Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...broad range of subjects, from Spanish to test prep, it is literature and writing that I am most passionate about as I feel they provide individuals the opportunity to connect with the world around them and give shape and voice to their experiences and opinions. Outside of education, I pursue whitewater kayaking competitively, and was a member of the US freestyle team this past year. When not tutoring or in a kayak, I can usually...

I am a Sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for education, literature, and language. I am pursuing linguistics and theater and spend my spare time participating in my school's vibrant theater community. I have lived in Belgium, Washington, D.C., Massachusetts and now Philadelphia. I love American Sign Language, baking, concerts, and poetry!

...my favorites are Math, English, Psychology and Study and Organizational skills. Outside of tutoring, I like to write (mostly poetry), read, play all sports and do crafts. I love animals and have two dogs of my own. I am the kind of tutor who believes in the success of all students. No child left behind is truly my philosophy. I implement fun tactics during tutoring sessions to help keep my students engaged but make sure to...

...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 success in their every effort. I focus on helping the student talk through the their concerns and ideas. I encourage students to share their own strategies to determine what will work best with individual learning styles....

...special education paraprofessional with small groups of students and one on one, helping them with English assignments and creating in class work for the reading portion of their school day. I deeply believe that education is beneficial to all students from all walks of life, and hope to instill an excitement and appreciation for learning in all my students. When I'm not teaching, I am playing with my two preschool aged daughters or reading a...

...theory. The journey to reaching there at first involved an attempt at a degree program in the science field, a gap year filled with self-discovery, and many bumps in the road. Coming from a Vietnamese immigrant, low-income family, I grew up learning how to make the most with what I have and how to strive to be better each day. I have always had a passion for helping others be excellent. I have tutored subjects...

...grades I became a school Reading Specialist working in several schools to direct their reading programs. During that time I worked with children from kindergarten to grade 6, implemented teacher workshops to improve reading skills, and introduced school-wide projects to make literacy fun and exciting for students. The joy of life-long learning is a desire for my self and my students to help all achieve personal goals and become productive citizens. I have tutored students...

...taught, I have worked as a classroom aid through Extended School Year, I have had my own 5th and 6th grade classrooms, and I have worked in a daycare setting as a pre-school teacher. When I am teaching or tutoring, I think it is important that my students reach the answer or conclusion on their own, with only as much assistance as they need from me. I myself can take some time to learn new...

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.

...a certification from Harvard University in Shakespeare's Life and Work. I am an expert in language and theatre arts with an affinity for the classics. I firmly believe that being able to comprehend what you read and then write about it in a cognizant matter is one of the most important things to master when you are young. I have taught elementary students in grades K-6, middle school students in grades 7-9, high school students...

...in a way that makes sense to the student. My experience has been that once the student finds their own way of looking at problems and challenges, learning becomes the natural process it should be. The student begins to enjoy learning and discovery, and will pursue education as far and fast as nature and circumstances allow. I am a career scientist who has observed that verbal communication is one of the most important skills a...

I am a certified teacher who is willing to help students of all ages reach their potential.

...towns of Guatemala, and the city of Philadelphia. I love traveling and working with new people. Elementary reading, writing, and math are my favorite subjects. I love helping students gain skills that help them succeed! Learning should be fun and I use different strategies to help students learn like music, art, and rhymes. I have taught for nine years in the field of elementary regular and special education. Primarily, I have worked in the areas...

Elementary and Special Educator with 10+ years of Classroom Experience.

Hi! I'm Katie, and I'm a certified social studies teacher in Maryland and Pennsylvania. I taught 8th grade U.S. history in Maryland for a year, 9th grade world history and AP Government in Philadelphia for a year, and am currently teaching 12th grade ELA in Philadelphia.

I am a person who always strives towards perfection. Regarding my attitude, try until you succeed.

...for two years in a public school in Miami-Dade. I worked on both writing and reading with my students. Prior to that, I have experience working as an English tutor throughout college for a range of ages. I received my bachelor's degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Manchester and shortly after completed a master's degree in Gender Studies and Law at SOAS, University of London. My professional experiences have taken me to...

...in African Studies from the Universit de Paris 1 - Panthon-Sorbonne and focused my research on the social exclusion of African immigrants in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly connect my students to any college...

...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 ages. From my time spent as a canoeing instructor for 9-14 year old boys in Belgrade Lakes, ME to my medical school pediatrics rotations, I'm very comfortable working with people of any age (newborn through...

...learns in different ways, I first assess their learning style to determine their strengths and weaknesses. Thereafter, the material that needs to be taught will be altered to fit with the student's learning style to ensure academic success. I also believe that the best thing a teacher/tutor can do for her students is to care about them. Students excel when they know that the teacher really believes in them and encourages them. I will personally...