Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...daycare setting as a pre-school teacher. When I am teaching or tutoring, I think it is important that my students reach the answer or conclusion on their own, with only as much assistance as they need from me. I myself can take some time to learn new things, so I know how important it is to be patient and supportive through the learning process. I believe that learning should be a very enjoyable thing to...

...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 interest include English, Science, and Social...

...I would also mentor my peers in high school in various subjects. I believe that the key to achieving academic success in any given subject is to find a study method that works for you. I have had a lot of experience with trial and error myself, and would love to help others personalize their study habits to work for them. By working individually with students and personalizing their study strategies, I would love to...

I have been teaching for nearly 20 years in a wide breadth of subjects and areas. I am a licensed special education teacher and have experience working with adult students as well. I am passionate about history and literature, sociology, anthropology and helping students be successful. Reading and cooking are my most frequent hobbies, but I enjoy writing as well. I am proud to be a contributor to the Story Share project which works to...

...I also served briefly as a K-12 para-educator in NJ. I earned my Ph.D. in Communication from Drexel U., and my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English and Communication from Kean University. For the future, I look forward to tutoring K-12, college, and other students for language arts, humanities, and social sciences subjects, as well as a limited number of lower-level STEM subjects. In addition, I look forward to mentoring students vis-a-vis study skills and...

I'm a senior in college, and I've been teaching students regularly for a few years now. I'm a double major in English and Music, so these are my specialties, but I'm also well versed in math and French, and because I'm heading off to law school next year, I've spent a lot of time on test prep and helping others with the same. I love learning, I love the process of figuring out how to...

My name is Kerri Hardy, and I am very enthusiastic about helping develop your academic growth. I have a bachelor's degree from Agnes Scott College in International Relations, English, and social sciences (i.e human rights). Moreover, I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2019. I am very passionate about the craft of writing, social sciences, and the splendor of language! As your tutor, I am committed to making myself consistently available and open to questions during...

...now teach sixth grade English and Math at a Quaker school. I have experience working with students ages third to twelfth grade and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and have two years of experience tutoring for the SSATs. I have my Masters in Special Education and Secondary Math. I graduated from Columbia University in 2010 where I majored in history. I believe every student has the...

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...

If you're looking for an enthusiastic tutor to help solidify your expertise in English and Spanish language skills, look no further. I have experience working with children and adults at all levels and love that feeling when something clicks in the mind of one of my students. Let's build an empowering connection today.

...where our goals were to implement change at our university and represent them in a national setting. I also was a member of the Oakwood University Aeolians, the official choir of our university. It is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed group that was ranked #1 in the category of gospel, pop, and jazz and has given our school the name of the "Juilliard of the South". In the fall semester of 2015, I am attending the...

...My name is Shannon and 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...

I am a recent graduate of Haverford College with 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...

...internationally and worked at ESL Sports & English Camps; taught ESL courses online to young Chinese students; worked as a 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...

I studied physics, neuroscience, and mathematics at a top 5 liberal arts college and I am currently studying and conducting medical research at the University of Pennsylvania. I have over 8 years of experience tutoring both kids and adults in math and science.

...literacy and believe it's a vital, but unestimated skill in our present culture, increasingly dominated by images. I received my Bachelor of Arts from The Catholic University of America with a major in History, minors in Classical Civilizations and Art History, and a strong concentration in Italian language, literature, and culture. Both my Master of Arts (University of Delaware) and PhD (University of Maryland, College Park) are in art history. In teaching and tutoring, which...

I love to help students succeed! I have twelve years experience teaching primarily 9-12 year olds, but have worked with children of all ages. I have helped turn reluctant readers into avid ones, and avowed math haters into competent, confident math students. I also teach organizational strategies and study skills that are so important for academic success. I am a nurturing and dedicated teacher. I quickly connect with my students and help them develop a...

...to help students reach their educational and personal goals in any way that I can. I received my bachelor's degree in Spanish with a minor in English at Colgate University in Central New York, where I graduated as the valedictorian. I am currently an incoming PhD student in the Spanish and Portuguese department at Princeton University. Beyond academia, I love to rock climb, participate in weekly trivia nights, bake and cook new recipes, and go...

...the United Kingdom's Parliament. It goes without saying, as a future lawyer, I specialize in public speaking, history, law, reading, writing, and critical thinking. In my personal time, I spend a great deal of time programming. As a result, I've become quite knowledgeable in various areas of computer science, including but not limited to, web development, code deployment, and server management. This is all a long-winded way to say that if you choose me as...

...attention in this way, they can develop confidence in the teacher's dedication to their success, and more importantly, their own potential. Tailored feedback provides an achievable action plan for student improvement. Students can go anywhere for automated, generic information. Increasingly, free, open-access courses from organizations like Coursera provide the same knowledge students get in the classroom. However, students enrolled in college-level courses or tutoring deserve individualized, tailored feedback. I'm excited to work with you!