Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

Literature is a huge part of our culture. It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find...

...from Canisius College in Political Science & Criminal Justice. I am a former Investigator with the State of New Jersey. I have been a freelance tutor in various subject areas for over 10 years. I have tutored all ages from elementary through college-level. My specialty is English essay writing, proofreading, study skills, and general homework assistance. I also have many years of experience in tutoring SAT Math & Verbal, as well as mathematics elementary through...

...Chinese language are relatively small however I think language studies are immensely important. Studying Chinese language is my passion so I always try to encourage other students to continue with it. Learning a language can be challenging but I've found it the most rewarding. I take great pride in how far I've come with Chinese and love seeing excitement for languages in others. My goal is to encourage other students to pursue or continue pursuing...

I'm a friendly, thoughtful, capable tutor with a real passion for learning. I studied English Literature in undergraduate (DePauw University) and graduate school (Indiana University), and plan to continue studies towards a PhD in literature in the next few years. I have been a writing tutor and instructor, and have also helped students with reading comprehension in a wide variety of subjects. My hope is to leave students feeling smarter than they did before they...

...after I was awarded my Master's degree, and then I decided to pursue other career opportunities. During graduate school, I taught a range of English courses including multiple composition courses such as: First-Year Writing and Rhetoric; Business Communications; Writing for the Social Sciences; and one-on-one composition tutoring. Given the above experience, I am familiar with what it takes to succeed in college writing, adept at literary analysis, and, as my student ratings attest, capable of...

...aspects of music including music theory and songwriting/composition. What I'm most interested in, however, is how I can help you--so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any/all questions so we can discuss how to best get you playing the kind of music YOU want to play. I have a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on writing and am a certified teacher in Pennsylvania--so I also offer writing, reading, and general...

Teaching is my passion; my greatest joy is sharing that passion with you! It is my pleasure to offer my tutoring services in grades ranging from elementary school through college; subjects including elementary and middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra, Earth sciences, beginner Spanish, and reading and writing for all grade levels; as well as SAT and educator-certification test preparation.

As a dedicated, driven student myself, I strive to instill the same passion I have for learning into all students. I hope to provide full comprehension of the material, along with a better appreciation of the academic subject. It takes patience and compassion to help another person not only learn, but also understand. I look forward to working with you.

After getting my BA in Cinema Studies from the University of Pennsylvania, I have been a private tutor for learners of all ages and nationalities over the last decade. I have taught one-on-one, as well as in groups at tutoring centers. I teach ELA, math, test prep, and writing skills, with my favorite subject being writing. My personal philosophy for tutoring is to help each student find their passion for learning, and always trying to...

...on what I've learned! Paying 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...

...a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Architecture & Environmental Studies. After college, I received a Fulbright Scholarship to study architecture at Cambridge University, where I got my Master's degree in Architecture. Due to some personal exposure I had to family illness, I decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine,...

...with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary school students. I loved seeing my students' progress and enthusiasm about reading. My love of language also extends to foreign language. I studied Spanish for four years and have a future goal...

I am a graduate of Saint Joseph's University, class of 2012 majoring in Elementary and Special Education. I have a strong passion to educate young minds. I view my chosen profession as one with a responsibility to inspire students to take ownership for their own education by providing them with the proper tools to succeed. Recognizing that every child has different capacities for learning it is also my responsibility, as their educator, to make sure...

...years, I taught English 101 residentially and online at my alma mater. My decision to study English was motivated by my love of reading and writing stories, and I enjoy tutoring because it enables me to help students understand what they read and express their thoughts effectively in their writing. Currently, I teach ESL online. I love working with students in the subjects of English grammar, English literature, and composition and rhetoric. In my free...

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.

...birth to 21. I have extensive expereince in teaching literacy to students who are Deaf and tutoring hearing students in this area. I have also provided academic support across various subjects for students 3-21, as well as direct instruction in the area of Transition (postsecondary). I am fluent in American Sign Language and take a person interest in Deaf Culture as my sibling was Deaf. I believe a student's education should be tailored to their...

...I prefer to have a wide net of teaching methods geared towards addressing different learning styles, because I feel it is important to design my methods in a way that collectively supports my students' distinct learning processes. My goal is to provide students with the opportunity to learn in the way that fits best for them. I believe students should be able to learn in a stress-free environment and at a pace that does not...

...eyes when they finally understand a concept they've struggled with. I have lots of tutoring experience, beginning with working as a teaching assistant for several semesters in college. I also spent a year working in a free inner-city tutoring lab. I have taught professional development courses as part of my engineering job and I have taught three semesters at Drexel University as an adjunct professor. I use math and science every day at work, so...

...the classroom and with individual students in the computer lab. After graduating, I worked for 10 years in Public Relations, which allowed me to utilize my writing skills. As a Tutor, my focus is on Reading Comprehension, Grammar Usage and Writing. I believe that skilled language use is becoming a dying art and that a student who masters this can truly stand out from his or her peers. My job is to help our clients...

...personally understand the sense of accomplishment and success that comes when one finally completes a difficult task or understands a complex idea. I want every student to understand that he or she also has the capacity to overcome the personal and academic challenges he or she faces. Through student teaching, field experiences, and work positions, I have grown in my passion for education and my desire to help students learn. I approach each day with...