Award-Winning ACT English Tutors serving Boston, MA

...standardized tests. I had the opportunity to live in Spain for 6 months, where I became fluent in Spanish and developed a love for tutoring English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate...

...Cluj, Romania) and have most experience working with 4th-8th graders, high school students, and college students. I have tutored students in English, Political Science, US Government and History, Geography, SAT prep, and Italian. I can speak both English and Italian fluently and have limited proficiency in Mandarin. Currently, I work at the UCLA Undergraduate Writing Center, where I help my peers improve their writing skills by assisting them with their essays, research assignments, and personal...

...a clan, where relationships are based on respect for one another, and where ideas are listened to and discussed equally, and finally, where it is possible to express oneself in a sarcasm-free zone. While many teachers find it easiest to remain anchored to textbooks, I strive to find innovative ways of teaching that address the diverse needs of all of my students. In addition to my integration of technology into the curriculum in my sessions,...

...new things! I have a CAGs (Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study) in Educational Leadership, a Master's in Teaching Secondary Education - History, and a Bachelor's degree in History/Art History. When I'm not being a professional student, I am being a professional teacher. I have been teaching for the last 12 years in an urban school district north of Boston, MA. In my first few years of teaching, I was a Math and Science teacher at...

...aurally, or kinesthetically in our efforts to comprehend or communicate information. In teaching English language acquisition, reading, writing, and test preparation, I saw that these subjects overlap and correlate rather than exist as isolated categories possessing separate skill-sets. My teaching experience in Asia, North and South America has been enhanced by an exposure to different perspectives on teaching, learning, and socio-cultural dynamics. Encountering learning styles and customs from China, Mexico, the Middle East, and the...

...counselor for after-school programs in the Boston area for 5th-8th grade children. I tutored students one-on-one in math and reading, and I helped serve as a guide to empower students. Additionally, I spent a year teaching a classroom of 1st and 2nd grade students in a Sunday-school program. I taught students Singaporean mathematics and fostered an appreciation for learning. I am excited to contribute my experience and work with you towards your goals!.

I am a certified middle school mathematics teacher and I have my Masters in Teaching in Mathematics Education. I believe that all students can be successful with the right opportunities and instruction. I look forward to helping you with your coursework!

...affairs at Boston University where I have strengthened my expertise in learning techniques and a wide breadth of subject matters. Whether it's helping a student develop strong writing skills, build confidence in problem-solving, or prepare for an important exam, I take pride in guiding them toward success. My tutoring philosophy centers on patience, adaptability, and encouragement. I strive to create a supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, making mistakes, and ultimately growing into...

I am a researcher and educator. I'm skeptical of received wisdom, have made a habit of getting paid to travel around the world, and love the outdoors and reading. Let's master your subject, but more importantly, master the art of learning and figure out why you're doing it. "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." - Richard Feynman

...was an SAT score and college admissions essays) but also who they are. Tutoring had a huge impact on my confidence in the classroom and other academic settings (i.e. testing, presentations, etc.) My greatest wish is to pay it forward. I am a passionate learner of developmental and abnormal psychology, with aspirations to become a clinical child psychologist in the future. I have years of volunteer and work experience as a camp counselor, lifeguard, science...

...theater in DC, and I currently work for the WGBH Educational Foundation as a host on WCRB Classical Radio Boston. Given my wide range of subjects tutored, I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, college writing, and essay writing, for I believe that solid skills in writing composition and reading comprehension are the strongest tools a student can have in school and beyond. In my spare time, I enjoy artistic pursuits: I sing, perform, and...

A recent graduate of Haverford College and a current student at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Law School, I am extremely excited to work with students on topics ranging from elementary school English to college-level World Religion! Whether it's grammar, paper-editing, or exam studying, I'm here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out--I am overjoyed to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and look forward to working...

...since this is key in building confidence. I am concerned not just with my students understanding why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong. I have been a tutor for the ACT for 4 years and have seen immense improvements in each student I work with. Additionally, I recently wrapped up my own MCAT journey so everything that I learned to guide me through the process is fresh in my mind!...

...University majoring in Medical Sciences and minoring in Psychology. I am in the Seven Year Liberal Arts/Medical Education program with Boston University School of Medicine. I greatly enjoy teaching others and assisting students in their academic journeys. I have tutoring experience in the past with peer and younger students in subjects such as Writing, Math, and Science. I have a great foundation in these areas and hope to share my knowledge with others!

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...

...in the first place, that I understand exactly what the students goal is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from the student what she or he feels to be their greatest weakness or source of difficulty in the pursuit of their goal. Establishing all of these...

I am a special educator and reading specialist currently working at the high school level. I previously have tutored students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and regular education students of all levels. I am a Wilson Reading System certified teacher as well. I am a mother of three boys under the age of 15, one of which is dyslexic. Every student can learn and succeed. I am here to make sure that happens...

I am a Latinx first-generation PhD candidate in Molecular and Translational Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine. My current research is focused on links between diet and the lung microbiome. In addition to working in a lab, I deal with a lot of "big data" on a daily basis, so my current role involves a lot of molecular biology and biostatistics/bioinformatics. I have experience with a variety of college and high school STEM and...

...taught English both at a school and privately for three years. Right now I am teaching English as a Second Language at a language school here in San Diego. I like private tutoring a lot more than teaching large classes because it's much more personalized, and I can help the student learn exactly what they need. It's great to see someone make progress and become confident with something that he or she was previously struggling...