Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...as formal Academic writing. I recently returned from Chile in South America where I was teaching English in a public middle school. While there I was responsible for creating and implementing a speaking and listening curriculum. I have also done some work in Interpretation and Translation and am currently pursuing more work as an interpreter. I am a big fan of travel, multiculturalism, yoga, reading and the Spanish language! I enjoy sharing my enthusiasm...

I'm a recent graduate from the University of Pennsylvania who studied Linguistics and Deaf Studies. I eventually hope to work towards breaking down barriers between the Deaf and hearing worlds and encouraging greater focus on reforming Deaf education practices.

...have generally concentrated on 20th-Century U.S. social movements, my senior thesis focused on critiques of the 1931 Paris Colonial Exposition. I have worked as a French tutor at Swarthmore College, helping students of all levels understand problematic assignments and prepare for tests. Although I enjoy tutoring a variety of disciplines, my favorite subjects to work on are French, English, and History. As a tutor, I always try to establish a collaborative and friendly relationship with...

...I student taught at a local elementary school in a 3rd grade classroom. Even though my primary interest is elementary, I am able to 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...

...Reading. As an former editor at a daily student newspaper, I also can provide a helpful eye for any essays, college or otherwise. Being passionate about the English language, I believe that effective communication is a cornerstone in any proper education, and that all students are capable of being effective communicators and readers. I relish the opportunity to participate in this learning process. When not reading or writing, I can be found behind a guitar...

I believe that every student can learn. It is up to me to help match my teaching style with their unique learning style. I look forward to helping your child grow as a learner.... I believe that ALL students can learn. It is my responsibility to find the best way to teach that child and help them grow to their highest potential!... I would ask questions about the purpose of the tutoring session, ask the way...

...literature, intensive writing, theatre, journalism, and other topics. As part of my program, I was able to travel to London for a summer abroad, learning from the works of Shakespeare and Virginia Woolf. I am currently enrolled in graduate school at The University of Pittsburgh to receive a graduate degree in Education and a certification as a teacher of the blind and visually impaired. Since my graduation from Penn State, I have worked as an...

...in Literature and Performance. Writing and reading are more than hobbies for me. They are my passions, as well as lenses through which I learn more about myself and the world. Getting to teach other people the skills necessary to have enriching experiences with literature is an amazing opportunity to me. I do not take it for granted. During my college years, I started off as an English tutor for middle school-aged children. Within my...

...dreams. Before law school, I taught classes and tutored at an after school program in Boston. While there, I developed and standardized curricula for ISEE preparation (6th grade), Mathematics (5th and 6th grades), English (5th and 6th grades), Physics (5th and 6th grades), comic design (5th and 6th grades), and Robotics (grades 5 through 8). I also reviewed homework and skill-built in areas of weakness for students (grades 3 through 12). In 2009, I worked...

...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 high school and spent time in Russia....

...a variety of subjects. I am enthusiastic about reading comprehension, a broad range of writing styles, dissertation writing, organization and study skills, leadership and business subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each...

I graduated Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors in Mathematics and Dance & Global Performance. I currently teach 10th and 11th grade Algebra 2. I aspire to open my own dance studio. I have been tutoring in mathematics for about 7 years, and have worked in math classrooms in both middle and high schools. I love to help people and watch my students grow. I can't wait to help with your tutoring needs.... I have...

...I spearheaded curriculum development and instructional design initiatives for surgical education programs, integrating cutting-edge medical advancements to enhance the learning experience of medical students and surgical residents. These experiences have fueled my passion for education and desire to make a meaningful impact on students' lives. With over 5 years of teaching experience in traditional classrooms, labs, hospital settings, and online platforms, I have honed my skills in course development, instructional design, and assessment methodologies. My...

Passionate about science and mathematics. I will personalize a lesson for you based around programming troubles or topics affecting you.

...how much I enjoy editing my sons' and my wife's research papers I decided to go into tutoring. I have an Arts and Humanities degree with a focus on Communications. I have a passion for the written word in a poetic sense as well as with an eye for the concise style expected in research papers and book reports. There is always room to insert personality regardless of what or for whom you are writing....

...able to develop an understanding of the tools they need to develop comprehension skills and become proficient writers. I work patiently and with an understanding that each student is unique in his or her learning style. Through the use of student practice and teacher observation, I am able to develop a plan that fits each student best. I currenlty teach Secondary English to junior and senior high school students. I have taught in middle school...

My name is Lauren. I have a Masters in Clinical Psychology and am currently working towards completing my doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I have taught Intro to Psych at the university level and taught courses at the Master's level. I believe in everyone's unique ability to learn given the right teacher.

...travel and work on organic farms in New Zealand. There, I developed a passion for food and environmental justice that has driven me to work on community gardens in the city. I have worked extensively with youth of all ages to develop their reading, writing and leadership skills in after school programs and through service learning projects. I strongly believe that young people have the power to change the world, and one of the best...

...and have now landed in high school. As I have moved through the various divisions, K-12, I have been consistently amazed by the students I had the privilege of working with. I love working with students and I am particularly interested in getting them as passionate about Literature and Creative Writing as I am. I also spent 9 years taking students to state parks where we spent a few days at the beginning of each...

...homeless population in urban Philadelphia. The experience was both enlightening and humbling, and it emphasized to me the inextricable importance of education to the prevention of widespread poverty and societal injustice. I decided then to pursue a career in education, and I recently completed my M.Ed. in Secondary Social Studies at Temple University. I have since become a Pennsylvania certified teacher in both Social Studies and English for grades 7-12, although I am also comfortable...