Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

I am an engaging and effective elementary and middle school literacy and mathematics tutor with years of experience, including as a certified teacher. I truly enjoy facilitating a child's learning. The one-on-one or small group attention students receive from a good tutor is a wonderful enhancement to their educational growth. I am a big believer in using models and manipulatives that aid in strengthening mathematical understanding. I also find knowing and understanding students' different learning...

Realizing how much I enjoy editing my sons' and my wife's research papers I decided to go into tutoring. I have an Arts and Humanities degree with a focus on Communications. I have a passion for the written word in a poetic sense as well as with an eye for the concise style expected in research papers and book reports. There is always room to insert personality regardless of what or for whom you are...

I have over 10 years experience and passion for helping students reach their personal goals. I attended Fairleigh Dickinson University where I earned my Bachelor's degree in English and Master's degree in Education. I tutor all areas of English Language Arts. I have a hands-on and enthusiastic teaching and tutoring approach to help motivate students to learn and grow.

Hello - my name is Carolyn. I am excited to meet you and work with you! I am a Licensed Social Worker with many interests and passions. I love to meet new people and find their strengths. What are you great at? Let's work together to learn how you learn best.

...I'm Venezuelan, and was able to give him the extra resources he needed to improve his reading comprehension and his academic confidence. I believe that every person has the ability to excel academically, and I strive to be a catalyst for each of my tutee's personal academic growth. As my program director once said "If a child does not master subtraction, they will always struggle with the concept of division. One builds off the other."...

...and physical wellness, but should also model feedback-seeking, growth mindset, and the willingness to fail or stumble and be accountable for mistakes and imperfections. 5. Learning is relationship-based. Students learn best from adults they love and trust. Teachers should care enough to get to know their students' interests, families, histories, and personalities. Students should also be able to trust that their teachers see the best in them, are honest with them, advocate for them, and...

I'm super passionate about giving students the space and encouragement to learn using the skills they already have. I have worked in Pre-K through 12th Grade schools as a Teacher, Mentor, and Counselor. I'm even a student currently at the University of Pennsylvania getting a Masters of Social Work. I tutor Writing, Reading, English, Spanish, (and my personal fave) Math. I love tutoring math because I struggled with math as a middle schooler until I...

I have been helping to educate others since I was age four or five, and I have not stopped yet. I was born into and raised in a family of educators. My joy is in helping someone to succeed and become independent in his or her endeavors. I received my Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, so I am a die-hard Tarheel Fan! Later, I earned National Board...

I am attending the University of Pennsylvania where I am majoring in Bioengineering on the 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...

...my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful. In my spare time, you'll often find me learning bits of new languages...

...have lots of tutoring experience, beginning with working as a teaching assistant for several semesters in college. I also spent a year working in a free inner-city tutoring lab. I have taught professional development courses as part of my engineering job and I have taught three semesters at Drexel University as an adjunct professor. I use math and science every day at work, so I can help students with most STEM classes. I also have...

...teach in some circumstances. My tutoring experiences began at home and in high school when I tutored my siblings,older family members, and fellow peers. I cannot describe the feeling I get when a student is finally able to achieve a concept, or make great progress in a subject area that proved difficult. I have been able to teach multiple Spanish classes because the Spanish teacher at the school in which I tutored resigned. I was...

...to attack any test or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and Instruction for grades 5-12, and I am well-versed in different teaching methods to ensure that a student who works with me has every chance of success. I think that students learn best when they are interested in a topic; my job as a tutor is to stimulate that interest in any way possible. I will motivate and inspire...

Dedicated and passionate educator with over five years of classroom experience, specializing in creating engaging learning environments for diverse student populations. Skilled in curriculum development, technology integration, and fostering strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues. Enthusiastic about promoting student growth both academically and socially through innovative teaching strategies and leadership in extracurricular programs.

...English as an undergraduate. A desire to impart my knowledge and love of learning to children led me to complete a master's degree in education. I have taught English in both the middle and high school classroom and have years of experience tutoring students of all agesfrom 2nd grade to adult. I let my students know that I have high expectations and believe that they can reach them. I have a lifelong love of literature,...

Dedicated professional educator committed to the growth and development of students. Determined to use the resources necessary to promote my passion for learning. Flexible to ensure individual learning styles and needs are addressed. Trustworthy and approachable individual with strong communication skills to create relationships with students, parents, and staff.

I hold a Bachelor's degree with dual majors in Elementary Education and English Literature, and a Master's Degree in Education with a concentration in Teaching and Learning. I have worked as an elementary school teacher, having taught second grade up to eighth grade. Additionally, I have tutored professionally throughout my career working with fourth graders up to master's-level students. My favorite topics to tutor are English and Math, and I bring a fun, model-based approach...

I studied physics, neuroscience, and mathematics at a top 5 liberal arts college and I am currently studying and conducting medical research at the University of Pennsylvania. I have over 8 years of experience tutoring both kids and adults in math and science.

I began tutoring as a part of City Year Philadelphia in the 2014-2015 school year. During this year I worked with 6th grade students in math, reading, science, social studies, and art, and fell in love with education. I am currently attending Temple University for Art Education, Art History, and Community Arts. I have been working in educational roles for the past 2 and a half years. Despite a strong interest in studio art, I...

I began teaching in 1976, after earning a Montessori Primary Head Teacher Certification from Ravenhill Academy, at that time the AMI training center in the Philadelphia area, having earlier graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, with a concentration in Engineering, from Miami University, Oxford Ohio. Although, my very first teaching experience was in 1967-68 as a high school student assisting in summer camps for students with special needs. My teaching practice is deeply...