Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...student I look to tutor as a way of enjoying what I miss out on by attending class and conducting research. I most love english and literature comprehension skills, working to craft and edit an essay, or reading together as a practice of critical thinking. However, I have a lot of training in social studies education as well as all subjects at the elementary level. As an educator I have taught both K-12 and college...

...the answer and the concept and not just trying to learn the answer. A teaching method I employ often is the use of a real-life example. Something that I think helps a student learn a concept is being able to apply what they are learning in their subjects to their everyday life. Breaking down something in terms of an idea that the student can relate too can be beneficial when trying to help them grasp...

...to say that I love my job more each day. I started my teaching career at a high school in Philadelphia and now teach sixth grade English and Math at a Quaker school. I have experience working with students ages third to twelfth grade and especially love tutoring writing and math. I currently tutor students at my middle school and have two years of experience tutoring for the SSATs. I have my Masters in Special...

...of my educational endeavors. I believe fostering a love for learning and building students' confidence is essential for their academic and personal growth. My role as a tutor in clinical settings has provided me with firsthand knowledge of the challenges and demands faced by students and professionals alike. This experience has further enhanced my ability to mentor and guide students effectively, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future careers. I am passionate about helping students...

...semester of 2015, I am attending the University of Pennsylvania (affectionately known as Penn) to receive my Masters in Bioethics. I hope to continue my education after that year and attend to law school. My ultimate desire is to work as an ethics policy consultant or a corporate ethics liaison. I am fun loving, serious about academics, patient, and believe that everyone can be great. My goal as a tutor is just to expose the...

...in English) from the University of Virginia and an M.A. in History from Rutgers University. As a college and university professor for the past 17 years, I have taught hundreds upon hundreds of students in a variety of settings physically in the classroom, hybrid, and online synchronous. In addition to having taught numerous United States, African American, Western, and World History courses, I have also taught College Composition and College Success. I also have previous...

...students, I have enjoyed instilling the same love of learning as well as an attitude to persevere through their own challenges. I acknowledge that every student faces his/her unique obstacles and understand that students learn at varying paces through different strategies. In my tutoring sessions, I go out of my way to get to know students to adapt activities to their learning styles and to help them reach their personal goals. Additionally, I like to...

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.

...a biology major with a concentration in Organismal Physiology, and I will be taking the MCAT this upcoming spring, so I have a strong foundation in biology and chemistry. I have tutored since I was in high school on a volunteer basis as well as on a job basis. My tutees have ranged from kindergarten students to college freshmen. I look forward to collaborating with students to help them learn in the best way possible...

...majoring in Psychology and Social Sciences. After I graduate I aspire to have a career in correctional psychology, where I can work with helping incarcerated individuals and their families with resources and rehabilitation. I have been tutoring Spanish, Algebra, and elementary school math since my freshman year of high school. I had the opportunity to work with K-12 students and Spanish speaking adults who are learning English to pass their citizenship. I believe that students...

...knowledge with you! I began tutoring in 4th grade as a peer mathematics tutor. Fast forward to college, I have three years of tutoring experience with two of the three years as a teaching assistant. I employ a lot of pictures and relate examples to real-world experience to better connect the classroom to experiences! I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor in legal studies and a concentration in...

...something to feel inadequate about. We've all been there, myself included. If you have the passion to learn something in order to achieve a sought after goal, then you can. It would be my honor to serve as assistance to those who wish to learn more, solely because I am that person myself. Teaching and seeing the impact of understanding on my students' faces' gives me the utmost happiness. My ultimate goal is to become...

...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...

...I am majoring in Elementary Education. In high school, I worked in a fully-functioning preschool for 3 years and during my senior year I student taught at a local elementary school in a 3rd grade classroom. Even though my primary interest is elementary, I am able to tutor middle and high school students because of my experiences with the curriculum. I took many AP classes as well. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading and...

...as a liberal arts student turned pre-med. I attended Wesleyan University and then decided after college to pursue medicine, completing a one year post-baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College. Having personally undergone the transition from a humanities to a science student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry,...

...Starting from when I was twelve, I have been a tutor to many kids of all ages and learning abilities from grades four to sophomore year of college. My goal is to not only teach, but to inspire in all aspects and areas of growth. For this reason, I have worked with special needs children at a summer camp, coached a youth water polo team and a girl's club volleyball team, and have helped to...

...group summer program that I facilitated. Her teachers had become concerned that she may simply be stuck at her 3rd grade reading level. However, in a focused, small group setting, with appropriate support, she made 5 months of progress in two weeks. I could give numerous examples, but they all come back to the same point: all students can learn. My second principle relates to the first: high expectations and proper support are a pathway...

...child on Varsity Tutors. I studied at Millersville University, earning dual degrees in elementary and special education. Currently, I am an elementary learning support teacher specializing in reading. Prior, I was a fourth grade general education teacher. I have had ample experience differentiating for student needs, and have worked with students of diverse backgrounds, those with disabilities, English language learners, and those from both urban and suburban areas. I am passionate about access to education...

...Canterbury Tales also happens to be the motto of my alma mater, Illinois State University. I earned my Bachelor's in English and taught for a few years before returning for a Master's in Education. Although I taught students at the secondary level for a long time, I wasn't always a teacher. I was also a writer for newspapers and syndicated magazines. One of my treasured opportunities included collaborating with a mystery novelist to promote one...

...write and record your own professional-quality music? Taylor is a versatile and experienced guitar, vocal, songwriting, and music production teacher teacher. He has been teaching for 7 years, specializing in tailoring lessons to each student based on their unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible...