Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Upper Darby, PA

I am a trilingual (English,French and Arabic) tutor. I am patient and have many years of teaching experience. My medical background is an asset for teaching Anatomy and Physiology.

...experience that once you find what study approach works best for you, doing well in school follows suit. I come with a number of different study approaches, and I like to try them all within sessions until we identify what the student prefers. I then work with my students to create a new study schedule...

...As a native Spanish speaker of Puerto Rican descent, I connect deeply with my students, fostering a supportive learning environment where they can thrive. My teaching philosophy centers on the comprehensible input approach, where I front-load vocabulary and encourage students to engage with the language in context, promoting their confidence and fluency. I find immense...

...State's Undergraduate Literary Magazine, Kalliope. At UPenn, I worked in a non-profit organization called Achieve-Ability, where I tutored adults and children on college essays and personal statements. In collaboration with my students, I created individual academic plans to help them reach their goals and helped them come up with study skills which suits their learning...

...the research behind growth mindset, positive psychology, brain plasticity, and multiple intelligences (as well as anecdotal observations about the inquisitive nature of young children), I believe human beings are built to learn and to love learning. If a student is struggling in school, part of my job as an educator is to help him/her rediscover...

...covered different topics at various levels, but my teaching style remains the same - learning through demonstration, prompt, and practice (I do, you do, we do). The focus is on learning through conversation and topics that are already familiar to the student - and then gradually introducing new material. I hope to see you in...

...in the nonprofit sector, particularly with youth aged 11-25. I currently work for an international peace education organization, planning and coordinating programming related to diversity, conflict and resolution, sustainable development, and human rights. I tutor in writing (creative writing, research writing, college admissions essays), Standardized Test preparation (Critical Reading and Writing), grammar and mechanics, vocabulary,...

...I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. 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...

...Spanish. In my experience teaching English and Spanish as a second language I have found that the most success can be had in having my students form a positive and fun connection with what they are learning. The more passion that I can help my students develop for what they are learning the more that...

...classes that were part of general education requirements. I earned my MA in Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma and my BA at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. At Bloomsburg I was a double major in History (WWII and Russian) and Anthropology. A trip to Mexico made me realize I wanted to be an Anthropological Archaeologist....

...grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return"). Of course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so...

...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) as an undergraduate, served on the Irish Studies Undergraduate Conference Organization Committee, and was awarded the Claver...

...the opportunity to connect with the world around them and give 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,...

I have been a trial attorney for twenty years and have recently relocated to Chester County, PA. I am ready to share my love of learning, and hope to help students achieve their future career goals by improving their academic performance today.

...excited to work with you! I'm a recent graduate of Franklin & Marshall College, where I received a BA in Neuroscience with an English minor. Along the way to my completing my degree, I took a variety of classes in Biology, Chemistry, English, and Writing. I have experience tutoring ESL and Organic Chemistry. As someone...

...language. In addition to German, I enjoy teaching math, environmental science, and environmental studies. In these topic areas I am capable of giving clear explanations of complex concepts in simple language. Regardless of the topic, my guiding goal is to help students identify and attain their academic aspirations. In my free time, I love to...

...I often describe teaching as going to an ice cream party everyday: lots of fun, maybe some spills, different flavors of personalities and then more fun the next day. I take learning and educating very seriously however, in the classroom it's all about fun and adventures while learning. Thank you so much for your time...

...I am a recent graduate with a BS in Chemistry and am looking forward to teaching tips and tricks that helped me to succeed in my courses. I have enjoyed offering advice and guiding others by participating in various activities through school and church. I am on the premed track so I hope to tutor...

...role-playing the scenes of a difficult text to making up a song or game to learn the steps to problem-solving. Often times, students cannot articulate their learning goals or needs and it is up to the teacher to guide the students, not just simply giving them the answer. The teacher has to immediately observe, learn...

...children to grasp the foundational knowledge and skills that they will use for the rest of their lives is a wonderful gift. Good education is, in my belief, the single most important thing we can impart to the younger generation. I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world,...