Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...He has professional experience with international organizations like the United Nations, as well as political parties in Colombia. He has founded and led public service projects, as well as cooperated with NGOs in various human-rights related programs. He has been teaching and mentoring high school, university, and adult students for over 6 years in a variety of subjects. He specializes mostly in English/Verbal sections of standardized testing (ACT, GRE, etc.), English writing (essays, theses, articles,...

...I'm passionate about math and science: this includes subjects from elementary math/science to AP courses like AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, and AP Environmental Science. I've also scored very well on standardized exams (35 on the ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this...

...and learned how to convert customers into advocates. From 2006 to 2010, Roberto worked with global biopharmaceutical company AstraZenca, where as the Senior Director of Global Marketing for their Cardiovascular Division served to lead the creation of a multibillion-dollar diabetes line (dapagliflozin & saxagliptin) leading Operational Planning activities and the brand Marketing Strategy. Roberto started in 1991 in the International Marketing Division at Coca-Cola Company, in 1998 began serving as Vice President of International Marketing...

...to Spanish. In 2007, my family decided to move to America due to political problems. Adjusting to the American culture took me some time, but I quickly understood it because I already spoke the language. Foreigners I encountered throughout my path in life were always eager to speak to me because I understood them in a way that others did not simply because I spoke their language. The power of understanding someone else's language is...

...educational experience I learned to enjoy the challenges of continuously adapting to different schools, teachers, and social settings. That experience, and a natural inclination to science and language, allowed me to start helping other students from an early age. My first recollection of helping another student was while in 7th grade helping a 9th grader reason through an algebra problem. I did not know algebra, but I could help him see the problem in a...

...remained on teaching Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and becoming an American Sign Language teacher. I have experience in helping struggling students to prepare for their first American Sign Language tests, and we always have the most fun with the signspelling of the number and alphabetic letters and course with any topics of descriptions. I am currently learning how to work with the ASL portions of the practices and exams. I believe it is essential to...

...spare time I enjoy reading, writing screenplays, yoga, cooking vegan and vegetarian cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. I am passionate about education because I know that as a teacher and a tutor I can make a difference in students believing in themselves and in pursuing their life's passions. Because of that, I make sure that with every student that I make that difference in each meeting and interaction with them.... "To extinguish the...

...To me, teaching is an ideal career for me and it provides me the opportunity to work with young people and help them learn and help them get ready for college life. I had some great experiences with classes of students and individual students as well. It was my moment when my students told me that they felt more confident in math and they did better than before in class. Math is fun and you...

...teaching Spanish (elementary, middle school and high school)for 13 years in New Jersey schools, I feel that I have had the opportunity to deal with all types of learners. I also have experience tutoring a home bound student and a visually impaired student while I was teaching. During the summer, I taught a Summer Enrichment course to help 8th grade students to continue to improve proficiency in Spanish before entering high school. I believe that...

If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...

...is familiar and congenial to them. In languages I always refer to works of literature and to the customs and idioms of the people who speak the language. From the very beginning, the student is made aware of the power of verbal communication and the beauty of the language they are studying. That being said, it is also important that the student learns the techniques and practice methods of what they are studying. My students...

...is prevalent in all aspects of the world, making me just as excited to teach it to potential students! I am extremely passionate about the sciences, in which math is frequently integrated into. I always prioritize building confidence in students, in academics and general life, as it will maximize their potential beyond their expectations. Students are the source of my gratitude, and I am beyond appreciative to foster their growth as an individual!

...them gain a better understanding of concepts covered in the courses and researching and writing papers. It is very important that students understand the subject material and can express their understanding through thoroughly researched, written, and edited papers. I believe that life is a series of courses in education; it does not stop when you leave school. To that end, I enjoy traveling around the world, having traveled to Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean for...

...in Spanish and earned a Certificate in Latin American Studies. During my time at Pitt, I worked in the writing center within my department and helped many students with their writing and Spanish skills. The last two summers I spent time traveling through Ecuador and Bolivia conducting research that resulted in publication. I also gained significant writing and editing experience while working at a Latin American news website. I enjoy helping people especially as they...

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in French and Mandarin Chinese and International Studies. During college I spent a semester abroad studying in Paris and have taught five semesters of introductory French classes as an apprentice teacher. I have a passion for sharing my knowledge and experience of language and education and for encouraging others to improve their skills!

...and science teacher with a focus on algebra, PSAT prep, earth science, and chemistry. Many of my students were years below grade level, but I found ways to meet them where they were and teach them in ways they could understand. As a parent, I homeschooled our daughter from pre-kindergarten through second grade and have continued to nurture her curiosity for learning. While an area of study may not be every student's favorite, we can...

...the key aspects of learning because, as most graduates will tell you, a master's degree is an education in how to think. Consequently, I feel that I have also gained the skills needed to be an effective teacher or tutor. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with anyone in need and especially with children. As any good tutor knows, its important to understand how a tutee learns best and make an effort to adapt to that....

...instructor at a local community center. I enjoy tutoring math up to Algebra 2, SAT Math, and editing essays (including college essays) because helping students build math foundations that will help them for the rest of their life is rewarding and I greatly enjoy editing essays! I have a very flexible tutoring style - I am approachable and willing to answer any questions related to the material. Hopefully, I can explain things as simply as...

...in Government with minors in English, Inequality Studies, and Policy Analysis and Management. I'm interested in education policy and am excited to work as a tutor to help other students in the subjects I know well and to learn more about how private educational organizations can influence learning. I tutor in a wide variety of subjects, but I find SAT prep incredibly rewarding and love to help with English writing or reading.

I am passionate about helping students succeed because it is hard for students to get the one on one academic support that they need. I want to help fill the academic need by providing differentiated academic tutoring for students. I recently graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Education Studies. I have worked in both private and public school/work settings supporting students in their subjects. I tutor Math, Spanish, and English as a Second Language.