Top High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia

Timothy: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...believe that all students given the right support can excel in mathematics. Students need a teacher who can explain complex math skills in a way that is easy and relates to them in order to help them become successful. Being a great communicator is my strongest attribute because I am able to understand what my students are saying and need so that I can break the problem down into a way they understand and answer...
Education & Certification
Rowan University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Rowan University - Masters, Education

Alexander: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...graduated from Hiram College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I studied the history of ethics and epistemology in Western thought, particular attention paid to Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Foucault. I served as a teaching assistant for a colloquium on Buddhism as a college student and have worked in a library for the past two years. I am currently tutoring in the following subject areas: writing, literature, English, GRE verbal, and graduate...
Education & Certification
Hiram College - Bachelors, Philosophy
GRE Verbal: 163

Chang-shin: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...employees of the Pentagon, Department of State, Agriculture, and Intelligent Agency, professors of U-Penn, U Michigan & North Carolina, and traditional students from graduate, undergraduate, and high school. Mandarin Chinese is my native language. I was born and educated in Taiwan. My B.A. degree (major in Philosophy), and first M.A. (major in Political Science) had earned by using Mandarin Chinese as a linguistic tool in the 1970s. In addition to that I also served as...
Education & Certification
NAtional Chengchi University - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Temple University - Doctor of Philosophy, Religion

Brittani: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a teacher from Pennsylvania currently on maternity leave and am looking for a way to still help students. I specialize in helping with college admissions essays, Spanish (any level) and helping with writing in general. I have a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education-Spanish and a Writing Specialist Certification. I am also a National Writing Fellow. I look forward to working with you and helping you to be successful in your classes. ... I believe...
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Secondary Ed Spanish

Richard: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...strongly believe my long years of experience as an instructor and tutor in secondary and tertiary education make me well qualified to help students in my areas of expertise. I believe in helping students find their own strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths. In my tutoring, I guide students to learn and grow. I try as much as possible to get students to find answers themselves. I'm ready to provide answers where needed, but...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, English

Jim: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...were native speakers of French, Spanish, German, and Hungarian, among European languages; and of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese, among Asian languages. And, actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return"). Of...
Education & Certification
Vanderbilt University - Bachelor in Arts, German
Columbia University in the City of New York - PHD, Russian

Tiffany: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...name is Tiffany and I am a graduating senior at Temple University pursuing my degree in Media Studies and Production with a focus on production and creative writing. In my time at Temple, my love of writing and the English language drove me to curate my classes so that I could enhance my writing capabilities. I look forward to using my knowledge to help students in their coursework to help them achieve their goals in...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Digital Communications and Multimedia

Jennifer: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...later. Even now, 13 years later, I still do that. I hope to carry that same passion for learning through my tutoring classes and convey the interest I have in exploring new subjects to my students as well! I am currently a student at the University of Pennsylvania where I am studying economics and statistics, and am interested in entering the tech sphere in the future. I have extensive experience as a tutor from middle...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Econom
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800

Brian: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...vocabulary, or reading a story, I will be able to help you improve guaranteed. In addition to my teaching experience, I have tutored in the past, and I have worked with a variety of students. I can help a student either one-on-one or in a small group setting. I have the patience, experience, and knowledge to help you do better in school. In addition, I know what teachers ask for and look for; whether writing...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education English
Saint Joseph's University - Master of Science, Educational Leadership

Adriane: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a graduate of University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling,...
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Lindsey: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, SAT Verbal, French, math and history. I am excited to be a Varsity Tutor because I enjoy helping students learn, understand and succeed. I am familiar with the SAT Verbal and subject test strategies. I enjoy helping students to understand not only WHAT the test is like, but HOW to take the test under timed conditions. I also hope to act as an accessible...
Education & Certification
Tufts University - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations Minor: Economics
Villanova University School of Law - PHD, International and Environmental Law
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 700

Raywa: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teacher to my younger siblings, I knew that I would grow up to be an educator. As a high school student participating in the school service program, I helped an elementary student with improving his reading skills. These early experiences, watching the excitement of others as they learned something new, solidified my decision to become a teacher. Throughout my college career, I helped numerous classmates - many who were new learners of English -- with...
Education & Certification
Long Island University - Brooklyn - Bachelors, Teacher of Students with Speech and Hearing Handicapped

Justine: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Graduate student in top International Relations masters program as well as a graduate from Pomona College with degrees in both History and Politics. Experience in essay editing, SAT prep, AP test prep, and humanities/ social science tutoring. Experience working with students of all ages.
Education & Certification
Pomona College - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Claire: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...in languages - French, German, Latin, and Spanish, among others - and the social sciences - including sociology, psychology, and linguistics - for more than 8 years. This includes children of 7 all the way up to professionals in their 50s and 60s. It's never too late to start learning a new language! I graduated with my MA in Linguistics in May 2015, and received my BA in French and Sociology in May 2011 with...
Education & Certification
Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, French, Sociology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Verbal: 740

Stephanie: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...VA. I think learning should be fun, yet educational, so I like to do a lot of hands-on activities to spark student's interests. I hold high expectations for my students, but am personable and easy-going in my presentation of lesson material. My favorite subject to teach is Math, but I love the process of writing, too. Seeing a student succeed is one of the best parts of what I do. Nothing is better than witnessing...
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of PA - Bachelors, Special Education, Elementary Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership
State Certified Teacher

Lauren: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a student who has had to work hard for academic achievement and success, I completely understand the frustrations and obstacles that can come with learning. As I've overcome my own struggles with learning, I've been able to develop a strong set of study skills and learning methods that are interactive, fun and innovative! Moreover, I understand that one learning or teaching style does not work for every student, and want to serve as a facilitator...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelor of Science, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
SAT Verbal: 760

Mark-Avery: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a graduate of Princeton University going to graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. I enjoy tutoring math and various sciences from elementary sciences through college. I primarily tutor high school math and sciences but also have experience in multiple forms of upper-level STEM courses. I believe in developing each student's unique learning style and incorporating real-world examples to help students understand the application of math and science in the real world.
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelor in Arts, Molecular Biology

Robert: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...from Temple University (2010). I am currently Assistant Professor of Philosophy at West Chester University. Prior to that, I taught at the University of the Arts, Rosemont College and Temple University. My teaching specializations include foundational undergraduate courses such as critical thinking and logic, first-year writing and the history of ideas. I have ten years of experience teaching at the college level, and have taught at a wide variety of institutions, from research universities to...
Education & Certification
University of Washimngton - Bachelor in Arts, English and Philosophy
Temple University - PHD, Philosophy

Khaliah: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. I am attuned to my students needs and seek to make the learning process as enjoyable and memorable as possible. What makes me a great tutor? I am as enthusiastic of a teacher as I am a student. I have been teaching and/or tutoring in some capacity since my first job at age 15. I have tutored in the areas of math, English (vocabulary and grammar), science, and social...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelors, Public Health
Temple University - Current Grad Student, Public Health - Epidemiology

Elizabeth: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Currently, I am a Bioengineering graduate student. I have a passion and talent for teaching complex concepts to students with different learning styles and needs. Throughout my undergraduate university experience, where I graduated with a 4.0, I tutored peers in subjects ranging from Multivariable Calculus, Python, Organic Chemistry, Biology, and Statistics. I am available Monday - Saturday during the summer to tutor both K-12 students and college in STEM subjects, English, and writing.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
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