Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...Writing and Literature courses at many kinds of colleges and universities in the Philadelphia metropolitan area for over a decade. Thus, I bring a lot of teaching and tutoring experience with me to work with each student. I believe that learning is different for all people, and I dedicate each tutoring session to meet each student where he or she is with any given lesson. I am patient and knowledgeable. I meet each task with...

...equipment would give us the best possible input to our performance. Not rich by any means, our parents felt that it was worth the expense in order for us to perform at our peaks. It is with these thoughts in mind, that I have approached my career as an educator. I see education as a tool for life. It allows students to be better performers in a variety of ways, not just academically. The well-educated...

I have a strong background in english/creative writing, reading comprehension, and science- specifically biology. I am passionate about being a tutor for students because tutors helped me all through my high school career and got me where I am today! I am currently in dental school in New York.

...ability to adapt teaching methods to enhance student understanding, evidenced by notable improvements in their academic performance and confidence. My expertise in mathematics and science, combined with a commitment to continuous professional development, positions me as an ideal candidate to contribute positively to your educational team. I am enthusiastic about the opportunity to join Varsity Tutors as a tutor and am committed to making a significant impact on students' academic and personal growth.

...problems are a huge part of learning that isn't taught well in high school/college level. I've worked with students with several different learning styles and who have reported learning difficulties. The thing I struggled with the most throughout school was the volume of information that we are often responsible for knowing. I've developed tons of tricks throughout my academic career to help with that. I'm super excited to meet you and hope that I can...

...and Health at the United States Agency for International Development in the Office of Women in Development. I then was awarded a post-doctoral fellowship in Urban Health and HIV Prevention at the University of Illinois at Chicago in the Department of Psychology, in the Division of Community Psychology. During this post-doctoral fellowship, I gained knowledge of HIV transmission in the United States and also served as a Visiting Research Scientist in the Department of Epidemiology...

...tutoring and closely with children practicing reading skills, writing skills, math, dialect, and science for the past 6 years. I have also worked to tutor middle school-age, high school-age, and college level students in a non-professional environment. I am working towards my bachelors degree in Marine Biology, and so have a lot of experience in high level science courses. I also excel in English and writing (I was originally considering being an English teacher) so...

...I really enjoy helping students to understand literature and the writing process. I have had great success preparing for critical reading on exams and developing strategies for expanding vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, you can find me practicing yoga, gardening, and reading about diverse cultures, the arts and politics. I believe in education and most importantly, I believe in the unique genius that lies in every individual. I've tutored honors students in college preparatory programs...

...that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, math computation and fluency. I have a good rapport with students and my students have a proven track record of improving their scores substantially.

...I am certified in Middle Years Mathematics and English as a Second Language (ESL) as well. I have been tutoring for about 4 years and have tutored from Pre-K to fourth grade. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but am most passionate about Reading, Phonics, and Mathematics. I strongly believe in a hands-on approach to teaching and learning. I also think it is best to identify the learning style of the students to make...

...a classroom full high school students kept me more intellectually engaged (and delighted) than my studies at Harvard. Finally, words have the capacity to transform us. Whether we're reading a passage by Faulkner or writing a straightforward five paragraph essay, we're participating in a subtle form of sorcery. When students realize the power of their own minds and the power of the written word, English class becomes more like candy than medicine. That said, from...

As a business and computer science student at Franklin & Marshall College, I have experienced first hand how having a tutor can be extremely beneficial for success. This created my passion for helping others, both classmates as well as teammates who required academic assistance so that they could receive the same type of assistance that has allowed me to excel.

I am a dedicated college student passionate about learning and teaching. I have years of experience in tutoring and am able to offer valuable study methods, tips, tricks. I look forward to making a difference and gaining valuable experiences learning from others.

I am a passionate educator and writer and have worked as a tutor and classroom teacher with students of all ages and backgrounds. I received my MFA in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where I taught undergraduates. My background as a teacher and tutor encompasses work with language arts in all its forms: creative and critical writing, reading and literary analysis, grammar and mechanics, college essays and language-focused test prep.

...Preparation, Writing, and English. I have experience creating and implementing an 8 week summer enrichment program curriculum for Philadelphia students to prepare them for college applications and personal statement essays. I successfully helped 15 high school students through the college application process. I am a firm proponent of education, believing that it is one of the most effective tools of empowerment. I also believe that learning can be so much fun, and I try to...

...In college, my interest in tutoring continued. During the early years of my undergraduate studies, I helped so many of my peers with music theory and history that faculty approached me about becoming the School of Music's official tutor for all undergraduate music academics. I held this position for two years, during which I learned to tutor a varied student body. I received trainings from the university's tutoring center, and as my skills as a...

...tutor middle and high school students because of my experiences with the curriculum. I took many AP classes as well. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I have always 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...

...and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way the student can relate to and understand. I am enthusiastic and ready to try another way, using all the methods and media available. I am a resource for the student and others while consulting with parents and professionals. While teaching, it is important to be patient, endlessly creative, and up-to-date. I have these...

...issues. So, I moved from the East Coast to Montana for graduate school, where I studied wilderness and wildlife management issues and earned a Master's degree in natural resource conservation. For decades ever since I have made my living primarily as a communicator, through writing as well as public speaking. Every job I've had depended on my ability to write well, from working as an editor of technical research papers for the US Forest Service;...

I'm an English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) teacher here in Philadelphia. I am certified and have ten years of teaching experience at home and abroad. It's my job to assess your needs as an English learner, then deliver instruction based on those needs in an enjoyable, effective manner. I'm an easy going guy, but I take learning quite professionally. After all, I study foreign languages too!