Award-Winning Literature Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to 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...

...the student can teach me how to correctly solve problems and arrive at the correct answers. In my opinion, there is no better way to assess the depth and breadth of one's knowledge than to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in...

...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 message by providing funding and supplies...

...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 enormous gains....

...approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or may not appear on the actual test,...

Hi! My name is Claire and I'm excited about the opportunity to work with you! I graduated from Amherst College in 2015 with a degree chemistry and plan to matriculate to medical school this August. I'm comfortable tutoring elementary- through college-level science, math, English and Spanish and have significant test-prep experience, including SAT, AP and MCAT exams.

...cannot be taught in 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...

...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 writing words on a piece of paper.... Never give...

...of my medical school prerequisites at Penn prior to graduating. I wanted to expand my research and teaching background after college, so I am taking two gap years before starting medical school. During the day, I work at Penn's Abramson Cancer Center as a clinical research coordinator; however, I am very passionate about teaching others how to learn more efficiently. My schedule is very flexible during weeknights and weekends, and I want to use this...

...professional instructor the Program had had in recent memory, and all of my forty-four students felt more confident using English. Similarly, as a tutor with the Community College Foundation, all of my students exceeded their goals (as demonstrated by entrance-exit evaluations). My teaching philosophy is simple: get to know the student - her strengths, challenges, and goals. Present the material in ways that appeal to her strengths. Along the way, lead by asking questions and...

I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics. I have prior experience tutoring as I joined the SAT Tutoring club my freshman year. I tutor both the SAT and ACT in all sections. I really enjoying helping other students learn and do their best. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, especially football and soccer.

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.

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...This includes children of 7 all the way up to professionals in their 50s and 60s. It's never too late to start learning a new language! I graduated with my MA in Linguistics in May 2015, and received my BA in French and Sociology in May 2011 with a minor in German. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to show my students how speaking foreign languages, learning about the social sciences, and reading can...

...cut it when you're trying to achieve fluency in a foreign language. Or at least conventional repetition doesn't. In my tutoring sessions, I expose my students to a plethora of resources that use the vocabulary they need to ace their German classes in a way that provides each student with shades of meaning, a working knowledge of synonyms/antonyms and the ability to produce spontaneous speech, rather than a focus on one-to-one translations that don't always...

I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!

...teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high school. Now, I am excited to return to a hands-on teaching role, bringing to it all the insight...

...their studies. I tutor various levels in Mandarin Chinese, Test Prep, Mathematics, and English, with a particular love for critical reading and writing of dramatic literature. Balancing process and structure is key for me so I make sure we start each session by setting goals for that session and then returning to them at the end, thereby ensuring the student can point to a measure of accomplishment within our time together. Aside from front handsprings,...

...college essays and personal statements. In collaboration with my students, I created individual academic plans to help them reach their goals and helped them come up with study skills which suits their learning style. I am very adaptable to students needs and work with a student-center framework and will go where they need assistance the most, and work from there. I am a published writer and some of my work can be seen in Poetry...

...allowed me to interact with a range of students, including those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary school students. I loved seeing my students' progress and enthusiasm about reading. My love of language also extends to foreign language....