Top Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia

Elsbeth: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...there are a few key steps that must be taken before being able to successfully facilitating learning: getting to know a student and building trust, discovering strengths and finding ways to utilize them, and building a love of learning and an enthusiasm for the process of learning, while continuing to feed that enthusiasm, especially when challenges are encountered in the learning process. Without these steps, the progress of the student will be much slower, if...
Education & Certification
Warren Wilson College - Bachelors, Creative Writing
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
SAT Verbal: 740

Jasmine: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a senior with a Neuroscience major at Swarthmore College. My favorite subjects include Biology and Psychology. I am interested in teaching students how to develop a better grasp of their academic material, improve their learning skills, and succeed in whatever course they take. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing violin, reading, and traveling. I also have extensive community service experience and have traveled to China, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic to engage in...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1600
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Kathy: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Economics and Art
Sothebys Institute of Art - Masters, Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32

JJ: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Villanova University in May of 2012. Throughout my four years of undergraduate college, I tutored hundreds of students in a variety of subjects. A month after my graduation from Villanova, I was on a plane to California to start work on my Master's degree. I studied Entomology at the University of California, Davis and conducted a field research project that investigated how pesticides affect honey bee behavior. I also worked as a teaching assistant at...
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

Bill: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I have 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Maine - Bachelors, English and Philosophy
University of Maine - Masters, English

Alice: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...professors with a passion for reading, writing, and teaching. I grew up in Arizona, but I moved to PA for school. A college student myself, I love interacting with other students and collaborating. I always find I have more to learn and there's nothing I enjoy more than working on writing with someone else. I went to a competitive, Advanced Placement high school and took nine AP classes over the course of my four years....
Education & Certification
Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Women's Studies
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 780

Kate: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering. I'm available to tutor biology, chemistry, physics, math from Algebra up through AP Calculus, SAT test prep, and French. I've been tutoring students in science and math for 7 years. I also spent 8 months working and studying in France, and have tutored high school and adult students in French. When I'm not working or studying, I love playing volleyball (indoors or on the beach!) and spending time...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

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

Jaxsen: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am passionate about education. I believe that education is a powerful tool to self-improvement. Everyone learns differently and I am well-prepared to provide individually tailored perspectives to help facilitate each individual's growth. I graduated with my BA in Sociology (with honors recognition) and have tutored English, composition and writing at the collegiate level. I am happy to assist students in the social sciences, language arts, composition and more.... Humans are social and naturally curious creatures....
Education & Certification
Lindenwood University - Bachelors, Sociology

Ryan: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
If you're looking for an enthusiastic tutor to help solidify your expertise in English and Spanish language skills, look no further. I have experience working with children and adults at all levels and love that feeling when something clicks in the mind of one of my students. Let's build an empowering connection today.
Education & Certification
Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, English

Tara: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...in English, with Honors in African and African American Culture, from the College of Liberal Arts at Penn State, University Park. I also have an MFA in Interdisciplinary Art from Goddard College in Vermont. Over the past ten years, I have worked as a tutor and teaching artist. I have taught urban, rural and suburban students creative ways to study, learn and achieve. I really enjoy helping students to understand literature and the writing process....
Education & Certification
Penn State University - Bachelor in Arts, English
Goddard College - Master of Fine Arts, Interdisciplinary Art

Case: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to 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....
Education & Certification
DePauw University - Bachelors, Vocal Performance, English Writing
SAT Math: 790

Rory: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a great passion for helping students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees,...
Education & Certification
Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management

Aaron: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...in 2015, where I earned a B.A. in Chemistry and a B.Mus. in Vocal Performance. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, both as an academic tutor and as a choir director. Working together with others to achieve goals and exceed expectations is the most rewarding pursuit one can have. In tutoring, math and chemistry have always been the subjects where I worked with students, and those are the ones that I enjoy the...
Education & Certification
Oberlin College - Bachelors, Chemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 710

Sean: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a health and behavior researcher and educator. I love teaching, public health, and psychology! I have taught many subjects including statistics and epidemiology to students of all backgrounds. I love helping people, and meeting them where they are in terms of knowledge, understanding, and comfort. Each person has strengths, and they can be applied to almost any subject. The challenge for tutors is to help connect each students' strengths with the subject matter.
Education & Certification
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Temple University - PHD, Public Health

Felipe: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...2012 with my BA in public policy and a minor in education. I then spent two years living in southeast Asia, first teaching at a college in Vietnam then working at a Dutch development nonprofit in Indonesia. I am currently pursuing a computer science post-baccalaureate degree at Penn. I am an experienced multi-disciplinary tutor with a social studies teaching credential, I am easy-going, and have worked with students of all ages. Past tutoring subjects include:...
Education & Certification
Princeton University - Bachelors, Public Policy
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Grad Student, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 760
SAT Writing: 800

Rebecca: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...with a Bachelor's degree in Biology in May of 2013. My coursework at Penn emphasized Chemistry, English, and Writing in addition to Biology. During my college years, I worked for the Penn Tutoring Center as a General Chemistry tutor. Although I enjoy teaching this subject most of all, I am experienced in a broad range of subjects. I am enthusiastic about helping students to learn course material ranging from Biology and Chemistry to English and...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 750

Jason: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...the University of Pennsylvania who is applying to pediatrics residency programs. I graduated in 2006 from Yale University with a bachelors degree in History. I subsequently completed a post-baccalaureate program at Bryn Mawr College to complete the premedical course work and matriculated into Penn's medical school. I took a year off from medical school between my third and fourth year to get a masters degree in education focusing on medical education but also learning a...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - PHD, Medicine and Education
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33

Anthony: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...As an attorney, I currently handle sustainability law, environmental law and contracts. I have experience with developing mission sustainability plans for U.S. military bases that enhance long-term sustainability of testing and training operations. I have developed workshops and educational programs on goal setting, plan implementation, and stakeholder development. I have presented at national conferences on the topic of climate change adaptation planning and water management planning in water-stressed areas. I have also volunteered as an...
Education & Certification
Dickinson College - Bachelors, Psychology and History (2)
Temple University - Masters, Law and a Masters of Environmental Studies at Penn

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
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