districts. I have also taught SAT Verbal at the Huntington Learning Center. I have a BA in History from Bryn Mawr College, an MA in History from Villanova University, and a Teaching Certificate from Gywnedd Mercy University. My son is a Computer Science...