Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...of the program Teach for America, where he taught secondary social sciences for the Philadelphia School District. He has also worked as an SAT tutor and Social Science tutor at American University. He has worked in the Dominican Republic and Panama for USAID and Amigos De Las Americas, where he organized community development initiatives for rural villages. He has also worked as a community organizer with the Latino population of Washington, DC. Connor is a...

...currently finishing up medical school in Philadelphia. The sciences have been my educational focus since college, with expertise in Biology, Physiology, Anatomy, General Chemistry, and more. I have strong teaching experience and continue to educate both in my clinical and research work. I use visual cues such as diagrams and interactive materials to work with students and ensure that they understand and remember the topics. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family,...

I'm currently an attorney practicing criminal law in Philadelphia. I've always loved helping others learn! I grew up in Philadelphia, attended Catholic University in Washington, DC for college, and came back to the area to attend law school at Drexel University. In college, I majored in Spanish Language and Literature.... I've always found a Socratic approach to work best - that is, letting someone reach an answer by simply guiding them through what they already know...

...I've found it incredibly rewarding to help my students develop sustainable study habits and realize their academic potential. I believe that a student's performance is largely influenced by their weekly study routine, and I make it a priority to help my students figure out a process that works well for them. For a bit of background, I graduated from Amherst College with a B.A. in Architecture & Environmental Studies. After college, I received a Fulbright...

...humanities. I live to read, write, converse, and analyze. My passion for instruction goes back to 2007; when I was still in college, I volunteered to teach percussion at a parochial school in Harlem. This experience was so rewarding that it set me on the path of education forever. Since then, I've enjoyed helping students learn in a number of different environments: from teaching the GED to service-work union members in Center City, to serving...

...with students across a wide age range, from kindergarten through high-school. I love reading and writing and excel at teaching in these subjects. I have worked as an editor and have successfully coached a couple dozen students through the college essay writing process. I currently support a Harvard undergraduate in her writing intensive courses. I strive to bring gentleness and compassion to every tutoring session. I enjoy helping a student who may feel anxious or...

...US-UK Fulbright Award and a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship. My areas of competency include English, Art History, Rhetoric, Spanish, and French. I am also proficient in SAT, GRE, and GRE Subject Test in English. My first Master of Arts is in English from the University of Sussex (UK) and my second is in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley. I am happy to work with students at all stages and look forward to starting the...

...great thing for me--it gets me using all parts of my own brain! In the same way, the different education levels and learning styles of my patients often requires creativity on my part. In addition, I remember my own struggles to focus at times and the sense of dread that'd always come if I ever brought home bad test grades. I've been low on the academic ladder, and I know how hard it is to...

...by collaborating with me, learning will be interesting, fun, unforgettable, and valuable. I love teaching Reading, Spanish, and French. My favorite language is Spanish because of its musicality, spirit, and consciousness. My philosophy of teaching is that I must necessarily explore what you like about the subject you are learning, and then amplify that to include all aspects of that subject. I adore watching students fall in love with their latest acquisition of language, and...

...as a Second Language at The College of New Jersey. For several years I used my French skills at an Import corporation in New York and have also been involved in a foreign language program for elementary aged children at Bucks County Community College. In addition, I have privately tutored many students in both French and ESL. My experience in ESL is broad, having taught people from all over the world from beginners to adults....

...a swim Coach. I became a Teacher and a Coach to inspire students and athletes the way that I was inspired as a child. It is important to me to be a positive role model and push students to achieve their goals. I have a variety of experience working with students from K-12, as well as ESL students from Italy and Portugal. In my spare time I enjoy reading, writing, and painting. I also enjoy...

HI, my name is Nakisha. I currently work as an Early Literacy Specialist in Philadelphia. Prior to this role I taught in various elementary grades. My passion is to give students skills they need to be successful learners. ... Introduce myself and get a gauge of students' learning style.... Give them practice and provide them with opportunities to perform on level skills.... Positive words of encouragement. Goal setting.... Start with foundational skills and build the student...

...are challenging to them. As an Intervention Specialist I work in a K-5 school where I work with small groups of students that need additional support in English/Language Arts and Math. Additionally, I especially have a love for literature and reading and have aspirations to become a children's/ young adult author. I am also a published poet and plan on pursuing further publications in the future. The feeling I get when I am able to...

...a post-baccalaureate program at Bryn Mawr College to complete the premedical course work and matriculated into Penn's medical school. I took a year off from medical school between my third and fourth year to get a masters degree in education focusing on medical education but also learning a tremendous amount about K-12 education as well. While I plan on being a physician in the future, I know that education will play a major role in...

...I interned at a maternity hospital in India, assisted in the development of community health programs in Philadelphia and taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult immigrants and students abroad. I also mentored middle school and undergraduate students with science and math courses. I am open to tutoring in a broad range of subjects, including Algebra, Spanish I/II, ESL and Biology (SAT II, AP, and MCAT). My tutoring style is personal and interactive....

...Drexel University in 2009. Teaching has been one of my greatest passions, and I've volunteered as a tutor during high school and for the Boys & Girls Club in Richmond, VA during college. I worked as a biology teaching assistant at Drexel University and one of my proudest achievements was being nominated for teaching assistant of the year by my students. Every student learns differently, and it is very important to recognize each student's needs...

...Arts degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania. I majored in English with a concentration in Writing. I minored in Creative Writing and became part of the Honors College Seminar Program. I am experienced with tutoring Spanish. I have also tutored writing for an Academic Development Program. I completed three levels of Tutor training and became a Master Certified Tutor. I chose to continue to tutor after college because I am extremely passionate about tutoring...

...taught freshman writing for 22 years at various universities, including UConn, Temple, and WCU. I enjoy working one on one with students to improve their composition and grammar skills. There is nothing more professionally satisfying than watching students improve their skills over time. Moreover, regardless of an individual's present writing competencies, I am convinced that with effort any student can learn to write well. My years of instructional experience have convinced me of this time...

...try to supply some of that same illumination for my students. My favorite sciences are chemistry and astronomy. My tutoring style is relaxed but focused. I help students prepare a plan to achieve their academic goals, whether it be the SAT, a homework assignment or the next big test. I pride myself on my professionalism and subject matter knowledge. A typical tutoring session includes a planning portion, we will schedule out your study plan with...

...his LSAT preparation. I thoroughly enjoy working with students who are excited about learning, and working towards academic goals. I believe that the learning process should be stimulating and that there are practical benefits to be reaped from our academic efforts. In my spare time I enjoy exercise, specifically running and powerlifting (although I still post some pretty novice numbers!). I like to read, watch films and check out new restaurants. I have resided in...