Award-Winning History Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...with a passion for community-building. One day, I was sitting in my local library, studying, and I overheard an elderly teacher mocking and ridiculing her pupil for getting something wrong - that was the only catalyst I needed. The quality I am most proud of in myself is my compassion, and as a teacher I believe that compassion and patience always come first. There is never room at the table for cruelty. Together, let's learn to...

...pursue my M.D. this August 2022 at the Drexel University College of Medicine. I have always been fond of both learning and teaching. I started tutoring children in High School as a mentor for elementary school children, and also as a tutor for high schoolers as part of the National Honor Society. At the time, I mentored two children in 2nd grade and frequently tutored my peers in Spanish, Biology, Algebra, Algebra 2, Geometry, Calculus...

...of students in a variety of settings physically in the classroom, hybrid, and online synchronous. In addition to having taught numerous United States, African American, Western, and World History courses, I have also taught College Composition and College Success. I also have previous tutoring experience, including adult literacy tutoring with Literacy Volunteers of America. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including History, English, Reading, standardized test prep, and Student Success, but probably my favorite...

I believe all students have a right to learn the way they learn best. Therefore, I strive to provide an environment where they can learn the way they can best.

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I am a senior undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, as well as a research assistant studying violence against women. Becoming a truly successful college student often requires using an interdisciplinary approach to a given subject. I strive to bring what I have learned at a top University to high school students. ... As a high school student, I had a high level of motivation, but often little guidance. I believe that students...

...at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas 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...

I am a recent graduate from Swarthmore College with High Honors in Computer Science and Art History. My studies focused on Networks and Parallel and Distributed Systems, but I also have experience with programming language design and lower-level computer architectures. I can help you with AP computer science problems, introductory college courses, navigating the job market and higher-education applications, and much more!

...a business owner and college student currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Sonography, with a strong passion for helping students succeed academically. I strive to make learning a rewarding and straightforward experience, empowering students to reach their full potential. I specialize in tutoring English, Writing, Spelling, and Math, creating engaging lessons tailored to each student's needs. My goal is to foster confidence and enthusiasm in their academic journey while making challenging concepts approachable and enjoyable.

...senior thesis focused on critiques of the 1931 Paris Colonial Exposition. I have worked as a French tutor at Swarthmore College, helping students of all levels understand problematic assignments and prepare for tests. Although I enjoy tutoring a variety of disciplines, my favorite subjects to work on are French, English, and History. As a tutor, I always try to establish a collaborative and friendly relationship with students. I aim to work with students by valuing...

...to find success, working hard, and knowing that my efforts are making a difference in the lives of those I teach,I want my students to experience meaningful, interesting learning that applies to their lives. I believe this can be accomplished through the use of hands-on/minds-on activities. I enjoy working one on one with students and I like being able to see their faces light up when they finally get something I teach causing the 'ah...

...English and History so I'll be available to tutor those subjects. I can especially help with grammar, clarity, and engagement in writing, as well as active reading and writing historical analysis. I'll also take any chance I can get to learn more about history and would love to help review and teach any historical curiosities, especially in American history. As a student at Brandeis, I've become an editor for our independent student newspaper, The Justice...

...including UConn, Temple, and WCU. I enjoy working one on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time. Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of this time and again. Indeed, writing is not rocket science, but...

...believe the quest for knowledge and understanding is paramount to living a better life. Based on my teaching experiences, I have developed a teaching philosophy that gives the students the room they need to create and take ownership of their studies. My goal is to foster independence in every student and allow these students to thrive individually and when working with others in group settings. My methods have been developed through my own experiences in...

...I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology and Environmental Science. Beyond tutoring science courses like biology and chemistry, I also tutor math. My experience, and success, taking AP exams, the SAT, the GRE, and LSAT also makes me a qualified standardized test tutor. In college I was a teaching assistant in a Vertebrate Biology laboratory course. I'm interested tutoring because I love helping people learn, grow, and become confident in themselves. Beyond the classroom...

...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 University in the Landscape Architecture program. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor many subjects related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology,...

At this time, I am a Substitute teacher who is studying to become an ESOL teacher in Pennsylvania. I have a Masters in Adolescent Education in English 7-12. However, I have also worked with elementary school aged students. I also know Spanish. I would love to help you succeed in your schoolwork so that you can either move up to the next grade level or graduate. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

...Douglas Campus. I worked with college freshmen on their essay writing assignments where we covered important practices like evaluating sources, organizing ideas, essay structure, and writing skills. I believe, for however challenging it may seem at times, that writing is a learnable and improvable skill capable of benefiting anyone. The way our writing represents us for work, school, and in social situations can change the way others view ourselves and how we view others. To...

...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 all of...

...Statistics, and Geometry. I think my favorite/best subject to tutor is Algebra. It's the subject I am most familiar with, but I am able to do quick arithmetic. My tutoring technique involves explaining a problem thoroughly and why exactly the steps we take make sense. I also realize most math problems have several ways and methods to solve them. If one way is too confusing, I will switch methods to adapt to the student.