Award-Winning History Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...elementary to the college and medical school levels. I am a graduate of Cornell University with a wide range of educational experiences. By combining this knowledge with hard work, I motivate and empower students to learn. I can work with your child on reading, writing, math and SAT prep. I also have the unique ability to work with him or her on social skills and organizational skills. I will work with you and your child...

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.

...my primary interest is elementary, I am able to tutor middle and high school students because of my experiences with the curriculum. I took many AP classes as well. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and writing because I have always had such a passion for them. I want students to get excited about reading to foster a lifelong love. When I am working with a student, my primary goal is to get him/her...

...as well as in ancient and medieval history. As long as I can remember, teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students was what I have wanted to do with my life, and luckily, teaching and tutoring come relatively naturally to me. Varsity Tutors gives me an opportunity to work with students to help them do better in school, find more joy in learning, and occasionally, make a real difference in their lives. My interests are extremely broad,...

...back" and look at it from a different angle to find another way on how to present the material. In high school, I completed Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry, AP Calculus 1, Honors Chemistry and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. So far in college, I have completed General Chemistry 1, 2, both Lab courses, Calculus 1-3, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Numerical Analysis and have kept a 3.5 GPA so far. Although I...

...I am an advocate of full-immersion learning based on exposure to texts and dialogues in the target language. In addition to German, I enjoy teaching math, environmental science, and environmental studies. In these topic areas I am capable of giving clear explanations of complex concepts in simple language. Regardless of the topic, my guiding goal is to help students identify and attain their academic aspirations. In my free time, I love to hike and travel...

...in almost all subjects. At the high school level I am best equipped to tutor English, French, Pre-Calculus, History, including the Advanced Placement exams for most non-STEM courses. I love the personal connection of one-on-one tutoring and I love starting sessions with a short check-in about how life is going. Although, I wish to be a social worker, I have found myself drawn to the magic of teaching over and over again. As a bonus,...

I'm a certified social studies teacher for grades 7-12. I love teaching and helping students learn. I have been tutoring for three years in a variety of subjects. I hope to help students not only excel in school and raise their grades but also enjoy learning. I am fun and creative and will make each tutoring session interesting. ... As a teacher I want all of my students to not just know the material, but to...

...where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring is essential to developing one's skills. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to not only strengthen students' writing and academic...

...work. After being in the business world for over 20+ years I find myself ready to give back. As a life long learner I can promise we will not only learn the subject you need but also learn how you best learn. My Style is to teach you where you are, really get to know you and how you process information into knowledge. I will pass on what I have learned, the steps it takes...

...from the University of Arizona with a BA in history. I also hold an MA in history from the University of Maryland, College Park. I am currently an adjunct instructor at the University of Delaware where I teach World History I and II and the US History survey courses. I have previously taught World History as an adjunct instructor at Delaware County Community College. My own research interests focus on the Atlantic Word, the American...

...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 course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so I bring to...

I'm a 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...

...for ELA. I hold a Masters degree in Literacy. I have worked mostly with Middle and High School aged children but I have tutored College, I have coached children and adults with severe disabilities, and have taught Creative Writing with teens for Colgate University in Central NY. Now I am about to embark on a year of teaching Special Education for Philadelphia Schools. I have three kids. I am an artist. I love biking, jogging,...

...since 2016. Something that is vital to a student's academic journey is the foundational concepts such as writing skills, reading comprehension, organization, and more. During sessions, students have the opportunity to continue to hone in on these skills through guided readings, visual aids, writing projects, and more. In addition to establishing those foundational concepts, there is also room for creativity/creative expression and critical thinking through discussions, creative writing prompts, and projects. In addition to offering...

...Jefferson University. I have been a private tutor in the past in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, and the SATs and every single one of my more than twenty students have shown significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and along the way, to...

...unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills through that process. Taylor also has a home studio in which he helps his students record, and learn how to record their own music with professional quality (optional also included...

...empirically proven methods. By the end of each session, my goal is for students to feel as though their perspective is empowered, while being closer to achieving learning goals than we began. On the personal side, I love to explore Philadelphia, especially the food scene, as well as listen to music, watch and play sports, and read non-fiction. I love supporting my alma mater, as a I am a football and basketball season ticket holder,...

Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...

...tutored students for the SATs (I and II), AP exams, and in a wide range of subjects. I previously ran a writing center, helping students to improve their writing skills and revising college essays. I have been a parliamentary and policy debater for seven years and recently attended the World Universities Debating Championship in Bostwana, Africa. I am friendly, communicate well, and capable of adapting my teaching style to meet every student's needs. As a...