Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...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.

...I can. Sharing learning tips and teaching what is actually useful in real life are my two main goals as a tutor. I know how daunting it can be to figure out an entire language alone and learning a foreign language is all about communicating and sharing. I think of students as worlds to discover....

...of Education degree: ESL. I am a lifelong learner who enjoys experiencing new cultures around the world. My background in linguistics and the Latin language has greatly enriched the way I approach the teaching of second or foreign languages. At risk of falling into clich, I consider Theodore Roosevelt's words to be the benchmark for...

...years. I am an educator with over 13 years experience working in the classroom, teaching English and Literacy at the secondary level. I hold certifications in Pennsylvania for ELA and SS and in New York State for ELA. I hold a Masters degree in Literacy. I have worked mostly with Middle and High School aged...

...stay in Madrid. I believe in creating a positive learning environment where my students have the opportunity to grow in their second language. There is no such thing as speaking "bad Spanish" or "bad English", it is simply a matter of the level the student has reached up to that point, something that can change...

...and committed to helping others around me. I studied History and International Relations in college and my fascination with people, their cultures and their stories led me to travel the world. Through these travels, I have taught students of all ages in a variety of settings and disciplines. I have several years' teaching experience and...

...in Economics. From these degrees, I found my passion for culture and language. At Texas A&M, I helped tutor at evening ESL adult classes and was the TA for two writing-intensive courses in International Current Events and Gender and the Global Modern. In my experience tutoring, I always had the most fun exploring and relating...

...English as a Second Language. I've lived and worked in four countries, including Japan, France and Jordan. I've taught classes up to 40 and tutored both individuals and small groups up to four, working with a range of ages, from preschool to adult, and a range of ability level, from participants in special needs programs...

...to take a gap year, get accepted into law and become an immigration attorney. I've attended Drexel University during 2021-2024 and Dickinson College in 2020-2021, so I'm familiar with college level ciriculum and the differences between university institutions; my goals are to tutor, create a comfortable environment to learn, and holistically prepare students for college...

...what it is that most effectively helps you learn. If you are looking for answers, I'm probably the wrong person for you. I guarantee you that I will ask you more questions than you will ask me. Once you start gaining confidence in your answers, you will take that confidence into any test or writing...

...Summa cum Laude. In college, I tutored peers, was involved with a mentoring program in the sciences, and was a teaching assistant in Biology. Since graduating I've taught Chemistry and Biology labs, classical piano, and adult GED and ESL courses. In the past three years I have done test prep for the ACT and the...

...new interests or relaxing with a good book, these activities help me stay engaged and enthusiastic about both my personal and professional life. In essence, my goal as a tutor is to make learning an enjoyable and transformative experience, ensuring that every student not only understands the material but also feels empowered to excel.

...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. Through these experiences I've learned how to discover...

...a tutor is to provide the support and guidance students need to reach their goals. I believe that every student has the potential to succeed and I am passionate about helping them achieve this. As part of my educational background, I graduated Magna Cum Laude in all the degrees I have completed, starting with High...

...teens, as well as experience working as a Writing Consultant at my undergraduate institution. I also spent all four years of my undergraduate career volunteering as an SAT tutor for local high schoolers. Beyond this, I have experience both as a private and public Spanish tutor. I love to help students reach their educational and...

...TEFL certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (168 hours) from the TEFL Academy. I have worked in many different learning environments. I just finished teaching first grade in Vietnam for one year at an international school. Previous to that position, I was teaching in Spain for two years in public schools teaching elementary,...

...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 of the next generation of lawyers, of doctors,...

...Classics (Latin and Greek language and literature). I have taught extensively at levels from middle school to graduate school as well as continuing education and in a range of contexts from afterschool tutoring programs to university classrooms. In each of these settings, I have taught individuals as well as groups, and in every case I...

...a premium on conversation between myself and the student because I believe that in this kind of environment the kind of learning that will out-last 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 have taught level 1 all the way to Advanced Placement Spanish. I have experience working in public, private and cyber schools. In addition to teaching, I have also tutored elementary school students in reading, writing, and math, as well as PSAT, SSAT and SAT Prep to middle and high school students. I have my...