Top History Tutors serving Philadelphia

Kevin: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I also offer ACT/SAT Writing, ACT/SAT Reading, SAT Verbal and ACT English tutoring. My approach to tutoring is centered on the belief...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Jackson: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Environmental Studies and minored in Politics. I love to play music, dance, make art and play basketball with my friends. I'm passionate about youth education and mentoring and I think everyone deserves the opportunity for a quality education. I have been tutor with Varsity Tutors for over a year, and volunteered as a tutor with the National Honor Society and Let's Get Ready - an organization that offers free SAT-prep for underserved youth. I love...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 800

Mark: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, History/Education

Jamie: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Canisius High School. I tutored locally in the Princeton, NJ area while attending Princeton University and most recently worked with Milestone Consulting, while rowing with the U.S. Men's National Team this fall. I am now back home for the next few months before returning to pursue my dreams of participating in the Olympic Games. I majored in history at Princeton and also took courses in Chemistry, Physics, Calculus, Economics, Statistics, and Psychology. I concentrated in...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, History
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Michael: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I have tutored high school students in a wide variety of math and physics courses. I also have experience in helping students prepare for the SAT standardized test. I am a firm believer that education lies at the heart of a fulfilling and successful life and I strive to instill these values in all the students that I teach. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, golfing, and hanging out with friends.
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Systems Engineering
SAT Math: 800
SAT Writing: 720

Adrian: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Environmental Studies. I have also excelled in Math and Economics. I'm currently the coach of Lower Merion High School's boys Ultimate Frisbee team. I'm a very intellectually curious and social person. I find joy in building meaningful relationships and helping others succeed. I really enjoy being a tutor and working with students. As a tutor my goal is to provide the knowledge and support necessary to help my students learn from their mistakes. Mistakes signify...
Education & Certification
Kenyon College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Math: 34
ACT Science: 33

James: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...vacations consisted of camping trips to sites such as Gettysburg and Colonial Williamsburg, which contributed to my lifelong appreciation of history. This education was supplemented by courses at Gloucester County College, from which I graduated with an Associates Degree (A.A) in Arts and Sciences. I then transferred to St. Bonaventure University, graduating magna cum laude in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in general History. My introductory experience to the Spanish language was a semester abroad...
Education & Certification
St. Bonaventure University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drew University - Masters, American History & Culture

Anneliza: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...2006. Following graduation, I worked as a Civil Engineer based in Philadelphia, PA and was certified as a Professional Engineer in 2011. After five years in the work force, I returned to graduate school to complete my Master of Landscape Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. I now work as a Landscape Designer in Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as an adjunct professor at Philadelphia...
Education & Certification
Lafayette College - Bachelors, Civil Engineering (BS) and Art (BA)
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Landscape Architecture
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730

David : Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...successful educator. My prior experiences include over 10 years of teaching, tutoring, and educating over a wide range of both community and academic settings ranging from the collegiate to post-graduate level. I have highlighted some of these experiences in the following paragraph. During my undergraduate years, I worked as a TA in both the "Introduction to Biology" and "Biochemistry" courses, where I was responsible for both private and group tutoring. While earning my doctorate in...
Education & Certification
Cedarville University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Jefferson Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Lauren: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Education and History and have taught 8th grade U.S. History as well as 12th grade Economics and Government for the past 3 years. I also have a strong background in Mathematics and have tutored several students as high as Algebra II. The reason I love tutoring is that I can individualize the learning for each person I tutor based on their needs and strengths. I do this by finding out how the people I am...
Education & Certification
LaSalle University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education/History
State Certified Teacher

Howe: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 performance,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Science in Society
ACT Composite: 34

Clifton: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...head teacher; from 4th through 12th grade and from the inner city, to suburbia to international. Each of them have been a great experience and have given me an interesting perspective on education. I love working one on one with motivated students who just need to find a 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...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Unknown, Legal Studies/History
Eastern University - Masters in Education, Multicultural Education

Kayla: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...College of Law. My many years in education as a student lead me to my positions in the admissions offices both at Chatham University and Ohio Northern University. As an admissions representative, I have provided prospective students insight into the admission processes, shared the criteria admissions offices use to identify an ideal personal statement, and assisted students to refine their applications for review. Aside from my admissions experience, I am an attorney practicing in Philadelphia....
Education & Certification
Chatham University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
Ohio Northern University - Juris Doctor, Law

Ashley: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I can certainly help struggling students to memorize names and dates for an exam, but my primary goal is to encourage a thorough understanding of cause and effect so that the memorization process takes on real meaning. In a similar way, I view English reading, writing, and composition as integral components in basic communication. Reading comprehension skills help us to make sense of both written and verbal arguments from others, not only in the classroom but...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - University Park - Bachelors, Classics, Religious Studies
Temple University - Masters, Secondary Education - Social Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Writing: 710

Aja: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...at University and taught in a Montessori school for one year before deciding to follow my dreams of becoming a professional photographer. I went back to school, started my own business, and spent the last four years traveling the world, taking on numerous photography projects. My clients have ranged from nuns to brides, to motorcycle tour agencies. The one common thread that strings all of these jobs together is a sense of curiosity and a...
Education & Certification
The Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Spanish Literature/ Latin American Studies

Jake: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...customizes instruction for the particular needs of the student. One must quickly diagnose the main areas the student needs to improve, so as not to waste time. A great tutor can see outside the box and be flexible enough to explain the same concept in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the student. A tutor must be more personable with the student than a classroom teacher, who to a certain degree, must...
Education & Certification
Bard College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics
Univiserty of Michigan - PHD, Classics

Ian: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Since graduation, I have traveled extensively, teaching American Law at the University of Oregon; teaching a GRE prep class at American University; and SAT prep at a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Communications
Rutgers University, Newark - Master of Arts, Political Science and Government
State Certified Teacher
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 700

Patrick: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a minor in Spanish. While I tutor a wide variety of subjects, I am most passionate about SAT/ACT Reading and Writing, Spanish, History, and ESOL. I enjoy being a tutor because I love to help students strive for and achieve their goals! I believe every student learns in a different way, which is why I personalize my tutoring approach to fit YOUR needs. I am familiar with the SAT and ACT reading and writing sections,...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations

Jason: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and the SAT specifically across multiple years, and can relate material / strategies to tutees in a way that meets them at their level. As a tutor, I seek to ground material and strategies in reality, drawing connections to real world situations, as it gives the material purpose and enhances tutees' understanding of the concepts. I personally find mathematics most enjoyable to tutor, as I find that its stigma of difficulty makes it especially satisfying...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, Architecture
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 750

Jeff: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 year, the...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
University of Pennsylvania - Masters in Education, Secondary English/Social Studies Education
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