Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...Chicago, where I graduated top of my class in philosophy, I tutored math, and I spearheaded a program that taught philosophy to middle and high schoolers. Also in college I took coursesand received top marksin creative writing, argumentative writing, and speech writing. After graduating, I spent a year teaching high school English and test prep in Colorado. I have a deep passion for teaching and subsequently seeing my students light up as they succeed. I'm...

...also hold Pennsylvania Certification in Secondary English and Social Studies. I began teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High School for International Affairs. While at Bodine, I developed the curriculum for and taught the SAT...

...Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain in a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at...

...love of learning. The subjects I'm most passionate about teaching are high school and college English, including AP courses, as well as creative writing at any level. I create personally tailored, fun exercises and activities. My goal? To help my students feel safe expressing themselves and gain confidence. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, watching movies, traveling near and far, yoga, and people-watching. I'm a lifelong believer that through writing, we discover things we...

...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 high-quality education and the opportunity to enrich a chosen vocation with wide-ranging knowledge...

...for students, but I prepare them so that they walk into the testing room feeling confident and ready! I have much experience tutoring languages. I am fluent in Spanish and have studied in both Argentina and Spain, so I can help students master not only grammar and syntax, but also the difficulties of listening and speaking. I also have experience teaching English to non-native speakers of all ages, from as young as 6 to as...

...from Boston University. Since graduation, I have taught speech and language skills to children and young adults with various language difficulties and delays. My areas of specialty include reading, writing, grammar, communication, and executive functioning. I enjoy helping students gain skills to interact with the world around them. My goal as an instructor is to meet my students where they are at and use research-based methods to help them achieve their goals. I believe that...

...and driven by both the needs and experiences of the student. My role as the teacher is to act as a support network and guide to inspire my students to further pursue learning and skill development on their own, too. This requires active learning whereby I urge students to explore content we are studying with the support of my subject matter expertise. Active learning means that every one of my students is held accountable to...

...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, including speaking, listening, writing, and reading comprehension is equivalent to the ILR...

...I have a thirst for knowledge in mainly the mathematics and sciences, and I thoroughly enjoy conveying my passions through tutoring. My experiences in student-tutoring began in High School where I tutored SAT, Mathematics, and Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are SAT and ACT Math, Physics, Calculus at all levels, Algebra, and Statistics. One of the many reasons I enjoy tutoring is because I can utilize my effective communication skills to illustrate complex concepts...

...a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Mathematics through their dual degree A.B./M.A. program. In high school, I worked as a peer 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...

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!

I am a college student at Rutgers University - New Brunswick. I am majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. I have tutored students in math but I am also interested in tutoring students in subjects such as English, Economics, and Standardized Test Prep! In my free time I enjoy playing piano and baking new recipes!

...for the SAT and ACT. I love passing on the little tips and tricks I have learned through the years, not only for the math sections but also the reading and writing portions. As an avid reader in my downtime and having done a lot of critical reading for my scientific career, I have mastered various strategies for analytical reading that I love passing on. In my free time I enjoy reading, running, knitting and...

...to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's University, and Siena College basketball...

...my students appreciate how this wonderful field can help them navigate the complications of life by studying the wisdom of those who came before, and to assist them in writing their own contributions and thoughts. Through my years of experience teaching in the classroom, I know how to help struggling students, and realize when compassion is the necessary tool. As a tutor, I look forward to the one-on-one environment where I can learn about and...

...needs of diverse groups, and I emphasize an approach to teaching that meets students where they are and cultivates growth. I often try to weave together the strongest resources from both old and new sources. I have designed several courses which put traditional philosophical ideas and figures in dialogue with contemporary pop-culture (including Watchmen, The Simpsons, and South Park). These classes allow me to engage with the students' interests and, in being mindful of their...

...currently a Doctoral student in Music, but have a special gift and love for math and science. First I aim to help my clients grasp the concepts, then adapt my instruction to their learning style. Most student can grasp even advanced concepts when explained in a reasonable way (this often does not happen in the classroom), but I also give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look for...

...am a recent graduate from Spelman College with a B.A. in English and French. I was a French tutor and Writing Center tutor during my time at Spelman. I graduated with honors and in the top ten of my class, so I am knowledgeable about my areas lf study. I am a good listener and will tailor our sessions to how you would best learn. In my spare time, I love to read, write, and...

...am a rising sophomore at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. I have not settled on my concentration yet, but I am interested in marketing, finance, and law. I tutor several subjects but I am most passionate about math, history, and writing. As a current student myself, I understand the value of students feeling comfortable in their work and having a positive learning experience. I want to help my students achieve their goals...