Top Phonics Tutors serving Philadelphia
Miguel: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Allison: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Biochemistry
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Verbal: 710
Abby: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...My name is Abby. I'm currently working at a public school in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia. I work hard to develop 1:1 or small group sessions with my students to help them find their confidence to succeed as I know they are capable of doing! I am always challenging myself as well as my students to reach our full potential. I hold my students to high expectations. I am excited to have the opportunity...
Education & Certification
Rider University - Bachelors, Elementary Education
Gwynedd Mercy University - Masters, Education
Julie: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a Second Grade Teacher during the school year, and I teach STEAM (STEM + Art) classes in the summer. I graduated in 2013 from The College of New Jersey with a dual major of Elementary Education and Math/Science/Technology. My vast experiences working with children have allowed me to grow as an educator and develop valuable skills in order to connect with each student individually and differentiate instruction to meet the needs of each child. I...
Education & Certification
The College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Elementary Education and Math/Science/Technology
Julie: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages. I am excited to work with students on everything...
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700
Stephanie: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a high school interventionist in Northern Delaware and I absolutely love what I do! This is my third year in the profession and I'm certified to teach in PA, DE, and VA. I think learning should be fun, yet educational, so I like to do a lot of hands-on activities to spark student's interests. I hold high expectations for my students, but am personable and easy-going in my presentation of lesson material. My favorite subject...
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of PA - Bachelors, Special Education, Elementary Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership
State Certified Teacher
Ben: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...from Haverford College with High Honours in Classical Language and Literature and from Oxford University (MSt) in Classics. My academic background includes a large amount of reading, analysis, and writing, which are suited to the SAT preparation. I especially love teaching Latin; over the past four years I have helped students master grammar and translation, while transferring my enthusiasm for the language and literature itself. I work very hard to make sure that my students...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Languages and Literature
University of Oxford - Masters, Classical Languages and Literature
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1560
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Michelle: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am University of Delaware graduate but I have traveled and lived many places. Teaching has led me to the farmlands of California, the rural towns of Guatemala, and the city of Philadelphia. I love traveling and working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art,...
Education & Certification
University of Delaware - Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, School Counseling
State Certified Teacher
Grainne: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...
Education & Certification
The Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University - Masters, Criminal Law
Alice: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teaching style is relaxed and fun. I am friendly and outgoing, and I've heard I am very easy to get along with and make my students and peers feel comfortable. Working with me will include many helpful test-taking tips, as I took both the PSAT and the SAT twice. I will always do my best to make sure I am providing a wide variety of strategies for your academic success. I will always be checking...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Women's Studies
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 780
Samantha: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...
Education & Certification
Rowan University - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education; History; American Studies
Nwenna: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...an adjunct professor at Community College of Philadelphia, Lincoln University, and I teach online at Southern New Hampshire University. I teach in the English departments and I have over 7 years of higher education experience teaching Developmental English Composition, English Composition I & II, Introduction to Literature, Business Writing, Public Speaking, Screenwriting, and other Creative Writing Courses. I received my B.A. degree in French and Film Production from Howard University and my M.F.A. in creative...
Education & Certification
Howard University - Bachelors, French
School of the Art Institute of Chicago - Masters, Writing
Alice: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a senior at Bryn Mawr College majoring in Sociology and minoring in Child and Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite...
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology/Education/Child & Family Studies
SAT Writing: 720
Nick: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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, I absolutely love fantasy novels, science fiction and video games, particularly RPGs and survival horror. I'm always thinking about my next camping trip and when I'll make the time to get my motorcycle license.
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Theater Activism
Pig Iron School for Advanced Performance Training - Master of Fine Arts, Ensemble Theater
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 790
Devon: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tutoring are my passions. I take them seriously, keep up with recent research, and am constantly looking for ways to help students interpret material they may be struggling with. I am currently seeking Teacher Certification so I can pursue my career goal of making Latin and Grammar accessible and relevant to modern students. That being the case, my primary focus is Latin tutoring, though my extensive experience with academic writing/reading and the research I have...
Education & Certification
Ursinus College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics, Linguistics
Cambridge University - Unknown, Classics
Jeanette: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I recently graduated Magna Cum Laude with Honors in Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, and I was also in the top 5% of my class in high school . I have been privately tutoring for 4 years, specifically in high school chemistry and test prep. I also helped teach a remedial English class at West Philadelphia High School for a year through a program...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
SAT Math: 750
SAT Writing: 780
Patricia: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...their adopted country, the USA. I love this work so much that I left a successful career in investment accounting in order to complete my degree and teach English to adults. As part of an internship at Temple I am currently teaching an ESL evening class of six students at DCLC until July, 2015. As one can tell from my years of study, I am grounded in the old-fashioned instruction of English grammar and composition....
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Mindy: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...are being tutored are often having difficulty and may have failed, perhaps several times. What is more, they know they have failed and learning has become a chore rather than a pleasure. The student, who appears to understand a concept today, may be hopelessly confused tomorrow and ready to give up. Tutoring can be fun and can help school be an interesting and productive place! It is my job to present the curriculum differently, in...
Education & Certification
Rowan - Bachelor in Arts, Special Education
Rowan/Bowling Green - Masters, Special Ed./Reading/Assistive Technology
State Certified Teacher
James: Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Master's Degree in American History and Culture. The next step will be a certification in ESL education. I find a balance of vigorous exercise and leisure time essential to a focused mind. While I no longer play baseball or (roller) hockey, I run and ride my ten-speed often and watch an odd game when I can. Concerning leisure, I've been learning to play the guitar since I was fourteen and enjoy music ranging from classical...
Education & Certification
St. Bonaventure University - Bachelor in Arts, History
Drew University - Masters, American History & Culture
Nicole : Philadelphia Phonics tutor
Certified Phonics Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a graduate of Teachers College, Columbia University with a Master of Arts and a Master of Education in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education. My undergraduate studies were completed at Northeastern University with a Bachelor of Science in History and a Bachelor of Science in American Sign Language and English Interpreting. I have taught (in New York City) preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 5th and special needs as well as working as an aide in grades 2,4,6,7...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Bachelors, American Sign Language and English Interpreting, History
Teachers College at Columbia University - Masters in Education, Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education
State Certified Teacher
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