Award-Winning HSPT Tutors serving Philadelphia, PA

...part-time jobs on campus, one was as a Secretary at the Counseling Center, and the other was a tutor for college level Math classes. In May 2005, I graduated from West Chester University with a BSED in Elementary Education. I then continued to Drexel University to obtain my Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate. Finally, I finished getting my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with Principal Certificate from Cabrini College in 2009. Previously I...

...equip our students for their journey. I am a Certified NYC English Educator (gr.7-12). I graduated from Brooklyn College with a BA in English Education and Philosophy. I have been studying for standardized tests and SATs since 3rd grade. I have taught various grades ranging from 2nd grade to 12th grade in Math and English (Reading and Writing ). I have done private in-home tutoring for about 4-5 years and in a group setting for...

...teaching experiences throughout high school and college, which includes after-school programs and private tutoring. For approximately three years, I have dedicated my afternoons to working with students, ranging from kindergarten to seventh grade in assisting them with their homework and school curriculum during the regular school year. I have also assisted teachers with lesson preparations and attended to all students’ individual needs during the Saturday and summer school sessions. In addition to gaining experience from...

If students remain teachable and avoid shutting down, they will have the extra energy and potential to learn. In addition to the students' attitude, the teacher must be dynamic, allow relearn/retakes and urge students to get outside help. Hearing the same information from a different teacher can make a huge difference in retention.... The more and more I come across chemistry students, the more I see them trying to "rote" memorization. Since it is cumulative, you...

...like music history. Starting during my masters and continuing in the year since my graduation, I have pursued freelance editing for college students. Proofreading and content editing papers and dissertations has helped me maintain my writing and English skills, and encouraged me to seek out information about different citation styles. While I now tutor a range of subjects, I am most passionate about music, French, and English. I love the potential for communication and creativity...

...that every student can learn. Our responsibility as educators is to meet our students where they are, illustrate their learning to the real world, and carry them on a learning path that teaches them how to love learning. Learning is a lifelong skill that provides tools for our students to thrive in the real world and learn the confidence needed to success in any career they choose. Learning is the most important craft we can...

...in the classroom in college. Lifelong learning is a habit 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...

At this time, I am a Substitute teacher who is studying to become an ESOL teacher in Pennsylvania. I have a Masters in Adolescent Education in English 7-12. However, I have also worked with elementary school aged students. I also know Spanish. I would love to help you succeed in your schoolwork so that you can either move up to the next grade level or graduate. I hope to hear from you soon. Take care.

I greatly enjoying working with students and discussing math with them. My main goal is to make my students more confident with the material.

...in Comparative Literature and Writing and have varied work experience in the education, non-profit, and legal fields. I am currently focused on tutoring LSAT students. I scored a 171 and find the material interesting and highly learnable. I balance friendly encouragement with a rigorous approach, and strive to help students develop confidence and a sense of mastery. I believe the best way to improve on the LSAT is by working with real test questions through...

...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.

...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 in legal studies and a concentration in...

...upper level graduate courses were at Harvard MIT and was a research assistant at the National Bureau of Economic Research. I've spent several decades on Wall Street focused on very complex financial instruments. Many of my students went to the most prestigious business and law schools in the country and have become quite well-known and successful. I am a father of 17 year old twins who are flourishing. In addition to teaching academic material I...

...in Kensington. My goal is to get my students to love to read and write as much as I do and to find the right texts for them, the ones they love the most. Learning and achievement becomes so much easier when there is a sense of true joy-- I aim for that joy with all of my students. Outside of work I am an avid reader and a Bullet Journaler. I love to cook...

...to understand healthcare more and how individual and community healthcare can be improved. Lastly, I have witnessed the effects of poor healthcare during my travels to Egypt and when I was younger in Nigeria. The administration part of my major also appealed to me because of my interest in business and my wanting to improve healthcare systems. The culmination of my experiences and the things that I have learned have taught me that if I...

As someone who used to struggle with the SAT and ACT, I am proof that these tests can be beaten! I've helped hundreds of students master these tests both here in the greater Philadelphia area and abroad. I'm looking forward to meeting you!

...Degree in Mechanical Engineering. I retired in October 2017 after 44 years of professional engineering experience. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects. In the past I have had opportunities to teach others on an informal basis. I relish the opportunity to work with others who want to improve their skills. Anyone can do well in math once they develop some confidence in their ability. Being able to solve problems that may have...

As the first in my family to attend college, and then the only member to pursue graduate education, I know just how transformative my educational experiences have been. Such has encouraged me to enable the transformation of others via my mentoring, tutoring, and public speaking engagements.

...Writing at Harvard, I want to show my students that a love of learning is something you can never outgrow! In addition, if your child has an interest in learning and/or writing music, I am also a professional pianist/vocalist and composer member of The Recording Academy, which produces The Grammy Awards, Grammy Camp, and Grammy in the Schools, which I support actively. I would greatly welcome the opportunity to help your child reach his/her full...

...I felt like I could never do the work and I believed my teachers just couldn't understand. Mathematics was a language that made little sense to me. When it finally began to click and it was time for me to decide what career I wanted to enter, it was an easy decision. My passion is not only teaching math in a way that enables all students to learn and comprehend, but also demonstrating that understanding...