Top High School English Tutors serving Philadelphia

Susanna: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of Critical Writing, allows me to push my students to work hard on the subject at hand. I believe that all students are capable of writing well and performing well on the SAT, and my job is to coach and steer the student in the right...
Education & Certification
Fairfield University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Education

Gabriella: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Therapy. My favorite subjects to tutor are Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology due to the nature of my coursework, but I have always loved English as well! I also have lots of experience working with kids, so I can also tutor any subject at an elementary or middle school level. Additionally, I have experience with AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP US History, and AP Language and Composition, and would love to help you prepare for your...
Education & Certification
Messiah College - Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences, General

Concetta: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I have been tutoring international students for over 10 years. All my students love my creativity and sense of humor. I always provide them with fun lessons that encourage them to develop their conversation skills and teach them about American culture. I have mostly taught online but I have also taught face to face. During my ten years I have taught students from Korea, China, and Europe.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelors, Economics

Luke: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I have had the extreme good fortune of receiving a fine education in a subject (History) I feel very passionate about. Since then, I have enriched that education via an unbounded curiosity about the world and its inhabitants combined with a strong zest for learning. My personal desire to put this knowledge to good use by helping to educate others is precisely why I became a teacher/tutor. Every single person on this Earth...... Patience and persistence...
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelors, History
Villanova University - Masters, Modern European History

Donna: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.
Education & Certification
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Education of Developmentally Delayed Individuals

Dana: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and elementary school. As a teacher, I emphasize writing and communication as they are highly transferable skills in any field. I have high expectations of my students and teach a rigorous curriculum, some of which I designed myself. I always try to relate my lessons to real life or student interests. I often bring up pop culture references in my lessons. As for my personal life, some of my fandoms include: Lord of the Rings,...
Education & Certification
Ramapo College of New Jersey - Bachelor in Arts, Literature
Victoria: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hello, my name is Victoria Anderson. Since I was young, I have found working with children to be an advantageous and impactful experience. I am a recent graduate student who just taught in my first year of kindergarten. I am looking to gain more experience working with students.
Education & Certification
LaSalle University - Masters in Education, Education
State Certified Teacher

Victoria: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
My name is Victoria, and I enjoy helping others work toward their full potential by helping them grow in knowledge, confidence, and productivity. I am fun-loving, outgoing, and am always seeking ways to improve the quality of my life. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy speaking Spanish, traveling, spending time with loved ones, eating out, dancing, photography, and spending time outdoors.
Education & Certification
Rowan University - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary School Teaching
St Josephs University - Master of Science, Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Clifton: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...way to understand their material in a way that they might not have had at their current school. I can use many different tools and strategies to help students understand different concepts and topics that are both current and interesting to students. I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way and I will never stop trying to help a student succeed. If my methods aren't the...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Unknown, Legal Studies/History
Eastern University - Masters in Education, Multicultural Education

Sigourney: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...For a little on my educational background, I am a recent law school graduate. I had the privilege of attending a top law school in New York City on a full academic scholarship. For my undergraduate education I attended Tufts University on a full scholarship. In my spare time I love to stay engaged in fitness and sports and I actually am a former fitness competitor. I also love to hike and do other outdoor...
Education & Certification
Tufts Universe - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
St Johns University School of Law - Juris Doctor, Legal Studies

Kai: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hello, my name is Kai! I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Molecular Biology and Mandarin Chinese. I am here to help you with your academic and organizational needs! My specialties include biology at both the high-school and college level, ACT exam test prep, organization and scheduling, writing, college prep, voice lessons and more! Academics aside, I enjoy classical singing, cooking, and reading. I am eager to get started working with you...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Melissa: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...want to be a clinical psychologist. I feel teaching will be a more fulfilling career for me; I am planning to be a high school/middle school math teacher. During high school, I tutored Latin and have tutored Math during high school and college. The best tutors tailor their lessons to the learning styles of their students. I enjoy finding accessible and creative approaches to simplify complex concepts for my students. My favorite pastime is Capoeira,...
Education & Certification
Lafayette College - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 730

Hannah: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I have experience teaching students reading and writing to fit a certain exam style. I also was an assistant teacher at an elementary school for a year. Teaching English, whether that stringing letters together to read a word or writing a full-length essay about who the real monster in Mary Shelley's book Frankenstein is, has always brought me joy, even as I dive deeper into my own writing career. I love seeing students succeed in...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Nakisha: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...
Education & Certification
University of Louisiana at Lafayette - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Xavier University of Louisiana - Masters, Elementary Education

Rumaan: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...learns in a unique way, and I like to adapt my tutoring style to match. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored peers in a variety of subjects, covering most sciences, math, and writing. The subjects I enjoy most however, are those related to Biology or Physics. I spend much of my free time outdoors running, surfing, hiking, and exploring. I do also enjoy a quiet afternoon with a good book.
Education & Certification
Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540

Nikolas: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...well as groups, and in every case I have tailored the lessons to meet everyone at their level and interests. I have taught and tutored a range of courses that have included English, History, Latin, Greek, German, and standardized test prep. While I enjoy working with students in any subject, I am most passionate about foreign languages and standardized tests. These courses in particular have clear and measurable outcomes by which progress can be tracked...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor, Classics
University of Notre Dame - Master's/Graduate, Early Christian Studies/Classics
Princeton University - Doctorate (PhD), Classics

Olivia: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm a Chemical Engineering graduate of the University of Pittsburgh (Class of 2021)mand received a full tuition merit scholarship to attend. I have tutored high school and college students in Math, Spanish, French, Chemistry, and Physics. I got my start in tutoring in high school when I would help my friends study for tests. I realized how much I liked it, and I continued tutoring through college. My favorite subjects to tutor are Math, Chemistry,...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Michelle: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of Philadelphia. I love traveling and working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas of reading comprehension, phonics, math computation...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, School Counseling
State Certified Teacher

Reanna: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...certification. I spent some time teaching dramatic arts to students in Austin, Texas before I moved to New Orleans in 2008. There I taught kindergarten for two years and helped develop a fun after school program for our students. In 2010 I moved to NYC for graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University. I had the pleasure to work as a service learning coordinator for PS 92 in Harlem with students from kindergarten to fourth...
Education & Certification
Bucknell University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters, Educational Leadership

Victoria: Philadelphia High School English tutor
Certified High School English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...loved and cared for them, that I always believed in them and that I instilled in them the desire to never give up. I hope I have taught them to embrace their abilities, and dreams and to pursue their goals. I not only wish that for my future students, but also for those that I tutor. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Scranton with a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have...
Education & Certification
The University of Scranton - Bachelors, Elementary Education
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