Award-Winning History Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

My educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Graduate degree in Criminal Justice. I have work experience in teaching, mentoring, and substitute teaching. I also have experience as a research assistant for Rowan University.

I'm here to tutor because I believe that my past experiences as a student has prepared me to help the next wave of students. As a self-starter and highly motivated individual, I truly believe that I can help any student reach their utmost potential. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to help students excel. ... I want to be able to help guide a student and aid them on their pathway to success. I believe...

...any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time,...

...fair, but life is GOOD as long as you do the work. After being in the business world for over 20+ years I find myself ready to give back. As a life long learner I can promise we will not only learn the subject you need but also learn how you best learn. My Style is to teach you where you are, really get to know you and how you process information into knowledge. I...

I have a lifelong fascination with the past and with all human cultures, this is my passion and I'm driven to share that passion with others. I want to introduce students to the wonder of new peoples, places, events, and ideas that will expand their understanding and appreciation for the world in which we live.

...May, and I recently moved from New 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...

...huge part of our culture. It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by...

...time I have also taken a strong passion for the writing process and mentor a lot of students outside of my class with their writing and analytic skills. Since teaching at Wissahickon, I have obtained two Master's degrees. One in Instructional and Developmental Strategies from Wilkes University, and a second in K-12 Educational Administration. Over the past few years I have tutored students from other public and private schools in Political Science, Economics, and AP...

...I was also a youth intern at my church, working and teaching kids ranging from pre-K to high school. Working with such a wide range of kids taught me how to be flexible with presenting my teaching materials and how to relate with kids from all different stages and walks of life. While I have the most experience teaching history and religious studies, I am also comfortable teaching other topics (math, science, etc.) for elementary...

...college, Ursinus College, in the outskirts of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I graduated with a Bachelor Degree of Arts in Studio Art, Chemistry, and Anthropology. I hope to someday apply my interdisciplinary skills to conservation and restoration of fine art objects and historical artifacts. Because I took so many different classes in college, I feel I have a strong background for tutoring in chemistry, history, art history, anthropology, and math. I have been tutoring for over 8...

I am currently attending the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. I have experience tutoring children as small as 3 years of age to 18 year olds in a variety of different subjects. Whether it be tutoring someone in reading comprehension or math or biology, one thing is clear: Learning is easy, as long as you are interested and motivated. All you have to do is stay determined and keep thinking, "I CAN DO THIS!"

...helping develop your academic growth. I have a bachelor's degree from Agnes Scott College in International Relations, English, and social sciences (i.e human rights). Moreover, I've been with Varsity Tutors since 2019. I am very passionate about the craft of writing, social sciences, and the splendor of language! As your tutor, I am committed to making myself consistently available and open to questions during our sessions in order to create an enriching learning experience and...

...an educator is to be a resource for students as they work towards their learning goals. With my training as an educator, my responsibility as a tutor is to identify where students might be struggling and find creative solutions based on empirically proven methods. By the end of each session, my goal is for students to feel as though their perspective is empowered, while being closer to achieving learning goals than we began. On the...

I like to build on student successes. Every student can learn and should feel successful. I find that first developing rapport with students and ensuring that they know that I am there to give them the tools to achieve is critical, and motivates them. ... My philosophy is to involve the student in order to relate what we are working on to them. I meet students where they are, and use their strengths to build new...

I am a well qualified and enthusiastic educator with experience in the classroom. I have successfully tutored from 5th grade to adult learners in many areas. My aim is to personalize every experience working on individual strengths and weaknesses and build confidence for future success within the subject.

...University in Pittsburgh and my law degree from Ohio Northern University Pettit 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....

...am currently pursuing that goal at Rowan University. I am in my senior year and cannot wait to graduate and start teaching full time! I have received my associates degree in education from my local community college. I tutor mostly English and History subjects for grades K-12, but can also tutor Psychology, and some English college courses. I have been working with people and kids in a teaching setting for the past eight years as...

...academic success, and just as importantly, enhanced their confidence and self-esteem. My teaching and tutoring philosophy is founded upon helping students to discover knowledge and understanding themselves, as opposed to delivering it to them. My method is to ask questions; students' answers shape my next question, and this process continues until we have arrived at an an understanding they have shared in creating. I love my profession because it changes people's lives. I cannot claim...

...BA in History, a teaching credential for Social Science, and a MA in Education with a focus on curriculum and instruction; my thesis focused on the impact of humor on learning and the learning environment. Over the last decade I have taught within the humanities(grades 6-12). I have a passion for cultivating important skills like, writing, presentation, debate, organization, time management, and study skills. Additionally, I have taught international, ESL, and students with various learning...