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Katherine Taylor

My Approach to Tutoring

Teaching students one-on-one, I tailor each lesson to the needs and interests of the student. I use creative methods to teach, such as giving ESL students “listening” homework using podcasts, reading children’s books as a jumping off point with my literacy and writing students, and giving my writing students a true variety of assignments to detect their weaknesses. My approach is rooted in my work in the late 90's as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa, when I learned how to connect with all kinds of people and how to really listen. I have a strong interest in working with children, non-native speakers, and adults struggling with literacy and/or writing. I have a good listening ear and a strong motivation to help people want to learn. I have experience working with writing students in many formats, including timed writing, college essays, personal statements, resumés, and more. There are different kinds of learners and I am sensitive to each student's needs and natural strengths.

My Tutor Profile

My Subjects

ESL, TOEFL, Writing (for adults and kids), Reading (for adults and kids), SAT Reading, SAT Essay, Study Skills, College and Career Readiness

Education

TESOL Workshop Certification, University of Pennsylvania (Graduate School of Education), 2016

MS, Environmental Studies and Writing, University of Montana, 2000-2002

BA, Government, Clark University, 1991-1995

Semester Abroad, Tibetan Studies, School for International Training, 1993

Summary of my Experience

  • TESOL Workshop Certification through UPenn to improve my ESL tutoring skills
  • 5+ years ESL tutoring experience with IOR Global Services, ESL in Philly, LADO, and as a Peace Corps Volunteer
  • 10+ years youth education experience, with Tree Frog Treks and the Discovery Museum
  • Currently teaching non-native students about American cities and culture at Peirce College/Learning Across America
  • Served in Americorps twice in community development roles in Oregon and Montana
  • Published my own writing in the following books and journals: Square One (U of Colorado/Boulder), Camas (U of Montana), Journal of Perinatal Education, Poems Across the Big Sky, and Staying Home: Reflections of Food, Farming, and Place
  • Volunteer since 2016 with the Center for Literacy in Philadelphia
  • Learned French while living abroad, and helped secure funding for girls to continue schooling in W. Africa

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About Us

Tutor Delphia is a small private tutoring company in Philadelphia specializing in high quality one on one tutoring for test prep, academic subjects and computer training.

  • 317 Glen Echo Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19119
  • Staff@TutorDelphia.com
  • 267-482-0627
  • Adam Levin, Owner and Founder


All A's... a big improvement!

I was very pleased with Tutor Delphia and with Gina's tutoring. She worked with my daughter very well and was extremely proactive in engaging her teachers. Sarah has achieved all A's in her classes this semester- a big improvement!

Gina is a real gem!

-Victoria R.

Improved [SAT] score by 200 points

After taking the SAT for the first time and not pleased with the results, our Senior Daughter had six sessions with Adam. Prior to Tutor Delphia, she had participated in group SAT tutorials. The one-to-one format benefited her. Adam met with her in her comfort zone (our dining room;-) and worked on her specific areas of need. Her college of choice stressed to her that she could be considered for an academic scholarship if additional SAT scores show improvement. Well, she improved her combined score by 200 points. She was accepted and offered the scholarship. If we had known about Tutor Delphia before her senior year, we would have gotten an earlier start on SAT readiness that is tailored specifically to the skills our daughter needed to yield success.

-Karen D.

Up to a solid "A"

Tutor Delphia helped our son move his grade up to a solid "A". He is much more comfortable with the concepts and techniques for solving problems. Adam's easy way and patient approach has helped to remove the anxiety that sometimes caused him to under perform in test situations.

-Joseph L.

Very patient and resourceful

Tutor Delphia has been a wonderful asset for my son in getting through 8th grade this year. I wish I had found Adam sooner to work with my son as he has been very patient and resourceful in drawing my child in to learning different and exciting ways to be engaged in math. Thank you Adam for helping my son reconnect to math again.

-Monika J.

Dedicated and reliable, patient and encouraging

I have used TutorDelphia for my two teenagers for high school math and SAT prep. Adam is dedicated and reliable, patient and encouraging, and really goes the extra mile. I am pleased with their progress and plan to continue with him.

-Barbara M.

We...will refer Tutor Delphia without hesitation

Hey Adam. We wish we would have found you sooner. Our son only had a couple of sessions with James and they really connected. He definitely felt more confident and did see an improved score. We will be in touch for any future test prep and will refer Tutor Delphia without hesitation.

-Richard B.


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