Top Literature Tutors serving Brookline
Stephen: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...that they can tackle and solve their problems and assignments themselves. I love when the students who come to me have their "Eureka!" moments and come to understand the concept they didn't grasp before, or solve the problem that had been giving them so much trouble. It's a really terrific feeling to know that I can make a difference in someone's life that way, however small it may be. I also understand that to seek...
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University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Civil and Environmental Engineering
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 800
Tom: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I believe strong oral communication, along with an enthusiasm for the material, is crucial to a satisfying learning experience, and I look forward to providing this for my students.... I am a firm...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, American History & Literature
Boston University - PHD, American Studies
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Verbal: 750
SAT Writing: 800
Meghan: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their needs.
Education & Certification
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, English
Boston College - Master of Arts, Education
GRE Verbal: 164
Aneri : Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...hurdles. I have more than 5 years of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in...
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Cornell University - Current Undergrad, Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1520
SAT Math: 740
SAT Verbal: 720
Deirdre: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...English and History. A little more about me! I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from Harvard University, completing coursework in history, government, social sciences, biology, chemistry, and physics. I recently graduated with First Honors from National University of Ireland, Galway with my Masters in Gender, Globalization, and Human Rights. I was just accepted to medical school at the University of Massachusetts...
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Harvard University - Bachelors, History and Science, Pre-Medical Studies
National University of Ireland-Galway - Masters, Gender, Globalisation and Rights
Meagan: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling or unengaged students in finding their own talents as writers and learners. I believe a successful tutoring approach includes creativity, responsiveness, attention to detail,...
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University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Political Science; Spanish; Education
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Education Policy and Management
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 780
SAT Verbal: 800
Erika: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...North Carolina and Duke University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Bachelor of Arts in Peace, War and Defense. I am available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on...
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Bachelor of Science, Public Health
Harvard University - Master of Public Policy, Public Policy
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 35
Julio: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...I am certified to teach Social Studies grades 7-12 and currently teach high school social studies. I have additional experience teaching elementary school students, middle school school students, and adult learners. With my training from Brown as well as ongoing training from the Rhode Island Department of Education and other reputable providers, I continue to hone my abilities to facilitate the learning process for students of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. I believe in personalized...
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Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Sociology & Anthropology
Brown University - Master of Arts Teaching, History/Social Studies Education
Jennifer: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...studies, Slavic studies, and art history. I'm comfortable working with chemistry, biology, most math subjects, and SAT Reading and Math, but am especially confident with tutoring Mandarin Chinese, as a native Chinese speaker with experience teaching a beginning Chinese course in the middle school support program at the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. If you're interested in improving your Chinese (or just looking to start a new language!), please reach out to me! I will...
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Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1570
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
Charlotte: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not tutoring or trying to teach myself something new, I love yoga, running and wandering around the beautiful...
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Colgate University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics and French
ACT Science: 31
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 700
Tahir: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...
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Youngstown State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Youngstown State University - Masters, Public Health
Desiree: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...to tutor math. Algebra has always been my favorite subject with chemistry as my second favorite and is what I am most passionate about. I find that it is easiest for students to understand the subject when it is related to something they are interested in outside of the classroom. In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, especially soccer, as well as reading and occasionally running. I am also an avid NY Giants fan.
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Polytechnic Institute of New York University - Bachelor of Science, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1400
SAT Math: 760
Kaley: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use my graduate training in human...
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Brown University - Bachelors, Education and Public Policy
Harvard Graduate School of Education - Masters, Human Development and Psychology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1540
SAT Math: 730
SAT Verbal: 790
Lexy: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...they find out that they need a lot less help than they thought! I have also done a fair amount of math and science tutoring with middle and high school students, which is almost easier, since full comprehension can be immediately and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the student through the process of figuring out the general concept in a unique way; for example, I will use...
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Boston College - Bachelor in Arts, English, Secondary Education
ACT Composite: 34
ACT English: 34
ACT Reading: 36
Max: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is important that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material they are working on because it means they have an understanding of their strengths and weaknesses. I want to encourage students to always...
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Ball State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
ACT Composite: 36
ACT English: 36
ACT Math: 36
Priscilla: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a particular emphasis on reading, writing, and history. My experience working with children expands beyond tutoring. I also have worked with students on their college essays. I absolutely enjoy working with them and deeply care about promoting their education. In my free time, I keep up with the current events, read, run, sail, and watch...
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Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, Government
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 32
ACT Math: 34
Nathaniel: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...these subjects in the humanities meet and form a core source of critical thinking skills that fuel inquiry and success in both higher education and life. In addition to teaching at Binghamton and taking on a number of private clients, I designed and taught college-level courses to high school students as part of MIT's Educational Studies Program. This program places undergraduate and post-college instructors with small classes of highly motivated students to tackle advanced subject...
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Brandeis University - Bachelors, History, Political Science
Brandeis University - Masters, Political Science and Government
Amanda: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...they quickly realized they had something they wanted to say and gained confidence in their writing. I gained more tutoring experience after college working for ScorePlus Academics for over a year and a half. I worked with all ages, but particularly high school students studying for college admissions tests. I taught group classes and tutored individuals for the ACT, PSAT, SAT, and GRE. My primary focus was on the ACT - I taught every section...
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Union University - Bachelor in Arts, English
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 36
Meghan: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It...
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Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, English
University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, American Literature
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 36
ACT Reading: 34
Christopher: Brookline Literature tutor
Certified Literature Tutor in Brookline, MA
...put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really enjoy listening to music, both old favorites and new...
Education & Certification
Harvard College - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 35
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