Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...can engage with students on an academic level even more. My philosophy for learning is repetition, motivation, and confidence. And above all of these things, leaning must be enjoyable and fun. Stressful learning will get students nowhere. When I work with children, I immediately establish a bond, a relationship of comfort and excitement. I want my students to be comfortable and to love asking questions. I am sure that my love for kids and my...

...science classes at a non-public high school, I have also led SAT-prep classes and instructed students privately in reading, writing, math, and in preparation for a variety of standardized tests (ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, GED). Besides my years of experience and deep content knowledge, my strength as a tutor stems from an intuitive understanding of how to connect with students and explain content in creative ways. I work very hard to bring that "Aha!" moment...

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...

...MFA in movement-based ensemble theater with a focus on acrobatics. From this work I've cultivated a fiery curiosity that I strive to fuel within the high school- and college-aged students I coach, challenging them to develop not just aptitude but passion for their studies. I tutor various levels in Mandarin Chinese, Test Prep, Mathematics, and English, with a particular love for critical reading and writing of dramatic literature. Balancing process and structure is key for...

...English studies. This past year at Temple has been one of the most rewarding and delightful years of my life. Since 2009 I have been a trained volunteer tutor in Adult Basic English (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) sponsored by Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). For ABE I have helped adult students with low-level literacy learn to read and write. For ESL I have helped adult legal immigrants master the language of...

...University of Central Florida. I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and taking walks with...

I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.

...full years within the Archdiocese, I took a teaching position with the School District of Philadelphia in the Spring of 2012. Now in my seventh year of teaching, I have taught Mathematics courses ranging from eighth grade, Pre-Algebra to 12th grade, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry. It is my belief that every child can succeed, and excel, especially in Math. I enjoy tutoring because it offers students the extra one-on-one time they may need, in a calmer environment, to...

...undergraduate students during my years at USci. I am currently tutoring several high school students in various subjects, and science is always my strong area. Being grateful to my parents for their continuous support for my education, I believe that education is the only way to advance in life. Education does not only include the accumulation of knowledge but also the application of what you have learned and the attitude associated with your application. Everything...

...in some areas, but struggling does not indicate inability. I have personally worked with students who have been described as unable to function in a classroom, or incapable of meeting high expectations, and I have watched those students grow immensely when given the opportunity. The impact of a caring, positive environment of people who believe in a student cannot be overstated. One of my seventh graders, who had not grown at all as a reader...

...personable and technology savy. I chose a career in education because I enjoy helping others to find success, working hard, and knowing that my efforts are making a difference in the lives of those I teach,I want my students to experience meaningful, interesting learning that applies to their lives. I believe this can be accomplished through the use of hands-on/minds-on activities. I enjoy working one on one with students and I like being able to...

...Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus, as well as test prep for the SAT. In that time period, I have had the opportunity to work with dozens of students with different backgrounds, skill levels, and learning styles. As much as tutoring helps the student, it also helps me. My instruction incorporates the best techniques and explanations that I have found most effective over the years. I believe there are two critical ingredients needed to conquer any math...

...Critical Reading, PSAT Writing Skills, SAT Critical Reading, SAT Subject Test in Literature, SAT Verbal, TOEFL, AP English Language and Composition, AP English Literature and Composition, College Essays, Essay Editing, Grammar and Mechanics, Literature, Reading, Writing, Arabic, and European History. Here's a little bit more information about my background -- I'm currently a Teaching Assistant at ASU, where I work closely with undergraduate students on improving their writing and critical thinking skills. Before coming to...

...student participating in the school service program, I helped an elementary student with improving his reading skills. These early experiences, watching the excitement of others as they learned something new, solidified my decision to become a teacher. Throughout my college career, I helped numerous classmates - many who were new learners of English -- with exam prep, editing assignments, and study skills. While earning my A.A.S. degree in Secretarial Science/Office Administration, I gained useful skills that...

...teaching experience has been with prekindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade. I love helping my students achieve their own academic success! I take the time to learn about my students and their personal learning styles, needs and preferences. I often incorporate various learning tools, such as manipulatives, white boards, highlighting tape, flashcards, etc. to help my students grasp the concepts. If a student is not grasping a certain concept, I will present the information in...

...for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests. In my free time I play soccer and sing karaoke with friends, volunteer my time with Trenton's Habitat for Humanity, and I'm currently teaching myself French.

...in Miami, and a sleepaway camp in North Carolina. I think the most important motivator in tutoring is to show my own enthusiasm for the subjects I teach. Breaking down a problem, and making "problem maps" for complex problems gives students a solid foothold to start and follow through a problem. Working examples using these maps during tutoring sessions is a good way to identify weaknesses. My end goal is to show students that with...

...self-confidence, far more than ambition or natural aptitude, is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the...

...that I wanted to focus my career on improving health at the population level and thus am currently enrolled in Drexel University's School of Public Health where I will receive my M.P.H. in 2016. My tutoring experience began in high school where I tutored other high school students in math and the basic sciences. As an undergraduate, I also spent two and a half years as a teaching assistant for the Introduction to Chemistry courses...

...city. Following college, I spent a year teaching high school students of various ages in Philadelphia. Since then, I have worked at the University of Pennsylvania researching traumatic brain injury. After completing a rigorous academic path, I have learned that we learn best when we are able to both apply the material we learn and have fun in the process. Because I am passionate about the sciences, I incorporate them into my everyday life and...