Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Montgomery County, PA

...written word within all my students! I have been teaching both high school and middle school in Philadelphia for the past five years. I have taught reading intervention and seen many of my students make enormous gains. I am in the process of being certified in the Wilson System of reading, which is a rigorous and research based intervention for students of all ages. I am excited to work with students on everything from fundamental...

...geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing about tutoring is the way in which a tutor and tutee can learn from each other during a session - open dialogue can help make the experience very impactful! In my free time, I love writing, running, and playing music. My absolute favorite thing to do is travel - I have been to as...

...illness, I decided to switch paths and pursue a career in medicine, and I'll be applying to medical school next year. I've been helping students with physics, math, and SAT prep since college, and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology/Sociology) and MCAT preparation. I understand how intimidating the mighty MCAT can feel. I help my students master both the content and strategy of the test,...

...first grade teacher in Philadelphia. I have been teaching for 5 years and have also taught sixth grade. I am a graduate of Shippensburg University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I also received my Masters in Education with a Reading Specialist Certification from Cabrini College. I am certified in Middle Years Mathematics and English as a Second Language (ESL) as well. I have been tutoring for...

...language and desire to learn a third one has given me a special passion for working with students studying Spanish as well as working on English assignments, from literature to essay editing and grammar. This lifelong learner attitude gives me an eagerness to learn from my students, both from their creativity as well as how to improve my teaching techniques as I discover their various learning styles. I hope to formally continue my own education...

...I value kindness and open communication between pupil and tutor. I want you to help you learn, not to be your drill sergeant! That being said, I do have high expectations for my students, because you should hold yourself to high standards if you want to improve your skills. Outside of instruction/studies, I played basketball in high-school, although ultimately other interests took over and I never pursued hoops on the college level; however, I still...

...of Boston College. I 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...

...about working with students in the Philadelphia area! I grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated high school with an IB diploma. For college, I moved to Houston to attend Rice University, where I majored in Psychology. I then earned a masters degree in Religion at Yale and I am now working towards a degree in Bioethics at UPenn. I also completed the premedical requirements during this time. In Connecticut, I worked as a chaplain...

...study physics, math, and computer science. I have done research about cosmic ray acceleration at supernova shock fronts in the Princeton University Department of Astrophysics, simulating how the turbulent plasmas push protons and ions. I have also worked at the Norfolk State University Department of Engineering, designing, simulating, optimizing, and building light filters for wavelength-division optical-electronic multiplexers. Another field I study is the mathematics of quasicrystals and aperiodic tilings, such as the Penrose tiling of...

...to foster and provide opportunities for exposure to these truths. I think keeping an open mind to change and a sense of humor are also very important aspects of education. Character education that emphasizes tolerance and support will surely give our students valuable life skills. The heart is where great teaching comes from. If we teach our students to use their hearts and minds, we will surely see the benefits in generations to come.

I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!

...teacher in Philadelphia, I am consistently focused on small group instructional models in my classroom to assist students in their particular area of academic instruction. Tutoring is where there are many different ways to approach and solve a problem, but the most important part is meeting a particular goal. Breaking down the focus skill, whether it be in reading, math, or science is of the utmost importance so my students can become independent learners.

...and I particularly like the one-on-one aspect of tutoring. Teaching is also a great fit for me right now because I am in the process of starting my own non-profit and the flexibility of teaching allows me to support myself until my non-profit gets up and running. Outside of work, I am an avid backpacker (just this past year I backpacked the Grand Canyon, the Adirondacks and Olympic National Park). And I also enjoy kayaking...

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...

...up medical school in Philadelphia. The sciences have been my educational focus since college, with expertise in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Chemistry, and more. I have strong teaching experience and continue to educate both in my clinical and research work. I use visual cues such as diagrams and interactive materials to work with students and ensure that they understand and remember the topics. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, playing hockey,...

...on campus as an English language tutor. I am fluent in Spanish and Russian having studied Russian at Middlebury College's intensive summer immersion program. I have used my Bachelors in neuroscience in hospital and laboratory settings since graduation in 2012 and love following the latest research. My goals in tutoring are to help students break down overwhelming material into manageable pieces, to see the big picture value of their school subjects, and to find tangible...

...at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania studying Finance and Operations & Information Management. I am an Executive Board Member of one of the largest community service groups on campus, the West Philadelphia Tutoring Project, so I have had plenty of experience tutoring elementary and middle school students in reading and math in the Philadelphia area. Prior to my experience tutoring in Philadelphia, I ran an online writing program teaching essential writing skills...

...in English, Magna Cum Laude, from Tufts University. And I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Rutgers-Camden. While I worked on my MFA, I taught Writing courses at Camden County College. This past fall, I served as the Emerging Writer-in-Residence at Penn State Altoona. I can teach and tutor a variety of subjects, but I adore English: high school essays, college admission essays, AP Literature and Composition. I'm a good teacher, and I can...

...at Bryn Mawr College majoring in Sociology and minoring in Child and Family Studies and Education. I am currently wrapping up my teaching certification program teaching American History in a Philadelphia public school. I have extensive experience teaching and tutoring English, History and essay writing with elementary, middle and high school students. I strongly believe learning is a collaborative, student directed process and I love helping students acquire long-term learning skills. My favorite part of...

...(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 also spent a great deal of time working with children of all...