Top History Tutors serving Philadelphia
Kevin: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Julie: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...from Fordham University in New York City with a major in sociology and a double minor in visual arts and philosophy. During my undergraduate career I worked with students as young as preschool and as old as high school seniors on their reading and writing skills. I truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Patrick: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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, and I can help students improve their scores by walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Felipe: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...currently pursuing a computer science post-baccalaureate degree at Penn. I am an experienced multi-disciplinary tutor with a social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include: Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I think understanding the context of things should strongly influence the way they are understood. I particularly enjoy...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Public Policy
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800
Aakash: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...setting. I attended Swarthmore College and have received a handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric
Cynthia: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...find out what the student knows, what he or she hopes to learn, and about any passions or concerns the student has. Second, I present a plan of how I think we should go about mastering the needed knowledge, get feedback, and begin to see what teaching tools have optimal resonance. Third, I follow the plan while continually checking for acquisition and if there are any new areas that need to be addressed. I am...
Education & Certification
University of Denver - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy, English Creative Writing
University of Denver - Masters, English Textual Studies, Philosophy
Alexander: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...habits and realize their academic potential. I believe that a student's performance is largely influenced by their weekly study routine, and I make it a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Architecture & Environmental Studies. After college, I received a Fulbright Scholarship to study architecture at Cambridge University, where I got my Master's...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800
Aja: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 desire to learn about the world around me. I would love to instill that same type of enthusiasm in my students. My photography classes...
Education & Certification
The Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Spanish Literature/ Latin American Studies
Michael: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I was born & raised in Philadelphia. I graduated with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University. I currently reside in Springfield (Delaware County) with my wife &and 2 children. I have a passion in working with children as evidenced in my community involvement as a Head Coach. I have coached basketball, soccer & and softball thru the Springfield Athletic Association. My interests include reading, history and sports.... I stress to children being consistent...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Kinesiology
Daniel: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...in Bergen County, NJ. My education and professional experiences enable me to tutor a variety of subjects, from math to business to liberal arts to standardized testing (LSAT and SAT). I have interned for an international accounting firm, a NJ appeals judge, an internal auditing firm and a real estate attorney's office. I have developed my leadership and organization skills while working in fast-paced and more relaxed employers. My tutoring experience includes tutoring undergraduate accounting...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 700
Ryan: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...basics of high school study strategies to advanced studies in upper level college courses. I have tutored throughout high school, college, and graduate school, with great success. When it comes to my tutoring style I truly believe that if you cannot explain something simply, then you do not understand it properly. That is why I endeavor to give the most straightforward explanation possible. I am a firm believer in contextualization - most especially in history...
Education & Certification
Loyola University Maryland - Bachelors, Philosophy; Political Science; History
Fordham University - Masters, Philosophy
Jenna: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...their abilities or difficulties. Because of this, I continued to tutor throughout my four years of college, mostly tutoring peer college students through a program at my school, Eastern University. I also tutored students in Philadelphia at Eastern’s sister school, Esperanza College. After graduating from Eastern with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Spanish and Political Science, I continued my experience as an educator by living in Guatemala teaching and tutoring Guatemalan students in English....
Education & Certification
Eastern University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Political Science
Terence: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Pennsylvania State University and I currently work as an assistant teacher in a Head Start classroom. I've worked with many different age ranges from as young as my preschoolers to peers my own age. I love to incorporate relevant elements of pop culture to the material we are working with and making my students laugh because, if we're having a good time while we work then the material won't seem so intimidating.
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Psychology
Albina: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend too much time memorizing "steps" to a subject...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Long Island University - Master of Science, Medical Microbiology
SAT Math: 720
Douglas: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Lowell, MA where I taught a variety of programs that highlighted both historical and scientific aspects of the Industrial Revolution. Through this job, I learned the importance of "hands-on" activities in helping convey complex ideas in tangible ways. This job also provided opportunities for me to develop techniques that would help engage students' attention with a topic that they may or may not be interested in. During this time, I was also a youth intern...
Education & Certification
Grove City College - Bachelors, History & Biblical Studies
Princeton Theological Seminary - Masters, Masters of Divinity
Howe: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...York to West Philly, 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...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Science in Society
ACT Composite: 34
Ian: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor-- I'll teach you each exam inside-out, along with all the tips...
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
Lauren: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 tutoring learn best and use that information to tailor the tutoring sessions to their strengths. At the same time, I will help them overcome...
Education & Certification
LaSalle University - Bachelor in Arts, Secondary Education/History
State Certified Teacher
Joshua: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am...
Education & Certification
Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, French and Francophone Studies
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Social Policy
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 760
Rachel: Philadelphia History tutor
Certified History Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a graduate student working towards my PhD in history and teaching college part-time. I have had the opportunity to teach hundreds of students in a college classroom. I have really enjoyed this experience, but I have found that many smart, motivated students lack the skills they need to maintain a strong GPA in college. To address this problem, I began to focus my high school tutoring on writing and critical analysis skills, and I worked...
Education & Certification
Touro College - Bachelors, History
Fordham University - Master of Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
LSAT: 171
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