Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...there to stay. A successful learning situation for myself would be being able to teach someone something, not only so they understand it, but also understand it enough to ask questions and think critically about it. I want to be able to challenge and intrigue my students, and leave them curious about the subjects they are learning. I place a high value on critical thinking, while tutoring the best question I can be asked is...

...the GRE extensively, and know both tests inside and out. I'm easy going, mesh well with most anyone, and have been told I have a knack for making myself understood. I've had the chance to work with kids as young as five learning piano to adults late in life who just want to finish their high school education or learn English. I love the diversity and challenge that comes with working with a variety of...

...succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University,...

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.

...opportunity to continue to hone in on these skills through guided readings, visual aids, writing projects, and more. In addition to establishing those foundational concepts, there is also room for creativity/creative expression and critical thinking through discussions, creative writing prompts, and projects. In addition to offering support in ELA concepts, I also offer support in various other areas such as admissions, academic coaching, creative writing, and more. Learning is a lifelong journey and I would...

...myself to the education of others. As a tutor, there is nothing more gratifying than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place there instead something positive--the love of a book, an appreciation for a well-written paragraph, and the confidence to attack any...

...college at University of Chicago, where I graduated top of my class in philosophy, I tutored math, and I spearheaded a program that taught philosophy to middle and high schoolers. Also in college I took coursesand received top marksin creative writing, argumentative writing, and speech writing. After graduating, I spent a year teaching high school English and test prep in Colorado. I have a deep passion for teaching and subsequently seeing my students light up...

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.

...Literature, History, Writing, Foreign Languages) given my past academic experience. I also have a knack for standardized tests, as a recent taker of the LSAT, and I am excited to work with students in all of these fields and more! Teaching has been a part of my life for 5+ years now, and I believe that it is my greatest honor to pass on everything I know to my students in a dynamic, engaging way!...

...styles, including personal narrative (often used for application essays), literary analysis, fiction, professional, and others. My B.A. in Writing and Latin American literature enhances my ability to assist students with the fundamentals of writing, reading, and literary analysis. My experience traveling abroad and tutoring people from diverse backgrounds has strengthened my ability to work effectively in culturally diverse settings. I believe that success as an educator comes from patience, perseverance, and compassion. I am fluent...

I am a Sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for education, literature, and language. I am pursuing linguistics and theater and spend my spare time participating in my school's vibrant theater community. I have lived in Belgium, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and now Philadelphia. I love American Sign Language, baking, concerts, and poetry!

...your education. Over the past twenty years, I have learned that different people learn in different ways. It has been my goal to identify the multitude of ways in which I can help people learn. I have a broad education and background and am qualified to tutor in many and varied subjects. I am a licensed attorney as well as a certified teacher, an interesting but very useful combination. I believe one on one tutoring...

...was not arrogant and she welcomed my learning style by modifying her lessons so I could grasp difficult concepts without the stress of a noisy classroom--she taught me how to reduce distraction, listen constructively and to relax and allow the learning 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...

...of California San Diego. As an undergraduate I studied anthropology and Italian literature/language at Temple University. I moved back to Philly immediately after finishing my masters degree, and work part time for an independent non-profit publishing press in Old City, where I also administer creative writing workshops 1-2 times a month. I am a book worm! I think language is interesting and that studying it can give us unique insights to the ways people behave...

...20th and 21st century British fiction. I also hold a B.A. and M.A. in English. While pursuing my own passion for education, I have found a secondary passion in helping students find their voice in their writing. I love working one-on-one with students to help them develop their own interests and skills while achieving their personal education goals. I have had success tutoring students on a variety of reading and writing assignments, particularly for their...

...Pre-Calculus Algebra/Trigonometry, AP Calculus 1, Honors Chemistry and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. So far in college, I have completed General Chemistry 1, 2, both Lab courses, Calculus 1-3, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, and Numerical Analysis and have kept a 3.5 GPA so far. Although I haven't taken certain math/science courses since high school, all of the upper-level math courses I am currently enrolled in consistently incorporate the basics, so I haven't lost touch. I...

...their personal statements. Furthermore, my one-year experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA for PeaceJam Foundation – an award-winning organization that promotes service learning and peacekeeping through the combined efforts of Nobel Peace Laureates and young people – has instilled in me a deep reverence and hope for our youths today. I strongly believe in our youths’ limitless potential to pursue their dreams and become agents of positive social change and know I will be an excellent...

...teaching in these subjects. I have worked as an editor and have successfully coached a couple dozen students through the college essay writing process. I currently support a Harvard undergraduate in her writing intensive courses. I strive to bring gentleness and compassion to every tutoring session. I enjoy helping a student who may feel anxious or upset about an essay or reading task to feel confident and relaxed. It's wonderful watching the burden lift from...

I was born in Italy and Italian is my native Language. In 2010 I graduated in English Media and Communications. I worked as a Riding Instructor, as an Italian Tutor and translator, and as Italian quality rater for Google. I love animals and I spend my spare time with my dogs, cat, and horse.

...songwriting/composition. What I'm most interested in, however, is how I can help you--so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any/all questions so we can discuss how to best get you playing the kind of music YOU want to play. I have a bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis on writing and am a certified teacher in Pennsylvania--so I also offer writing, reading, and general English tutoring as well. Please reach out...