Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...level. I have tutored students who went on to be accepted into Ivy League universities. I also am highly skilled at working with students with learning differences such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia as well as students from under-resourced communities. I look forward to helping your student not only excel but also enjoy learning!

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.

...shape and voice to their experiences and opinions. Outside of education, I pursue whitewater kayaking competitively, and was a member of the US freestyle team this past year. When not tutoring or in a kayak, I can usually be found outside, running, surfing, hoola-hooping, doing yoga, or reading in a hammock.... My teaching philosophy is to try and have fun with education. I love finding ways of relating information I am learning back to my life...

...have also prepared my students to take the state standardized tests.I believe that education is necessary for students to have a better quality of life.I enjoy helping students to overcome any barriers that might prevent them from obtaining their goals. When I am not teaching or studying, I am reading or exploring the historical sections...

...the University of the Arts, here in Philadelphia. I've always been passionate about learning, and I love to share that passion with others through teaching. I have a year worth of tutoring experience at the undergraduate level, and a year and a half worth of experience working with undergraduates in the classroom as a teaching...

...in Interpretation and Translation and am currently pursuing more work as an interpreter. I am a big fan of travel, multiculturalism, yoga, reading and the Spanish language! I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for language with others and helping people view the world through the lens of a different language and culture. I consider myself especially...

...that actually requires a student to actively apply those theories or concepts to a learning exercise and/or problem. When I am not attending to the obligations of work and home, I have a number of interests I like to dabble in. I am an art lover and enjoy checking out the various collections at museums...

...education. Not all students come from the same background, thus I strive to create an all accepting classroom environment that meets each students' specific needs. I make sure to meet all my students where they are, whatever level that may be, and help build them up to surpass their expectations and achieve their goals. I...

...I have taught English language courses to junior and senior high school students both domestically and internationally and have developed English curricula for private, public, and nonprofit organizations. I have professional experience tutoring students in SAT and ACT Writing and Reading through Philadelphia's A-Plus Tutoring; I am certified to teach English as a Second Language through...

...Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught various levels of language learners all over the world: elementary students in Spain, young adults in Taiwan, and adult ESL classes in the 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...

...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 and need so that I can break the...

...In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially 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...

...recognitions have included: 2016 Teacher of the Year ( Twin Hills Elementary School), 2015 Mulroney Scholar (University of Pennsylvania), and a 2015 NJEA Hipp Foundation Grant recipient. J *Enrolled in graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania, studying Reading, Writing and Literacy. My research interests include: critical studies, educational equity, intergenerational reading practices, digital storytelling and...

...fine education in a subject (History) I feel very passionate about. Since then, I have enriched that education via an unbounded curiosity about the world and its inhabitants combined with a strong zest for learning. My personal desire to put this knowledge to good use by helping to educate others is precisely why I became...

...gives students the opportunity to learn and incorporate information in fresh, personal ways. I have considerable experience working with students of all ages, from K-12 to second-careers. I bring a broad humanities education, having done a liberal-arts Bachelors at the prestigious College of William & Mary, "the alma mater of the nation," and recently graduated...

...future careers. I am passionate about helping students navigate their educational journeys and achieve their full potential. What excites me about Varsity Tutors is its dedication to providing personalized, one-on-one tutoring that supports students in achieving their academic goals. I am inspired by the opportunity to contribute to an organization that prioritizes individualized attention and...

I am e very dedicated, passionate and responsible person. I love teaching and having people improve communivative skills.... By being prepared to teach, having them know they are learning, and using motivated methods.... I try different methods to find out what the cause is, and then try different activities with him.... I set pre-reading and post-reading activities. I find readings which they love to read and make reading a hobby for them.

...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) as an undergraduate, served on the Irish Studies Undergraduate Conference Organization Committee, and was awarded the Claver Prize for my undergraduate thesis. I also was an organizer and...

...& English Camps; taught ESL courses online to young Chinese students; worked as a special education paraprofessional with small groups of students and one on one, helping them with English assignments and creating in class work for the reading portion of their school day. I deeply believe that education is beneficial to all students from...

...because I enjoy math and science and solving problems. Math was hard for me when I was young, so I think I have an ability to empathize with students who struggle and to find a way to explain concepts so each individual can understand. I love seeing the light come on in a student's eyes...