Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...I mentored a small group of high-school students, many of 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...

My name is Taylor DeVito and I am a senior at the Villanova School of Business, majoring in Finance and Business Analytics with a 3.87 GPA. I have been tutoring since high school and throughout college as well. I love tutoring because it allows me to help students in courses I enjoy. I particularly enjoy tutoring in Pre-Algebra, Algebra, and SAT Writing.

I am a freshman at Rutgers Honors Program studying computer science. I have 3 years of experience in math tutoring, with kids from 2nd grade all the way up to 10th grade. I tutor math, physics, and computer science. I love the feeling of slowly leading a student to the solution and witnessing that ah-ha moment when they finally get it. I believe that any student can understand any concept given proper guidance and education.

...of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at all...

I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and...

...to share those skills with others. I am extremely patient, and I truly earn so much joy from learning and helping others to learn. I earned my degree in English Literature from Northeastern University graduating with top honors. While in college, I tutored several students at East Boston High school in preparation for their SAT tests. I also aided them in creating ideas, writing, and editing their college application essays. I would love the opportunity...

...taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong proponent of framing intelligence as a muscle that is strengthened over time rather than an innate characteristic. While I'm not tutoring, I enjoy cooking, reading, and playing with dogs.... I believe anyone can...

...see education as a tool for life. It allows students to be better performers in a variety of ways, not just academically. The well-educated student has been trained to have a positive impact on his community and to be socially sound. Therefore, it is this awareness that prompted my decision to become a Varsity Tutor. The vetting process, alone, proves that VT believes that the proper tools ensure peak performance. Rest assured that I will...

Student at the University of Pennsylvania. Years of tutoring experience throughout high school with a range of students ages 11-18! Able to provide tutoring for the PSAT, SAT, various levels of Spanish, basic math, and general test prep. Fluent in both Spanish and English. ... I believe in interactive teaching and learning! Teaching is about highlighting and improving your students' strengths to position them for success. My tutoring/teaching styles cater to various types of learners, and...

...is one of the most important aspects when learning. I have a great sense of understanding how people like to learn and making it fun and casual - stress does not help at all. In my opinion, tutoring is a partnership that requires both parties to work towards a goal. I want to help others obtain a solid grasp of material that I was taught and convey it in a way that is easy to...

...a summer camp counselor for DukeTIP, a camp for gifted kids, and interned at an organization that provides year-round academic enrichment to middle and high school students. I am currently working in a nonprofit, where I work with 4th and 6th grade students once a week during to design a new green schoolyard for their school. Finally, I recently wrote a children's book! I would love to spread my joy of learning to you. Let's...

I am a special education teacher who has been teaching for over 30 years. I currently teach in a high school. I am highly qualified in both Math and English, as well as all elementary subjects. I enjoy working one on one with students and getting to know them on a personal level.

...and teaching English in a variety of settings: college classrooms, private homes, churches, SAT schools, and even abroad in places like Cuba and China. I am most comfortable teaching the SAT Reading/Writing and helping youths with their personal statements. Furthermore, my one-year experience as an AmeriCorps VISTA for PeaceJam Foundation – an award-winning organization that promotes service learning and peacekeeping through the combined efforts of Nobel Peace Laureates and young people – has instilled in...

...go to Medical School. At Drexel, I work as a Special Needs Tutor and Teaching Assistant. I enjoy tutoring Biology, SAT test prep (Reading, Writing & Biology), and middle school courses. During my tutoring sessions, I explain concepts step by step and follow this with practice questions; however, I like to tailor this tutoring style according to my student's needs. Most importantly, I ensure that the student has a good grasp of foundational concepts so...

...tutoring on my own and through PSU for 6 years! I love science and learning but I have a passion for teaching. I believe that I can take any subject and not only make it fun/relatable but easy to understand as well! I can tutor Biology and Chemistry at any level, just ask and I'm there! I truly think I have found my calling in Education. I believe that I can help anyone achieve success...

...will tackle together will be difficult or confusing, and I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and willingness to try. Therefore, I will regularly solicit feedback, encourage questions, and assess what methods work best for you so that I can adjust my approach accordingly....

...sessions as both a helper and as a peer, but never as a superior. As evidenced by my schooling, I have been trained at two top scientific institutions, currently at University of Pennsylvania. This extensive science and clinical background lays the foundation for my ability to help others in the scientific field. I am truly passionate about biology and clinical science and have spent many years tutoring students of all ages in these subjects. If...

...University of California San Diego. As an undergraduate I studied anthropology and Italian literature/language at Temple University. I moved back to Philly immediately after finishing my masters degree, and work part time for an independent non-profit publishing press in Old City, where I also administer creative writing workshops 1-2 times a month. I am a book worm! I think language is interesting and that studying it can give us unique insights to the ways people...

...school, part of my job as an educator is to help him/her rediscover his/her passion for learning and improve self-efficacy by scaffolding that student toward success. 2. Diversity is a tremendous strength. All students can learn, but not all students are meant to be academics. The world needs professional athletes, artists, businesspeople, craftspeople, and every permutation of diverse vocation. Success is not narrowly defined. However, people in all walks of life should have access to...

...and to learn more about the human condition - it is my ultimate aim to be a clear, concise, and motivating educator. I had the pleasure of attending the University of Pennsylvania and earning a bachelors degree in physics. There, I was lucky enough to survey many subjects aside from math and physics including history, sociology, music, literature and so much more. It is my hope to be a dynamic and enticing tutor to help...