Award-Winning ACT Reading Tutors in Lawrence, MA

I have done tutoring and teaching work for over 5 years, from one-on-one sessions to leading classes of up to 20 students, working with students from middle school through college. The majority of my experience is with standardized testing (SAT, ACT, and GMAT) and math of all levels through multivariable calculus.

...help in a way that will best fit their learning needs and to make each tutoring session fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have...

...teaching as "transcendent"). My teaching is informed by my research, which centers on both African politics and the roles of Identity (religion, ethnicity, sex, gender, etc.) on politics cross-nationally. My research has taken my to Kenya and Ethiopia, where I have conducted interviews with many prominent religious figures, civil society leaders and government officials; developed connections with NGOs; and visited or participated in a number of public religious, political and educational events. I currently have...

...moved from California to Boston last year for my college education. I am very educated in English and essay structuring, currently majoring in English hoping to become a professor once I attain my masters! I have tutored a multitude of individuals during my time within college along with younger students in high school and elementary school! I have given talks and taught summer courses within colleges such as University Of Berkeley, Stanford, Bunker hill etc....

...Varsity Tutors in order to help others reach their desired learning goals and share my love of learning with others. I grew up in Orange County, California. I graduated from Santa Margarita Catholic High School as an International Baccalaureate Full Diploma recipient. I then attended the University of Southern California where I majored in Vocal Arts and Business Administration. I graduated magnum cum laude from USC in 2016. Following graduation, I served as an Urban...

...program of study, and work to incorporate a student's strengths into some of the areas they are currently working on to improve. By looking at all the skills a student has I believe we can find a way towards achieving the goals of learning. I think that planning is a very important skill as well and I like to work with all of my students with planning. This planning can be used for studying, for...

Hi, my name is Maxwell and I am excited to be your tutor. My specialties are in psychology, Spanish, and writing, but I also have experience in math and sciences, particularly with calculus, algebra, chemistry, and biology. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, I have a well-rounded knowledge of several subjects and will be sure to dedicate my time wisely and wholeheartedly to helping you succeed.

I am a trained historian, with special expertise in Southern History, African American History, and broader narratives of American History. I also have training in American Literature and English composition. My primary tutoring experience lies in high school history and English. My goal is to help your student engage more deeply with their reading and writing assignments so that their grades improve in the short and long term.

...and tutor. Originally from South Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking about the larger, structural questions behind their concerns in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students and tutors are peers, and that collaboration is the best means...

...College with an English and Neuroscience double degree. As the oldest in the family, I have been tutoring and mentoring my siblings and cousins my entire life. I worked as a volunteer tutor throughout high school and started to tutor professionally during my senior year. Ever since, I have been working as a private tutor, either in tutoring centers or for personal contacts. I have tutored privately and professionally throughout NYC. I love teaching and...

...as a child of French and American parents, I moved frequently as a child, and experienced a wide range of public and private educational environments in France and the United States. I settled eventually in Washington, DC, where I spent my time at GWU pursuing research in early American cultural history (specifically in race and gender studies throughout the colonial period) and feminist studies. I have presented my research at academic conferences across the United...

...This semester is my first semester teaching in public school classrooms during the school day, but I have experience working in the classroom after school as part of SAT Prep, after school program, and summer class programs. My three years of experience working in SAT/Test Prep with established test prep companies have made me a highly qualified and experienced test prep instructor. Outside of test prep, I have a love for tutoring math and writing...

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

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...

...currently studying International Relations, philosophy, and entrepreneurship. I have tutored kids of all different ages in the past, including other college students. The main subjects I tutor are writing and math! My teaching philosophy is that no two students are the same, and I will cater my tutoring style to the type of student I am working with. Outside of school, I play tennis, and enjoy basketball and football, as well. I serve on the...

...themselves as "math thinkers" and sometimes it's because they've suffered through too many writing assignments without enough guidance. I believe that any student can learn how to write a clear, well-organized, and effective essay if they know the formula and have enough practice with the writing process (including brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and editing). From the elementary level to the college application essay, writing can be a painless and rewarding form of communication for anyone!

...plan for their progress, and ensure they meet their goals. I use a variety of instructional techniques to engage with students of all different learning styles. While holding students accountable to their personally tailored goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I...

...also worked extensively teaching swim lessons for the past five years, particularly to beginners. Both in and out of the pool, I believe that a good lesson is one where the student is doing the thinking. I teach interactively, asking questions, listening to students. explanations, and probing students to produce the correct answer for themselves. I want to model thinking and questioning strategies that will allow a student to be successful without a tutor; I...

...an interactive teaching style that demands their participation and challenges their abilities. Certainly, all students need grounding in their disciplines, and direct instruction has its place but I am not as interested in whether students know these concepts; as I am in if they can put them to critical use. My teaching philosophy has both traditional and radical roots, and rests, not only on my being an expert in my field, but on my being...

...got my undergraduate degree at Texas A&M in public health. This is where I discovered my love for tutoring when I was a tutor for the athletics department. I tutor many subjects, including math, science, and writing (my personal favorite). I have been on both sides of being a tutor and tutoring, so I feel I can help students achieve their goals and tap into their fullest potential. I cook, read, work out, or explore...