Top ACT Reading Tutors serving Philadelphia
Miguel: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...strategy based approach to studying, and keep an updated list of strategies that my students are finding helpful. I prefer to test mastery of material via a role reversal in which I see if the student can teach me how to correctly solve problems and arrive at the correct answers. 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....
Education & Certification
The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Josh: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Louis, Missouri. I achieved a 33 on my ACT, and enrolled in the honors program at 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...
Education & Certification
Yeshiva University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 33
Kate: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...Environmental Engineering. I'm 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...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Environmental Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Masters, Environmental Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1580
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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
Patrick: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...achieve their goals! I believe every student learns in a different way, which is why I personalize my tutoring approach to fit YOUR needs. I am familiar with the SAT and ACT reading and writing sections, and I can help students improve their scores by walking them through practice questions AND giving them my own testing strategies. I know the SAT and ACT can be stressful for students, but I prepare them so that they...
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University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, International Relations
Stephanie: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...is the greatest determinant of success in an academic setting. By "confidence" I mean not only confidence in ones mastery of topical material, but, more fundamentally, confidence in ones ability to learn and think independently. As an instructor, I am dedicated to helping students succeed because I know from my own experiences as a student that, at every level of education, from elementary to graduate school, the support and encouragement of a passionate teacher can...
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University of Chicago - Bachelors, Cinema and Media Studies / English Language and Literature
University of Iowa - Masters, Film Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 780
Michael: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
College student driven to help other students excel academically. I personally like teaching through real world examples and through doing practice problems to gain understanding.... I typically teach by offering examples to gain understanding. I also enjoy offering additional problems to work through so that the student feels completely comfortable with the coursework.
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Mathematics/Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Rachel: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...hold a Bachelor of Science in Human Science, and I graduated with Honors with Distinction. While at Georgetown, I completed the pre-medical track and minored in Math. I'm an experienced standardized test taker, and I am passionate about helping students achieve their academic potential! I have tutored elementary school through college students in reading comprehension, math, SAT prep, and chemistry, and even started an afterschool engineering program for elementary school students. I am a strong...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Solange: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
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.
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 34
Rory: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...students succeed. I look forward to working with your son or daughter! A little bit about myself, I hold a B.A. in History and International Relations from Saint Josephs University. I am a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, the Phi Alpha Theta history honors society, and the Sigma Iota Rho International Studies honors society. I am from upstate New York (Albany area). I am an avid Yankees, Football Giants, Knicks, Saint Joseph's...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management
Aidan: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...of guiding a student to where he or she is able to solve a problem or explain a concept independently. As a tutor, I endeavor not to simply "lecture" or tell the student the steps to solving a problem. Instead, I try to guide the student through the inquiry process, so that he or she is doing most of the mental heavy lifting. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy running, hiking, reading, and spending time with...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelors, Math and English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 720
SAT Verbal: 740
Cindy: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania studying Political Science and Marketing. I would love to help you in anything from ACT/SAT prep to Mandarin!
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - Current Undergrad, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 35
Ali : Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). I have taught various levels of language learners all over the world: elementary students in Spain, young adults in Taiwan, and adult ESL classes in the United States. I am also still a language student as I am teaching myself medically-based Spanish vocabulary. I understand learning a new language is difficult and requires a different style of instruction, which is why I utilize a lot...
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Manchester University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish/ TESOL
Meredith: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...and college students for the Pitt Engineering Career Access Program. The tutoring program was designed to support students focused on graduating with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or math. My favorite subjects to tutor are anything in the math and science fields. I firmly believe that with the right approach and a bit of practice, anyone can grasp these topics. I treat solving math problems more like solving a puzzle, one piece at a...
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh - Bachelor of Science, Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 31
Ade: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...degree in African Studies from Yale University. I deferred admission to gain relevant work experience before starting medical school at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as an MD/MPH candidate student. My experience in the biological sciences includes extensive biology research in the fields of behavioral neuroscience and infectious disease. I successfully completed all required courses for admission into medical school during the course of my undergraduate education, and I have extensive Math, Science,...
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Yale University - Bachelors, Biology, African Studies
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 36
Jessi: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...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 a community hospital. Upon moving to Philadelphia,...
Education & Certification
Rice University - Bachelors, Psychology
Yale Divinity School - Masters, Religion
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 31
Gabriela: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tutored lower school math and high school physics. My favorite subjects in school are math, music, and science and those are also my favorite subjects to teach. It is so satisfying for both the student and I to see the student's hard work come to fruition through a good test score or just a clearly better understanding of the topic. Learning should be fun - not just sitting at a table cramming information into your...
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Haverford College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33
Sarah: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...I teach all subjects, but I specialize in test preparation and English as a Second Language. I've lived and worked in four countries, including Japan, France and Jordan. I've taught classes up to 40 and tutored both individuals and small groups up to four, working with a range of ages, from preschool to adult, and a range of ability level, from participants in special needs programs to students at one of the most competitive high...
Education & Certification
University of Colorado Boulder - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology, Anthropology
King's College London (in progress) - Master of Science, Psychology
ACT Reading: 33
SAT Verbal: 740
Brittany: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...are coming from. This ability to listen is crucial also for tutoring and understanding a child's academic needs. In working with patients, I also regularly break down tough scientific concepts into every-day language that they can relate to. This is another very important skill to have when working with students who may be struggling to understand difficult technical concepts. I am confident that my years of academic experience will serve well in helping your child...
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The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Bachelors, Biology, General
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine - Current Grad Student, Medicine
Ken: Philadelphia ACT Reading tutor
Certified ACT Reading Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...teacher with over 11 years of teaching experience. I believe that all students can learn. Having experience teaching at-risk students in juvenile detention, rural students, and suburban students, I believe that everyone has the capability to learn, they just need to be willing to learn. I always say if it's good for kids, then do it. I pride myself in my abilities to engage and build a strong rapport with all of my students.
Education & Certification
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor of Science, History Teacher Education
American College of Education - Masters in Education, Educational Evaluation and Research
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