Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Delaware County, PA

...heart is in teaching, so as a current PhD 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...

...name is Howe. I graduated from Wesleyan University in May, and I recently moved from New York to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring...

...am currently a rising Junior at the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and minoring in Science, Technology, and Society. From early on, the intellectual development of others has been very important to me. In high school, I developed my school's first summer tutoring program to ensure that students retained information and were prepared for the upcoming year. I am most passionate about tutoring Political Science, History, and Math, with significant experience...

...to them. The purpose of this is to inspire you to learn even outside of our lessons by connecting what we learn to your own life and philosophy. Therefore, it is my hope, as an educator, that you trust me enough to not only follow my recommendations but also share what is and isn't working for you in our lessons. With your continued feedback, I can continue to adapt to your needs and modify lessons...

...My name is Megan and I am a full-time Academic Director at a non-profit organization in Philadelphia. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Level Education with concentrations in math and science and I have an active PA teaching certificate. During my teaching career, I have had opportunities to strengthen my communication, differentiation, and behavior management skills. I have passions specifically for math and English. I understand that math can be very abstract sometimes, but...

...I'm Amanda and I'm passionate about education. I have a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and earned my Master's degree in education as well with a speciality in Children's Literature. I have worked with many young students in the past 6 years in various subject areas. However, phonics and literature are my favorite because we read every single day with everything we do! I believe children learn in various ways - not one, uniform...

I am a new graduate of Drexel University's accelerated BSN program. I received my first degree in English Literature with a minor in history from Temple University and was a member of their honors program. During high school I took all honors and AP level courses. I am happy to help with reading comprehension, essay writing, or standardized test prep. I look forward to working with you!

...have a Dual Bachelors from Canisius College in Political Science & Criminal Justice. I am a former Investigator with the State of New Jersey. I have been a freelance tutor in various subject areas for over 10 years. I have tutored all ages from elementary through college-level. My specialty is English essay writing, proofreading, study skills, and general homework assistance. I also have many years of experience in tutoring SAT Math & Verbal, as well...

...am a graduate of Temple University. I received a Bachelor of Science in Education, focusing on both Special and Regular Education. I hold a teaching certificate for the state of Pennsylvania in both of those areas. Since graduation, I have substitute taught, I have worked as a classroom aid through Extended School Year, I have had my own 5th and 6th grade classrooms, and I have worked in a daycare setting as a pre-school teacher....

...am currently a graduate student, a Masters of Public Health candidate at Temple University concentrating in Epidemiology and Biostatistics. I have nearly ten years experience as an educator and a contagious passion and enthusiasm for teaching and learning. I am attuned to my students needs and seek to make the learning process as enjoyable and memorable as possible. What makes me a great tutor? I am as enthusiastic of a teacher as I am a...

To utilize my capacity for empathy and knowledge in providing and supporting students and to also never be afraid of learning from my own experiences and/or failures. ... We are all students and teachers; it just takes consistent curiosity and eagerness to apply what we learn.... Get to know the student and gauge the level of interest and knowledge.... To open them up to resources outside of the curriculum and to incorporate outside research into the...

...name is Natalie and I'm a graduate student getting my Ph.D. in Chemistry. I currently work at Drexel University in Philadelphia, but got my BA in Chemistry at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. I'm currently a TA for college-level general chemistry and physical chemistry, both of which involve math and computer skills. I'm here to help with any STEM questions! When I'm not doing research or teaching undergraduate classes, I'm a fitness coach. I...

...love learning and being involved in the learning process. The most rewarding moment, for me, is helping create that "aha!" moment for my students. I have been tutoring students of all ages in languages - French, German, Latin, and Spanish, among others - and the social sciences - including sociology, psychology, and linguistics - for more than 8 years. This includes children of 7 all the way up to professionals in their 50s and 60s....

...there! This is JonPaul. I am excited to work with YOU! I have been teaching and providing learning support for nearly 20 years. I am an educator with over 13 years experience working in the classroom, teaching English and Literacy at the secondary level. I hold certifications in Pennsylvania for ELA and SS and in New York State for ELA. I hold a Masters degree in Literacy. I have worked mostly with Middle and High...

HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...

Communication is key to any role, and I strive for clarity by relying on the subject matter to speak for itself. My goal is to communicate the knowledge to the best of my ability and leave any opinions, biases and judgements out of the equation.

...firmly believe that learning should be enjoyable for students. At times, it will be challenging and boring, but the overall process ought to be somewhat exciting and satisfying. Not all educators have the ability to create an enjoyable learning environment this could be due to large class sizes, limited class time, lack of resources, or inadequate training. As a tutor, I use the unique opportunities of one-on-one and small group sessions to form personal connections...

...gladly wolde he lerne and gladly teche." Chaucer's quote from 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...

...am a graduate of The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Neurobiology concentration), a Bachelor of Science in Economics (Healthcare Management and Policy concentration), and a Master's in Biology. Throughout my undergraduate, I have loved tutoring college and high school students in Math, English, Physics, and Biology. I have also volunteered as an ESL instructor. As a medical school applicant, I have taken numerous standardized tests, and I...

...am a passionate, adaptable, data-driven, and equity focused teacher with vast experience teaching reading, writing, and social studies. I am a graduate from Temple University with a double major in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. I have a North Carolina teaching license in Elementary Literacy. I have taught 5th grade reading, writing, and social studies for 3 years, including a year and a half of remote online instruction with 50 students. I also have...