Award-Winning Creative Writing Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...in Western Europe. Since graduation, I have worked at a public school in Harlem as the College Counselor working with students from grades 6-12. In my two years of experience, I have had the opportunity to network with college admissions counselors across the country, and I gladly 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...

...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 and achieve things that they thought were impossible. I've also been working one on one helping students improve their writing since I was in high school. I started helping 4th graders with their writing portfolios at my old elementary school when I was fifteen, and...

...writing a good college essay. I am able to help with any English subject as well as test prep for reading and writing. As a teacher, I am passionate about helping students achieve academic success, and I will bring that same passion and creativity to any tutoring opportunity. Every student is different, and each has his or her own academic needs. I strive to find the best -- and most enjoyable -- way to tutor...

Over the last few years I have had the pleasure of tutoring some of the most athletically talented students at Temple University. The best part of the job has always been the teammate like relationship we form when setting academic goals together and then reaching them for the student using tools tailored to the student's study style and needs. ... I believe the student's goals for the class are what drives our productivity, so it is...

...school and won third place overall in Academic Decathlon state competition my senior year. My academic performance allowed me to attend both Rice University and the University of Texas at Austin, the latter at which I earned a 3.7 GPA, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and a Bachelor of Arts in English. As for pertinent work experience prior to Varsity Tutoring, I have tutored middle school aged children in English for a year...

...topics from Turkish prison reform to Faulkner to hemoglobin studies. This past summer, I traveled to 14 countries as part of the singing group Whim 'n Rhythm. On that trip, I taught a cappella, singing and choral workshops with students of all ages. It was incredible and hugely affirming -- music is truly a global language! My goal is to help my students become more comfortable writers, readers and critical thinkers while also providing a...

...have taught large groups to dissect vocabulary and societal concepts to further expand their own definition beyond their personal experiences- after all, we all perceive the world around us in different ways and none of them are wrong! I like to develop an understanding for my students so that I can guide them towards learning new perspectives/knowledge in a way that they remember, personally value and feel comfortable with making mistakes along the way. I love...

...to meet you. Prior to becoming a Varsity tutor, I studied Writing Arts at Rowan University and earned a Bachelor of Arts. My education afforded diverse course studies, including Creative Writing, Tutoring Writing, The Writer's Mind, Writing Children's Stories, and World Literature, to name a few. Some of my academic writing strengths include spelling and grammar editing, working a "flow" into a paper, and grabbing the audience's attention. Whether you need help brainstorming or polishing...

...in these specific subjects, I find joy and fulfillment in creating engaging learning experiences tailored to student needs - regardless of the topic. My teaching philosophy centers on the transformative power of education in improving one's life. I strive to instill this appreciation for learning in all my students, encouraging them to view education as a lifelong journey - one that even their tutor is on! In summary, I am a dedicated and effective educator...

Teaching is my passion; my greatest joy is sharing that passion with you! It is my pleasure to offer my tutoring services in grades ranging from elementary school through college; subjects including elementary and middle school math, pre-algebra, algebra, Earth sciences, beginner Spanish, and reading and writing for all grade levels; as well as SAT and educator-certification test preparation.

...deal of teaching and performance experience over the past 15 years in the Philadelphia area working out of a local music store and playing in a handful of original bands. I love any and all aspects of music including music theory and songwriting/composition. What I'm most interested in, however, is how I can help you--so please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any/all questions so we can discuss how to best get you...

Hope. If I were to boil all my teaching philosophies down to one word, it would be hope. When in grade-school, I was the student who needed the extra push from a caring teacher to be successful in the classroom; this is why I do what I do - to be that teacher for the student just like me! Currently, I am teaching 5th Grade Reading/Math in North Philadelphia at a turnaround charter school. The...

...communities, and expand the horizons of 200 foreign students with the possibilities of bilingualism. Additionally, my thorough knowledge of the English language has allowed me to work as a collegiate writing coach, executing detailed revisions of academic assignments and helping students improve their writing skills. My experience is not limited to language arts, however, as my career has led me to students with a variety of needs and I have tutored students in grades K-12...

...Each of us would gather after class and on the weekends to help each other study, or tutor each other in topics we didn't quite understand. This not only built my confidence as a teacher, but as a student. I'm a firm believer that anyone has the capability to learn anything - it's dependent on how driven you are as an individual to learn. Some things may not come too easy - this isn't something...

I am passionate about empowering students to use their voices to advocate and better communicate. I have experience in a variety of classroom settings, both in person and online, and with with students from grades K-12. I am a certified reading specialist and special education teacher. I specialize in a variety of subjects, including executive functioning, public speaking, writing, literature, and test preparation.

I am a graduate of Community College of Philadelphia with an Associates Degree in Nursing . I also have a Certificate in Nurse Aide Training from Penn State University. As a registered nurse one of my positions was a Staff Development Coordinator in which I taught all of the nursing staff nursing procedures as well as policies and procedures. I especially enjoy working teaching students how to care for their patients. My biggest joy is...

...students from 2-years-old up to 40. I graduated from the University of Florida with a history honors degree before working professionally in New York in the theatre while teaching a wide variety of subjects. Most recently, I graduated with a Masters Degree in Theatre Directing from Trinity College Dublin in Ireland. I have a colorful passion for education and finding ways to teach in a way that is personal, accessible and exciting.... I believe in a...

...me with the interdisciplinary background, which I consider to be crucial for all teachers and fellow creatives. I am cognizant of gender theory, feminism, literature, hermeneutics, and the importance of communication and holding/creating space for my students. Along with this, I have ample experience in mediating an online classroom environment through the Zoom Platform. Perhaps, above all else, I would like to leave you with this final note: I believe your words pressed to the...

...leadership, and nurturing as a part of the educational experience has been instilled in me from a very young age. As a child, I had to overcome my own personal challenges in order to 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...

...enthusiastic and looking forward to sharing my knowledge with you! I began tutoring in 4th grade as a peer mathematics tutor. Fast forward to college, I have three years of tutoring experience with two of the three years as a teaching assistant. I employ a lot of pictures and relate examples to real-world experience to better connect the classroom to experiences! I graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology with a minor...