Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Cambridge, MA

Teaching is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills will make a difference.

...arts. I am offering tutoring, for all grade levels, in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature, essay composition. I am also offering tutoring in ACT reading and GRE verbal prep. My overall favorite subject to teach is reading and literature. I feel it is one of the subjects that offers something for everyone. Improving a student’s reading comprehension, as well as finding literature that appeals to them, does more then anything else to instill a positive...

...aims during our brainstorming, and offer constructive feedback until you are truly proud of your writing! EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS In addition to writing mentorship, I am able to offer useful tips about top-tier universities based on personal experience. After earning an English degree from Mount Holyoke College, I worked as an international journalist before receiving an MA and several awards from Columbia University. I earned a PhD from Bristol University in England, attended Harvard and...

...exercise and activity. The best teaching and learning then, I think, allows us to consider knowledge, from the most practical to the most abstract, as both social exercise and activity. This means, as exercise, that we get comfortable with the necessary repetitions of learning--reading and writing, listening and speaking with consideration. As social activity, strong teaching and learning allows us to consider knowledge production as constantly unfolding, knowledge production as a place where self-expression and...

...beyond their discomfort in a topic and makes them more willingly to engage with the material. Providing a fun and constructive environment for learning is a strategy I believe in for anyone I tutor. After college I worked for the inventor of the Segway and coached high school baseball before moving onto my Master's program in the UK. I graduated with honors from King's College London in 2012 with an MA in Intelligence & International...

I am currently a computer science and economics student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I have taken various Mathematics and Science courses as well as economics classes. I look forward to helping students understand and comprehend the material in their courses in order to reach their full potential.

...with their schoolwork for as long as I can remember, and I've always had a knack for helping students understand things better on their own. I take a very personalized approach, going through your specific thought process and moving forward from there. I am excited to help students in ACT/SAT/PSAT prep as well as subjects like English, Math, French, Spanish, and just anything social studies-related! In my free time, I like to watch sports, read...

...learn in new environments. I have experience tutoring and teaching both children and adults. I volunteered as a tutor with a charter school in South Boston before attending law school. As a trial attorney, I also assist with the lawyer training program in which I teach new lawyers trial advocacy and pre-trial litigation skills. From both experiences, I understand the need be goal driven yet flexible so that each student can be successful.

...over 15 years in courses and programs at Harvard University (where I've taught writing for 8 years), Emerson College, Duke University (where I got my PhD), and Carleton College (where I did my undergrad). My favorite subjects are writing, government/politics, history, literature, and philosophy. I also enjoy advising students on college applications and admissions essay. I believe that dedicated students of all levels and backgrounds can make progress toward their learning goals.

...standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS to college admission coaching to elementary/middle school math and reading. Her favorite subject to teach is helping students apply to and successfully get into their top school choices. Outside of academia, I am a venture capital investor into startups created by students at Ivy League Universities. I also teaches personal finance on TikTok. I can't wait to help her students be successful in whatever subjects they...

...is not exactly making an impact, then I will find a new approach for my students to try and understand the material. Reading fantasy and sci-fi is a huge passion of mine. I love to snowboard, surf, golf, watch football, and spend every second I can during the summer on the ocean. Tutoring for standardized tests is also an area of expertise for me specifically within the reading and writing sections of said exams.

...throughout the colonial period) and feminist studies. I have presented my research at academic conferences across the United States, from Washington, DC to South Dakota. Since graduating from GWU, I have spent the last years working in the performing arts: I was a part of the Allen Lee Hughes 2016-17 fellowship class at Arena Stage, an award-winning regional theater in DC, and I currently work for the WGBH Educational Foundation as a host on WCRB...

...or science-business. Having just gone through SAT, ACT, and AP tests and also tutoring my peers as treasurer of my school's National Honor Society, I hope to use my experience to benefit other students who are looking for academic help. Outside of school, I have done dance for 8 years. I also love running and hope to continue this at Notre Dame. I'm so excited to continue my education and keep learning, and I hope...

Hi, my name is Simran Shah and I am am alumni of Harvard College and medical student at Columbia University. I have a lot of experience with the college and medical school application process, the SAT/ACT and MCAT, as well high school and college academics, particularly science and math subjects. Looking forward to working with you!

I believe that no one should struggle through the learning process and that even the most difficult subjects can be made fun with a bit of perspective! I hold a Master's in biology and have taught in a university setting for STEM related subjects, I've also taught English! I really enjoy teaching and trying to help anyone reach a bit more understanding!

I am available to tutor in writing, English, test prep, and many other subjects. I enjoy helping people advance and realize their potential.

...they wish to improve. Additionally, I place a strong emphasis on thinking critically and analytically over simple rote memorization. I am currently a student at Boston College and majoring in Biochemistry. My current position as a student offers me an ideal perspective for tutoring both because the subjects are fresh in my mind and also because I have a variety of study strategies I use myself that I can share with my students. I am...

I have long enjoyed enjoyed working with others to help them achieve personal goals. Some of the most fulfilling tutoring I have done recently have been tutoring immigrants for the US Citizenship Test, helping formerly incarcerated individuals attain their GEDs, and tutoring children in Honduras on conversational English to obtain high-paying jobs in the tourism industry. I'm thrilled to work with anybody on any subjects of interest, reach out with any questions!

...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 with students!

...to education is from a young age. Since then, I have devoted my time to my two passions, medicine, and education. I am currently in school obtaining a combination B.S. and Masters Degree in Biology, with a minor in Education. I love all the subjects that I tutor, and my favorite aspect of tutoring is watching a student's understanding of a challenging subject grow. My teaching philosophy is that each individual student will learn best...