Top ACT English Tutors serving Philadelphia
Kevin: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a recent graduate of American University in Washington DC. I received my BA in Political Science. Prior to attending college, I graduated from the West Windsor Plainsboro School District, so I understand how stressful and competitive academics can be in and around this area. I tutor several subjects though I am strongest in the humanities particularly in preparation for the AP European/American History exams as well as the AP American Government/Comparative Politics exams. I...
Education & Certification
American University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT Reading: 36
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
Miguel: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...to try to convey it to others. The study habits I hope to pass on to my students are ones that have benefited me throughout my educational career. I graduated salutatorian of my high 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...
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The University of Texas at Austin - Bachelors, Computer Science / English
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 36
Kate: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...graduated from MIT with a bachelor's and a master's degree in 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...
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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
Rachel: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a recent Georgetown University graduate originally from San Diego, CA. I 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...
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Georgetown University - Bachelors, Human Science; Minor: Math
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800
Kathy: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I'm a recent Duke grad with experience in Resume Writing, Statistics, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and Math. I'll be available starting in July through August to tutor. In September, I'll be pursuing my Masters Degree in London at the Sotheby's Institute of Art.... I believe there is no model that fits any one student and that getting to know that student and his or her learning process is integral to teaching him or her effectively and...
Education & Certification
Duke University - Bachelors, Economics and Art
Sothebys Institute of Art - Masters, Modern and Contemporary Asian Art
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 32
Jeff: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a Master of Education in Secondary English and Social Studies from the University of Pennsylvania. I also hold Pennsylvania Certification in Secondary English and Social Studies. I began teaching high school English at Philadelphia's Simon Gratz High School and Cherry Hill (New Jersey) High School East. After a lengthy career in marketing and advertising, I returned to teaching at several of Philadelphia's magnet schools, including Franklin Learning Center, Lankanau High School and William Bodine High...
Education & Certification
Ithaca College - Bachelor in Arts, English Literature
University of Pennsylvania - Masters in Education, Secondary English/Social Studies Education
Rachel: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...social studies (human geography, political science). I am very passionate about writing and its application across a wide variety of fields! The best thing about tutoring is the way in which a tutor and tutee can learn from each other during a session - open dialogue can help make the experience very impactful! In my free time, I love writing, running, and playing music. My absolute favorite thing to do is travel - I have...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science - International Relations
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 34
Mackenzie: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a graduate of Boston College. I received my Bachelor's degree in Political Science with a minor in French; my studies primarily focused on international affairs. I am passionate about teaching areas I focused on during my four years in Boston including history, government, and French but also have an established background in writing, literature, and English. I believe it is important to identify a unique approach for every student according to their specific needs...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
ACT Composite: 32
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1470
Michael: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English 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.
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad, Actuarial Mathematics/Economics
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 35
Cheridan: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...are learning you will understand and enjoy it more. With my help, we can turn a once dreaded subject into something manageable and even fun! Previously, I was a volunteer test prep tutor with a non-profit. This organization provided free tutoring and college counseling to under-served, urban youth. This was an amazing experience and allowed me to use my tutoring abilities to give back to the community. I also grew up volunteering at a non-profit...
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Temple University - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
ACT Math: 34
ACT Reading: 31
SAT Math: 800
Jonathan: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
I am currently a graduate student in Chemical Engineering at the University of Delaware. I am working on using magnetic and flow fields to create advanced materials by directing the self-assembly process of nanoparticles . I have tutored students in Chemistry, Physics and Math all throughout undergraduate and graduate work. I truly enjoy breaking material down into its core components that allows the students to understand complicated information.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
University of Delaware - PHD, Chemical Engineering
ACT Composite: 34
Howe: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...name is Howe. I graduated from Wesleyan University in May, and I recently moved from New York to West Philly, where I am very excited to be working with Varsity Tutors. I love being able to work with students in a one-on-one setting; for students to truly grasp difficult concepts, they must be able to discuss the material freely with their teacher, which is rarely possible in a classroom setting. For writing especially, one-on-one tutoring...
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Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Science in Society
ACT Composite: 34
Eric: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...currently a computer science student at Swarthmore College. While I'm pursuing a technical degree I have diverse interests and I believe that my liberal arts background help me connect and communicate effectively as a tutor. I want to help you or your child understand the core concepts of any field instead of rattling off formulas and techniques for specific questions. To me, the mentor/mentee relationship is one of the most important human relationships --I will...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Grant: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, but I grew up in Edmond, Oklahoma. While I tutor a variety of subjects, some of my favorites are German, math, and English. I have been tutoring 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...
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Texas A & M University-College Station - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Mathematics
Princeton Theological Seminary - Masters, Theology
ACT Composite: 33
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1420
Steven: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a recent graduate of Drexel University, in which I obtained a BS in Biological Sciences with a concentration in organismal physiology. During my college years, I was a peer tutor who would help struggling classmates in many math and science subjects. I also served as a merit badge counselor in my Boy Scout troop, teaching scouts (ages 12-17) in subjects such as First Aid and Emergency Preparedness. These experiences inspired me to continue this...
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Drexel University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Ali : Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...graduated from Manchester University in 2012 with a degree in Spanish 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...
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Manchester University - Bachelor in Arts, Spanish/ TESOL
Jason: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...school application process (including taking the required standardized tests), I'm very familiar with both the content and the test taking process. For the last two years I've served as a teaching assistant to the first year medical students in the Gross Anatomy course. During my time at Bryn Mawr I tutored students who were struggling in the basic sciences (physics, biology, chemistry and organic chemistry). I've also spent a great deal of time working with...
Education & Certification
University of Pennsylvania - PHD, Medicine and Education
Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, History
ACT Composite: 34
ACT Math: 36
ACT Reading: 33
Rory: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...a young high school teacher possessing a great passion for helping 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...
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Saint Joseph's University - Bachelors, History & International Relations
Villanova University - Masters, Church Management
Mary Theresa: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...tests and go on to the university of their choosing. To accomplish academic goals at any level, it is important for the student to have fun while learning! I personalize my teaching approach to fit the student's learning style so that he or she can easily transition from learning a concept to applying it to a given problem. The greatest reward is seeing the smile on a student's face when a topic "clicks". Outside of...
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Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Drexel University - Unknown, Biomedical Engineering
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 35
ACT Reading: 33
Jean: Philadelphia ACT English tutor
Certified ACT English Tutor in Philadelphia, PA
...am a certified teacher, qualified to teach Social Studies, Math, and English in grades 7 through 12. With four years of substitute teaching and other classroom experience, as well as many years of tutoring in various subject areas, I am a seasoned and versatile tutor. Not only have I taught math and science classes at a non-public high school, I have also led SAT-prep classes and instructed students privately in reading, writing, math, and in...
Education & Certification
Hofstra University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
State Certified Teacher
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35
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