Award-Winning Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...I work part-time as a marketer, 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 I've done and I'm so glad to return to it. I think my my...

...a current graduate student. I teach all subjects, but I specialize in test preparation and English as a Second Language. I've lived and worked in four countries, including Japan, France and Jordan. I've taught classes up to 40 and tutored both individuals and small groups up to four, working with a range of ages, from preschool to adult, and a range of ability level, from participants in special needs programs to students at one of...

...university-level microbiology courses and I also have expansive experience in writing, literary analysis, and reading comprehension, as I have composed original research in English literature, peer reviewed many of my colleagues' papers, and have served as an editorial intern for a published literary journal and as a weekly arts journalist for a local online publication. Since graduating from college and starting my primary occupation as a lab technician, I found that I have less opportunities...

...Chestnut Hill College, in Philadelphia, PA. My Bachelor of Arts Degree is from the University of Cincinnati, in Cincinnati, OH. I have Pennsylvania State Certification in Elementary Education, Middle Years Mathematics, and Language Arts for 7-12th grades. I taught in the public schools for several decades in middle school and elementary grades. I love to spend time with young people and help them become successful in their learning. I know that each student wants to...

...paragraph, and the confidence to attack any test or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and Instruction for grades 5-12, and I am well-versed in different teaching methods to ensure that a student who works with me has every chance of success. I think that students learn best when they are interested in a topic; my job as a tutor is to stimulate that interest in any way possible. I...

I have been teaching math for the last 12 years in public schools. My success as a teacher comes from making students feel comfortable with math. Math is like a puzzle, it is just a matter of figuring out how the pieces go together. It always feels good when you get the pieces together and see the finished product. I will help you fill in the pieces of the math puzzle and have success in...

...help people, therefore I love to work with people and help them to achieve their goals. It is my intention to guide you to understand, learn and improve your skills in the areas you need assistance. My students are very important for me and it is my priority to make sure they understand what I teach and they can learn. My background is in Counseling and Education, I have worked as a counselor for about...

...hands-on workshops for young children at the local science center about topics such as flower anatomy, animal tracks, and the popular 'egg drop'. I was also a peer counselor and trained incoming counselors, which involved teaching in front of large groups and leading small-group exercises. For my Master's thesis research, I became a research assistant at the Lincoln Park Zoo, studying the behavior of chimpanzees and gorillas. I frequently interacted with zoo guests as I...

...Humanities degree with a focus on Communications. I have a passion for the written word in a poetic sense as well as with an eye for the concise style expected in research papers and book reports. There is always room to insert personality regardless of what or for whom you are writing. I look forward to sharing this passion and the correct way of writing everything from fictional stories to properly cited research papers.... I like...

...the process of guiding a student to where he or she is able to solve a problem or explain a concept independently. As a tutor, I endeavor not to simply "lecture" or tell the student the steps to solving a problem. Instead, I try to guide the student through the inquiry process, so that he or she is doing most of the mental heavy lifting. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, hiking, reading, and spending...

...be your tutor. I was raised by two teachers. My mom is a 3rd grade teacher, and my dad teaches 8th grade art. I've been exposed to learning and the educational process for my entire life, making me a great student and an even better teacher. My professional experience includes 5 years of substitute teaching, two summers as a camp counselor, and a year of teaching English at a high school in South Korea. Tutoring,...

...received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs because as I have learned, each student...

...I study Spanish Literature, and I teach first year Spanish. I also have two bachelors degree (Literature and Political Science). I am originally from Argentina, and came to the United States at the age of 15, I enjoy the outdoors, sports and watching lots of movies. I'm a very outgoing person, and I like to teach in a very relaxed environment an create bonds with my students. I believe that the best way for people...

...past three and a half years. I taught high school chemistry and general science, running labs, lessons, and anything else that was required. While doing that, I started teaching LSAT classes after work. Now, I'm a full time tutor, devoted to helping students score higher on tests and do better in classes. Because I've been a science teacher, I know how they think, why they do certain labs, and what they're likely to ask in...

...It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by writing words on a piece...

...approach to teaching to ensure thorough understanding of the material, allowing students to also enjoy the learning process, and focus on pertinent applications of the material extending beyond the scope of a single assignment. I like to break concepts down into smaller, easy-to-manage parts, and then bring them back together once each part is mastered. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and after 10 years as a police officer, decided to change careers...

I was born & raised in Philadelphia. I graduated with a B.S. degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University. I currently reside in Springfield (Delaware County) with my wife &and 2 children. I have a passion in working with children as evidenced in my community involvement as a Head Coach. I have coached basketball, soccer & and softball thru the Springfield Athletic Association. My interests include reading, history and sports.... I stress to children being consistent...

...We use our knowledge every day to act constructively and cohesively within our society and our environment. The quest for knowledge, then, is one of the most universally important pursuits available to us humans. I have been fortunate enough to contribute to that pursuit for several months now as an SAT and ACT prep tutor, helping students cope with these formidable tests and earn the scores they need to continue their individual quests for knowledge...

College student driven to help other students excel academically. I personally like teaching through real world examples and through doing practice problems to gain understanding.... I typically teach by offering examples to gain understanding. I also enjoy offering additional problems to work through so that the student feels completely comfortable with the coursework.

...Secretarial Science/Office Administration, I gained useful skills that enabled me to subsequently work as a medical transcriptionist and administrative assistant at the admissions office of a large, urban university. If you're interested in earning your college degree, I can show you some strategies for success for getting into the college of your choice and doing well while there! While training to become a teacher, I completed hundreds of hours of teaching internships, observations, child study...