Award-Winning Russian Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

I am a passionate educator and writer and have worked as a tutor and classroom teacher with students of all ages and backgrounds. I received my MFA in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where I taught undergraduates. My background as a teacher and tutor encompasses work with language arts in all its forms: creative and critical writing, reading and literary analysis, grammar and mechanics, college essays and language-focused test prep.

...analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend too much time memorizing "steps" to a subject rather than learning it, and...

...been teaching at universities in Russia and the United States since 2005. I taught at Rutgers from 2017 to Spring 2022 while pursuing my PhD in public policy. Rutgers, University of Delaware, and Drexel are universities with diverse student bodies, and so I have extensive experience connecting with a wide range of students. I am mentoring college and PhD students formally, via Independent Study classes, and informally. I have extensive experience teaching online, both synchronously...

I am very passionate about cybersecurity, and I always keep improving my skills in it. Throughout my training, I always love to transfer this passion to others and guide them, work with them, and learn from them.

...engaging, the precision to break down complex problems, and the calm, patient demeanor needed to help students thrive under pressure. I have over two years of experience helping students master subjects ranging from Algebra and AP Biology to Music Theory and Russian. My teaching philosophy is simple: I create a supportive environment where it's safe to ask questions and make mistakes. I believe in tailoring my approach to each student's unique learning style, transforming challenging...

I am a second year student at Lehigh University studying Computer Science Engineering. I tutored Geometry, Algebra I and II, Pre-calculus, and Calculus I at my high school learning center, as well as basic chemistry. I am also trilingual in Russian, Ukrainian, and English.

Hi! I have roughly three years of experience tutoring students in test prep, history, literature, essay writing, and more. I'm also a recent graduate of The New School, with a Bachelor of Arts in Literary Studies. Ready to make that next test less painful for you or your child!

...among Asian languages. And, actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return"). Of course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so I bring to each session a...

...them international, and help them navigate a rigorous research-based curriculum. Before coming to college, I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. It brings...

...in tutoring are to help students break down overwhelming material into manageable pieces, to see the big picture value of their school subjects, and to find tangible success in their every effort. I focus on helping the student talk through the their concerns and ideas. I encourage students to share their own strategies to determine what will work best with individual learning styles. I have many ideas for students to strengthen test taking and time...

...drives me to share knowledge with others. Although I have not formally tutored, I have supported peers in subjects like history and civics, leveraging my experience working in the Pennsylvania State House and the U.S. House of Representatives. I am eager to help high school and undergraduate students excel in AP Human Geography, AP U.S. History, and Russian, using tailored lesson plans that engage students and build on their foundational knowledge. My teaching philosophy centers...

...return in June of 2019, I took and passed my C1 DELE Spanish fluency exam, which puts me at a highly advanced speaker and highly advanced reading and comprehension. Currently, I am working as an interpreter/legal assistant at a law firm in downtown Philadelphia translating Spanish and Russian Besides having experience tutoring Spanish, I also have experience teaching and tutoring English/ SAT Prep. I also have experience with children K-12, as well as adult students....

...education, my methods are applicable to all kinds of science. I have also studied history and literature extensively as a matter of personal passion. My goals as a tutor reach beyond simply grasping the material at the level which it is presented--I aim to give students the intellectual and emotional tools to grasp underlying principles of any field, and the confidence to believe that this is something they can achieve under their own power. In...

...live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs I've had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me the most in return. I believe that confidence is the largest factor in success at anything, and preparation leads to confidence. This applies to the SAT test; it applies to performing a concert; it...

...friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with...

I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is...

...I was in high school, because seeing somebody master a subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native...

...a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I am confident...

...through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian and would...

Hi! My name is Vlada, and I'm excited for the opportunity to help people better understand the subjects they need some help in. I enjoy tutoring algebra, and helping out with all sorts of writing, as well as helping people with ACT training!