Top ACT Reading Tutors serving Philadelphia

Kevin: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...is centered on the belief that nothing is particularly difficult if you just break it down into small parts. For example, things like Advanced Placement tests and standardized tests when viewed as a whole can seem like daunting tasks which require lots of higher order reading, writing, and thinking skills. However, when they are approached question by question and broken down into series of basic tasks, they become much more manageable. In my spare time...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430

Josh: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Yeshiva University in Manhattan. Before attending college I studied abroad for three years. Upon returning to America I graduated summa cum ladue from Yeshiva University with a degree in Biology. In college I ran a program of over 120 college students who tutored at public schools in Washington Heights. I recruited tutors, coordinated the program with the principals of the schools, and held events to help the tutors maximize their helpfulness to the public school...
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Vignesh: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am currently a rising sophomore at the University of Chicago majoring in economics. I have prior experience tutoring as I joined the SAT Tutoring club my freshman year. I tutor both the SAT and ACT in all sections. I really enjoying helping other students learn and do their best. In my spare time, I enjoy watching sports, especially football and soccer.
Education & Certification
University of Chicago - Current Undergrad Student, Economics
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35

Alexander: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and more recently I've been focusing on tutoring pre-medical subjects (Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Psychology/Sociology) and MCAT preparation. I understand how intimidating the mighty MCAT can feel. I help my students master both the content and strategy of the test, develop manageable study routines, and build the confidence they need to perform to their maximum potential on test day. I scored a 2350 (99th percentile) on my SAT and a 520 (98th percentile)...
Education & Certification
Amherst College - Bachelor in Arts, Architecture; Environmental Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 800

Jaxsen: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading 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

Otis : Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...well as with younger students just beginning their studies. I spent this past summer working with high school students as a resident counselor at Johns Hopkins University. In the fall, I plan on working in classrooms in the Philadelphia area. I have experience across the humanities, and have a particular love for history. I also understand the importance of preparing for standardized tests, and have found the same critical reading and writing skills needed to...
Education & Certification
Brandeis University - Bachelor in Arts, Classical Studies; Anthropology
Bryn Mawr College - Master of Arts, Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology
ACT English: 31
ACT Reading: 34
SAT Verbal: 800

Walaa: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...namely math and science. I would also mentor my peers in high school in various subjects. I believe that the key to achieving academic success in any given subject is to find a study method that works for you. I have had a lot of experience with trial and error myself, and would love to help others personalize their study habits to work for them. By working individually with students and personalizing their study strategies,...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33

Anvith: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...math and science: this includes subjects from elementary math/science to AP courses like AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, and AP Environmental Science. I've also scored very well on standardized exams (35 on the ACT, National Merit Finalist recognition for the PSAT), so I can also extend my services for students who need to prepare for such exams. Education is a right that all students should have. As a volunteer, I've upheld this message by providing...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35

Kathryn: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I have Pennsylvania State Certification in Elementary Education, Middle Years Mathematics, and Language Arts for 7-12th grades. I taught 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,...
Education & Certification
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus - Bachelors, Philosophy
Chestnut Hill College - Masters, Education

Jennifer: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...student studying Actuarial Science at Temple University. For my undergraduate degree, I went to Colgate University where I majored in mathematics and graduated in 2014. While studying at Colgate and for a year after graduation, I tutored students from grades 2nd to high school in a wide range of mathematics subjects. In addition to tutoring math, I also worked with students on SAT prep. In my spare time I enjoy running, skiing, and playing tennis.
Education & Certification
Colgate University - Bachelors, Mathematics
Tennessee Temple University - Current Grad Student, Actuarial Science
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 31
ACT Math: 35

Alysia: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...enjoy lifting weights, running, yoga, hiking, and participating in recreational team sports such as softball and volleyball. I believe that sports and physical activity are necessary for children to build leadership skills and learn how to cooperate with others and have helped coach an intramural children's baseball team for low-income students. I also have a love for music and visual art and frequently attend concerts, art exhibits, and poetry readings. I have a passion for...
Education & Certification
Thomas Edison State University - Bachelors, English
SAT Writing: 700

Michelle: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...summa cum laude in May of 2014 with a BA in Cultural Anthropology and a Certificate in French Language and Literature. My tutoring career began in high school as a member of the National Honor Society and continued throughout and after college. I now operate my own tutoring company Expert Instruction LLC. The primary goal of my tutoring service is to help students develop a growth mindset and enjoy the process of learning. I provide...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Anthropology
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34

Jessi: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia, I found a position at CHOP as a research assistant and then transitioned to a job...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Psychology
Yale Divinity School - Masters, Religion
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Shay: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am an undergraduate at the University of Pennsylvania with a passion for independent learning and over 300 hours of tutoring experience for local organizations.... Answers are secondary to process mastery. Teach a student to answer, and they will complete an assignment. Teach a student to think critically, and they will thrive for a lifetime.
Education & Certification
The University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Political Science, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31

Kaitlin: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry to explain a reaction as a narrative of molecular interactions, rather than beginning with a complex problem. In the context of shifting careers, I have also taken a number of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, GRE, and MCAT. My approach with these tests emphasizes strategy over content; a particular vocabulary word may or may not appear on...
Education & Certification
Wesleyan University - Bachelors, Psychology
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33

Kathy: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading 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

Sam: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...multiple positions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where I worked with professors to conduct statistical research in the department of Population, Family & Reproductive Health. Before Hopkins, I received an International Baccalaureate Diploma in Geneva, Switzerland, where I studied higher level Math, Economics, English, and Physics. I also attended the Hopkins School in New Haven for grades seven through nine. I look forward to helping you reach your goals, whether it...
Education & Certification
Johns Hopkins University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 34

Miguel: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year as a part of the PAIR program and helped graduate students from foreign countries practice their conversational English. Please feel invited to contact me and/or ask me your questions. I am able to travel to most of Philadelphia and its surrounding suburbs, and my schedule is flexible. I look forward to finding times that both of us can work...
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36

Rachel: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...what I use to prepare students for the PSAT. Trust me, it works! Not only did I score 2220 on the SAT, but my PSAT score helped me to become a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. I care deeply about what I do, but I think what really distinguishes me from many other tutors is my flexibility and commitment to the individual. I work around my students' individual needs and learning styles so that hardworking students...
Education & Certification
Touro College - Bachelors, History
Fordham University - Master of Arts, History
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 760
LSAT: 171

Clifton: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 time results oriented. If I am hired to tutor you or your child I promise you will not...
Education & Certification
Tulane University of Louisiana - Unknown, Legal Studies/History
Eastern University - Masters in Education, Multicultural Education
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