Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...22 years at various universities, including UConn, Temple, and WCU. I enjoy working one on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time. Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of this time and again. Indeed, writing is...

...startup data analytics company for about 6 years. But my interests reach far beyond the STEM field. I also studied fine art for several years, and have skills with painting, sculpture, pottery, and many other crafts. I love to garden, forage wild foods, hike, and connect with nature. I have 2 Permaculture design certificates and worked in farming/gardening for a few years. (If you haven't heard of Permaculture, I highly recommend looking it up. It's...

...have a bachelor's degree in mathematics and I still challenge myself from time to time. I have been helping and tutoring fellow students throughout my college career in mathematics. I have volunteered and taught dance classes for several years now. So I am experienced in handling a class as well as catering to different people's unique learning patterns. My dream is to be a high school math teacher; so I have no problem teaching high...

...opportunity to support your 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...

...to read books and am making it my goal to read at least 20 books this year. I also love music and find it to actually be a fantastic way and tool to learn grammar of any language. I also believe in my student's having confidence. I want you to believe there is nothing that you cannot do. I believe that to be 100% true. There is nothing that you cannot do, as long as...

...as math, science, English, and SAT preparation. Additionally, I taught Physical Education to K-8 students at an inner-city school in Philadelphia last year. I specialize in tutoring Algebra, SAT preparation, and spoken Mandarin, subjects that I've not only mastered but also found unique ways to make accessible to my students. However, my love for the sciences and mathematics extends beyond these specialties, and I am confident in my ability to teach a wide range of...

...based on the needs of the student. First I have them take diagnostic tests to demonstrate their relative skill, and through a bit of trial and error I can understand which learning styles they are most comfortable with. Additionally, my teaching will almost involve some combination of the Socratic questioning method and rubber duck explaining; I ask them questions so they can better understand their assumptions for solving problems, and they explain what they know...

Hi, I'm Jonathan Yushuvayev (Don't worry about pronouncing that correctly)! I really love math and science, almost as much as I love TUTORING math and science. Please don't be hesitant to contact me -Jonathan ... My teaching philosophy is that teachers/educators need to tailor their methods to the student.... I use icebreakers.... By practicing questions, and looking up things he or she doesn't understand.... I would relate the material to the student's life to show him...

...also provide application advice for applying to Dental school. After taking my DAT, I applied to 8 dental schools and was accepted to 7 of them! In my undergraduate semesters, I often took up multiple positions to be a resource for tutoring and mentoring to underclassman students. This included teaching an introduction to chemistry lab course and being a peer-mentor and President of the Making Doctors Club, a community of aspiring health professionals (pre-med, dental,...

...Temple University pursuing my degree in Media Studies and Production with a focus on production and creative writing. In my time at Temple, my love of writing and the English language drove me to curate my classes so that I could enhance my writing capabilities. I look forward to using my knowledge to help students in their coursework to help them achieve their goals in their coursework and find their own voice in the process.

...or she is coming from. It is through this student-centered learning that I encourage the student to express themselves and to find meaning in the work. My background in English writing and education, and first hand as an undergraduate professor of Critical Writing, allows me to push my students to work hard on the subject at hand. I believe that all students are capable of writing well and performing well on the SAT, and my...

...have those "Aha!" moments, so if you are need of a breakthrough, lets sit down and see what we can do together! Apart from teaching, I love playing sports. Soccer, Football, Mixed Martial Arts, Basketball, you name it! I also love playing board games, especially chess. I like reading books, playing video games, and learning new things. It's summertime, so that means I'll be enjoying the warm weather and hopefully making a few trips to...

...passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math and physics, subjects which I believe are fundamental in the process of "learning how to learn". My personal values are as follows; - Hard Work - Caring - Integrity - Do the Right Thing - Do Things Right - Teamwork - Gratitude My goal is to nurture a partnership with students. Learning is a...

I graduated Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors in Mathematics and Dance & Global Performance. I currently teach 10th and 11th grade Algebra 2. I aspire to open my own dance studio. I have been tutoring in mathematics for about 7 years, and have worked in math classrooms in both middle and high schools. I love to help people and watch my students grow. I can't wait to help with your tutoring needs.... I have...

I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...

...for the introduction to financial accounting class for three years at U of SC, which involved holding sessions to help students with the difficult material learned in class. I had 20-40 students at every session, and 300+ students at my exam reviews. I have experience holding my sessions online too, as a result of COVID-19. I also tutored upper level accounting classes my senior year. I loved my job as a supplemental instructor and tutor...

...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 opportunities included collaborating with a mystery...

My educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Political Science and a Graduate degree in Criminal Justice. I have work experience in teaching, mentoring, and substitute teaching. I also have experience as a research assistant for Rowan University.

...age 15. I have tutored in the areas of math, English (vocabulary and grammar), science, and social studies. As an undergrad, and a graduate, student I have often been called upon to lead study groups in various subjects. My most notable study group was for an undergrad Epidemiology class, where I created thorough and in-depth practice exams. Today, I facilitate a small writer circle/workshop for my friends every Saturday morning. I have just recently finished...

...duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider...