Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...tutoring, I think it is important that my students reach the answer or conclusion on their own, with only as much assistance as they need from me. I myself can take some time to learn new things, so I know how important it is to be patient and supportive through the learning process. I believe that learning should be a very enjoyable thing to do, and that everyone should have the opportunity to learn at...

...tests or homework assignments. However, I hope that they will remember that I loved and cared for them, that I always believed in them and that I instilled in them the desire to never give up. I hope I have taught them to embrace their abilities, and dreams and to pursue their goals. I not only wish that for my future students, but also for those that I tutor. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from...

...and I focus on strengths that can help us to reach our potential in areas that may challenge us. If you can grasp an understanding of how you learn best, the sky is the limit. I develop my lessons on individualized needs, strengths, and interests of my students. Learning should be FUN and the style that you learn in should be what works best for YOU! About me: -Graduated with honors from Temple University (Education...

I am a graduate of Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (2020) and Indiana University (2017). I love languages, especially French, Latin, and Arabic. Chemistry was my favorite subject in high school and college, and, being an older sister, I'm happy to adapt to each student's needs and goals.

My name is Geoffrey, I am a 5th year special education teacher originally from CT. I have taught elementary to high school students but have mainly focused on high school students recently.

...that can be developed and appreciated. It doesn't matter whether I had a billion dollars or not, I would still want to teach and discover something new every day. In my experience listening to my students and understanding how they wish to learn is one of the best ways to help them reach their academic goals. The degrees I hold are in Theatre, Film, and Interactive Media. Over the course of my academic career I...

...to equip my students with tools they can use to achieve academic and professional success. I hold a B.A. in English: Writing from West Chester University and am currently pursuing an MFA in Poetry at Spalding University. I spent the last two years tutoring college students at West Chester University's disability department in writing, reading, and English and it was some of the most rewarding work of my life. My favorite subjects to tutor are...

I'm an English as a Foreign/Second Language (EFL/ESL) teacher here in Philadelphia. I am certified and have ten years of teaching experience at home and abroad. It's my job to assess your needs as an English learner, then deliver instruction based on those needs in an enjoyable, effective manner. I'm an easy going guy, but I take learning quite professionally. After all, I study foreign languages too!

...working with youth from low-income backgrounds and students of color, particularly in editing college application essays, which is my main focus on Varsity Tutors. As a low-income student myself, I truly appreciate education and believe that it should be accessible and enjoyable for students - that they should not only work for good grades, but work to love learning, education, and how it guides them throughout life. In my spare time, I enjoy learning languages,...

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I'm here to tutor because I believe that my past experiences as a student has prepared me to help the next wave of students. As a self-starter and highly motivated individual, I truly believe that I can help any student reach their utmost potential. I'm looking forward to having the opportunity to help students excel. ... I want to be able to help guide a student and aid them on their pathway to success. I believe...

...have also taught College Composition and College Success. I also have previous tutoring experience, including adult literacy tutoring with Literacy Volunteers of America. I tutor a wide variety of subjects, including History, English, Reading, standardized test prep, and Student Success, but probably my favorite tasks as a tutor are helping students in History, English, and other humanities fields work on essays and other writing projects. I pursue creative writing in my spare time.

...tailored to the individual needs of each student. With this solid foundation in both Instructional Technology and Elementary Education, I am excited to further expand my knowledge and expertise through the Wyzant Tutoring format. Looking towards the future, I am committed to making a lasting impact on the clients I tutor. By combining my passion for working with children and my expertise in instructional technology, I aspire to be at the forefront of educational innovation....

...many AP courses and exams which have helped me earn credits for college. This past fall semester and last fall semester I made dean's and president's list. I believe that education is necessary for a good quality of life. When tutoring, I incorporate methods of studying and learning that can be used across all classes and even all aspects of life, not just the subject I am teaching. School has taught me many life lessons...

...and social sciences and how they are taught to develop scholars and citizens. I've taught in college part-time for almost 20 years, including at Rutgers and community college. I've also taught graduate students in clinical education programs. My education includes three higher education degrees--BA summa cum laude from Rutgers, JD from Boston Univ. and a Master's from UPenn. I am a published constitutional lawyer, currently inactive, in four states. My modeling of critical analytical skills...

...with honors from the University of Arizona with a BA in history. I also hold an MA in history from the University of Maryland, College Park. I am currently an adjunct instructor at the University of Delaware where I teach World History I and II and the US History survey courses. I have previously taught World History as an adjunct instructor at Delaware County Community College. My own research interests focus on the Atlantic Word,...

...present culture, increasingly dominated by images. I received my Bachelor of Arts from The Catholic University of America with a major in History, minors in Classical Civilizations and Art History, and a strong concentration in Italian language, literature, and culture. Both my Master of Arts (University of Delaware) and PhD (University of Maryland, College Park) are in art history. In teaching and tutoring, which I've done in one form or another over the last 25...

...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 in legal studies and a concentration in politics. Currently, I am a 1L (first year law...

...to tutor is Calculus because it combines various areas in Mathematics and offers a way to understand Mathematics on a deeper level. My philosophy is to instill into my students the same curiosity and insight into Mathematics as I have had most of my life. Mathematics is often seen by many as a tedious subject that can only be understood by the few, however, I believe that anyone can achieve success as long as they...

...a college Sophomore, speak Fluent Russian, and have taken a broad range of subjects including: Statistics, History of Capitalism, History of Science, Astronomy, Intercultural Behavior, etc. I think learning is a life-long experience that should extend beyond the classroom. Therefore, I am a big proponent of holistic education and critical thinking so students can have the tools they need when they face the world. Although I love learning from every subject, I have a particular...