Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Bucks County, PA

...class full of different language speakers, I have become creative at designing a variety of activities and visual aids to communicate concepts from different viewpoints. I have also successfully applied these learning strategies towards tutoring different scientific disciplines and continue to experiment with resourceful ways to make learning a fun, engaging experience.... I encourage students to create new goals and challenges for themselves. If they wrote a short paragraph in Spanish, why not write a letter...

...and I am passionate about education and community development. As an undergraduate, I triple-majored in Economics, American Studies, and Spanish at Tufts University. I spent the last four years living in Vina del mar, Chile where I taught English as a Foreign Language at a technical-professional university and tutored English and test prep in my...

...concerns related to essay writing (e.g., introduction, thesis/purpose statement, paragraph development with a focus on topic sentences, use of evidence with citations, counterarguments, and conclusions). I also focus on sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation to strengthen cohesiveness throughout my student's academic writing. If you are seeking an Academic Writing Tutor and Educator to assist you...

...Studies. Throughout my school career, I have tutored many students in need of academic help and enrichment. I enjoy tutoring students because I acknowledge and understand the struggles that come with school and how the great 'aha' moment when finally understanding a topic makes all the difference in the world! I plan to tutor Math...

...the communicative language approach, and focus on instilling a student-centered learning environment. I both create and ask the student to take part in creating course materials and shaping course content to foster interest in both learning and participating in their personal learning progress. I attempt to create an environment where a student feels no fear...

...my job more each day. I started my teaching career at a high school in Philadelphia and now teach sixth grade English and Math at a Quaker school. I have experience working with students ages third to twelfth grade and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and...

...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.

...teaching students of all ages how to get and remain interested in learning. My experience working in an elementary and high school taught me that every student is different and there is no better way to engage a student than to be able to study with them one on one. Finding out their learning styles,...

My name is Adriana Ferrentino and I am from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I have a degree in Middle Level Education in Mathematics and English. I am a middle school teacher.

...pursuing the mental thrill that comes from education, whether I'm learning something or passing it on to others. I have helped a diverse range of people understand subjects from Spanish to drumming, improv comedy to calculus, up to this past year with AmeriCorps when I spent all my time tutoring literacy to struggling elementary schoolers....

...look very different and should be encouraged to embrace the belief that we should use our talents to make the world a better place. We should 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...

...of expertise. I believe in helping students find their own strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths. In my tutoring, I guide students to learn and grow. I try as much as possible to get students to find answers themselves. I'm ready to provide answers where needed, but then I always try to make sure...

...in 2016 and was a peer tutor at Harvard. Before Divinity School, I taught high school and middle school debate and was an SAT/ACT tutor in Birmingham, Alabama. I then taught middle school debate at Success Academy in Harlem and served as a healthcare advocate. I have extensive experience tutoring English, math, science, and SAT/ACT...

...From educating elementary children in urban spaces, to taking on the undeniably-fulfilling role as a Literacy Coach and administrator, I have had the pleasure of inspiring students and mentoring teachers. I have both diversified and dedicated my life to my portfolio of empirical knowledge. There is a certain catharsis achieved from molding the malleable minds...

I have the ability to connect with my students and help them not only gain clarity in the subject but also achieve a higher level of self-confidence. My goal is in making the fundamentals clear and thorough understanding of the subject by making teaching and learning an enjoyable experience.

...way that makes sense to the student. My experience has been that once the student finds their own way of looking at problems and challenges, learning becomes the natural process it should be. The student begins to enjoy learning and discovery, and will pursue education as far and fast as nature and circumstances allow. I...

...why I particularly enjoy tutoring. It creates an opportunity to share knowledge and personal interests as both parties involved learn and grow together. I specialize in linguistic studies where my personal French background gives both me a cultural and academic advantage. Please feel free to contact me to set up a meeting. bientt!

...of literacy: elements such as the ABCs, sensible but flexible grammar, coherent sentence structure and functional parts of speech. My recent studies at Temple provided the latest research and theory in rhetoric, linguistics and the newest forms of digital literacy. Moreover, my recent experiences in the classroom provided bonding with college-age people in a peer...

...interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. It brings me joy to know I have helped someone succeed and get to a place they want to get to. Having had...

...accomplishment. My teaching philosophy revolves around making learning a positive and rewarding experience. I focus on breaking down complex ideas into manageable parts, encouraging questions, and celebrating progress, no matter how small. Outside of academia, I am an avid guitarist and reader, which helps me maintain a balanced perspective and brings creativity and energy to...