Award-Winning Tutors serving Pennsylvania

...research writing), literature analysis, public speaking, foundations of logic in persuasive writing & speeches, and yes...you may call me a Grammar Nerd--because I do love grammar!! Whether you are a competent writer in need of a little support, a faint-hearted writer, a panicked writer, or anywhere in between, I can help you polish and perfect...

...of personalized academic plans for students and will be happy to create one for your child, so that they can excel. There are two main reasons why students are not academically successful. First, students do not have the fundamental skills to understand the content they are being taught. This can range from students having reading...

...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...

...run my own stationery and design business, and care for my young son. Taking care of my son has reawakened my desire to help people learn. While in graduate school and living in South Korea, I tutored students of all ages in grammar, reading comprehension and conversation. This was some of the most rewarding work...

...grew up in Austria speaking German where I earned a Bachelor in Elementary Education before moving to the states. While learning another language I know firsthand how difficult it can be to speak up and actually use what you know. I want to foster confidence in students ability to speak and listen to German by...

...feelings of self-doubt, I strive to help students figure out what learning style best works for them, so that I can teach them learning tools that will help them throughout the rest of their educational career and life. I strongly believe that my background and experiences have helped mold me into a well-rounded educator that...

I am a retired math teacher who taught in the public school system for 38 years. I earned my Bachelors degree from Susquehanna University in mathematics and I earned my Masters Degree in education from West Chester University. My goal is to develop confidence in...... I believe a teacher is supposed to empower students to apply the knowledge they have learned to different situations. A teacher is supposed to stimulate the student's confidence so they are...

...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 be invaluable as...

...school, college, and graduate school, with great success. When it comes to my tutoring style I truly believe that if you cannot explain something simply, then you do not understand it properly. That is why I endeavor to give the most straightforward explanation possible. I am a firm believer in contextualization - most especially in...

...and things only became more fun. In all my tutoring, I strive to emphasize the underlying beauty of the subject. I find that enthusiasm is infectious and is the best answer to precipitously dropping grades. I believe that building confidence and deep conceptual understanding, as well as fostering a rich and mentor-like relationship between tutor...

...my peers in high school; I loved the opportunity to revise their work. I became a teaching assistant while at Franklin & Marshall College in both the Neuroscience and Chemistry Departments working to run labs and teach lecture. I served as a teaching assistant for a freshman writing seminar and in that program I received...

...Accounting degree from the University of Puerto Rico, graduating with top honors. While I was in the University I had the opportunity to participate in different groups supporting the community, and assisting them in the development and implementation of educational activities. I had the chance tutoring students with their Spanish communication, vocabulary and grammatical skills....

...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...

...my awareness that these subjects can be extremely monotonous and confusing, especially to a struggling student, I strive to make the subject material fun and interesting through a variety of modes - catered to each individual. My interest in sports, movies, and various card/board games typically allow me to create a humorous and alternative way...

...Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills falls short if not accompanied by a genuine love for the subject matter and concern for the academic growth of the student. My concern is genuine and intentionally animated to inspire...

...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...

I recently moved to Philadelphia from Boulder Colorado. In my free time I enjoy rock climbing, trail running and playing guitar. I have a degree in mathematics from Oberlin College, in Ohio.... I believe in using real-life applications and hands-on learning tools to increase the student's intuitive mastery of concepts.... I would assess the student's strong points and their weak links. I would try to get a good idea of what they knew, and then what...

...countries with partners from over 20 different nations, both military and civilian. I spent 7 years in Japan working as a liaison, policy adviser, and sometime interpreter/translator. However, the job I enjoyed most was as the chief of a team training Army units preparing to conduct joint exercises with Asia-Pacific partners. I really enjoyed teaching...

...and personal essays! I have also worked extensively in the nonprofit sector, particularly 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...

...purpose of language is communication, not only to speak but to understand. I'm a native Spanish speaker who went through the process of learning English several years ago. I have experienced the process of learning a new language and I understand knowing the language it not enough, you have to use it. I help my...