Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Bucks County, PA

...Philadelphia metropolitan area for over a decade. Thus, I bring a lot of teaching and tutoring experience with me to work with each student. I believe that learning is different for all people, and I dedicate each tutoring session to meet each student where he or she is with any given lesson. I am patient and knowledgeable. I meet each task with professionalism and expertise. In my free time, I enjoy reading, writing poetry, yoga...

...Bachelor's degree, I plan on becoming a math teacher or full-time tutor to provide extra support for those that may need it, and will eventually go back for my Master's degree. I have slightly different approaches and methods to tutor depending on the age group/grade-level. Although I love making sure the student feels more confident with their subject knowledge, I also always try my best to make sure the person is comfortable with how I...

...learning efforts through language immersion. I have taken over a dozen college-level German courses, and I am very familiar with AP curriculum exercises and activities. I have excellent research skills, and because of that I have learned how to write and read academic German. Because I have taken German classes with both non-native and heritage speakers, I have an understanding of the different ways that Germans and non-Germans learn and think about the language. I...

...am a current student at the University of Michigan studying computer science. Throughout high school and college so far, I have taken advanced courses in math, science, statistics, and computer science. My experiences and knowledge in these subjects allow me to help other students with proper mentoring and provide the extra push they need to succeed. I look forward to being a great tutor and replicating the experiences I had with my tutor with other...

My name is Abigail Di Gravio and I'm so excited to be your tutor! I am a Pennsylvania certified teacher in PK-4th grade and I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 2023. In college, I minored in Special Education and Global Education with a concentration in International Education. Additionally, I graduated with a bachelors in Dance. Currently, I am in my 2nd year teaching while getting my masters degree.

My belief is that there is no student who cannot be taught even the most difficult subject matter without patience and caring.

...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 and asynchronously. As a former...

...at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of rhombuses. Outside of school I play the trombone and piano, and enjoy hiking and...

...in the language, as well as a double major in political science and history with Honors, and have entered the interpreting workforce after years as a college tutor and teacher's assistant. I am comfortable working with students of any level, having previously specialized in beginners and intermediate-level Arabic speakers throughout my college career, guiding students to proficiency certifications by the conclusion of their time in university, as well as working with motivated History and Humanities...

I am currently a Junior majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Teaching is my passion because by teaching you also learn the material and become better at it.

...at an After School Program. In addition, I volunteered to edit high school students' college admissions essays throughout my college career. Teaching is one of my greatest passions and I believe in making learning both fun and challenging. Hands-on, inquiry-based lessons are at the center of my teaching practice. I create engaging lessons that fit a student's needs and enable them to experience success. While I am qualified to tutor all subjects in grades 1-8,...

...social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include: Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I think understanding the context of things should strongly influence the way they are understood. I particularly enjoy tutoring math because I firmly believe that all students can master any academic subject if they put...

...JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills falls short if not accompanied by a genuine love for the subject matter and concern for the academic growth of the student. My concern is genuine and intentionally animated to inspire in students an infectious, lifelong love of learning. Tutoring allows me to continue in my passion for teaching,...

...is a versatile and experienced guitar, vocal, songwriting, and music production teacher teacher. He has been teaching for 7 years, specializing in tailoring lessons to each student based on their unique music goals. Taylor strongly believes music should be a joyful and fun experience where students' development is fueled primarily by their own love of their favorite music and tangible progress. Lesson plans focus on learning accessible songs of the student's choice, and developing skills...

...Education with a double major in Secondary Social Studies Education and History, I now have the requisite training to fulfill this longstanding dream of mine. No matter the subject, I am a dedicated facilitator of learning who will work my hardest to help students achieve their learning goals. My long term goal in education is to earn a doctorate degree and teach teachers. My philosophy of education is centered around facilitation. I believe my role...

...accessible world where everyone can communicate effectively. After completing my Master of Science in Deaf Education from Washington University in St. Louis, I've gained extensive experience working in various settings with children from birth to 12th grade. My expertise lies in public schools, self-contained classrooms, private schools, early intervention, preschool, and OPTION schools. With my linguistics background and minors in Speech/Hearing Sciences and Educational Studies, I am well-equipped to provide comprehensive tutoring services in Education,...

...such as calculus, statistics, and computer science. I believe that all students can succeed if given the right support and encouragement. I am committed to providing every student with the skills necessary to build a strong foundation to achieve academic success. Furthermore, as a recent high school graduate, I understand common areas of struggle and how to remedy them, helping provide students an edge to help them succeed in their class and on exams.

...seeing the expression of understanding on the face of a student. I used to do stand-up comedy and sing in an acapella group, and I try to input at least some comedy into my tutoring (not a lot of opportunity for singing). I graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, did graduate school at Pace University, and am currently a Ph.D. student in American History at Temple University. I am a lifelong learner, and I look...

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.

...to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring is essential to developing one's skills. As a Varsity Tutor, I hope to not only strengthen students'...