Top Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia

Julie: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I hope to instill the same passion I have for the 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....
Education & Certification
Fordham University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Urban Education
SAT Verbal: 730
SAT Writing: 700

Shayan: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm a pre-health student at the University of Pennsylvania, and have an extensive background in the sciences. I can also rock the SATs and MCAT, so I've got that going for me. I love learning with students and trying to make the tedious work of learning as fun as possible. I think and teach in examples and make abstract concepts easily understandable. I also love sports, adventures, travelling!... My teaching philosophy is to teach in a...
Education & Certification
University at Buffalo - Bachelors, Biology, General
University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Pre-Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 700

Bill: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...been tutoring writing since 2014. I truly enjoy discussing syntax, content, and structure, not only because I may impart my own knowledge and experience, but because I may learn from the incredible diversity and uniqueness with which people approach language. I believe tutoring is mutual, and I am excited to work with as many different students as possible. I enjoy novel writing, playing guitar and piano, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy fan),...
Education & Certification
University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English

Kaitlin: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to pursue medicine, completing a one year post-baccalaureate premedical program at Bryn Mawr College. Having personally undergone the transition from a humanities to a science student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example,...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

JJ: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...others achieve their academic goals. I believe a teacher must be patient with their students and truly understand what issues they face in order to effectively communicate with them. I strive to cultivate a positive teaching environment that inspires my students with the same passion for learning that I have. I have recently focused on tutoring standardized tests including the GRE, SAT and ACT. I most enjoy tutoring the GRE because of the complexity of...
Education & Certification
Villanova University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
University of California-Davis - Master of Science, Entomology
SAT Math: 720
GRE: 331
GRE Quantitative: 167

Abhinav: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...California and Pennsylvania. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Mathematics (all 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. In my...
Education & Certification
Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 770
SAT Verbal: 770

Elsbeth: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...makes the learning process much more difficult for your child. This could have even led them to build barriers between themselves and learning. I can break down those barriers, discover your child's strengths and use those to help them conquer their difficulties. I'm very good at building trust with children. I worked as a camp counselor for 5 years with ages 9-18, and I've helped a lot of kids find their confidence and achieve things...
Education & Certification
Warren Wilson College - Bachelors, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740

Abby: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of subjects, I am most passionate about math, science, and college application help. Being the oldest in my family, the application process was very new and overwhelming. Through countless research and helping younger students, I am confident in my knowledge of the application process and my ability to help formulate strong essays and applications. As an engineering student, I am constantly learning new math and science topics and know how frustrating it can be to...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Engineering, Engineering, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1530
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 750

Gabriela: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...math, music, and science and those are also my favorite subjects to teach. It is so satisfying for 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 that each...
Education & Certification
Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Aakash: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...handful of fellowships for postgraduate research, including a US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, English Literature
University of California-Berkeley - Masters, Rhetoric

Samantha: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
As a college student studying to be an elementary school teacher, I have learned how to engage students in their learning by making them active participants. I believe that students learn by doing and a teacher is there to encourage and guide the students through each step of the way!... I believe that learning can be a complex process, and students need to be an active participant. The role of a teacher is to encourage and...
Education & Certification
Rowan University - Current Undergrad, Elementary Education; History; American Studies

Grant: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...are German, math, and English. I have been tutoring students in German, Algebra, Geometry, and SAT preparation for 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. In my...
Education & Certification
Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Mathematics
Princeton Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420

Grainne: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing 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

Elana: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Writing and became part of the Honors College Seminar Program. I am experienced with tutoring Spanish. I have also tutored writing for an Academic Development Program. I completed three levels of Tutor training and became a Master Certified Tutor. I chose to continue to tutor after college because I am extremely passionate about tutoring and helping students to achieve their goals through education. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, writing, rock climbing, and playing...
Education & Certification
West Chester University of PA - Bachelor in Arts, English

Joshua: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...took me years of studying to understand that, sometimes it can really help to have the material presented in alternative ways. Having learned that, I sought help from various sources -- sometimes other people, sometimes other books, videos or materials -- and was able to overcome these hurdles. Now a laboratory manager and technician in a leading neuroscience laboratory in Philadelphia with a Master's Degree in Pharmacology, I'm interested in helping students as they work...
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Thomas Jefferson University - Master of Science, Pharmacology

Lauren: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...only focus on the critical. I make a point of showing students what is great about their work, so that they continue performing well in those areas, as well as identifying areas for improvement. For academic writing, I aide students with their understanding of reading comprehension, research skills, and essay structure as well as appropriate language use. For creative writing, I have a variety of writing exercises that help students stretch their imaginations as well...
Education & Certification
New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Cinema Studies
Kingston University - Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing

Andrew: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm an experienced teacher of English literature, history, and the other humanities. I also have extensive experience teaching standardized test prep. My pledge to you is to work with you to better understand whatever it is that is giving you difficulty -- or to maxmize your score on that standardized test.
Education & Certification
New York University - Doctor of Philosophy, English
University of Pennsylvania - Master of Arts, History

Andrea: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a Temple University student. I have recently interned for the School District of Philadelphia at their newly opened and innovated high school. I have experience with teaching preschool, tutoring reading, writing, math, and Spanish. My goal is to teach special education someday. I would love to hear from you if you feel as if this would be a match!... My teaching philosophy is that each child requires a...
Education & Certification
Temple University - Current Undergrad, Human Development and Community Engagement

Adriane: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I received my Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. I am certified to teach all elementary grades. I have 6 years experience teaching grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. I specialize in Reading Intervention strategies. During my teaching career, I taught all subjects, including testing strategies for standardized tests. I am passionate about teaching my students to become independent, productive citizens. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, traveling, and taking walks with my dog.
Education & Certification
University of Central Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Elementary Education

Shua-Kym: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to have attended a high school that allowed me the opportunity to offer academic support to my peers. There were no material incentives - the rewards were intrinsic. Thus, I learned to love teaching for its own sake. When I came to college, the opportunities only expanded. I was able to support myself through the first year of college on this skill alone. It continued to be something I enjoyed, and it ultimately led to...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Economics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1440
SAT Verbal: 730
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