Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

Hello, My name is Makihra and I have my Masters degree in Human Resource Management and I am also an Investigator for Capital One Bank. I love to help others and love to see people achieve their goals. I am here to support and guide you through the process of understanding your work so that you can become independent and grasp the important information needed for success.

...In addition to teaching Language Arts, I am a swim Coach. I became a Teacher and a Coach to inspire students and athletes the way that I was inspired as a child. It is important to me to be a positive role model and push students to achieve their goals. I have a variety of experience working with students from K-12, as well as ESL students from Italy and Portugal. In my spare time I...

...4th grade as a peer mathematics tutor. Fast forward to college, I have three years of tutoring experience with two of the three years as a teaching assistant. I employ a lot of pictures and relate examples to real-world experience to better connect the classroom to experiences! I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in legal studies and a concentration in politics. Currently, I am a 1L (first...

...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 they will want to learn. I believe that education is fundamental in living a fulfilling and enriching life, and I try my hardest to pass this enthusiasm on to my students. In my spare time, I enjoy...

University of Virginia (Pursuit of Biochemistry B.S., Sociology B.A., and Chinese Minor) Specialized tutoring in Chinese, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.

...is to do all that I can in order to help you identify what it is that most effectively helps you learn. If you are looking for answers, I'm probably the wrong person for you. I guarantee you that I will ask you more questions than you will ask me. Once you start gaining confidence in your answers, you will take that confidence into any test or writing assignment that you face.... My educational philosophy is...

...love to read books and am making it my goal to read at least 20 books this year. I also love music and find it to actually be a fantastic way and tool to learn grammar of any language. I also believe in my student's having confidence. I want you to believe there is nothing that you cannot do. I believe that to be 100% true. There is nothing that you cannot do, as long...

I am a Sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for education, literature, and language. I am pursuing linguistics and theater and spend my spare time participating in my school's vibrant theater community. I have lived in Belgium, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and now Philadelphia. I love American Sign Language, baking, concerts, and poetry!

...to understand first hand that every student learns in his or her own unique way. My approach as a tutor is to listen carefully to the student and to try and understand where he or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of...

...to 17. At this point in my life, I like to use teaching and mentoring to make a difference in my community. I am currently president of MIT SHINE for Girls, a math and dance outreach program at MIT that invites middle school girls from under-served school districts to campus once a week to dance and learn math. I really enjoy forming a mentor-mentee relationship with a student and building their confidence, showing them that...

...in Greek. I grew up spending most of my summers in beautiful Greece. Now that I am a mom I am so grateful and happy that I can take my two boys to Greece during the holidays. And teach them about their culture. This school year I was named Teacher of the Year for my school district. This was an amazing honor for me! I am very passionate about teaching and would love to teach...

...Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. I have an extensive background in tutoring and mentoring students in various subjects including high school and college biology, mathematics, chemistry, research, etc. Through my undergraduate and graduate education, I have successfully completed the SAT, ACT, MCAT, USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2CK exams. I am also passionate about mentoring high school, undergraduate, and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare.

...graduate assistant in the University Writing Center at WCUPA and coordinate the Conversation Partners program, which I also developed and implemented. I worked as a tutor at Burlington County College for two years where I focused on assisting students taking composition, literature, and ESL/ELL courses. I love to cook, bake, make candy, read, and travel abroad. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing everything the world has to offer. I was an exchange student in...

...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 all walks of life, and hope to instill an excitement and appreciation for learning in all my students. When I'm not teaching, I am playing with my two preschool aged daughters or reading a...

...completing my Master of Science in Deaf Education from Washington University in St. Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational Studies, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive tutoring services in Education, Special Education, and Deaf Education. My subjects of...

...use my experience and education productively and help others reach their goals. I have casually worked with younger elementary students along with college students as well. I got my Biomedical Engineering undergraduate degree (B.S.) from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. I also have a Packaging Engineering Certificate. I have previously tutored elementary math, reading, and writing. I have also helped peers during my undergraduate career in study groups and outside study sessions. I love to tutor math,...

...had such a passion for them. I want students to get excited about reading to foster a lifelong love. When I am working with a student, my primary goal is to get him/her engaged in the learning process. I want my students to ask questions, think critically, and problem solve. Outside of academia I am very passionate about triathlon. I am on my school's team and I absolutely love competing with my teammates. Participating in...

...Pennsylvania certified teacher in both Social Studies and English for grades 7-12, although I am also comfortable tutoring younger students. My strengths as an educator lie in my passion for both the subject matter and the desire to see students directly benefit from true comprehension and understanding. To me, history and social studies are important only in the context of what they teach us about how events and culture shape the world in which we...

...a recent graduate from Spelman College with a B.A. in English and French. I was a French tutor and Writing Center tutor during my time at Spelman. I graduated with honors and in the top ten of my class, so I am knowledgeable about my areas lf study. I am a good listener and will tailor our sessions to how you would best learn. In my spare time, I love to read, write, and bake.

...every student and allow these students to thrive individually and when working with others in group settings. My methods have been developed through my own experiences in the classroom and through observation of effective educators. I believe that a strong focus should be placed on reading comprehension and comparative analysis, for I firmly believe that students will understand the subject matter better and have a stronger sense for context of what they are studying if...