Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

Hi! My name is Denise, & I am passionate about helping students find their voice. Writing is hard work and if you don't understand the mechanics of English grammar, the task becomes even harder. That's when I come in! Together, I hope we can turn what feels more like a burden into a blessing.

...approached the right way, these sections of the test are a lot of fun. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I always want to hear them. I think in tutoring, when both the student and the tutor contribute, there's a great...

...I believe that teachers who demonstrate curiosity and passion about a subject area motivate students to learn. I believe that W.B. Yeats captured the exhilaration of teaching when he wrote: ???Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.??? My philosophy of teaching is to create an environment that allows for supervised exploration. I believe that learner-oriented teaching promotes learning that is both purposeful and enduring. However, to really transition...

...to succeed. Besides tutoring, in my free time I find personal satisfaction in music, fitness, and nature. My hobbies include singing, playing the guitar, biking, and cooking. I am available to tutor high school and college students in their regular coursework as well as in standardized test preparation. I learned a lot of effective test-taking strategies while completing my undergraduate degree and taking the SAT and MCAT standardized tests. I enjoy sharing my strategies with...

...to written materials, develop a love for literature, and most importantly, develop the skills to be successful in school and in the work place. Every day, I work with students to build upon skills that help support independence in the writing process, from brainstorming and creating an outline, to editing and polishing a final draft. My approach to teaching and learning is to make instruction clear, effective, and to have a bit of fun in...

I am a dedicated college student passionate about learning and teaching. I have years of experience in tutoring and am able to offer valuable study methods, tips, tricks. I look forward to making a difference and gaining valuable experiences learning from others.

...any English subject as well as test prep for reading and writing. As a teacher, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success, and I will bring that same passion and creativity to any tutoring opportunity. Every student is different, and each has his or her own academic needs. I strive to find the best -- and most enjoyable -- way to tutor each student to accommodate individual learning styles. Other than English and...

...am very excited to take on new clients interested in tutoring in a wide range of subjects. Most recently, I worked as a 7th and 8th grade social studies teacher in the School District of Philadelphia. I graduated from Temple University in May of 2015, where I earned Bachelor's degrees in education and history. I have had the chance to participate in a number of community service organizations, including ProjectEDU and Temple's Pan-African Studies Community...

...a few sessions is truly an invigorating experience. Throughout my personal struggles with academics, and my work with students of all ages I have discovered the value of the individualization of course materials to meet the unique needs of each student. I believe that all students are unique, and thus have their own personal styles of interpreting and retaining information. By teaching students through lessons created in harmony with an individuals learning style, students are...

I am a graduate from the University of Notre Dame with degrees in history and philosophy. I am an avid reader and student of the Liberal Arts, though I have a strong background in Math and Science as well. I have achieved good marks on both the SAT and GRE.

Hello! I'm Nina, a recent Psychology graduate from Howard University. My style of tutoring is largely based on building a firm foundation on the basics so that more advanced topics will be less daunting.

...My name is Aaron and I'm currently a grad student at the University of the Arts, here in Philadelphia. I've always been passionate about learning, and I love to share that passion with others through teaching. I have a year worth of tutoring experience at the undergraduate level, and a year and a half worth of experience working with undergraduates in the classroom as a teaching assistant. I excelled academically in high school and college,...

...graduated from Hiram College in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy. I studied the history of ethics and epistemology in Western thought, particular attention paid to Plato, Aristotle, Kant, and Foucault. I served as a teaching assistant for a colloquium on Buddhism as a college student and have worked in a library for the past two years. I am currently tutoring in the following subject areas: writing, literature, English, GRE verbal, and graduate...

...student. I have my Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with minors in Healthcare Administration and Neuroscience. I have been tutoring in academics - specifically the biological sciences and English subjects - on the side for about two years before becoming a Varsity Tutor. Throughout my experience as an independent tutor, martial arts instructor and boxing coach, I have learned valuable skills that have made my tutoring style more interactive and innovative. I'm always ready to...

...isolation - it must be made relevant to our experiences today. I can certainly help struggling students to memorize names and dates for an exam, but my primary goal is to encourage a thorough understanding of cause and effect so that the memorization process takes on real meaning. In a similar way, I view English reading, writing, and composition as integral components in basic communication. Reading comprehension skills help us to make sense of both...

...way that recognizes the student's inherent abilities, unique talents, and potential for change. In the classroom, I believe teachers should emphasize a growth mindset. Writers and life-long learners aren't born. They are taught through skill building and practice. Thus, feedback on student writing must be individualized. When students receive one-on-one attention in this way, they can develop confidence in the teacher's dedication to their success, and more importantly, their own potential. Tailored feedback provides an...

...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 environment for you. Let's...

...to help struggling students, and realize when compassion is the necessary tool. As a tutor, I look forward to the one-on-one environment where I can learn about and assess each individual, and I'm excited about the possibility of tailoring a custom-made learning plan to each tutee. The academic and personal success of each of my charges is my top priority, compelling them to come away with an abiding love for learning and studying the beauty...

...am a graduate of Temple University. My Bachelor of Arts is in Geography & Urban Studies and Environmental Studies. Before moving to Philadelphia to attend college, I took a gap year to travel and work on organic farms in New Zealand. There, I developed a passion for food and environmental justice that has driven me to work on community gardens in the city. I have worked extensively with youth of all ages to develop their...

...than ten credits, and along the way I have learned so much and have acquired valuable tools and skills that help people reach their academic goals. I believe education should always be accessible to all, so whatever I can do and however I can help, I will do so in order to ensure that your learning experience is your own and that you can use it a stepping stone to your ultimate goals.