Award-Winning Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...the Lighting Director at a high-school drama program, where I mentored students in technical theater and guided them through the lighting design process. Now that commercial theater is hibernating, I'm focusing on education. I am most passionate about English and literature; I tutor basic literacy, as well as English, reading, writing and literature at all levels. I tutor elementary-level math, science and social studies. I am also a sharp essay-editor, and would be happy to...

...when explained in a reasonable way (this often does not happen in the classroom), but I also give them the little tips that save time, and teach them exactly what to look for to pinpoint the concept in any problem. I help them get in the instructor mentality, so they understand why problems are worded in a certain way and what the teacher is looking for. I like to share my experience so clients are...

...culture. Both my Master of Arts (University of Delaware) and PhD (University of Maryland, College Park) are in art history. In teaching and tutoring, which I've done in one form or another over the last 25 years, I believe in meeting students where they are and encouraging them to greater success by asking questions to expand their consideration of the materials and using analogies to what they know to bridge the gap to what they...

...have a Masters in Elementary Education, my Reading Specialist Certification, my Orton Gillingham Dyslexia Specialist Certification, a TESOL Certificate, my Supervisor Certificate and my Wilson Level 1 Certification. I enjoy tutoring students in reading and writing because it is foundational to everything they do. By helping a student improve in reading and writing, I have impacted all other academic areas. I personally have two sons who have learning differences. They are both dyslexic and dysgraphic....

...ever achieved without enthusiasm." That statement fits me to a "T". I am an enthusiastic School-Based Teacher Leader in a K-8 school in the School District of Philadelphia, and I have a huge passion for teaching! That being said I graduated from Rutgers University in History for my undergraduate, Eastern University for a Masters Degree in Elementary / Urban Education. I love elementary and middle school and teach high school students history at night. I love...

I recently graduated from NYU's Stern School of Business and had a great time helping prospective students on the GMAT. I scored extremely high through self-guided study and found I learned fun ways to teach some of the tougher concepts. I believe in making the session fun and student-driven - but also quickly finding any underlining problems with comprehension and addressing them.

I am a 2015 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. At Penn, I majored in Mathematics and minored in English. Throughout college, I held a position of a Teaching Assistant for various mathematics courses. In addition to my experience as a TA, I have years of experience as a private tutor for various subjects. I am committed to helping students understand and love their courses, and am dedicated to achieving this task.... Introduce myself and explain...

I am a Physics major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I'm from the Philly area. I enjoy reading about engineering, physics, computer science, and math. Tutoring is in my blood as my mother was a high school math teacher. I believe in teamwork and want to help people improve their skills in science and math because they allow you to do great things. So let's be great and study!

As a former high school math teacher for 8 years, I've worked with a number of students struggling in the subject area and seen them experience better grades and a significant improvement in their confidence. I enjoy working with students of all ages, and look forward to helping you improve in your math course.... I can help a student become an independent learner by helping them discover and understand how they learn best. Every student should...

...an engineering student at Princeton University. I have taken and tutored many AP subjects especially in the sciences and math. I have experience tutoring students of all ages in a variety of topics including test prep (ACT, AP Exams, etc.) and general science/math course tutoring. My focus is on helping students gain a critical understanding of the subjects at hand so they can apply that knowledge to solving a variety of problems.

As a Science, Mathematics and Physics coach, my goal is to demystify these fields while making them accessible and enjoyable. The Joy of mastering Math, Physics and Science resides in transferring these skills and knowledge to generations to come.

...of its musicality, spirit, and consciousness. My philosophy of teaching is that I must necessarily explore what you like about the subject you are learning, and then amplify that to include all aspects of that subject. I adore watching students fall in love with their latest acquisition of language, and celebrate that to the highest level of their competence. It opens a new window to one's abilities, and also establishes a history of small successes...

...and occasionally, make a real difference in their lives. My interests are extremely broad, and I usually develop a substantial amount of knowledge in every area I find interesting. For this reason, I am able to tutor across a variety of disciplines and to help students see connections between and among areas that typically seem unrelated. I have also worked hard to develop and maintain test-taking skills and I know a variety of strategies that...

...go to Medical School in the Dominican Republic. At the moment I am a stay home mom who still loves to help others in any way possible. I have tutor many subjects from Science to Math to Spanish. This last is actually my first language and I love to help others learn and fall in love with it. One of the most satisfying aspects of tutoring is seeing students overcome challenges and achieve their academic...

...and Master's Degree are in Landscape Architecture with a special interest in Cultural Historical Preservation within spaces, general communities, and our youth. I have been tutoring children and young adults ages 4 to 18 in the United States, South America, Central America, and Europe for 10 years. I've traveled the world to enhance my experience to educate children of different cultures, backgrounds, and skill level. I am personally well organized, detail oriented, and most importantly...

...the privilege of working with. I love working with students and I am particularly interested in getting them as passionate about Literature and Creative Writing as I am. I also spent 9 years taking students to state parks where we spent a few days at the beginning of each school year camping and hiking and just getting to know each other outside of an academic setting. This helped us learn life lessons that helped my...

...in Communications and Columbia University with an Ed.M. in Art and Art Education. I believe that all children and youth have the ability to learn and that their potential emerges from thoughtful pedagogical practices. Cultivating a student-centered approach, and understanding multiple intelligences as the various cognitive and creative modes of how students think and learn, allow academic goals and personal development to flourish. By this, students are led on the path to mastery and achievement,...

I'm a dedicated and organized tutor with a strong academic background in management and leadership. As a college student and peer educator, I've helped students strengthen their study skills, improve their writing, and build confidence in subjects like business, communication, and test prep. I focus on making complex material clear and approachable, and I tailor my approach to each student's learning style to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

...and English. I have experience creating and implementing an 8 week summer enrichment program curriculum for Philadelphia students to prepare them for college applications and personal statement essays. I successfully helped 15 high school students through the college application process. I am a firm proponent of education, believing that it is one of the most effective tools of empowerment. I also believe that learning can be so much fun, and I try to impart this...

...years, giving private English classes at home and formal classes at a school. It was in Spain that I got a real grasp of the Spanish language and also got certified as an EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teacher. I later went on to receive my bachelors in Spanish in the US. While getting my bachelor's degree, one of my jobs was being a private Spanish tutor. I also lived in Chile for a...