Top French Tutors serving Philadelphia

Kate: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a bachelor's and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Gabriela: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Haverford College majoring in biology. I have tutored lower school math and high school physics. My favorite subjects in school are math, 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...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Lachlan: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! I'm a rising Junior at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania studying finance and entrepreneurship. I am passionate about learning and helping students grasp concepts to aid them in their academic journey.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Economics, Economics

Cynthia: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...traits as often as possible in order to create an atmosphere of optimal growth. I have two Masters degrees--one in English Textual Studies and one in Philosophy. I am also getting a PhD in Philosophy. I have lived in several different states in the US (PA, FL, MD, CO, CT, and IL), and I have lived in other countries (Peru, Spain, Italy, and Mexico) and visited many more. I have two big dogs (an Old...
Education & Certification
University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, English Creative Writing
University of Denver - Masters, English Textual Studies, Philosophy

Felipe: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...graduated in 2012 with my BA in public policy and a minor in education. I then spent two years living in southeast 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...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Public Policy
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800

Regan: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and legal professional, I care deeply about the humanities and social sciences and how they are taught to develop scholars and citizens. I've taught in college part-time for almost 20 years, including at Rutgers and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive,...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelors, Double Maj: Polic Sci & Africana Stds
University of Pennsylvania Boston Univ School of Law - Masters, Masters of Liberal Arts; Constitutional Law Juris Doctor

Claire: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...school students. I spent two semesters running classes, and my proudest moment was when when of my students received his acceptance to Brown, my alma mater. I even loved standardized tests so much that I spent a summer working for two standardized test companies, The American Institute for Research, which creates state tests, and Educational Testing Service, Inc. (the company behind writing the SAT, APs, and GREs), where I wrote test questions for the TOEFL...
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor in Arts, French & Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 800

Case: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...absolutely love to be your tutor. I was raised by two teachers. My mom is a 3rd grade teacher, and my dad teaches 8th grade art. I've been exposed to learning and the educational process for my entire life, making me a great student and an even better teacher. My professional experience includes 5 years of substitute teaching, two summers as a camp counselor, and a year of teaching English at a high school in...
Education & Certification
DePauw University - Bachelors, Vocal Performance, English Writing
SAT Math: 790

Michelle: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I am a private math, french and test prep instructor based out of South Jersey. I tutor students throughout Philadelphia, South Jersey and Wilmington DE. I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Alexis: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I graduated Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors in Mathematics and Dance & Global Performance. I currently teach 10th and 11th grade Algebra 2. I aspire to open my own dance studio. I have been tutoring in mathematics for about 7 years, and have worked in math classrooms in both middle and high schools. I love to help people and watch my students grow. I can't wait to help with your tutoring needs.... I have...
Education & Certification
Eastern Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

Alyssa: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a Secondary School Certification program at Haverford College. As somebody with a teacher as a mother, education has always been present in my life. I grew up thinking about educational policies and philosophies and started teaching at a Sunday school when I was a senior in High School. Since then, I have done several field placements as part of my education courses and also taught in my own classrooms for two summer enrichment programs. One...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, Physics (minors in Chemistry and Education)
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 790
SAT Verbal: 800

Cheridan: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...understand and enjoy it more. With my help, we can turn a once dreaded subject into something manageable and even fun! Previously, I was a volunteer test prep tutor with a non-profit. This organization provided free tutoring and college counseling to under-served, urban youth. This was an amazing experience and allowed me to use my tutoring abilities to give back to the community. I also grew up volunteering at a non-profit summer camp, so I...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 800

Nwenna: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...at Community College of Philadelphia, Lincoln University, and I teach online at Southern New Hampshire University. I teach in the English departments and I have over 7 years of higher education experience teaching Developmental English Composition, English Composition I & II, Introduction to Literature, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Screenwriting, and other Creative Writing Courses. I received my B.A. degree in French and Film Production from Howard University and my M.F.A. in creative writing from the...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelors, French
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Writing

Elaine: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...from Rosemont College, an M.A. in elementary education from Villanova, and further studies over the years in music, Latin, and art from such varied places as University of Florida, Oxford, and the Louvre in Paris, I can attest to the value of education as a foundation for a rich, satisfying life. My 35 years of teaching experience, ranging from pre-school through grade 12, from reading and art to voice lessons, French, and Latin, have provided...
Education & Certification
Rosemont College - Bachelor in Arts, French
Villanova University - Master of Arts, Elementary Education

Shua-Kym: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...like any skill that I've tried to teach a student in these past four years, gets better with practice. I'm thankful to have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 730

Christine: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...spent junior year attending the university in the beautiful Black Forest Region of Germany. I earned a BA in German with a minor in Education. I earned a teaching certificate for German in New Jersey. Since then, I have taught students of all ages, including twelve years in public schools teaching 6th-12th graders. I taught adults in a community course and ran a tutoring center at a community college. I have also volunteered presenting German...
Education & Certification
Gettysburg College - Bachelor in Arts, German

Lydia: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...student in the Philadelphia region. My undergraduate degrees are in French and Theatre, with a minor in Linguistics. I specialize in tutoring in French, English reading, writing and comprehension, and ACT reading and writing prep. (When I took the ACT I got a composite 30 score-- a 34 on reading, and a 33 on writing!) When I'm not in school or working as an actor, I am petting cats, reading books, and occasionally going outside....
Education & Certification
Centre College - Bachelors, French, Dramatic Arts
The University of the Arts - Current Grad Student, Devised Performance Ensemble
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Nora: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...French from Rowan University, a.k.a. Glassboro State, which included a study abroad in France for a semester. I have also taken additional master level courses and workshops in English as a Second Language at The College of New Jersey. For several years I used my French skills at an Import corporation in New York and have also been involved in a foreign language program for elementary aged children at Bucks County Community College. In addition,...
Education & Certification
Glassboro St. College - Bachelor in Arts, French

Madeleine: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...part of City Year Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I also have strong academic interests....
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Art Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 35

Mackenzie: Philadelphia French tutor
Certified French Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Boston College. I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs because as I have...
Education & Certification
Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
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