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

Hello - my name is Carolyn. I am excited to meet you and work with you! I am a Licensed Social Worker with many interests and passions. I love to meet new people and find their strengths. What are you great at? Let's work together to learn how you learn best.

...a standardized testing company. Additionally, I work as a linguist for a translation company. I have been a professional tutor for nearly 10 years, during which time I have tutored a wide range of subjects, including English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, ESL, and the SAT/ACT (99th percentile-scorer). Moreover, I am fluent in German and...

...high school in New Jersey. I have 6+ years teaching, and have had the opportunity to work with students from all over the world. I've lived in Spanish-speaking countries for a number of years and graduated with a degree in Spanish literature, so I'll be able to help you get where you want to go...

...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...

My teaching philosophy is focused on a single objective - that students learn. I have a Ph.D. in Criminology from the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple Law School. I'm committed to helping students reach their full potentials.

...a special needs high school as a paraprofessional. This job has allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the...

...the U.S.). The subjects I teach are ESL/ELL (all ages), essay editing, general English, and writing. My teaching philosophy is to use as many links to one's own native language and culture as possible when teaching English. I enjoy travel, museums, and concerts mostly in my free time, and I do like to see an...

...United States. I am also still a language student as I am teaching myself medically-based Spanish vocabulary. I understand learning a new language is difficult and requires a different style of instruction, which is why I utilize a lot of interactive activities, conversationally-based classes, and a lot of positive reinforcement. Outside of teaching, I enjoy...

...to still help students. I specialize in helping with college admissions essays, Spanish (any level) and helping with writing in general. I have a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education-Spanish and a Writing Specialist Certification. I am also a National Writing Fellow. I look forward to working with you and helping you to be successful in...

...a session will flourish. I am an out-going person who would love to talk about your reading list and identify ways for you to present your ideas clearly and forcefully. I love to travel and bring many of the experiences I have had with other cultures to sessions to help students broaden their perspectives.... I believe the most important and useful kinds of learning spring from conversation. I strive to set up a comfortable space where...

...co-instructor, a writing center tutor, and by leading one-on-one tutorial courses, helping hundreds of students develop and polish their essay writing skills across subjects. I have additionally worked in after-school childcare (K-5) and as a camp counselor. What this means is that, for a diverse range of age groups, I know how to help students...

...biking, jogging, and rigorous training. I practice tai chi and meditation. I live in the bustling city of Philadelphia, PA and have travelled much over the years. I believe in self improvement through self actualization. I believe that learning happens all of the time, every second. We just need to be aware in the moment...

...and learning languages! I have a BA in communications, with minors in Anthropology and International Studies, and an MA in literary and textual studies, with graduate certificates in TESOL and Women's Studies. I am enrolled in an EdD program, studying Educational Leadership. I enjoy many outdoor activities, such as white-water kayaking, hiking, traveling, and camping....

...through different strategies. In my tutoring sessions, I go out of my way to get to know students to adapt activities to their learning styles and to help them reach their personal goals. Additionally, I like to make sessions hands-on. Having had an ESL class full of different language speakers, I have become creative at...

...at SJU, I worked at the Writing Center and completed two theses: "Environmentalism in Irish Literature" (literary analysis) and "Fragments" (creative nonfiction essay collection). I won the Sylvia Clavan Award for Gender Students for my essay "Irish Women: Caged Til Death", participated in the 2022 American Conference for Irish Studies (Mid-Atlantic & New England Region)...

...for the SAT exams, and the Maxwell Leadership program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Business, English, Writing, Study Skills and Leadership. In my experience, when students come to their sessions ready to learn and improve on their subject area, the success they achieve exceed their expectations. I...

...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 that students have a grasp on those answers and know the how and the why regarding answers.

...background has been in aviation, but I've also enjoyed tutoring English Language Learners (adults, college students, and youth), elementary math students, and youth Bible studies in a variety of volunteer settings. Over the last 27 years, I have visited more than 50 countries and lived long-term in four. This has given me an interest in...

...students given the right support can excel in mathematics. Students need a teacher who can explain complex math skills in a way that is easy and relates to them in order to help them become successful. Being a great communicator is my strongest attribute because I am able to understand what my students are saying...

...qualities for those wishing to hone their reading and writing skills. As a result, my tutoring style is optimistic, inquisitive, and engaging. The "why" of English education is extremely important to me and I take care to provide an educational context where students feel comfortable and encouraged to ask about the reasons behind grammatical rules,...