Top Tutors serving Philadelphia

Margaret: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...class of 2012 majoring in Elementary and Special Education. I have a strong passion to educate young minds. I view my chosen profession as one with a responsibility to inspire students to take ownership for their own education by providing them with the proper tools to succeed. Recognizing that every child has different capacities for learning it is also my responsibility, as their educator, to make sure I know my students' individual needs and determine...
Education & Certification
St. Joseph's University - Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Special Education
State Certified Teacher

Dr. Woods: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and assist them to succeed in academics in a manner that is comfortable for them while meeting the requirement(s) of their classes...
Education & Certification
Bates College - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Cairn University - Master of Science, Organizational Leadership
Walden University - Doctor of Philosophy, Public Administration

Daniel: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...other technologies, it can be extremely useful when used appropriately. But it can also be misleading and confusing for those who misuse it or do not understand it. Typically, my goal is to give students a firm foundation on how statistical concepts can help them frame and address important issues. Essentially, I try to give them the tools to think like a statistician. Although it's nice to work with students who are good at math,...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Statistics
Temple University - Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics

Jason: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...gone through the rigors of the college and medical school application process (including taking the required standardized tests), I'm very familiar with both the content and the test taking process. For the last two years I've served as a teaching assistant to the first year medical students in the Gross Anatomy course. During my time at Bryn Mawr I tutored students who were struggling in the basic sciences (physics, biology, chemistry and organic chemistry). I've...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - PHD, Medicine and Education
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33

Anvith: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...standardized exams (35 on the ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this message by providing funding and supplies for tribal schools in developing nations. Because of this passion for education, I can ensure that I will work vigorously to achieve my students' academic...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Melissa: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 giving them plenty of time to practice with me and in turn allow them to meet their educational goals. Not only can students learn the ins and outs of the German language but I can show them insights into Austrian or German culture...
Education & Certification
Pdagogische Hochschule Linz - Bachelors, Elementary Education

Felipe: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...multi-disciplinary tutor with a social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include: Pre-algebra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus, AB calculus, Spanish, French, AP US History, and SAT. My favorite subject is probably history as I think understanding the context of things should strongly influence the way they are understood. I particularly enjoy tutoring math because I firmly believe that all students can master any academic...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Public Policy
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800

Lindsay: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...classes, asana, pranayama, meditation as the lead teacher - high school girls volleyball,basketball and track coach My idea when I am teaching is that I am a facilitator. That means that you know how to do everything, you just don’t know that you know. My job is to show you that you have everything you need to do it yourself. Therefore, I ask questions to guide you, and in time you will see that you...
Education & Certification
SUNY Fredonia - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Syracuse University - Master of Arts, Linguistics

Mathew: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...privately in math, science and chess for two years. I like teaching and helping those not as comfortable with these subjects. All of my students reported increased success in their classes, ability in the subject area and even in their lives as well. I have a love of math and science that I apply in my everyday life and I am dedicated to helping my students achieve success in their areas of interest or need....
Education & Certification
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Biology: Molecular/Micro/Cell

Linda: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of an arts education organization that reached 70,000 PreK-12 students each year. There I developed curriculum-based programs to bring artist residencies into schools. My current position is that of marketing director at a college of music at a large urban university. What I most enjoy about my past and current jobs is interacting and mentoring college and high school students -- talking to them about their goals and helping them to prepare to enter the...
Education & Certification
University of Maryland - Bachelor in Arts, Music
Drexel University - Master of Science, Arts Administration

Grainne: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...
Education & Certification
The Catholic University of America - Bachelors, Spanish Literature
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University - Masters, Criminal Law

Kelly: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
My passion for education and interest in helping students is the perfect combination to serve as a tutor. I have a wide range of knowledge in subjects related to science, math, life sciences, public health and writing. I additionally have counseled high school students through the college application process and can provide valuable study skills and organization tips from my educational experiences. ... During the first session, I will meet with the student and discuss what...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Nutrition/ Dietetics
West Chester University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Master of Public Health: Nutrition
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1370
SAT Math: 700

Mary: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the SAT and GRE. As a tutor I would consider my style to be supportive but challenging - I want my students to realize how capable they are, and to do that, they need to work! I believe in...
Education & Certification
College of the Holy Cross - Bachelor in Arts, Classics (Latin and Greek languages)
GRE Quantitative: 165
GRE Verbal: 170

Laura: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...the Geoscience Department during nightly hours held in the Department building. Sometimes I also had the opportunity to help upper level students, and I loved discussing and teaching other Geoscience majors. At the time, I as also enrolled in the Colleges’ Teacher Certification Program, and was also interning as a Student Tutor in local middle and high schools. Teaching both adolescents and college students during that time helped me find and develop my passion for...
Education & Certification
Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Bachelors, Geology, Environmental Studies, Education
University of Minnesota Duluth - Masters, Geology
ACT Math: 31

Ziyue: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of reading at least one book in Chinese every 2 weeks. I love personalized tutoring, so I have a very efficient system of targeting my course plans according to each individual student. I would incorporate connections to the your interests, teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I like to set goals and use weekly agenda to improve your general study...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
ACT Math: 32
SAT Math: 740

Soham: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! I'm a graduate in Physics/CS at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign! I've gone through the education system and helped countless number of students already, so I know exactly where many of the faults are in different subjects and where tons of students tend to be weak.
Education & Certification
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Engineering Physics
ACT Composite: 35
ACT Math: 35
ACT Reading: 36

Anita: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...have in a student's ability to master content, I have always incorporated teaching into my life. In college, I tutored extensively in fundamental engineering courses, and conducted workshops to further strengthen my students' understanding of the material. Standardized testing is one of my strong suits, and I enjoy helping students advance in their performance in Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. I believe a strong foundation in education is vital for future success. I've had wonderful...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 710

Angela: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a passionate educator and writer and have worked as a tutor and classroom teacher with students of all ages and backgrounds. I received my MFA in writing from Johns Hopkins University, where I taught undergraduates. My background as a teacher and tutor encompasses work with language arts in all its forms: creative and critical writing, reading and literary analysis, grammar and mechanics, college essays and language-focused test prep.
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Russian Language and Literature
Johns Hopkins University - Master of Fine Arts, Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 780

Nicholas: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...college of engineering at Penn State University. I am working towards a major in CS and planning to work in the field of cybersecurity. Being a student myself, I can understand how frustrating learning a new and confusing topic can be. My job as a tutor is to help guide others who are struggling with similar experiences that I experienced in the past. My goal is to help anyone who may be having a hard...
Education & Certification
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus - Engineering in Computer Science, Computer Science

Anthony: Philadelphia tutor
Certified Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...national conferences on the topic of climate change adaptation planning and water management planning in water-stressed areas. I have also volunteered as an AmeriCorps Watershed Ambassador for the state of New Jersey and assessed the health of neighborhood streams in the Rancocas Creek Watershed, taught in the classroom and educational workshops on a variety of environmental issues, and trained citizen volunteers of all ages in the science of stream monitoring. In college, I was a...
Education & Certification
Dickinson College - Bachelors, Psychology and History (2)
Temple University - Masters, Law and a Masters of Environmental Studies at Penn
Private Tutoring in Philadelphia, PA
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The Philadelphia School System
Did you know the city of Philadelphia has nearly 300 public schools as well as many private schools? The school district was established in the early 1800s and is the eighth largest in the nation, serving more than 130,000 students. As with many of the largest school districts, competition to get into the very best schools can be fierce in Philadelphia.
Here's a breakdown of SAT test scores in Philadelphia. How does your student measure up?
Philadelphia Test Scores
Working with a professional tutor either online or in-home can help you or your student gain a competitive edge. Private tutors in Philadelphia can provide instruction to assist with challenging coursework, difficult homework assignments, or test prep for exams such as the SAT, ACT, ISEE, or PSSA.
The PSSA, or Pennsylvania System of School Assessment, is a standards-based exam given to every student in Pennsylvania in grades 3-8. It covers Math and English Language Arts for third graders. Students in grades 4-8 are also assessed in science.
For many students, these scores can help determine their ability to gain acceptance into their preferred high school. Curious about which high schools are at the top of many parents’ and students’ wish lists? Have a look at the following table:
Philadelphia High School Rankings
High School | Philadelhpia Ranking | State Ranking | AP Pass Rate |
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Julia R. Masterman Secondary School | 1 | 2 | 75% |
Central High School | 2 | 13 | 64% |
Science Leadership Academy | 3 | 16 | Unknown |
Franklin Towne Charter High School | 4 | 72 | 67% |
Carver High School | 5 | 73 | 28% |
Mast Community Charter School | 6 | 92 | 59% |
Academy at Palumbo | 7 | 94 | 24% |
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush | 8 | 112 | 28% |
Preparatory Charter School of Mathematics, Science, Tech & Careers | 9 | 144 | 79% |
Girard Academic Music Program (GAMP) | 10 | 145 | 28% |
Varsity Tutors can help you find skilled Philadelphia tutors for any learning need. In the high school years, students are laying the foundation for their collegiate careers. It is imperative that students who want to be accepted into one of the most prestigious Philadelphia colleges put forth their best effort during high school. Some of the top Philadelphia colleges are included in the table below.
Philadelphia University Rankings
College | National Rank | Acceptance Rate |
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University of Pennsylvania | 7 | 9% |
Swarthmore College | 31 | 13% |
Haverford College | 38 | 21% |
Bryn Mawr College | 26 | 40% |
Villanova University | 99 | 44% |
Temple University | 202 | 52% |
Drexel University | 222 | 75% |
An expert tutor can work with a student to improve his or her understanding of high school subjects and prepare him or her for the SAT or ACT. They can also help students refine their writing skills, which comes in handy when putting together a worthy admissions essay in pursuit of a spot at their preferred college. With busy schools and overextended instructors, tutoring can be an excellent way to get your student the help required to achieve success. Look at this chart of student-teacher ratios in Philadelphia:
Philadelphia Student-to-Teacher Ratios
Upper Darby Senior High School has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Pennsbury High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
North Penn Senior High School has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
Northeast High School has a 29 1 student-teacher ratio.
Neshaminy High School has a 16 1 student-teacher ratio.
Pennsylvania State Average has a 15 1 student-teacher ratio.
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