Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...listen to them, their needs, and where they are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another very important skill to have when working with students who may be struggling to understand difficult technical concepts. I am confident that my years of academic...

HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...

...there I completed my Biochemistry major, but also took a number of classes in Psychology, Classical Latin, and other corresponding classes. My primary interest was to pursue a career in food science with respect to food product research and development. As a student, I worked as a chemical researcher on food dye in children's food products, maturation of bourbon, and later the aromatics of wine. Part of these research was completed in New Zealand- a...

...myself to the education of others. As a tutor, there is nothing more gratifying than having a student report back that a paper got an A, or that a much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place there instead something positive--the love of a book, an appreciation for a well-written paragraph, and the confidence to attack any...

...teaching artist. I have taught urban, rural and suburban students creative ways to study, learn and achieve. I really enjoy helping students to understand literature and the writing process. I have had great success preparing for critical reading on exams and developing strategies for expanding vocabulary. When I'm not teaching, you can find me practicing yoga, gardening, and reading about diverse cultures, the arts and politics. I believe in education and most importantly, I believe...

...peer tutoring all throughout high school and am currently also a tutor with the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project. I have found that tutoring is such a fulfilling way to help others succeed while learning new information myself. It also allows me to build new and lasting relationships with those I work with, which is something I have come to value. Outside of school/work, I enjoy dancing, reading, listening to music, and hanging out with friends.

...passion for learning, and by helping students develop their critical thinking skills. I am particularly well suited to assist students with math and physics, subjects which I believe are fundamental in the process of "learning how to learn". My personal values are as follows; - Hard Work - Caring - Integrity - Do the Right Thing - Do Things Right - Teamwork - Gratitude My goal is to nurture a partnership with students. Learning is a...

I'm a student at the University of Pennsylvania, pursuing a master's in Mechanical Engineering in Robotics. My expertise are in Calculus, Differential Equations, and Mechanics. I look forward to working with you all. I think we can really make a difference in your school performance and make you the best that you can be. ... Cooperation; learning is a cooperative effort from the student and the teacher. Proper communication requires two people to share a perspective,...

...math because it is the same in every country. I know a lot of people hate math, and I am here to try to change their minds...math is really great if you give it a try. I have tutored throughout high school and college my tutoring style involves being patient and going at your pace. Outside of academia, I am interested in yoga and traveling (I have been to 7 countries and am trying to...

Experienced Elementary/Middle School Teacher with genuine passion for teaching.

...Education English major at Temple University. I thoroughly enjoy working with students. I frequently volunteer to help students with learning for the SAT and I assist in college admissions applications. I have tutored everything from math to writing and I would love to help anyone who needs it! When the schools shut down, I tutored a 2nd grader, a 4th grader, and a 6th grader in all subjects. In my free time I enjoy running...

...out an entire language alone and learning a foreign language is all about communicating and sharing. I think of students as worlds to discover. What I have to offer to them is my knowledge and passion for my language and in exchange I get the satisfaction of helping them pursue their passions and dreams as well as the chance to share a piece of home. I have a B.A. in translation studies from Universit degli...

Hello! I have over 5 years experience as an elementary special education teacher, 3 years as a district special education reading specialist, and 3 years as an Educational Diagnostician, or special education coordinator supporting teacher's success developing higher understanding and implementation of special education requirements and practices. I am looking forward to helping you prepare for you journey of learning or teaching!

...West Philadelphia. Additionally, this past summer, I worked at a test prep company in Summit, NJ, in which I tutored both both rising seniors in high school and struggling, eager middle school students. I have taught students of varying ages, education levels, and socioeconomic backgrounds over the years, which I believe has helped me grow as an tutor. Given that this is a service industry, my number one goal is to see my students improve....

...school through study groups that I set up, which continued through my college years, and has grown ever since. I specialize in tutoring math and computer science, focusing on areas such as competitive math (like AMC) and standardized test prep (such as the SAT). My approach is rooted in the conviction that with personalized guidance and support, every student can excel and even find joy in the challenge. I aim to demystify complex concepts into...

...was a volunteer peer tutor as a high school senior, always helped my fellow undergraduate classmates, and tutored members of my church community after graduation. After a corporate career, I worked as a high school math and science teacher with a focus on algebra, PSAT prep, earth science, and chemistry. Many of my students were years below grade level, but I found ways to meet them where they were and teach them in ways they...

...My dream is to become an experience cardiologist. I am planning to take my MCAT test on July 2017 and start medical school on Fall 2018. I am doing volunteer at Fox Chase Cancer center in infusion room. I am also doing volunteer at university of Pennsylvania. I am also doing research at Jefferson Hospital. This opportunity will benefit me for the future and it will open a path of possibilities for me in regards...

Teaching math is in my blood. I taught at the elementary and middle schools and most recently, until COVID changed everything, I was employed as a math intervention teacher at a local elementary school, helping small groups of students from grades 1 through 5 who were struggling with math. My focus is to teach concepts by helping youngsters understand why they are doing what they are doing, rather than teaching them by rote.

Hello! I'm Marna and I have been working in higher education for 25 years as a math professor and academic advisor. I love helping students, not just to learn math but to become more confident in their abilities and academic choices.

...have taught all high school math subjects from 9th grade Algebra 1 up to Senior Calculus. My favorite subjects to tutor are Algebra 1 and Algebra 2; I feel these subjects lend themselves so nicely to the real-world. My tutoring approach is to help students learn how to problem solve and think critically. True success in math comes when students struggle through a problem and then ultimately find a solution or solutions because they have...