Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...process to reach my brain. I began tutoring writing, English and Spanish my first year of undergraduate studies and I have been tutoring ever since. I first taught Spanish to university students in 1998 while serving as a teaching assistant at the University of New Hampshire. Independently building and instructing a novice Spanish class while being challenged as a student transformed my perceptions of both roles. I am committed to studying my student and/or audience...

...dozens of essays every week, I'm excited to help you develop writing abilities that will help you in virtually all of your academic coursework. Need help with that college application essay? I would love to sit down with you and not only make sure that your submission is error-free, but also give you ideas for generating creative content that expresses your unique story in a way that will catch the eye of your target institution....

My ability to relate the material to the students makes me a great tutor. I believe that scaffolding is essential in the learning process for students of all levels and ability. This is an invaluable technique I used during my time spent student and substitute teaching.

...on are French, English, and History. As a tutor, I always try to establish a collaborative and friendly relationship with students. I aim to work with students by valuing their strengths and interests to develop a positive relationship with the subject. Outside of academics, I love playing guitar and have played in several bands. I regularly go to concerts and have worked as the co-booking director of Swarthmore's student-run music venue. I also enjoy photography,...

...teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that the best learning happens when students discover the spark of their own interest. Whether it's using favorite films to explore Mandarin or making algebra more relatable, I am dedicated to creating personalized learning experiences that resonate with each individual. Even in challenging subjects, I am committed to always validating students' efforts and helping them find an approach that clicks. Outside of academics, I find joy in reading children's...

...well as high school Science, Writing, and Math classes. My greatest strength as a tutor is my ability to simplify abstract concepts using analogies and real-life comparisons so that anybody can learn them. Showing students how their studies relate to the rest of the world is the best way to create long term interest and understanding. My main focus is typically "teaching toward the test," as making sure my students get the grades they need...

...Patience and reasoning come naturally to me, as if I was born with them. This is why math is my strong point. I have received a great deal of extracurricular training on test-taking whether for the SATs or less predictable forms of testing. I have a further 2 years tutoring mostly SAT through Varsity. My students have improved their scores following my tutoring by 200-400 points depending on how much practice they allotted outside of...

My name is Victoria, and I enjoy helping others work toward their full potential by helping them grow in knowledge, confidence, and productivity. I am fun-loving, outgoing, and am always seeking ways to improve the quality of my life. In addition to tutoring, I enjoy speaking Spanish, traveling, spending time with loved ones, eating out, dancing, photography, and spending time outdoors.

John Wilkins is a senior at The University of Pennsylvania Wharton School studying Finance and Economics. He plans to pursue a career in investment banking.

...help, but also have some experience with middle and elementary school. As a teacher, I emphasize writing and communication as they are highly transferable skills in any field. I have high expectations of my students and teach a rigorous curriculum, some of which I designed myself. I always try to relate my lessons to real life or student interests. I often bring up pop culture references in my lessons. As for my personal life, some...

...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 difference in their lives. My interests are extremely broad, and I usually develop a substantial amount of knowledge in every area I find interesting. For this reason, I am able to tutor across a variety of disciplines and to help students see connections...

...a classroom tutor in all subjects for a 6th grade class for all 4 years. I then graduated from Pitt's MAT program in 2020, and earned my English 7-12 Teaching Certificate, and completed my student teaching in an 8th grade Language Arts class. This year, I have been a long term substitute in a 6th grade English class for the entire school year. I also have experience tutoring for SATs and up through 8th grade...

...middle and high school mathematics, science courses or MCAT preparation, I'm a great tutor for you. I graduated from medical school three years ago and am now an orthopaedic surgical resident, and so I have a great deal of real world experience with mathematics and the natural sciences. I use my knowledge to engage students in the learning process. I understand that each person learns in an individualized manner, and I always try to work...

...and legal fields. I am currently focused on tutoring LSAT students. I scored a 171 and find the material interesting and highly learnable. I balance friendly encouragement with a rigorous approach, and strive to help students develop confidence and a sense of mastery. I believe the best way to improve on the LSAT is by working with real test questions through a mix of untimed sections and timed practice tests. We can work together to...

...most important things I can do with my patients is to listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another very important skill to have when working with students who may be struggling to understand...

...truly believe that reading and writing is the key to understanding and interacting with the world in a positive way. I know certain books have changed my life and I hope to instill the same passion I have for the written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make...

...for a local online publication. Since graduating from college and starting my primary occupation as a lab technician, I found that I have less opportunities to help students and to improve their writing and analytical reading skills, which is a profound passion of mine. Tutoring students in English literature and composition enables me to keep doing something that I love to do. In my spare time, I also enjoy painting, learning computer programming, baking, and...

...learn and improve on their subject area, the success they achieve exceed their expectations. I truly believe in the value of great education, it is absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I do my best to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading that which enriches my life, walking, dancing, and the odd game of scrabble and study of foreign languages. Skills: Online Tutoring...

...as a graduate assistant in the University Writing Center at WCUPA and coordinate the Conversation Partners program, which I also developed and implemented. I worked as a tutor at Burlington County College for two years where I focused on assisting students taking composition, literature, and ESL/ELL courses. I love to cook, bake, make candy, read, and travel abroad. I love experiencing new cultures and seeing everything the world has to offer. I was an exchange...

...students in need of academic help and enrichment. I enjoy tutoring students because I acknowledge and understand the struggles that come with school and how the great 'aha' moment when finally understanding a topic makes all the difference in the world! I plan to tutor Math courses up to Algebra 1, English, and Arabic. Besides tutoring, I enjoy doing many things during my free time. I enjoy jet-skiing, riding horses, snorkeling, traveling, and writing poems....