Award-Winning History Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...I 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,...

I hold an MFA in Visual Art and am a German native speaker (bilingual). I have experience teaching visual arts subjects at elementary through university level and experience tutoring a broad range of subjects at high school level.

...future lawyer, I specialize in public speaking, history, law, reading, writing, and critical thinking. In my personal time, I spend a great deal of time programming. As a result, I've become quite knowledgeable in various areas of computer science, including but not limited to, web development, code deployment, and server management. This is all a long-winded way to say that if you choose me as your tutor, you'll be in great hands.

...whether I had a billion dollars or not, I would still want to teach and discover something new every day. In my experience listening to my students and understanding how they wish to learn is one of the best ways to help them reach their academic goals. The degrees I hold are in Theatre, Film, and Interactive Media. Over the course of my academic career I have studied literature, writing, and other languages. I have...

...for Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD.

...a life-long-learner, and am a firm proponent of education; in fact, I am currently pursuing an EMT certification, and hope to return to school to pursue a medical degree in the near future. I am most passionate about teaching math, biological sciences, and psychology, due to my strong background in those subject areas, and due to my personal experience struggling with and overcoming different concepts within these subjects as well. In my spare time, I...

I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.

...engaged with the topic and having meaningful conversations with an enthusiastic tutor. I put a premium on conversation between myself and the student because I believe that in this kind of environment the kind of learning that will out-last a session will flourish. I am an out-going person who would love to talk about your reading list and identify ways for you to present your ideas clearly and forcefully. I love to travel and bring...

...with 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...

...on my applications to graduate school in the next few years. Based on my studies in anthropology classes, I recognize that everyone learns differently and comes from unique backgrounds. My goal is to meet students where they are and support their learning, especially in areas where traditional methods may fall short. I enjoy walking in nature and around Philadelphia, going to the beach, cooking and baking, and creating/sculpting with my hands and many different media.

...made reading and writing even more confusing for him. Luckily, I am also bilingual in English and Spanish because I'm Venezuelan, and was able to give him the extra resources he needed to improve his reading comprehension and his academic confidence. I believe that every person has the ability to excel academically, and I strive to be a catalyst for each of my tutee's personal academic growth. As my program director once said "If a...

...program in Elementary Education while working with Teach for America before shifting my focus and transitioning to the NYC Teaching Collaborative, a competitive residency which allowed me to teach and train under the direction of master teachers while pursuing a teaching degree. I was awarded a Master of Science degree in Adolescent Education, specializing in English, from St. John's University in 2018. I shifted to remote teaching in 2019 to continue giving educational access to...

...them. I have always made sure to not treat any class as a monolithic entity. I am always ready to keep regular contact with both individual students and their guardians so that we can ensure academic and social excellence. As long as three key elements of teaching are satisfied-intelligent use of technology and materials, encouraging students to feel a personal stake in their learning, and fostering trust-any teacher-student relationship is bound to be successful.

...am a former middle school science teacher and science curriculum chair in Philadelphia. I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Master's degree in Education. In undergraduate, I graduated with honors in history and Russian language studies. I am also a Teach For America corps member alumnus. Right now I am the Learning and Development Coordinator for Impark USA. I enjoy teaching and love to work with others to overcome their academic challenges.

...I was in college I tutored students in a low income community of San Diego called City Heights, teaching them reading and writing skills. Currently I'm readying myself to enter a master's program for my secondary education teaching certificate. I am motivated to teach others not just to pass a test, but to understand how concepts fit into a larger scope. I also believe that most students could benefit from a stronger social aspect in...

...Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I also have strong academic interests. I love reading about...

...tutor grow and become successful students and will not settle for any less. I have also been a choreographer for 5 years and a swim teacher for 1 year, both jobs of which I work with children in 3rd-12th grade. In other words, I believe I truly understand the vast majority of learning styles. In addition, I have also worked with special needs kids extensively and would be ecstatic to continue working with them.

...Certification in Secondary English and Social Studies. I began teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT Prep course. That...

As someone with a lifelong passion for education, I am always looking for an opportunity to provide instruction to eager students. Varsity Tutors seems like the perfect platform to apply my enthusiasm for teaching and help students realize their goals.

...Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Law and Society. Before deciding to be a full-time tutor ahead of starting law school in the fall, I was a management consultant helping Fortune 500 companies find solutions to their toughest problems. My tutoring style emphasizes the fact that each student learns differently, so I tailor a custom curriculum according to each student's specific needs. Following that custom curriculum, we work together until each student achieves...