Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Bucks County, PA

...Over the past six years I have tutored and taught students both in the U.S. and abroad. My favorite subjects are English/American literature and French. I also have a great deal of experience teaching English as a second language to both children and adults. I firmly believe that there is no one way to teach any subject, and to that end I work very closely with my students to develop a highly individualized lesson plan.

...shape their environment and fit into their regional ecological history. In addition to expanding knowledge, my aim is to have my work inform public policy and education in order to better address the environmental issues of our time. Mentoring young people is very important to me. Since 2009, I have worked with students from diverse backgrounds, helping them to excel and close the achievement gap. I have spent three years teaching in southern China, introducing young...

...Law. My many years in education as a student lead me to my positions in the admissions offices both at Chatham University and Ohio Northern University. As an admissions representative, I have provided prospective students insight into the admission processes, shared the criteria admissions offices use to identify an ideal personal statement, and assisted students to refine their applications for review. Aside from my admissions experience, I am an attorney practicing in Philadelphia. I have...

...their learning efforts through language immersion. I have taken over a dozen college-level German courses, and I am very familiar with AP curriculum exercises and activities. I have excellent research skills, and because of that I have learned how to write and read academic German. Because I have taken German classes with both non-native and heritage speakers, I have an understanding of the different ways that Germans and non-Germans learn and think about the language....

I believe that as a teacher, it is my goal to adapt to each student's unique learning style. I create comprehensive and engaging lessons for my students. I focus on creating a strong rapport with my students because I believe students learn more and easier when they like their teacher.

...a classroom assistant - middle school children English in Mexico as a lead teacher - American and international university age students Spanish as a part time instructor - high school age students Spanish as a high school teacher - international adults English at a non-profit center in Syracuse, as a student-teacher - kids yoga classes as the lead teacher - adult hatha yoga classes, asana, pranayama, meditation as the lead teacher - high school girls volleyball,basketball...

...and write every day. I studied creative writing in college, which means I took classes in journalism, poetry, and prose writing. I also studied anthropology, which means that I spent most of my days writing essays. I can help you find your voice and write with authority. I can help you structure essays in all forms (persuasive, expository, research, college admissions, etc). I will help you edit essays and learn techniques to edit more effectively...

...over the last few years has been to delve deeply into the science behind learning to read. As a result, I have become a Certified Orton Gillingham Instructor through the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). The Orton Gillingham (OG) approach consists of multi-sensory instruction that is direct, explicit, and systematic. Lessons are based on the individual needs of the student. It has been proven over time to be a very effective way to teach students...

...motivated by the fact that I could use my education, especially in areas that I am greatly passionate about (writing and literature), to help this student gain confidence in her learning abilities and get to a point where, instead of being discouraged, she could actually enjoy learning. I especially loved the moments when she reached a breakthrough in her understanding of a concept and was so happy that I had been able to use my...

My name is Melanie! I have been tutoring for the past 15 years. I love working with kids and have a great deal of experience working with students of all ages and academic needs. I was also a substitute teacher for 5 years in New Brunswick Public Schools.

...senior, always helped my fellow undergraduate classmates, and tutored members of my church community after graduation. After a corporate career, I worked as a high school math and science teacher with a focus on algebra, PSAT prep, earth science, and chemistry. Many of my students were years below grade level, but I found ways to meet them where they were and teach them in ways they could understand. As a parent, I homeschooled our daughter...

...English-language essay writing, literary and editorial skills gained from a longterm media and publishing career print and digital under the top editors in the world (Tina Brown, BBC, Hearst+ in New York and London), pre and post an Oxford MBA. Left brain and right brain, I teach through story, allegory, analogy and metaphor, which is how most people engage and learn. Comfortable and experienced working across age-groups: Elementary, Middle School, HS, AP, College, GED, standardised...

Learning can be fun! :) I hope I can guide you, expand your knowledge, and mentor you through your journey. I have a Bachelor's in Communication and Rhetoric, with a Theater Minor and Interest in Business. I am currently taking Harvard Business online courses as prep before I apply for an MBA.

...of any level. If I find that my teaching is not fully effective, I will adjust my style as much as needed for students to learn. Patience and reasoning come naturally to me, as if I was born with them. This is why math is my strong point. I have received a great deal of extracurricular training on test-taking whether for the SATs or less predictable forms of testing. I have a further 2 years...

...Assistant (TA) for biology, statistics, and chemistry courses at Penn. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I focus on supporting students' preparation for the SAT/ACT exams. I valued my experience working with a tutor to prepare for these exams and found that my tutor's guidance significantly improved my confidence and performance. I aim to do the same for my students and help them reach their full potential. I am passionate about education and...

...ways until it does. My goal as a tutor is to help students build their skill sets so they have confidence in themselves and their abilities, and I hope to pass on techniques and study skills that I have acquired over the years. Whether that means improving a student's standardized test scores or helping them with their general coursework, I'm always willing to help out. In my free time I enjoy figure skating (I have...

...inspiring, which requires passionate educators, such as myself, to create environments where all of this is possible. I approach education from a whole-child perspective. A student's success is not based solely on their academic achievement, but their social/emotional development, their relationships with their peers, family, surrounding community, culture, and world. This enveloping philosophy begins with developing a student's character, heart, intellect, and creativity equally; the things that resonate from their core, so that their success...

My teaching practice is focused on recognizing the unique brilliance of every learner by empowering individual learning styles toward successful achievement.

...for supporting students stems from the belief that education should be empowering, relevant, and accessible to every learner. I've had the privilege of guiding students from a wide range of backgrounds, helping them develop confidence in their abilities, explore new interests, and achieve their academic goals. I tutor a variety of subjects including English, reading comprehension, writing, history, social studies, and study skills. While I enjoy working across multiple disciplines, I am particularly drawn to...

...an infectious condition! I am currently looking into pursuing my doctorate in education as well. There is a special place in my heart for history...don't you love seeing the cause and effect relationship of events across time and space?! However, science and math are right up there, too. I love the logic of math (I am an avid puzzle person), and I love how science just explains, well, EVERYTHING. Its amazing! I can also dabble...