Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

I'm a professional writer and an experienced tutor with a Harvard degree, and have taught kids of all ages. I specialize in SAT/ACT prep, but have helped elementary and high school students improve their grades in a variety of subjects, and have even worked with college and graduate students on their applications and essay writing.

I graduated from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. I was a fourth grade teacher and have worked in special education classrooms in grades ranging from Kindergarten through fourth grade. I love helping student in all walks of life. When a topic finally clicks with a student that is my favorite moment! My favorite subjects to teach are math and reading.

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...

I want to be known as a teacher who completely supports and encourages my students. My student's success is what is most important to me! Together we will bring at my student's best! I have 22 years of experience with many kinds of students!

Graduate student in top International Relations masters program as well as a graduate from Pomona College with degrees in both History and Politics. Experience in essay editing, SAT prep, AP test prep, and humanities/ social science tutoring. Experience working with students of all ages.

...Master's degree in education. I am very passionate about the arts and education. It is a joy to share my passion for music and teaching with others. As an educator, I believe that students should play an active role in their education. I will work with students and their families to deliver lessons that best serve the needs of students. I firmly believe in affirming the unique skills and talents of all my students. It...

...backgrounds and students of color, particularly in editing college application essays, which is my main focus on Varsity Tutors. As a low-income student myself, I truly appreciate education and believe that it should be accessible and enjoyable for students - that they should not only work for good grades, but work to love learning, education, and how it guides them throughout life. In my spare time, I enjoy learning languages, going to the gym, and...

...student learn a concept is being able to apply what they are learning in their subjects to their everyday life. Breaking down something in terms of an idea that the student can relate too can be beneficial when trying to help them grasp a concept. Additionally, I place a high value on being able to switch up the teaching method if I see that one method is not working and a student is still struggling....

...with learning. As I've overcome my own struggles with learning, I've been able to develop a strong set of study skills and learning methods that are interactive, fun and innovative! Moreover, I understand that one learning or teaching style does not work for every student, and want to serve as a facilitator to help students find their learning styles, and use these to help students reach their greatest academic success and motivation!

...allow these students to thrive individually and when working with others in group settings. My methods have been developed through my own experiences in the classroom and through observation of effective educators. I believe that a strong focus should be placed on reading comprehension and comparative analysis, for I firmly believe that students will understand the subject matter better and have a stronger sense for context of what they are studying if it is relayed...

...with the format, expectations, and strategies needed for success within many high school/college classes and standardized tests such as the SAT and AP. Outside of school I have a passion for medicine and assisting others when I can. I hope to pass along knowledge in my subjects of expertise and help students meet the goals that they set for themselves. I aim to do this by teaching in an engaging way that will promote both...

...in graduate school obtaining my Master's in Occupational Therapy. My favorite subjects to tutor are Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology due to the nature of my coursework, but I have always loved English as well! I also have lots of experience working with kids, so I can also tutor any subject at an elementary or middle school level. Additionally, I have experience with AP Biology, AP Psychology, AP US History, and AP Language and Composition, and...

...My ACT Composite score was 34, and I am an AP Scholar with Honors. I have developed effective learning techniques and study habits and my goal as a tutor is to pass these skill along to my students. I excel at explaining complicated ideas and problems in easy to understand plain English. On a personal level, I believe in the power of positive thought and I go out of my way to connect with my...

...be transformative. One of the primary problems of our education system is the lack of individualized learning time, and personal relationship building between teacher and student. I think we tend to use a one size fits all approach with education because our schools and teachers don't have the time or resources to respond to the needs of every student. I believe that 1-on-1 tutoring, mentoring and education is essential for developing learning practices that are...

...Sociology and minoring in Child and Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite part of teaching is watching students gain confidence...

...awarded a Juris Doctorate by May of 2024. During the course of my studies, I have gained experience working for a law firm and several government agencies, including the United Kingdom's Parliament. It goes without saying, as a future lawyer, I specialize in public speaking, history, law, reading, writing, and critical thinking. In my personal time, I spend a great deal of time programming. As a result, I've become quite knowledgeable in various areas of...

...to help you improve guaranteed. In addition to my teaching experience, I have tutored in the past, and I have worked with a variety of students. I can help a student either one-on-one or in a small group setting. I have the patience, experience, and knowledge to help you do better in school. In addition, I know what teachers ask for and look for; whether writing a paper or studying for a history test, I...

...I find that, when approached the right way, these sections of the test are a lot of fun. In terms of my teaching philosophy, I like to keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I always want to hear them. I think in tutoring, when both the student and the tutor...

...just beginning their studies. I spent this past summer working with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the Philadelphia area. I have experience across the humanities, and have a particular love for history. I also understand the importance of preparing for standardized tests, and have found the same critical reading and writing skills needed to score well on them to...

...for the particular needs of the student. One must quickly diagnose the main areas the student needs to improve, so as not to waste time. A great tutor can see outside the box and be flexible enough to explain the same concept in a variety of ways, depending on the needs of the student. A tutor must be more personable with the student than a classroom teacher, who to a certain degree, must hide behind...