Top Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia
Jacob: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...2012 with a B.A. in Astrophysics and a minor in Classical Archaeology. I am currently the Master Electrician for the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, PA. While I am most adept at Physics, Astronomy and Math, I have always had a passion for English Grammar, proofreading and editing. That same love of English helps me when trying to communicate mathematical and scientific ideas to those for whom the sciences are a struggle. Conversely, I...
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Haverford College - Bachelor in Arts, Astrophysics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 780
Yoshika: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...those with Autism, ADD, moderate OCD, as well as students who are physically challenged. In the near future I am looking to return to school to earn my MA in Elementary Education. In the past I have also been a literacy tutor for elementary school students. I loved seeing my students' progress and enthusiasm about reading. My love of language also extends to foreign language. I studied Spanish for four years and have a future...
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CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, English
Rachel: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 many countries as my current age, and I hope to keep...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science - International Relations
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Daniel: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and actor in the Philadelphia area. I love the theatre, and it has taught me an enormous amount about interacting with people and the world in which we live. Time and again I have been enlightened to the power of collaborating with my fellow artists, and the amazing, inventive magic this can produce. Similarly, my tutoring sessions are just as much about collaborating. By striving to reach a common goal together, we can overcome any...
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Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology and Theatre
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 730
Claire: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...professionals in their 50s and 60s. It's never too late to start learning a new language! I graduated with my MA in Linguistics in May 2015, and received my BA in French and Sociology in May 2011 with a minor in German. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to show my students how speaking foreign languages, learning about the social sciences, and reading can be both fun and relevant to everyday life, and learn...
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Hillsdale College - Bachelor in Arts, French, Sociology
ACT English: 32
ACT Reading: 32
SAT Verbal: 740
Dato: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I 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...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
GRE Verbal: 168
Jennifer: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I student taught in kindergarten and third grade, and have since completed long term substitute teaching assignments in second, fourth and fifth grades. With my experience in multiple grade levels, I feel that I have built a good repertoire to refer back to while working with students of every age and ability level. In addition to my work experience, I believe my love of reading and my passion for learning help me to share my...
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Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor in Arts, Graphic Design
The College of New Jersey - Master of Arts Teaching, Elementary Education
State Certified Teacher
Winnie: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...keep things as active as possible. I think it's important that students feel they are engaged in a dynamic process; I view tutoring much like a conversation. If students have questions, I always want to hear them. I think in tutoring, when both the student and the tutor contribute, there's a great exchange. I'm originally from the East Coast, the Philadelphia area. I lived in the Middle East for four years for my work. In...
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Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Georgetown University - Master of Arts, Middle East Studies
SAT Verbal: 780
Raywa: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...work. My training involved after school homework help for middle school students, speech therapy for elementary age students, and clinical speech services for adults and children. After graduating summa cum laude with a B.S. degree in Teaching Students with Speech and Hearing Handicaps (K-12), which enabled me to earn a teaching certificate (Teaching Students with Speech and Language Disabilities). I went on to complete 27 credits of a M.S. in Speech Language Pathology, while working...
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Long Island University - Brooklyn - Bachelors, Teacher of Students with Speech and Hearing Handicapped
Jessica: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and cheering on my favorite sports teams. My teaching style reflects my desire to be a life long learner. I believe that you can learn something from everyone you meet and every encounter. Education is truly the key to a quality life and one should never stop searching for knowledge. I truly believe that by spending my time tutoring and teaching children I can both enrich others lives as well as my own. I believe...
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Wilkes University - Bachelor in Arts, Education
Marquerita: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...from college and starting my primary occupation as a lab technician, I found that I have less opportunities to help students and to improve their writing and analytical reading skills, which is a profound passion of mine. Tutoring students in English literature and composition enables me to keep doing something that I love to do. In my spare time, I also enjoy painting, learning computer programming, baking, and reading anything and everything that I can.
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Drexel University - Bachelors, Nutrition and Food Science; English
Lindsey: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tutor subjects including math, statistics, psychology, psychology GRE subject test prep, and writing. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics because I find that it can be a bridge between math processes and real world context, lending a useful platform for math wary individuals to learn about mathematical concepts. Outside of my academic interests, I like to cycle, travel, and cook in my spare time. I like to be outdoors and I enjoy many outdoor...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Psychology
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus - PHD, Psychology
Devon: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...with academic writing/reading and the research I have conducted in French enable me to offer help in those areas as well. My concentration in linguistics has often helped me show students ways to connect with language and writing that fit their own experiences. For students struggling with Latin, I offer help with paradigm memorization & I offer guidance and practice reading Latin. I am happy to supplement studies with outside readings to help with fluency...
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Ursinus College - Bachelor in Arts, Classics, Linguistics
Cambridge University - Unknown, Classics
Alysia: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...allow my intellect to shine. I have ADHD and in the elementary grades was labeled a class clown, however, I learned to conquer my learning disability and proceeded to excel. For high school, I attended Wyoming Seminary Upper School, a private boarding school in North East, PA, and my experience and education I received there helped mold me into a conscious global citizen set on making an impact in this world. I am currently an...
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Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English
SAT Writing: 700
Samantha: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to their learning styles and to help them reach their personal goals. Additionally, I like to make sessions hands-on. Having had an ESL class full of different language speakers, I have become creative at designing a variety of activities and visual aids to communicate concepts from different viewpoints. I have also successfully applied these learning strategies towards tutoring different scientific disciplines and continue to experiment with resourceful ways to make learning a fun, engaging experience.
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Bryn Mawr College - Bachelors, Biology, General
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
SAT Writing: 750
Anneliza: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...now work as a Landscape Designer in Philadelphia and am currently applying for licensure as a Professional Landscape Architect. I also teach as an adjunct professor at Philadelphia University in the Landscape Architecture program. Through Varsity Tutors, I tutor many subjects related to engineering, math, science, art, ecology, and the environment. I love to work with students on strategies to learn math and geometry, particularly focusing on strategies that involve physical and visual learning. I...
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Lafayette College - Bachelors, Civil Engineering (BS) and Art (BA)
University of Pennsylvania - Masters, Landscape Architecture
ACT Science: 34
SAT Math: 700
SAT Verbal: 730
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.
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University of Wisconsin-Madison - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Temple University - PHD, Public Health
Sherrell: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...years so far. I believe it is very important for everyone to receive a quality education. I am grateful to have the opportunity to be able to help students learn in an encouraging and supportive environment.Each student is unique and has his or her own way of learning. I like to find out the most effective way that each individual students learns so that I can base my teaching methods on what will work best...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
Saint Joseph's University - Masters, Writing Studies
Jessi: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 in...
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Rice University - Bachelors, Psychology
Yale Divinity School - Masters, Religion
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Megan: Philadelphia Writing tutor
Certified Writing Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Algebra, Geometry, and SAT Math because my teaching style involves creative techniques, tips, and tricks that students find more enjoyable and easier to understand. I also teach a broad range of subjects that are of interest to me, including English, Essay Writing, ESL, and Biology. I've had my fair share of tutors while growing up, so I have not only learned to distinguish good from bad tutoring techniques, but I have also developed a level...
Education & Certification
Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 740
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