Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

I believe that all students possess the ability to learn new skills when the lesson is individualized. I will work with your student's strengths and support them through their weaknesses. Together we will reach their academic goals.

...am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. It brings me joy to know I have helped someone succeed and get to a place they want to get to. Having had the privilege to attend a top-tier school on a scholarship, I want to embrace the chance to help...

...elementary school 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...

Hello, My name is Makihra and I have my Masters degree in Human Resource Management and I am also an Investigator for Capital One Bank. I love to help others and love to see people achieve their goals. I am here to support and guide you through the process of understanding your work so that you can become independent and grasp the important information needed for success.

I am a senior undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science, as well as a research assistant studying violence against women. Becoming a truly successful college student often requires using an interdisciplinary approach to a given subject. I strive to bring what I have learned at a top University to high school students. ... As a high school student, I had a high level of motivation, but often little guidance. I believe that students...

...enthusiastic about reading comprehension, a broad range of writing styles, dissertation writing, organization and study skills, leadership and business subjects, social sciences, and research, and other subjects. I am also comfortable working with people diagnosed with disabilities. Learning is a process where a foundation of knowledge is laid and built upon. Each student has their own learning style and learning method. When I tutor, I work to understand each individual student's learning style and assist...

Hello! My name is Ryan and I'm a second year medical student at PCOM. I have a M.S. in Science from Drexel University in Health Sciences and a B.S. in Biology from the College of Charleston Honors College. I am fluent in Spanish and have a passion for education!

...around both students my age and those significantly younger. Most of my tutoring experience has been with students 1st to 8th grade. Other than tutoring content areas, I also pride myself on being organized and developing study skills to use my time efficiently. There are increasingly new methods to assist students in these skills if they are given guidance and motivation. If you have any questions about tutoring, or academia in general, please feel free...

...can use to achieve academic and professional success. I hold a B.A. in English: Writing from West Chester University and am currently pursuing an MFA in Poetry at Spalding University. I spent the last two years tutoring college students at West Chester University's disability department in writing, reading, and English and it was some of the most rewarding work of my life. My favorite subjects to tutor are academic writing, creative writing, and understanding literature,...

Connor Krone is a alumnus of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural...

...as many children in achieving their own personal goals throughout their school career. Education: * Masters in Education from Loyola University, Washington, D.C. * Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Primary Certification from Washington DC * Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Elementary Certification from Montessori Institute of Milwaukee * Orton-Gillingham Methodology Certification for children 3-6th grade from Institute for Multi-sensory Education, Piscataway, NJ *AOGPE Certificate with David Katz, MAT Fellow/AOGPE from Learning Ally, Princeton NJ *ADD/ADHD Training Certificate,...

I am passionate about empowering students to use their voices to advocate and better communicate. I have experience in a variety of classroom settings, both in person and online, and with with students from grades K-12. I am a certified reading specialist and special education teacher. I specialize in a variety of subjects, including executive functioning, public speaking, writing, literature, and test preparation.

...an individual student and their abilities or difficulties. Because of this, I continued to tutor throughout my four years of college, mostly tutoring peer college students through a program at my school, Eastern University. I also tutored students in Philadelphia at Eastern’s sister school, Esperanza College. After graduating from Eastern with Bachelor of Arts degrees in both Spanish and Political Science, I continued my experience as an educator by living in Guatemala teaching and tutoring...

...reform to Faulkner to hemoglobin studies. This past summer, I traveled to 14 countries as part of the singing group Whim 'n Rhythm. On that trip, I taught a cappella, singing and choral workshops with students of all ages. It was incredible and hugely affirming -- music is truly a global language! My goal is to help my students become more comfortable writers, readers and critical thinkers while also providing a supportive -- and fun!...

...identify where students might be struggling and find creative solutions based on empirically proven methods. By the end of each session, my goal is for students to feel as though their perspective is empowered, while being closer to achieving learning goals than we began. On the personal side, I love to explore Philadelphia, especially the food scene, as well as listen to music, watch and play sports, and read non-fiction. I love supporting my alma...

...research. I want to learn more about maintaining biodiversity across regions. I also seek to improve understanding of how people shape their environment and fit into their regional ecological history. In addition to expanding knowledge, my aim is to have my work inform public policy and education in order to better address the environmental issues of our time. Mentoring young people is very important to me. Since 2009, I have worked with students from diverse...

...the cappuccinos that result, she is fine with that. Understand, this is not the kind of machine that you just push a button and out comes a latte. It is the kind that specialty coffee shops use which require a bit of skill and finesse from the barista. I love experimenting with all the variables of making a great espresso including the dose amount, how fine to do the grind, how hard to tamp down...

It is my mission to help every individual learn and grow at their own unique pace and reach their full potential

...helping students master this test. I know from personal experience that the LSAT can be frustrating, but I will help students to break down each section and minimize the test's intimidation factor. With patience, repetition, and an understanding of how the test writers think, the LSAT can become predictable and even enjoyable. I want to help students get to that point so they can go into test day with the best possible resources for maximizing...

...I have lived in several different states in the US (PA, FL, MD, CO, CT, and IL), and I have lived in other countries (Peru, Spain, Italy, and Mexico) and visited many more. I have two big dogs (an Old English Mastiff and a Newfoundland) and two striped cats. I love to do yoga and tai chi. I just love meeting new people and learning more about all there is to know.