Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Philadelphia, PA

...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 turn a diffident or apathetic underachieving student into a classroom star. My favorite subject to tutor is standardized test prep (SAT,...

...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...

...TEFL certficate and tutoring and teaching there for the duration of my visa; when I returned to Philadelphia, I started working as a classroom ESL teacher for Kaplan International. Maybe because of these experiences, my favorite subjects to help with tend to be those most involved with language - Latin, Spanish, Reading/Writing skills - as well as Psychology, a more recent passion. I'm also happy to assist students with math for test prep like the...

...program at Bryn Mawr College. Having personally undergone the transition from a humanities to a science student, I feel passionately that the sciences can be learned by any student, even those for whom it might feel a little more challenging. Working as a tutor for biology, organic chemistry, general chemistry, and neuroscience, I actively implemented this philosophy, finding creative ways to approach complex concepts. For example, I might steer a writing student studying organic chemistry...

...can certainly help you reach your goal on any standardized test of mathematics. In addition, I taught English as a second language to over one hundred students at a college in Taizhou, China prior to entering my graduate program in engineering, which helped me hone my teaching style in both ESL and Mathematics. I am a patient tutor who focuses on identifying the root causes of misunderstandings and correcting them so that the student can...

...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 as an OB/GYN research coordinator at HUP....

...much-feared test was actually a breeze. My goal as your tutor is to remove the fear and anxiety that may surround a subject, and to place there instead something positive--the love of a book, an appreciation for a well-written paragraph, and the confidence to attack any test or assignment with assurance. I hold my Master's Degree in English Curriculum and Instruction for grades 5-12, and I am well-versed in different teaching methods to ensure that...

...Oregon; teaching a GRE prep class at American University; and SAT prep at a nonprofit for underprivileged kids in Philadelphia. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I'm most passionate about Math, Writing, and History. I love working with students to improve their standardized exam scores and its a lot of fun to watch students jump 200-300 points in weeks. I firmly believe that preparation is the secret to success and-- as a tutor--...

...is also 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...

...Academy at the University of Pennsylvania. I mentored a small group of high-school students, many of them international, and help them navigate a rigorous research-based curriculum. Before coming to college, I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college,...

...a chill academic punk originally from the Pacific Northwest. I came to Philly 4 years ago to experience a brand new scene, one I'd only heard was rough around the edges but filled with soul. Since then I've fallen in love with the city and hope to embody the genuine and organically fiery spirit instilled in the people here. Wherever I am though I'll always retain the subdued spirit of the forests, mountains, and water...

...students in German, Algebra, Geometry, and SAT preparation for almost ten years. I have worked with eighth-graders preparing for private school entrance exams, have taught Algebra in public school, and I currently teach philosophy at a New Jersey community college. I enjoy helping my students learn to solve problems on their own, think for themselves, and learn the strategies to excel at standardized tests. In my free time I play soccer and sing karaoke with...

...focuses on the student with whom I am working. Before meeting, I try to first assess problem areas to strategize a plan that will make the most impact quickly. I find that students make the best progress after they initially succeed in grasping a difficult concept. I really enjoy teaching and I particularly like the one-on-one aspect of tutoring. Teaching is also a great fit for me right now because I am in the process...

...learn the quantitative reasoning skills and critical analysis skills which will be needed when they graduate and enter the workplace. I love teaching and imparting the excitement I feel about the courses I both teach and tutor in. I edit manuscripts for students and teach them the skills of self-editing their own work. Education is my life's work. I love to teach students in high school, community college, undergraduates in universities, and graduate students who...

...you can't? If that is the case, then I want to teach and share my knowledge with you. I want to be the person who helps you understand and I am willing to put the effort into achieving that with you... Now, how beautiful is that, us both doing what we want? Imagine what we will be capable of doing when we are both doing what we want :) Nobody is perfect. If there were...

...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 conversation.

...B.A. and M.A. in English, and a M.F.A. in Creative Writing. I 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,...

...focus on improving student's ability to read texts actively and for understanding, teaching students to take and rewrite class notes, and learning to write effective essays. I have many hobbies and interests. I am a huge sports fan. I follow the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia 76ers, and the Michigan Wolverines. I am an avid reader of literature and history. I enjoy writing, cooking, biking and golfing. I love to travel. Most recently, I have...

...my 15 years at different colleges and universities. I have a bachelor's in Mathematics and a PhD in Statistics. My central role as a math and statistics educator is to provide tools and resources to students in order for them to achieve their goals and have fun while doing it. My main approach in teaching is to engage students individually or in groups by using question-and-answer sessions, discussion, interactive lecture (in which students respond to...

...teaching experience in traditional classrooms, labs, hospital settings, and online platforms, I have honed my skills in course development, instructional design, and assessment methodologies. My commitment to creating highly engaging and interactive learning experiences for students of all backgrounds includes a diverse range of ages, learning styles, and learning disabilities, which have always been at the forefront of my educational endeavors. I believe fostering a love for learning and building students' confidence is essential for...