Award-Winning Middle School Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...us 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.

...a K-8 school in the School District of Philadelphia, and I have a huge passion for teaching! That being said I graduated from Rutgers University in History for my undergraduate, Eastern University for a Masters Degree in Elementary / Urban Education. I love elementary and middle school and teach high school students history at night. I love sports, reading, video games, traveling, and airplanes. I am fun and outgoing which I bring to my teaching!!!...

I am passionate about empowering students to use their voices to advocate and better communicate. I have experience in a variety of classroom settings, both in person and online, and with with students from grades K-12. I am a certified reading specialist and special education teacher. I specialize in a variety of subjects, including executive functioning, public speaking, writing, literature, and test preparation.

I currently work as a 5th and 6th grade math teacher at a charter school in southern New Jersey. Before becoming a teacher, I was an aide at a high school for behavior disorders and learning disorders, I.e. cognitive mild classes and emotionally disturbed classes.

...in both Biotech and the healthcare field. I have a deep passion for human health and wish to become an OBGYN or Internist soon. I have always been a mentor/tutor. I have a sister 11 years my junior and lots of younger cousins who always ask me for help when it comes to school. I have always loved science and learning how things work. Science and math are not easy subjects to learn but they...

...premed track, with my goal after graduation to become an orthopedic surgeon. My passion for tutoring stems from a genuine love for helping people discover their strengths and succeed in their learning journey, much like guiding a friend through a challenging but rewarding adventure. My teaching philosophy centers on adaptability and personalized instruction, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of my students. As a tutor, I find immense joy in helping students navigate...

...College at Virginia Commonwealth University. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from VCU, and I majored in Biology, with a minor in chemistry, on a pre-medical track. I have an extensive STEM background, through my undergraduate classes and research internships that I have participated in. I'm super passionate about science, particularly Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, and I also have a heavy interest in Government and Writing! Throughout my academic career, I have always been involved in...

...Psychology, and a certificate in Spanish language. Previously, I taught 7th grade math, science and social studies at a Philadelphia public school. I believe learning should be fun, and I integrate different tools and methods into my teaching to make it interactive and engaging for my students. Through my tutoring sessions, I hope to get to know my students and help them grow, not only in their content areas, but also as a life-long learner!

...this philosophy, finding creative ways to 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...

...overheard an elderly teacher mocking and ridiculing her pupil for getting something wrong - that was the only catalyst I needed. The quality I am most proud of in myself is my compassion, and as a teacher I believe that compassion and patience always come first. There is never room at the table for cruelty. Together, let's learn to learn, let's enjoy getting things wrong, let's figure out the puzzles set before us.

I got my PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, and I teach because I love helping students get to their "Aha!" moments. I've taught at the college level and served as an SAT tutor focused on the Writing section.

I've always believed that as a teacher it is my duty to work hard for my students. If you do not understand the material I am teaching you it is my duty to present it in a new way so that you can understand. My goal is to help you learn in any way possible.

...see it, while some (like myself) need to hear it. My job is not only to teach but is to give the skills needed to learn independently in the future. And that is my goal. Unlike science and math, history is an endless ocean of information. It cannot all be remembered or mastered. But an individual who has the right tools, for remembering an understanding, will be much more successful further down the line. As...

...semesters in the Computer Science department. I particularly enjoyed working with undergraduate students through mathematical foundations of computer science. Meanwhile, I fell in love with English Literature and decided to write an honors thesis on the writer Virginia Woolf. Currently, I work with school-age students and provide homework help in all subjects. I am pursuing a graduate degree in Counseling, where I get to study how to help people overcome significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Our...

As the first in my family to attend college, and then the only member to pursue graduate education, I know just how transformative my educational experiences have been. Such has encouraged me to enable the transformation of others via my mentoring, tutoring, and public speaking engagements.

My passion is working with children. I love kids and working with them. I want to make a positive impact in student's lives.

MBA Candidate at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania

...the Biological Basis of Behavior with minors in Spanish and Health Care Management. I have had extensive experience tutoring students one-on-one in West Philadelphia from elementary grammar to high school neuroscience, as well as ACT prep. I am extremely patient and encouraging. Outside of school, I am president of a dance company and part of the Dean's Advisory Board. I hope to serve as a positive role model as well as a motivational instructor.

As a current Marketing & Communications student at Wharton at the University of Pennsylvania, I aim to use my education to help and inspire others. With years of teaching experience working with children and high school students, I love to see how people can grow even just with one session.

...that as an instructor I am meant to impart more than just knowledge of a particular subject to my students; academic growth is only one part of a holistic education. Teachers should also be mentors to their students, fostering personal and ethical development both by example and through classroom interaction. I believe that education and guidance are indispensable factors in the growth of future generations and the development of a world inspired by integrity and...