Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...Princeton, I work in the writing center tutoring fellow students in critical thinking, analysis, and academic writing. I also have a good deal of experience helping elementary and junior high students with math, reading, and French. Still, writing remains my favorite subject to tutor, largely because of the discussions that accompany it. Outside of the classroom, I'm a varsity cross-country and track runner; an enthusiastic fan of the New Yorker fiction podcast; and am fascinated...

...Along with my expertise helping struggling students with Standardized Testing, I specialize in English, Reading Comprehension, and Essay Writing (another critical aspect of the college application process). I tutor to help young students reach their greatest potential in the current complex and high-stress educational environment; I find it fulfilling to guide students towards the right answer and to give them the confidence they need to succeed on whatever subject they may struggle with. I believe...

...private tutor in the past in subjects such as math, biology, chemistry, and the SATs and every single one of my more than twenty students have shown significant improvement. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, and your needs and preferences as the learner will always be paramount. I hope to help every one of my students reach every bit of their potential, and along the way, to utterly shatter any self-induced limitations that...

As someone with a lifelong passion for education, I am always looking for an opportunity to provide instruction to eager students. Varsity Tutors seems like the perfect platform to apply my enthusiasm for teaching and help students realize their goals.

...tutor, private SAT prep tutor and private math tutor for high school freshman. On the Varsity Tutors platform, I am a math and SAT prep tutor and an advocate for STEM education. I believe that math education should be more than just rote memorization of formulas, and I am passionate about getting students to see the fun and beauty of mathematics. In my experience, I've found that by prioritizing student understanding and enjoyment of the...

...or if they are zoning out, or if they are trying but they just don't quite understand yet. I've been a freelance bookkeeper since 1996. I visit my clients every week or so and pay their bills, balance their checkbooks, etc. I'm also a published writer; I've written for magazines for years. I currently design sewing projects and write articles about them for various sewing magazines. I'm a mom to three amazing young adults. I...

...improve students' grasp on course material and to help with challenging and confusing concepts. I then spent time as a teaching assistant for introductory biology laboratory where I headed weekly experiments for 16 students, focused on exposing 1st year students to a variety of laboratory techniques including PCR, gel electrophoresis and spectroscopy. Here I gained experience evaluating lab reports to provide students with feedback and advice for scientific writing. I now work as a Chemistry...

...Calculus AB, and AP Environmental Science. I've also scored very well on standardized exams (35 on the ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this message by providing funding and supplies for tribal schools in developing nations. Because of this passion for education, I...

I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!

Hi! I'm Alina, your friendly neighborhood tutor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I know school is hard, and I'm in school too. I attended undergrad majoring in Biology. I'm studying to become an optometrist (eye doctor)! I am flexible to answer biology, chemistry, physics, etc. questions. I was also in Honors Art in high school and in college. So, when I want to decompress from STEM subjects, I'll be drawing/painting. #STEMmajorsunite!

...of "The legislative Congress of Taiwan," and "A Senior Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy" for the "Fu-Xin-Gong University," Taiwan as well. English is a primary linguistic tool used to earn my Doctoral and second M.A. degree from Temple University, PA. My TOEFL score was 610 out of 650 in 1992. On top of that, I have been teaching college courses in the field of "Humanities' + "And Mandarin Chinese" since 1992. My English proficiency,...

...teaching and tutoring roles previously with middle and high school students and received education in teaching at the undergraduate level. I also coached sailing competitively for many years. I am passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and medicine and excited to tutor these subjects in addition to MCAT prep. I believe that every student can exceed given the right resources, environment, and encouragement. I look forward to working with students and watching them gain confidence in...

I am a 2015 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed to helping students understand and love their courses, and am dedicated to achieving this task.... Introduce myself and explain...

...to have contributed to that. From my experiences, I observed that a teaching philosophy based on constant questioning, student participation, and interdisciplinary learning provided the greatest enjoyment and success for students. Relating the material in a manner which the student understands has always been a priority of mine, and combining this approach with a logical, building-block type style has yielded strong results for me and the student. While I do tutor mathematics, usually ranging from...

...Cambridge University, where I got my Master's degree in Architecture. Due to some personal exposure I had to family illness, I decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine, and I'll be applying to medical school next year. I've been helping students with physics, math, and SAT prep since college, and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology/Sociology) and MCAT preparation. I understand how...

...a professional director and actor in the Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we...

I love literature, reading, and writing. I believe that reading and writing are the foundations for being able to interact with the outside world. Being able to read and write gives the ability to articulate thoughts and emotions. Through literature, one can understand the stories of thousands and be heard in return.

...belief is that for a person to live a rich life, they should be constantly learning about something new. It helps keeps your mind sharp throughout life, and helps you appreciate the world around you. This is a belief that I try to stress to everyone around me, including my students. In terms of my tutoring style, I try to build a rigid lesson plan for my students that will prepare them, but at the...

I am a Structural Engineer with degrees in Civil Engineering and Architecture, and I have passed the SE exam. I volunteered as an assistant teacher in college, have taught seminars to colleagues, and have tutored and mentored informally over the years.

...to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to me directing a tutoring program - the Let's Get Ready program, at my former high...