Award-Winning Writing Tutors serving Delaware County, PA

...way. I know certain books have changed my life and 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...

...In my opinion, there is no better way to assess the depth and breadth of one's knowledge than to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice...

...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 outside, canoeing or hiking with my dog. I...

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...

...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, programming, playing RPGs (I'm a big Final Fantasy...

Hi! I'm Solange - a recent graduate from Harvard where I studied Sociology & Women's Studies. I've been tutoring for eight years now, and have worked with a wide range of ages and in a wide range of subjects. Some of my specialties are college prep/test taking II worked in the admissions office on campus); social sciences; and literature/writing.

...writing to my love of people has made the social sciences the best area of study for me. My teaching style is relaxed and fun. I am friendly and outgoing, and I've heard I am very easy to get along with and make my students and peers feel comfortable. Working with me will include many helpful test-taking tips, as I took both the PSAT and the SAT twice. I will always do my best to...

...simply clash, which 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...

...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 spare time, I love to watch football and play sports with my friends. I also love playing board games and going...

...Special Education. I have a strong passion to educate young minds. I view my chosen profession as one with a responsibility to inspire students to take ownership for their own education by providing them with the proper tools to succeed. Recognizing that every child has different capacities for learning it is also my responsibility, as their educator, to make sure I know my students' individual needs and determine the most effective approach for presenting information...

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....

...our culture. It helps us think and form new ideas about our society. Other times, it can just be a fun way to escape into a whole new world and connect with people who have the same interest, like how Harry Potter has connected everyone. My goal is to help students have a better understanding on literature and it's meaning behind it. I also want to help them find their voice by writing words on...

...students. I have yet to meet a student who I haven't been able to help in some way and I will never stop trying to help a student succeed. If my methods aren't the most effective, then I will find new ways to ensure that the sessions are productive and that the students goals are met. I am a laid back person who likes to make the sessions easygoing and fun but at the same...

...to help students grow as both students and learners in the broader sense. My aim is to help the student progress as much as possible through being simultaneously supportive and rigorous. In my past experience, I have found that the best mode of education is dependent upon the particular student, and thus strive to accommodate a wide variety of personalities and learning styles. Through a comprehensive approach, I attempt to instill in students both knowledge...

...Fishtown section of Philadelphia. I work hard to develop 1:1 or small group sessions with my students to help them find their confidence to succeed as I know they are capable of doing! I am always challenging myself as well as my students to reach our full potential. I hold my students to high expectations. I am excited to have the opportunity to share my knowledge in a tutoring session to help all children grow...

...connect my students to any college admissions departments I am familiar with. Although my tutoring specialty is test prep -- SAT, ACT, PSAT, SHSAT, and GRE -- I particularly love tutoring writing, and creative writing is a hobby of mine. My philosophy is that even when we are preparing for a standardized exam, we should always be relating the work to your passions, pursuits, and educational goals to make the work that much more meaningful....

...in the public schools for several decades in middle school and elementary grades. I love to spend time with young people and help them become successful in their learning. I know that each student wants to feel respected and understood, and that listening is as important as talking. Each student has an individual style of learning, and my students and I work together to discover how to best approach a concept and achieve mastery of...

...experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT, ACT, GRE, etc.) because such tests cover a finite body of material that can be taught and mastered. In addition to test prep, I also tutor a number of English...

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...

...the problems we will tackle together will be difficult or confusing, and I will guide our work to hone in on exactly where the difficulty lies. While working to use our time efficiently, I also believe that an intense, lecture-driven approach is rarely conducive to fostering an atmosphere of curiosity and willingness to try. Therefore, I will regularly solicit feedback, encourage questions, and assess what methods work best for you so that I can adjust...