Award-Winning History Tutors serving Chester County, PA

...tutored my peers in Spanish, Biology, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus and Chemistry. In college, I continued to tutor because it became a passion for me to see my tutees improve academically and understand material they used to think was too difficult for them to grasp. For three years as an undergraduate, I tutored elementary school children from ages 5-11 in every subject applicable, from 1st grade math and learning how to read to 5th...

...tutor is the ACT. I spent a lot of time understanding ACT study skills/strategies, and I love sharing this knowledge with students! My tutoring philosophy is to help students understand fundamental concepts by asking leading questions and approaching the problem from different angles. I also like to figure out what learning style works best for students, and aim to help them in that way. For example, if a student is a visual learner then I...

...the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the...

...friendly, thoughtful, capable tutor with a real passion for learning. I studied English Literature in undergraduate (DePauw University) and graduate school (Indiana University), and plan to continue studies towards a PhD in literature in the next few years. I have been a writing tutor and instructor, and have also helped students with reading comprehension in a wide variety of subjects. My hope is to leave students feeling smarter than they did before they came to...

...has always been something I have taken seriously. I believe hard work, focus and dedication are three attributes that have allowed me to be successful at Saint Joseph's University. As I tutor, I strive to not only provide subject driven expert advice, but also pass along my study habits that have placed me on the Dean's list consistently. I am a senior majoring in finance excited to graduate and begin working at the Vanguard Group...

...including UConn, Temple, and WCU. I enjoy working one on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time. Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of this time and again. Indeed, writing is not rocket science, but...

...served for three years as a co-instructor, a writing center tutor, and by leading one-on-one tutorial courses, helping hundreds of students develop and polish their essay writing skills across subjects. I have additionally worked in after-school childcare (K-5) and as a camp counselor. What this means is that, for a diverse range of age groups, I know how to help students identify their needs and hone the skills to excel on their own.... The bottom line...

...times already. I have also been to Canada, Mexico, Europe and the Caribbean. I have tutored in many fields, such as English, Literature, History. Helping students of all backgrounds helps me find the joy in every type of student overall, including for homework, writing, or standardized tests. I have a passion for tutoring others to inspire themselves to be better students, and I love to share my enthusiasm with others about learning. In my spare...

...in Pennsylvania as well. I have tutored 4th graders in Spanish during my senior year in high school and more recently taught Global Studies at Upper Darby High School near Philadelphia. My favorite subjects in school were always Spanish and History, and I am incredibly happy and excited to be able to teach both of those subjects now as a Varsity Tutor. I believe that the goal of education is to give students life long...

...department. I also attended graduate school to prepare for attending Dental School next year. I have been tutoring over the past five years and have been able to help students overcome various challenges that they face during an academic year. During my years of experience, I worked with college, high school and middle school students in different subjects; including but not limited to: Biology, Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Physics, DAT Prep and Mathematics (SAT Math,...

...district. I have a lot of experience with younger children and love learning with them! Getting to know my students both as people and as learners is a top priority for me because I believe it creates a more comfortable, fun, and productive learning environment. I enjoy tutoring a broad range of subjects, including English (grammar, reading comprehension, writing, spelling) and Math (Elementary-level, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Calculus). I play soccer, ultimate frisbee, and guitar. I love...

My ability to relate the material to the students makes me a great tutor. I believe that scaffolding is essential in the learning process for students of all levels and ability. This is an invaluable technique I used during my time spent student and substitute teaching.

...students individually outside the classroom helped many students achieve academic success, and just as importantly, enhanced their confidence and self-esteem. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is founded upon helping students to discover knowledge and understanding themselves, as opposed to delivering it to them. My method is to ask questions; students' answers shape my next question, and this process continues until we have arrived at an an understanding they have shared in creating. I love my...

...walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and Spain, so I can help students master not only grammar and syntax, but also the difficulties of listening...

...subjects they are learning. I place a high value on critical thinking, while tutoring the best question I can be asked is "But why" it means the student is thinking critically about the answer and the concept and not just trying to learn the answer. A teaching method I employ often is the use of a real-life example. Something that I think helps a student learn a concept is being able to apply what they...

...students on essays and helping them find their voice while sharpening their critical thinking skills. I also enjoy teaching History and Math, which were subjects I found especially engaging in both high school and college, as they each help students connect with larger concepts and systems of thought. I've seen meaningful growth in students I've worked withwhether by guiding them through practice problems in preparation for math exams or helping them develop stronger writing skills....

...I have tutored in Biology and Intro Science, and am also certified to teach Social Studies and Business and can help you improve your content and writing skills across all of these areas. If you need support with classroom work, writing college essays, or enriching your studies with additional topics, I can help you succeed. Outside of academia, I am a proud father of two very young boys. I enjoy trail running, fitness, hiking, and...

...received a Fulbright Scholarship to study architecture at Cambridge University, where I got my Master's degree in Architecture. Due to some personal exposure I had to family illness, I decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine, and I'll be applying to medical school next year. I've been helping students with physics, math, and SAT prep since college, and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry,...

I tutor SAT/ACT, computer science, math, English, Spanish, Korean, French, and history. I believe in consistent effort. I believe that math is a language in the same way that English is a language and that everyone is able to be competent at both. I graduated from UPenn with a double major in Computer Science and English.

I have been an educator for the past 11 years. I have had great success helping underprivileged students to enter college and continue their education. Every student is capable with the right motivation and help.