Award-Winning History Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...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 many...

...just beginning their studies. I spent this past summer working with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the Philadelphia area. I have experience across the humanities, and have a particular love for history. I also understand the importance of preparing for standardized tests, and have found the same critical reading and writing skills needed to score well on them to...

...am a sophomore Marketing major at the University of Maryland, College Park. I am a passionate and hardworking student. I am currently an intern for the University of Maryland's Sports Marketing department. I also work as an Operations Assistant for Maryland Athletics Facilities, Operations, and Events. In addition to my work experience, I am involved in a modern business and innovation scholars program at Maryland. This summer, I am excited to intern for the Philadelphia...

Graduate student in top International Relations masters program as well as a graduate from Pomona College with degrees in both History and Politics. Experience in essay editing, SAT prep, AP test prep, and humanities/ social science tutoring. Experience working with students of all ages.

...and performing experiments to aid in the creation of a vaccine for a very deadly disease. Prior to that, I worked for the United States Department of Agriculture, where I assisted a laboratory in the production of alternative fuel sources through fatty acids. Academically, I attended the University of New Orleans (UNO), where I obtained both a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Molecular Biology. While a graduate student at University of New Orleans,...

...my love of literature with you. I hope I can help the stories and poems come alive to you in such a way where they don't feel like homework anymore. I earned a GPA of >3.75 in both high school and college. My professors highly praised my ability to articulate my thoughts in writing, and I hope to transfer my skills to you! I love helping and encouraging others - I look forward to meeting...

...in Pennsylvania as well. I have tutored 4th graders in Spanish during my senior year in high school and more recently taught Global Studies at Upper Darby High School near Philadelphia. My favorite subjects in school were always Spanish and History, and I am incredibly happy and excited to be able to teach both of those subjects now as a Varsity Tutor. I believe that the goal of education is to give students life long...

Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...

...helping them achieve their academic goals. We will work together in a comfortable learning environment that helps students get questions answered, improve study habits, 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...

...at Michigan State University. At MSU I was a Teaching Assistant (TA) and a 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...

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.

...with the format, expectations, and strategies needed for success within many high school/college classes and standardized tests such as the SAT and AP. Outside of school I have a passion for medicine and assisting others when I can. I hope to pass along knowledge in my subjects of expertise and help students meet the goals that they set for themselves. I aim to do this by teaching in an engaging way that will promote both...

I want to serve the academic needs of students in the areas of history, math, and finance. I have taught middle school math and US History for almost 20 years and am passionate about helping students in those areas. I also would work with people looking for help with exams to gain financial licenses such as the series 6 or 63.

...tutoring this spring. Last semester, I taught one section of Analytical Reading and Writing to freshmen at Temple. I have experience helping high school students with writing and algebra and middle school students with general homework and study skills. I have also worked one-on-one with several students in West Philadelphia through a student-run program at Penn. In addition, I have two years' experience teaching a Sunday school class at my church and nearly ten years...

I am an elementary school teacher and reading specialist who loves helping my students find joy and empowerment through reading. Reading is the key to unlocking knowledge across subjects, including math and science, which I also have experience in and enjoy teaching.

I am a sophomore at Rutgers University who loves to learn and teach! Some of my hobbies are classical music singing and watching sports such as soccer and football.

...have worked at a historical museum, travelled throughout California and Oregon as the guitarist of a surf band, and have been working at Bloomberg as a Financial Analyst at their Skillman, NJ campus. I tutored students throughout college and high school, working with elementary-secondary students, students with learning disabilities, and ESL adult learners. While I have tutored a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, German, and English. I am a strong...

...today, may be hopelessly confused tomorrow and ready to give up. Tutoring can be 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....

...and now I am 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...

I'm a certified social studies teacher for grades 7-12. I love teaching and helping students learn. I have been tutoring for three years in a variety of subjects. I hope to help students not only excel in school and raise their grades but also enjoy learning. I am fun and creative and will make each tutoring session interesting. ... As a teacher I want all of my students to not just know the material, but to...