Award-Winning Latin Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...of Pennsylvania. Tutoring has been an important and constant part of my life since my freshman year at Bucknell University where I joined an organization that provided reading tutors for children from the local elementary school in Lewisburg, PA. That experience brought me to recognize my fondness for tutoring, and led me to tutor students during all available opportunities. I spent each summer of college working at a summer camp where I would tutor students...

Four years of Latin in high school, another four at Cornell, several years of independent study, and now three years of teaching Latin professionally, and I still love the language.

...I have experience working with a variety of learners as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for biology, statistics, and chemistry courses at Penn. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I focus on supporting students' preparation for the SAT/ACT exams. I valued my experience working with a tutor to prepare for these exams and found that my tutor's guidance significantly improved my confidence and performance. I aim to do the same for my students and...

...early start at what I soon realized was tutoring/teaching led me to attend graduate school at Drew University where I am earning my Masters in Teaching degree with certifications in English and theatre. Before enrolling in the Masters program, I graduated from Drew with a Theatre major, plus two minors in music and arts administration. I enjoy tutoring any subject; I am the type of person that gets happy about little things and as long...

...expertise in world religions and the various theological disciplines, as well as in ancient and medieval history. As long as I can remember, teaching, tutoring, and mentoring students was what I have wanted to do with my life, and luckily, teaching and tutoring come relatively naturally to me. Varsity Tutors gives me an opportunity to work with students to help them do better in school, find more joy in learning, and occasionally, make a real...

...currently a first-year student at Drexel University's Accelerated BS/MD Program for medicine. I am passionate about a variety of subjects, and consider myself especially qualified to tutor in subjects relating to STEM and/or conversational Mandarin, as well as standardized testing. (fun fact: my favorite section on the old SAT was Critical Reading!) Outside of academics, I love playing the oboe and listening to classical music, making origami, and going on long morning strolls along the...

...sophomore at Cornell University expecting to major 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...

...teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students make progress! In order to make this happen, I will tailor my approach to a subject to the specific needs of each student. In my spare time, I do landscape painting in oils and pastels. I also enjoy rowing and...

...grade as a peer mathematics tutor. Fast forward to college, I have three years of tutoring experience with two of the three years as a teaching assistant. I employ a lot of pictures and relate examples to real-world experience to better connect the classroom to experiences! I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in legal studies and a concentration in politics. Currently, I am a 1L (first year...

...elementary grade kids to adults, from beginner to advanced, business people to homeschoolers and high schoolers. I have taught French, Latin and Italian, helping people reach their goals whether it is to improve their school grades, or improve fluency in communication or being able to communicate while travelling. I love to share the rich culture that I grew up with. Provence has so many delightful traditions that would enrich anyone eager to discover it.... To guide...

...me to complete my Doctor of Education degree: ESL. I am a lifelong learner who enjoys experiencing new cultures around the world. My background in linguistics and the Latin language has greatly enriched the way I approach the teaching of second or foreign languages. At risk of falling into clich, I consider Theodore Roosevelt's words to be the benchmark for great educators: "They do not care how much you know until they know how much...

Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!

Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...

...Spanish speakers and introductory French to beginners. My hobbies include reading, writing in, and translating languages, nitpicking grammar (in English and French!), and discovering new and exciting trends as languages evolve. My teaching methods include extreme enthusiasm (to say I am passionate about my subject matter is an understatement), and careful planning when learning a new language or perfecting our own; languages must be learned in carefully organized steps, which must be mastered one before...

...a 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...

Bilingual (Chinese Mandarin and English) U.S. Army veteran with a master degree in chemical engineering. Currently enrolled at Temple University pursuing a master degree in secondary education. Will get PA teaching certifications in secondary math, chemistry and physics in January 2020.... My teaching philosophy is based on the belief that teaching should be student-centered, and whatever decision of the teacher should be made with consideration of students' academic as well as socio-emotional needs. A good teacher...

I am a student at the University of Virginia majoring in Commerce. I have a passion for statistics, mathematics, and teaching others.

...students in Latin since I was in high school learning the language myself, so I know firsthand how challenging it can be. I have also been tutoring English for the same amount of time, helping students of all ages connect with literature, understand grammar, and express themselves more efficiently. My philosophy is to give the student what they truly need to succeed, asking plenty of questions to get to the root of the issue, and...

...middle school Language Arts teacher, a high school English teacher, and an interim Vice Principal in a k-5 elementary school. Helping students get better at reading comprehension and writing cohesive paragraphs as well as subject specific essays is my passion. I also enjoy providing assistance for basic math, science, and social studies activities. I will be happy to share all of my study skill advice to make all of your subjects and time management easier....

...a sophomore at Princeton University with passions for Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Latin, and Music; however, his interests do not stop there! Reilly is driven daily by his deep-rooted curiosity about the world and will never miss an opportunity to share his innate love of learning with others. Whether you are struggling with a subject, or if you are just looking for someone to talk to for additional instruction, Reilly is more than happy to...