Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...I look forward to sharing my love of literature with you. I hope I can help the stories and poems come alive to you in such a way where they don't feel like homework anymore. I earned a GPA of >3.75 in both high school and college. My professors highly praised my ability to articulate my thoughts in writing, and I hope to transfer my skills to you! I love helping and encouraging others -...

...past experiences include student teaching Latin and ESL to high school and adult learners. As a teacher and tutor, I love creating interactive and comprehension-based activities for sessions. I will design and customize sessions to your individual needs and interests, as I do with my students in the classroom as much as I can. We draw, sing, move, and act out language for the most interactive and engaging experience we can have. I have a...

...come with fresh experience in NCLEX/TEAS test prep and clinical fieldwork. I have tutored students in the past with Kumon, in private, and while in university, so I'm very familiar working with students of all ages (children and adults alike), and very excited to begin work with Varsity Tutors! I always make sure to have fun and involve students in lessons so that the subjects are more relatable to students and they can find personal...

...worked extensively with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, providing academic enrichment and mentorship to local students. My summers have also often been spent working with students: from developing curriculum for Girls Inc. to creating writing workshops in Australia for the Story Factory. Elementary/middle school math, and K-12 reading and writing are the subjects I feel most confident helping students with. I enjoy adopting flexible and creative approaches to tutoring in order to accommodate each student's...

...it is more important that s/he can connect to the students. The benefit of teaching English Language Learners has enabled me to creatively find ways to connect with my students. These ways could range from 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 for 1-to-1 instruction. One of my students wrote about me to the department chair that "Joanna has become more than a professor: she has become a mentor and a friend. Above all things, her devotion to her students as individuals is invaluable...It is rare that you come across someone that talented who is also devoted to her students as individuals. She never hesitates to believe in her students, even when they cannot believe in...

...it forward, so to speak. I have experience tutoring children and adults. I have taken and passed the bar exam. I have vast experience with writing and editing. I'm also a mom of three, so I understand what it takes to maximize your time. I can be your biggest cheerleader while being your fiercest accountability partner. If this sounds like a good match for you, I look forward to working with you!

...was my desire to become a teacher. Education is my passion. Every student is unique and deserves individualized attention. No two students will learn exactly the same way, so instruction needs to be differentiated. This is easier to accomplish when only one student needs to be accommodated. Since each student I work with learns in different ways, I first assess their learning style to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Thereafter, the material that needs to...

...from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds and abilities and between the ages of five to twenty-one.I have taught English, Advanced Placement English Language and Composition, Spanish, Corrective Reading, reading intervention programs, English as a Second beginning to advanced levels.I 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...

...with youth of all ages to develop their reading, writing and leadership skills in after school programs and through service learning projects. I strongly believe that young people have the power to change the world, and one of the best tools they have to do so is through their writing. I love working with others to crafts their thoughts into an effective piece of writing, whether it is a college essay, a research paper, or...

...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 School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. I am passionate...

...University of Pittsburgh where I majored in Spanish and earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies. During my time at Pitt, I worked in the writing center within my department and helped many students with their writing and Spanish skills. The last two summers I spent time traveling through Ecuador and Bolivia conducting research that resulted in publication. I also gained significant writing and editing experience while working at a Latin American news website. I...

I grew up in St. Croix where my formal education was primarily through the V.I. Public Educational System.

I am a Professor of English Literature and Composition at a small liberal arts college, where I have been teaching for over twenty years. I received my Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and my B.A. from The Johns Hopkins University. In addition to tutoring all aspects of writing and literature, I have expertise in advising on college essay writing and the overall college admissions process

...Education and Math/Science/Technology. My vast experiences working with children have allowed me to grow as an educator and develop valuable skills in order to connect with each student individually and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each child. I work incredibly hard to ensure that my students are being supported in all areas. I use positive reinforcement and foster students' independence to ensure that they will be successful even after we are done our...

I am a senior undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, as well as a research assistant studying violence against women. Becoming a truly successful college student often requires using an interdisciplinary approach to a given subject. I strive to bring what I have learned at a top University to high school students. ... As a high school student, I had a high level of motivation, but often little guidance. I believe that students...

...German, Algebra, Geometry, and SAT preparation for almost ten years. I have worked with eighth-graders preparing for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests. In my free time I play soccer and sing karaoke with friends, volunteer...

I have been in the education field for over twenty-five years. I have worked with students of all ages. I have a unique set of skills that helps even the most challenged student be successful. I feel patience and getting to know each learners individual learning style are key. Many students just need that one on one support in order to reach their individual goals.

...kinesthetic, tactile) that work best for her, so that the end result is a feeling of accomplishment, not frustration. If a student is having difficulty with a concept or skill, I'll say, "This one is difficult, so let's try another way!" To help maintain a positive momentum, I remind the student, throughout each lesson, of what she has learned and mastered. We also will take a 2 minute break to stretch, jump, or do a...

I believe that learning is a truly individual experience, and that tutoring 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 with my Masters from Princeton Theological Seminary.