Award-Winning Essay Editing Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...strengths and use those to help them conquer their difficulties. I'm very good at building trust with children. I worked as a camp counselor for 5 years with ages 9-18, and I've helped a lot of kids find their confidence and achieve things that they thought were impossible. I've also been working one on one helping students improve their writing since I was in high school. I started helping 4th graders with their writing portfolios...

...international art exchanges between Paris, New York and Dakar, Senegal. I also received a Certificate in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with...

...a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing...

...subjects, I am most passionate about math, science, and college application help. Being the oldest in my family, the application process was very new and overwhelming. Through countless research and helping younger students, I am confident in my knowledge of the application process and my ability to help formulate strong essays and applications. As an engineering student, I am constantly learning new math and science topics and know how frustrating it can be to not...

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...music, and science and those are also my favorite subjects to teach. It is so satisfying for both the student and I to see the student's hard work come to fruition through a good test score or just a clearly better understanding of the topic. Learning should be fun - not just sitting at a table cramming information into your head. I try to take this approach with my tutoring and hope that each student...

...The University of Iowa, where I also spent two years as a T.A., teaching undergraduate courses in film studies and related fields. I firmly believe that self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated...

...a reverence for education. I aim to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student, and thus strive to accommodate a wide variety of personalities and learning styles. Through a comprehensive approach, I attempt...

...I worked with undergraduate and graduate students from all fields of study to address their concerns about their personal essays and research papers to cover letters and thesis papers. Additionally, during my years at Penn State, I was fortunate enough to become an Editor of Penn 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...

...times throughout high school, college, and medical school. As a soon-to-be doctor, one of the most important things I can do with my patients is to listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another...

...and have maintained a high GPA in college. I have been tutoring for three years and have a passion for learning. Math is my specialty but I am knowledgeable in Spanish, test prep and study skills as well. Tutoring is rewarding for me because I enjoy working one on one with students to help them reach their full potential. My availability is very flexible as a college student, so do not hesitate to check out...

...SAT tutor with Varsity Tutors in 2011, I've found it incredibly rewarding to help my students develop sustainable study habits and realize their academic potential. I believe that a student's performance is largely influenced by their weekly study routine, and I make it a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Architecture & Environmental...

...Asia, first teaching at a college in Vietnam then working at a Dutch development nonprofit in Indonesia. I am currently pursuing a computer science post-baccalaureate degree at Penn. I am an experienced multi-disciplinary tutor with a social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include: Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history...

...to teach in PA, DE, and VA. I think learning should be fun, yet educational, so I like to do a lot of hands-on activities to spark student's interests. I hold high expectations for my students, but am personable and easy-going in my presentation of lesson material. My favorite subject to teach is Math, but I love the process of writing, too. Seeing a student succeed is one of the best parts of what I...

...2008 - 2010, Goethe-Zertifikat and have a C1 fluency as of 2013. I have produced online language learning content for an international audience for 6 years. I have particular expertise in autodidactic learning methods, translation and at-home immersion. I tailor my tutoring sessions to the language learning needs and goals of each individual student. If there's one thing I've learned throughout my tutoring experience, it's that repetition just doesn't cut it when you're trying to...

...philosophy with a focus on 19th and 20th Century German Phenomenology. I am here to teach anything from the basics of high school study strategies to advanced studies in upper level college courses. I have tutored throughout high school, college, and graduate school, with great success. When it comes to my tutoring style I truly believe that if you cannot explain something simply, then you do not understand it properly. That is why I endeavor...

...setting. I come from a family of five and I have a dog named Murphy. Through my schooling and various field experiences I have learned many skills that have helped me to improve my teaching and tutoring skills. I have experience working with preschool aged, elementary aged, and special needs children. I am comfortable working with various age groups and tutoring in all elementary subjects. During my student teaching I tutored several students in the...

...4-8 with specific concentration in both Science and English. I previously taught 8th grade Science and 6th grade Science and Social Studies. However, I also have experience with tutoring students ranging from grades 1-6 through working at an After School Program. In addition, I volunteered to edit high school students' college admissions essays throughout my college career. Teaching is one of my greatest passions and I believe in making learning both fun and challenging. Hands-on,...

...important in any profession and subject; therefore, it is a skill that needs to be mastered. My teaching style is student-centered. Every child learns and absorbs knowledge differently. I use a variety of different teaching styles and lesson planning to engage each student. In my free time, I enjoy all music and sports, especially softball. I love participating and being a spectator especially at my daughters' games! Also, I enjoy reading and kickboxing.

...adolescents, and college students master subjects that are challenging to them. As an Intervention Specialist I work in a K-5 school where I work with small groups of students that need additional support in English/Language Arts and Math. Additionally, I especially have a love for literature and reading and have aspirations to become a children's/ young adult author. I am also a published poet and plan on pursuing further publications in the future. The feeling...