Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...graduates will tell you, a master's degree is an education in how to think. Consequently, I feel that I have also gained the skills needed to be an effective teacher or tutor. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with anyone in need and especially with children. As any good tutor knows, its important to understand how a tutee learns best and make an effort to adapt to that. I look forward to being able to help...

...In the years since I have lived, worked, traveled and taught on rivers and in classrooms around world. As a teacher at New River Academy from 2010-11 and World Class Academy from 2011-14 I introduced students to the world of English Literature inside the classroom and mentored them through challenges and intricacies of living and traveling with a small group abroad, encouraging them to find ways to pursue their passions. My time with NRA and...

As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...

...skills in my students. With over 2 years of tutoring experience, I specialize in High School English, employing a student-centered approach that emphasizes collaboration and creativity. My goal is to create a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express their unique voices. I believe that every student has the potential to excel, and I am committed to guiding them through the writing process, from brainstorming ideas to refining their final drafts. Outside of...

...am a graduate of Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA. My Bachelor of Arts degree is in Elementary Education and my Masters degree is in Special Education. I have been a certified teacher for 10 years and have taught elementary through middle school ages. My passion is for elementary age children, especially in Math and Science. I believe a strong foundation in education begins in the early years and I love to encourage my students...

I'm a recent graduate of Lehigh University where I received my Bachelor of Arts in International Relations. I also minored in psychology and Asian studies. I tutor the following subjects: middle school English, high school English, college English, and essay writing. Since graduating, I've begun to work at a software company and have learned many technical skills. I'm passionate about writing and reading though, and can't wait to help others with this subject.

...center tutoring fellow students in critical thinking, analysis, and academic writing. I also have a good deal of experience helping elementary and junior high students with math, reading, and French. Still, writing remains my favorite subject to tutor, largely because of the discussions that accompany it. Outside of the classroom, I'm a varsity cross-country and track runner; an enthusiastic fan of the New Yorker fiction podcast; and am fascinated by military history and policy.

...younger siblings with their schoolwork frequently growing up. I also have tutoring experience at a local tutoring agency teaching students aged 5-16 in math and reading, and I have learned how to effectively teach students at various ability levels and in different age groups through this experience. I am also a National Merit Finalist and Scholarship winner and an AP scholar, so I believe that I can provide helpful advice and tips for students who...

...been 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...

...subjects such as biology, chemistry, statistics, sociology, and psychology allows me to provide well-rounded support to students in a variety of subjects. I am committed to fostering a positive learning environment, where students feel confident in their ability to succeed academically! Additionally, I've developed strong communication, leadership, and mentoring skills through years of community involvement and professional roleswhether I was guiding young swimmers in the water or volunteering with organizations like Best Buddies and the...

...you are looking for a flexible, dynamic tutor for middle and high school mathematics, science courses or MCAT preparation, I'm a great tutor for you. I graduated from medical school three years ago and am now an orthopaedic surgical resident, and so I have a great deal of real world experience with mathematics and the natural sciences. I use my knowledge to engage students in the learning process. I understand that each person learns in...

...aid in learning a broad spectrum of subjects, among a broad spectrum of age groups. I love giving advice on standardized testing and college applications. Currently attaining my degree in engineering at Cornell. I have been tutoring for over five years. I think my greatest strength as a college-aged tutor is my ability to reach my clientele as a peer, simply going over concepts and problems like a helpful friend. I strive to level with...

...world: elementary students in Spain, young adults in Taiwan, and adult ESL classes in the United States. I am also still a language student as I am teaching myself medically-based Spanish vocabulary. I understand learning a new language is difficult and requires a different style of instruction, which is why I utilize a lot of interactive activities, conversationally-based classes, and a lot of positive reinforcement. Outside of teaching, I enjoy traveling, science fiction movies and...

...of Science in Finance, with a concentration in Engineering, from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. Although, my very first teaching experience was in 1967-68 as a high school student assisting in summer camps for students with special needs. My teaching practice is deeply rooted in the Montessori Method, which I have applied to a variety of ages and circumstances, from Early Childhood to High School, also as a teacher trainer and a corporate trainer in the...

...a biotechnology company. There, I was responsible for designing and performing experiments to aid in the creation of a vaccine for a very deadly disease. Prior to that, I worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, where I assisted a laboratory in the production of alternative fuel sources through fatty acids. Academically, I attended the University of New Orleans (UNO), where I obtained both a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Molecular Biology....

...with people of all ages from diverse academic and personal backgrounds. Positivity and confidence are invaluable qualities for those wishing to hone their reading and writing skills. As a result, my tutoring style is optimistic, inquisitive, and engaging. The "why" of English education is extremely important to me and I take care to provide an educational context where students feel comfortable and encouraged to ask about the reasons behind grammatical rules, syntactical differences, stylistic preferences, etc....

...Being in such a rigorous program enabled me to bond with my classmates, who I would have the remainder of my undergraduate career, on another level of education: independence and trust. Each of us would gather after class and on the weekends to help each other study, or tutor each other in topics we didn't quite understand. This not only built my confidence as a teacher, but as a student. I'm a firm believer that...

...a published poet, short story writer, and novelist presently working as a passage/question writer for a standardized testing company. Additionally, I work as a linguist for a translation company. I have been a professional tutor for nearly 10 years, during which time I have tutored a wide range of subjects, including English Literature and Composition, Creative Writing, ESL, and the SAT/ACT (99th percentile-scorer). Moreover, I am fluent in German and therefore provide tutoring services to...

...graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Political Science. After graduation I then completed a Pre-Health Specialized Studies Post Bacc Program at the University of Pennsylvania with plans to ultimately attend medical school. During my time at Notre Dame I spent 2 years tutoring students through College Mentors for Kids. Although I am confident working with all subjects, I am particularly comfortable tutoring in math, reading, physics, and...

...time! I have received my associates degree in education from my local community college. I tutor mostly English and History subjects for grades K-12, but can also tutor Psychology, and some English college courses. I have been working with people and kids in a teaching setting for the past eight years as a figure skating coach. For the past three years I have had experience teaching in different classrooms as I observed and student taught...