Award-Winning Tutors serving Ridley Park, PA

...scholarship and leadership in English studies. This past year at Temple has been one of the most rewarding and delightful years of my life. Since 2009 I have been a trained volunteer tutor in Adult Basic English (ABE) and English as a Second Language (ESL) sponsored by Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC). For ABE I...

...almost ten years. I have worked with eighth-graders preparing for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests....

...appreciate the language as much as I do! I studied abroad in Senegal, West Africa where I spoke nothing but French for a semester. In college I was a French TA for several semesters. When I was studying for the SAT in high school, I loved taking standardized tests! I knew that made me crazy,...

...a student's academic careers and beyond. I also love to read and many of my favorite books are about sports. I have been a fan of the New York Yankees for as long as I can remember, and professional football season is my favorite time of year. I spend many Sundays watching games and managing...

...the DAT, which I scored in the 98th percentile when I took it myself! I also provide application advice for applying to Dental school. After taking my DAT, I applied to 8 dental schools and was accepted to 7 of them! In my undergraduate semesters, I often took up multiple positions to be a resource...

...Language and English Interpreting. I have taught (in New York City) preschool, kindergarten, 1st, 5th and special needs as well as working as an aide in grades 2,4,6,7 and 8. This has allowed me to familiarize myself with curriculum content and expectations in a range of grades. Since moving to the PA/NJ area, I am...

...(7-9). Most of my teaching experience has been with prekindergarten, 2nd, 3rd and 5th grade. I love helping my students achieve their own academic success! I take the time to learn about my students and their personal learning styles, needs and preferences. I often incorporate various learning tools, such as manipulatives, white boards, highlighting tape,...

...branches from Algebra to Calculus) and Science (Biology, Chemistry, and Physics). As a high school student, I vividly remember preparing for the SAT and hope to use the tactics that I learned to help other students who may need improvement! I firmly believe in helping students and adapting to their individual needs and skill sets....

...I came to Philly 4 years ago to experience a brand new scene, one I'd only heard was rough around the edges but filled with soul. Since then I've fallen in love with the city and hope to embody the genuine and organically fiery spirit instilled in the people here. Wherever I am though I'll...

...a tutor, as well as my own experience as a student, have allowed me to acquire ample and diverse learning and studying techniques. I am currently pursuing a Masters in Science at Drexel University as a I work on applying to medical school. I am fluent in Spanish and French (thus enjoy tutoring both) but...

...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 students learn and practice Spanish whether it is to support them...

...When I tutor, I always remember the English assistants I used to have at school, I learned so much more with them because they were fun, knew their country very well and could tell us about what was going on there (we listened to music, watched videos, read books and even performed in mini plays...

...of prior failures, learning disabilities, or 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...

...Chatham University and Ohio Northern University. As an admissions representative, I have provided prospective students insight into the admission processes, shared the criteria admissions offices use to identify an ideal personal statement, and assisted students to refine their applications for review. Aside from my admissions experience, I am an attorney practicing in Philadelphia. I have...

...first experience as a teacher was right out of college, when I taught summer courses in Biology and Algebra 1. I graduated from Union College in Schenectady, NY, after attending the Loomis Chaffee School in Windsor, CT. Throughout all of my education, I have always been drawn to the sciences, particularly Biology. My major in...

I got my PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania, and I teach because I love helping students get to their "Aha!" moments. I've taught at the college level and served as an SAT tutor focused on the Writing section.

...both the student and I to see the student's hard work come to fruition through a good test score or just a clearly better understanding of the topic. Learning should be fun - not just sitting at a table cramming information into your head. I try to take this approach with my tutoring and hope...

...at Gloucester County College, from which I graduated with an Associates Degree (A.A) in Arts and Sciences. I then transferred to St. Bonaventure University, graduating magna cum laude in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in general History. My introductory experience to the Spanish language was a semester abroad in Sevilla. My interests remain broad and...

...style to match. Throughout high school and college, I have tutored peers in a variety of subjects, covering most sciences, math, and writing. The subjects I enjoy most however, are those related to Biology or Physics. I spend much of my free time outdoors running, surfing, hiking, and exploring. I do also enjoy a quiet...

...from a rival who sat in on a physiology tutoring session I led in graduate school. He said, "You break it down so that a six-year-old could understand it." This is the level of understanding I aim to impart to all my students. I firmly believe that a thorough understanding of fundamental concepts allows one...