Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...times, that writing is a learnable and improvable skill capable of benefiting anyone. The way our writing represents us for work, school, and in social situations can change the way others view ourselves and how we view others. To this end I focus on not just trying to improve the grade or mark on any individual paper but instead want to focus on creating better practices for writing to help students tackle whatever problem they...

...I graduated from The Brearley School in New York City in 2011. At Princeton, I work in the writing center tutoring fellow students in critical thinking, analysis, and academic writing. I also have a good deal of experience helping elementary and junior high students with math, reading, and French. Still, writing remains my favorite subject to tutor, largely because of the discussions that accompany it. Outside of the classroom, I'm a varsity cross-country and track...

...of subjects, I focus on supporting students' preparation for the SAT/ACT exams. I valued my experience working with a tutor to prepare for these exams and found that my tutor's guidance significantly improved my confidence and performance. I aim to do the same for my students and help them reach their full potential. I am passionate about education and teaching and hope to instill a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in my students.

...I am working towards becoming a Physician Assistant and have a degree in biology from Lafayette College. I have worked as an EMT for the past 4 years and have developed a deep passion for medicine and STEM. I love reading, writing, and the social sciences as well and am eager to explore all of these subjects with you. My goal is to empower you to become a well-rounded, independent learner with strong study techniques...

Hello! I have a summer and a half experience as a summer camp counselor looking after kids all day and teaching basic camping skills. My education is a BA in economics, but I have many interests, mostly in social studies or philosophy. Tutoring should be a personalized experience that fosters interest in subject matter, while also repeating important info being that will be tested for.

...as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy...

...own professional-quality music? Taylor 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...

...when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend too much time memorizing "steps" to a subject rather than learning it, and inevitably end up failing when they are required to utilize the knowledge in future, more advanced work. In my experience, proper explanations toward understand subjects builds a...

...with a real passion for learning. I studied English Literature in undergraduate (DePauw University) and graduate school (Indiana University), and plan to continue studies towards a PhD in literature in the next few years. I have been a writing tutor and instructor, and have also helped students with reading comprehension in a wide variety of subjects. My hope is to leave students feeling smarter than they did before they came to me.

I am an elementary school teacher and reading specialist who loves helping my students find joy and empowerment through reading. Reading is the key to unlocking knowledge across subjects, including math and science, which I also have experience in and enjoy teaching.

...other study, or tutor each other in topics we didn't quite understand. This not only built my confidence as a teacher, but as a student. I'm a firm believer that anyone has the capability to learn anything - it's dependent on how driven you are as an individual to learn. Some things may not come too easy - this isn't something to feel inadequate about. We've all been there, myself included. If you have the...

...educator for over five years in a pre-K to 8th-grade elementary school. I also have experience tutoring high schoolers in English and history for over 3 years. I have implemented social and emotional developmental programs in various public schools in my area, focusing on creating a positive academic experience for children who were struggling in various subjects. I have four years of experience tutoring psychology for undergraduate students and working as a TA for 3...

I am a highly rated and sought after English Tutor from a Mass Communication and Journalism background with published books and journalistic pieces to my credit. I love working and assisting Elementary and Middle School children with their English reading, writing and comprehension. I believe in the 'learning through fun' approach for longer retention of the imparted education.

...have taught hundreds upon hundreds of students in a variety of settings physically in the classroom, hybrid, and online synchronous. In addition to having taught numerous United States, African American, Western, and World History courses, I have also taught College Composition and College Success. I also have previous tutoring experience, including adult literacy tutoring with Literacy Volunteers of America. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including History, English, Reading, standardized test prep, and Student...

...in humanities and science. I am also interested in the dynamcs of healthcare and hope to obtain a masters in health policy. I love teaching subjects in the humanities such as reading, writing and history but equally love the sciences as well. My tutoring style is hands on and I like to engage the student in their learning process. I not only want students to succeed but I want them to love the art of...

...in Architecture. I have tutored mathematics, reading, writing, and the SAT specifically across multiple years, and can relate material / strategies to tutees in a way that meets them at their level. As a tutor, I seek to ground material and strategies in reality, drawing connections to real world situations, as it gives the material purpose and enhances tutees' understanding of the concepts. I personally find mathematics most enjoyable to tutor, as I find that...

...with youth aged 11-25. I currently work for an international peace education organization, planning and coordinating programming related to diversity, conflict and resolution, sustainable development, and human rights. I tutor in writing (creative writing, research writing, college admissions essays), Standardized Test preparation (Critical Reading and Writing), grammar and mechanics, vocabulary, and social studies (human geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing...

...I have been tutoring for over 8 years, both in high school and college, and am looking to continue tutoring now after my graduation while I work on my applications to graduate school in the next few years. Based on my studies in anthropology classes, I recognize that everyone learns differently and comes from unique backgrounds. My goal is to meet students where they are and support their learning, especially in areas where traditional methods...

...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am deeply passionate about the humanities (English, Literature, History, Writing, Foreign Languages) given my past academic experience. I also have a knack for standardized tests, as a recent taker of the LSAT, and I am excited to work with students in all of these fields and more! Teaching has been a part of my life for 5+ years now, and I believe that it is my...

I have a lifelong fascination with the past and with all human cultures, this is my passion and I'm driven to share that passion with others. I want to introduce students to the wonder of new peoples, places, events, and ideas that will expand their understanding and appreciation for the world in which we live.