Award-Winning History Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...went from an 330 Reading score to a 550 Reading score. He not only scored above average, but also got his coveted college scholarship. Another student went from failing English to earning a B. Unlike most teachers, I'm a published writer and an expert at spotting grammatical mistakes, a key part of standardized tests. I was a copy editor for many years, editing stories for accuracy and grammar. I continue to write for a local...

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.

...In addition, I taught both full time and as an adjunct college professor for 7 years total. During my time as a professor, I worked one on one with many students to help them gain a better understanding of concepts covered in the courses and researching and writing papers. It is very important that students understand the subject material and can express their understanding through thoroughly researched, written, and edited papers. I believe that life...

...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 to hike,...

...leadership roles. My role of highest acclaim was my position of Miss Oakwood University, where our goals were to implement change at our university and represent them in a national setting. I also was a member of the Oakwood University Aeolians, the official choir of our university. It is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed group that was ranked #1 in the category of gospel, pop, and jazz and has given our school the name of the...

I am a high school teacher with over 11 years of teaching experience. I believe that all students can learn. Having experience teaching at-risk students in juvenile detention, rural students, and suburban students, I believe that everyone has the capability to learn, they just need to be willing to learn. I always say if it's good for kids, then do it. I pride myself in my abilities to engage and build a strong rapport with...

...able to do this is at my lab at Hopkins where I do research and design experiments on the neuronal membrane proteasome. Tutoring allows me to spread my passion for biology and chemistry, while also challenging my scientific knowledge. I encourage students to ask questions, will teach them how to apply their knowledge, and emphasize why an answer is correct. Getting the correct answer is not as important as understanding the fundamentals as to how...

...like the individuals they are and given choices in regards to teaching styles and learning settings, they are capable of academic excellence. They not only survive the scholarly world - they thrive, and develop their own lifelong passion for acquiring knowledge. My primary goal is to help students of all kinds reach their own personal educational goals, specifically in the fields of English literature, reading/phonics, writing, and standardized test preparation. I aim to provide encouragement,...

...for the past 4 years and have developed a deep passion for medicine and STEM. I love reading, writing, and the social sciences as well and am eager to explore all of these subjects with you. My goal is to empower you to become a well-rounded, independent learner with strong study techniques and a thirst for knowledge. I consider myself a life-long learner and can't wait to join you in your own life-long learning process!

...student based on their 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...

...fun and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in a way the student can relate to and understand. I am enthusiastic and ready to try another way, using all the methods and media available. I am a resource for the student and others while consulting with parents and professionals. While teaching, it is important to be patient, endlessly creative, and up-to-date. I have...

...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 is capable of learning no matter what their age or circumstances; it is simply a question of effort. Through patience and persistence comes perseverance!

...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 performance, but also make them feel more confident in their ability to learn.

...responsibilities such as cleaning my room. It was clear to me for as long as I can remember, that I wanted to take my education as far as I could. Aside from my own interests, the value of education was driven into me via an unlikely source, due to her own lack of formal education. My maternal grandmother was a Brazilian immigrant who, due to the untimely death of her parents at the ages of...

...from Lehigh University with a B.A. in Computer Science and a minor in Theatre. In the fall, I'll be attending law school at Columbia Law, and I hope to pursue cybersecurity law while I'm there. I have a ton of experience tutoring in many different areas, however my specific specialty areas are Computer Science, Math (up to Calculus 2), and test prep. I love theatre, music, and video games, and I love learning new stuff!

I love literature, reading, and writing. I believe that reading and writing are the foundations for being able to interact with the outside world. Being able to read and write gives the ability to articulate thoughts and emotions. Through literature, one can understand the stories of thousands and be heard in return.

...professor and taught Introduction to Anthropology, Biological Anthropology, and Archaeology. I was a TA for many anthropology classes that were part of general education requirements. I earned my MA in Anthropology at the University of Oklahoma and my BA at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. At Bloomsburg I was a double major in History (WWII and Russian) and Anthropology. A trip to Mexico made me realize I wanted to be an Anthropological Archaeologist. I want to...

...and understand concepts. I have an Associates Degree from RCGC in Liberal Arts, and am graduating from Rowan University in June with a Bachelors in History and a Bachelors in Education. I am highly motivated to help students in organization, studying strategies, time management, history, current affairs, essay editing, and many more. I look forward to helping students become more familiar with their content area as well as sending them on a path to academic...

...the City of Maitland, FL as a relief driver/pump operator, (was put through paramedic school), a transport medic for the city, adjunct fire ground instructor, Paramedic Preceptor. I went to everything they would pay for, absorbing knowledge along the way. My mentor taught me the meaning of giving back and that has driven my desire to help new firefighters and EMT's of all levels to succeed. After Maitland I went on to work for my...