Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Chester County, PA

...I can help you structure essays in all forms (persuasive, expository, research, college admissions, etc). I will help you edit essays and learn techniques to edit more effectively on your own. I have worked professionally as an anthropologist and pursued original ethnographic research in Gujarat, India. My research concerned issues of religion and society. I have extensive knowledge about South Asian religion (especially Hinduism and tribal religion), and have also studied Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and...

...undergraduate studies and I have been tutoring ever since. I first taught Spanish to university students in 1998 while serving as a teaching assistant at the University of New Hampshire. Independently building and instructing a novice Spanish class while being challenged as a student transformed my perceptions of both roles. I am committed to studying my student and/or audience and its distinct character, especially concerning its studying methods, strengths, weaknesses and frustration levels. I promote...

...Korean, and Chinese, among Asian languages. And, actually, tutoring for SAT Prep and helping people improve their grades in high school English is not so different from that. When I do that kind of tutoring, I emphasize features of the very complicated English verb system such as colloquial phrasal verbs and their more formal equivalents ("to go back"/"to return"). Of course, every student is different, and each teaching situation is different, so I bring to...

...love watching students experience a sense satisfaction and achievement when they finally master the ability to successfully express themselves through their writing. My teaching and tutoring experiences have taught me that everyone learns at their own pace and that it is essential that an instructor possess patience and understanding in order to enable a student to learn successfully. Additionally, I am a strong believer in the philosophy that "practice makes perfect." No amount of studying...

...reliable MENTOR to my students (and parents) who need college guidance or wish to practice for a college interview or review college essays. I am fluent in French, so for any kind of guidance for the classroom or SAT subject tests. I am ready to help anyone understand grammar, mechanics, conjugation, pronunciation, listening comprehension, oral skills and reading comprehension. I know a lot of FUN exercises too, such as mnemonic songs to help remember irregular...

...cracking Egyptian hieroglyphics, or other similarly game-changing feats by brilliant people. We use our knowledge every day to act constructively and cohesively within our society and our environment. The quest for knowledge, then, is one of the most universally important pursuits available to us humans. I have been fortunate enough to contribute to that pursuit for several months now as an SAT and ACT prep tutor, helping students cope with these formidable tests and earn...

...Howard University with a background in political science and international relations. I have experience tutoring students in government, politics, and writing, helping them develop critical thinking and analytical skills. My teaching approach is interactive and tailored to each student's needs, fostering engagement through real-world examples and discussions. Outside of academia, I enjoy gaming, spending time with friends, and exploring Japanese culture and media, which often helps me connect with students on a broader level

...and emphasize why an answer is correct. Getting the correct answer is not as important as understanding the fundamentals as to how someone arrives at that answer. I have previous experience teaching science through leading study groups at college and teaching high schoolers at my previous lab the fundamentals of biology, experimentation, and laboratory techniques. Outside of classwork, I have played saxophone for 11 years, enjoy running, and am a big New York sports fan.

...within us and they're important as they open up spaces for us as human beings to wrestle with the world around us. As an educator, I constantly reflect on the intrinsic power of words and how I can hold space for you as you contemplate these meaning-based questions on the page. My education has provided me with the interdisciplinary background, which I consider to be crucial for all teachers and fellow creatives. I am cognizant...

...County, NJ. My education and professional experiences enable me to tutor a variety of subjects, from math to business to liberal arts to standardized testing (LSAT and SAT). I have interned for an international accounting firm, a NJ appeals judge, an internal auditing firm and a real estate attorney's office. I have developed my leadership and organization skills while working in fast-paced and more relaxed employers. My tutoring experience includes tutoring undergraduate accounting students, other...

...hold certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Education in Social Studies (Grades 7-12) and English (Grades 7-12). I am able to tutor in any area of the SAT or ACT test. I am also able to assist with AP test preparations in English and Social Studies areas, and received a score of 5 on the AP European History, U.S. History, and Language and Composition tests. I have a passion for teaching and value the process...

I hold an MFA in Visual Art and am a German native speaker (bilingual). I have experience teaching visual arts subjects at elementary through university level and experience tutoring a broad range of subjects at high school level.

...the 1931 Paris Colonial Exposition. I have worked as a French tutor at Swarthmore College, helping students of all levels understand problematic assignments and prepare for tests. Although I enjoy tutoring a variety of disciplines, my favorite subjects to work on are French, English, and History. As a tutor, I always try to establish a collaborative and friendly relationship with students. I aim to work with students by valuing their strengths and interests to develop...

I'm an English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) teacher here in Philadelphia. I am certified and have ten years of teaching experience at home and abroad. It's my job to assess your needs as an English learner, then deliver instruction based on those needs in an enjoyable, effective manner. I'm an easy going guy, but I take learning quite professionally. After all, I study foreign languages too!

...subjects and areas. I am a licensed special education teacher and have experience working with adult students as well. I am passionate about history and literature, sociology, anthropology and helping students be successful. Reading and cooking are my most frequent hobbies, but I enjoy writing as well. I am proud to be a contributor to the Story Share project which works to create engaging books for older kids and adults who read at a lower...

I have taught in classrooms for over 23 years. I have experience in modifying and adapting materials, questions and learning situations to match learner need and desire. My subject strengths are K-12 Literacy Instruction (Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Strategies, Literature, Writing, Test Taking), Social Studies, Math (Problem Solving up until Algebra 1 and 2), Earth and General Science. I also have experience in supporting foreign languages, industrial technology, family and consumer sciences.

I have 19 years of teaching experience in grades 7-9 while holding a Mathematics Teaching Certification in grades 7-12. Aside from helping students reach their maximum potential inside of the classroom, I have helped train and coach young student-athletes in various sports throughout the years.

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.

...of Business at Rowan University. Since 2003, I have tutored students preparting to take the SAT, GRE, and LSAT. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about English and Social Studies. For both subjects, my tutoring style is focused on ascertaining and addressing the student's specific needs, but tends to focus on improving student's ability to read texts actively and for understanding, teaching students to take and rewrite class notes, and...

Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...