Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...I graduated I have been travelling around to different countries in South America and living abroad in pursuit of my passion in volunteer teaching. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most enthusiastic about teaching English and Spanish. In my experience teaching English and Spanish as a second language I have found that the most success can be had in having my students form a positive and fun connection with what they...

Communication is key to any role, and I strive for clarity by relying on the subject matter to speak for itself. My goal is to communicate the knowledge to the best of my ability and leave any opinions, biases and judgements out of the equation.

...and scores standardized tests. I obtained my Bachelors at Oberlin in Music, played in several chamber music ensembles and worked at the college radio station WOBC. Outside of teaching I work as musician and dancer, and have performed in Broadway and off-broadway shows performing regularly throughout the city. I have also earned my masters from the Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University, while being an Eagle Scout and Kentucky Colonel.... Learning is about understanding....

...coaching both students and adult learners with tools I developed, online tutoring of students preparing for the SAT exams, and the Maxwell Leadership program. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Business, English, Writing, Study Skills and Leadership. In my experience, when students come to their sessions ready to learn and improve on their subject area, the success they achieve exceed their expectations. I truly believe in the value...

...Master's in Psychology from the University of Chicago in 2010. I currently tutor students ranging from elementary to high school in critical reading and analytical writing, both as part of SAT prep and in the context of English and Social Studies classwork. I have a long history of teaching, starting with tutoring students in the introductory biology lecture at Cornell after I earned an A+ in the class. My passion for science education led me...

...teaching/tutoring experience includes a semester of student teaching 11th grade students in English at James B. Conant High School and engaging in one-on-one tutoring in Reading and Language Arts. Additionally, I do possess some experience working with ESL students. I am equally passionate about teaching Literature (including Reading and Writing skills) as well as Social Sciences to students. Though teaching writing skills can be challenging at times, I find the effort to be worthwhile because...

...from Temple in May 2022 with magna cum laude distinction and honors. I will also be attending medical school this fall. As I am pre-med, I have been involved in several healthcare positions with regard to volunteering, shadowing, and research. I am also part of two labs, one at Temple University Pharmacy school and one at Fox Chase Cancer Center. I also recently published a review article with my lab at Fox Chase Cancer Center....

...University). I am the son of a military officer, and lived the nomadic life of almost all military “brats”. I first attended school, very briefly, in England. We returned to the US, relocated as ordered, and by the time I graduated from High School I had attended at least 8 different schools. So, from my earliest educational experience I learned to enjoy the challenges of continuously adapting to different schools, teachers, and social settings. That...

...am a business owner and college student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sonography, with a strong passion for helping students succeed academically. I strive to make learning a rewarding and straightforward experience, empowering students to reach their full potential. I specialize in tutoring English, Writing, Spelling, and Math, creating engaging lessons tailored to each student's needs. My goal is to foster confidence and enthusiasm in their academic journey while making challenging concepts approachable and...

...Foundations of Medicine. I think of myself as a life-long-learner, and am a firm proponent of education; in fact, I am currently pursuing an EMT certification, and hope to return to school to pursue a medical degree in the near future. I am most passionate about teaching math, biological sciences, and psychology, due to my strong background in those subject areas, and due to my personal experience struggling with and overcoming different concepts within these...

...years of experience teaching. Before publishing an award-winning collection of poems, I worked especially closely with 6th-8th graders as a creative writer-in-residence at middle schools across Westchester County, New York. Students who worked with me wrote pieces that went so far beyond anyone's expectations that The New York Times sent a reporter to the school to interview the students, the teachers, and me. The ekphrastic student writing (i.e., writing about art) produced at one residency...

I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2017 with a bachelor's degree in engineering followed by completing another year of a post-bacc program to finish the course requirements for medical school. I have also completed all the coursework for a bachelors degree in biology. I enjoy teaching math, chemistry, biology, and for the MCAT exam! I am an aspiring medical school student with a track record of strong performances on standardized examinations.

...included teaching students from 2-years-old up to 40. I graduated from the University of Florida with a history honors degree before working professionally in New York in the theatre while teaching a wide variety of subjects. Most recently, I graduated with a Masters Degree in Theatre Directing from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. I have a colorful passion for education and finding ways to teach in a way that is personal, accessible and exciting.... I believe...

I am a new graduate of Drexel University's accelerated BSN program. I received my first degree in English Literature with a minor in history from Temple University and was a member of their honors program. During high school I took all honors and AP level courses. I am happy to help with reading comprehension, essay writing, or standardized test prep. I look forward to working with you!

...can be met. I received my Bachelors in English at Montclair State University. Shortly after, I received my Master of the Art of Teaching degree at Montclair State. I hold two certifications, English and Teacher of Students with Disabilities. Before teaching, I served as a mentor and English tutor to college students. I enjoy working with students because I love to see students become actively engaged in their thinking. I believe that the classroom is...

...from upstate New York, but I currently attend college at Princeton University. I am majoring in Public Policy and Foreign Affairs with a minor in Music Theater. I specialize in tutoring for standardized tests such as the SAT/ACT/SSAT, along with writing-intensive subjects such as English, History, or Social Studies. I also have strong backgrounds in French, Music Theory, and Math. Additionally, I am well-versed in the nuances of the college process and am happy to...

...am currently a junior in the University of the Sciences pursing a degree in humanities and science. I am also interested in the dynamcs of healthcare and hope to obtain a masters in health policy. I love teaching subjects in the humanities such as reading, writing and history but equally love the sciences as well. My tutoring style is hands on and I like to engage the student in their learning process. I not only...

...Philosophy with a distinct passion for Continental Philosophy and Western Literature. In the year (and change) since I've graduated, I have continued my education with three English courses in Western Literary History at the Community College of Philadelphia and Montgomery County Community College. While my academic experience has provided me with a broad knowledge of the Humanities, I am primarily devoted to English, Literature, and Philosophy and express a unique passion for reading, writing, research,...

...college level, along with courses in literature, modern poetry, and popular culture. When it comes to the SAT/ACT, there are two important things to understand in order to be successful: the first is that the tests are objective, which means there can be only one right answer to each question; the second is that the only thing the SAT/ACT measures is your ability to master the test. To correctly answer SAT/ACT questions, you do not...

I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.