Top High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia

Maria: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...C1 fluency as of 2013. I have produced online language learning content for an international audience for 6 years. I have particular expertise in autodidactic learning methods, translation and at-home immersion. I tailor my tutoring sessions to the language learning needs and goals of each individual student. If there's one thing I've learned throughout my tutoring experience, it's that repetition just doesn't cut it when you're trying to achieve fluency in a foreign language. Or...
Education & Certification
Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, German, Writing Minor

Walaa: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...school. In my spare time, I enjoy watching musicals, singing and playing music, and discovering new restaurants and cafes around Boston. My interest in tutoring started in high school when I tutored freshmen in biology. I also have extensive informal experience in tutoring. Growing up, I have helped each of my younger siblings with their academic problem areas, namely math and science. I would also mentor my peers in high school in various subjects. I...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Meg: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...the past year working as a full-time high school English teacher in the Council Rock School District where I taught ninth grade English, Public Speaking, and Ancient Mythology. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I have had numerous opportunities to work with students in various settings. While at Gettysburg, I was a tutor for several after school programs working with elementary to high school students. I studied abroad in England the fall...
Education & Certification
Gettysburg College - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Reading/Writing/Literacy
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 33

Jenna: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...gives to personally craft lessons and assistance to an individual student and their abilities or difficulties. Because of this, I continued to tutor throughout my four years of college, mostly tutoring peer college students through a program at my school, Eastern University. I also tutored students in Philadelphia at Eastern’s sister school, Esperanza College. After graduating from Eastern with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Spanish and Political Science, I continued my experience as an...
Education & Certification
Eastern University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Political Science

Connor: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...alumnus of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor is...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, International Economics
American University - Master of Arts, Anthropology
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Education Science
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1460
LSAT: 172

Kelly: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
My passion for education and interest in helping students is the perfect combination to serve as a tutor. I have a wide range of knowledge in subjects related to science, math, life sciences, public health and writing. I additionally have counseled high school students through the college application process and can provide valuable study skills and organization tips from my educational experiences. ... During the first session, I will meet with the student and discuss what...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Nutrition/ Dietetics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Master of Public Health: Nutrition
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 700

Serita: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 ability, when...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, History
Chestnut Hill College - Master of Science, Special Education

Jasmine: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a senior with a Neuroscience major at Swarthmore College. My favorite subjects include Biology and Psychology. I am interested in teaching students how to develop a better grasp of their academic material, improve their learning skills, and succeed in whatever course they take. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing violin, reading, and traveling. I also have extensive community service experience and have traveled to China, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic to engage in volunteer...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Sean: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a health and behavior researcher and educator. I love teaching, public health, and psychology! I have taught many subjects including statistics and epidemiology to students of all backgrounds. I love helping people, and meeting them where they are in terms of knowledge, understanding, and comfort. Each person has strengths, and they can be applied to almost any subject. The challenge for tutors is to help connect each students' strengths with the subject matter.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Temple University - PHD, Public Health

Angela: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Russian Language and Literature
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Fine Arts, Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 780

James: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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. I...
Education & Certification
Florida Atlantic University - Bachelors, Arts & Humanities / Communications

Mindy: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...The student, who appears to understand a concept today, may be hopelessly confused tomorrow and ready to give up. Tutoring can be fun and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way the student can relate to and understand. I am enthusiastic and ready to try another way, using all the methods and media available. I am a resource for the student...
Education & Certification
Rowan - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Rowan/Bowling Green - Masters, Special Ed./Reading/Assistive Technology
State Certified Teacher

Sam: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine. I look forward to helping you reach your goals, whether it be for ACT preparation, Advanced Placement...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

David : Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...educating over a wide range of both community and academic settings ranging from the collegiate to post-graduate level. I have highlighted some of these experiences in the following paragraph. During my undergraduate years, I worked as a TA in both the "Introduction to Biology" and "Biochemistry" courses, where I was responsible for both private and group tutoring. While earning my doctorate in Medical School, I employed myself as an MCAT tutor, providing educational tutoring as...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Jefferson Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Kelly: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a swim Coach. I became a Teacher and a Coach to inspire students and athletes the way that I was inspired as a child. It is important to me to be a positive role model and push students to achieve their goals. I have a variety of experience working with students from K-12, as well as ESL students from Italy and Portugal. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I also enjoy...
Education & Certification
Rider University - Bachelors, English and Secondary Education

Elizabeth: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...with students across a wide age range, from kindergarten through high-school. I love reading and writing and excel at teaching in these subjects. I have worked as an editor and have successfully coached a couple dozen students through the college essay writing process. I currently support a Harvard undergraduate in her writing intensive courses. I strive to bring gentleness and compassion to every tutoring session. I enjoy helping a student who may feel anxious or...
Education & Certification
George Washington University - Bachelor in Arts, International Affairs
Harvard University - Unknown, Development and Psychology
GRE Verbal: 168

Grant: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tutoring students in German, Algebra, Geometry, and SAT preparation for almost ten years. I have worked with eighth-graders preparing for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests. In my free time I play soccer and sing karaoke...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Mathematics
Princeton Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Abby: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...science, and college application help. Being the oldest in my family, the application process was very new and overwhelming. Through countless research and helping younger students, I am confident in my knowledge of the application process and my ability to help formulate strong essays and applications. As an engineering student, I am constantly learning new math and science topics and know how frustrating it can be to not understand them. I hope my knowledge can...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750

Roxanne: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 college statistics. My philosophy on tutoring is that we are students and we have the opportunity to learn something new everyday! When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy long walks,...
Education & Certification
Canisius College - Bachelors, Political Science/Criminal Justice

Lachlan: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! I'm a rising Junior at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania studying finance and entrepreneurship. I am passionate about learning and helping students grasp concepts to aid them in their academic journey.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
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