Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Medford, MA

...United Nations, and a featured columnist for the Northeastern Political Review, a student magazine. I have also previously participated in Mock Trial, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Theater, and Band, where I played the alto saxophone. Last year, I volunteered as a tutor for SquashBusters in Boston, and I just started volunteering as an extracurricular teacher for Citizen Schools. I became a tutor for Varsity because I love being able to guide students towards success. Education is...

...rather is always a social 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...

...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 States, from Washington, DC to South Dakota. Since graduating from GWU, I have spent the last years...

...basic math and basic micro and macroeconomics. I can also edit essays and give lessons on grammar. My favorite subject to tutor is reading comprehension because I enjoy teaching how to critically analyze passages. I believe that you have truly mastered a concept once you can explain it back to someone, so I use this idea in my tutoring style. I am very patient and understand that sometimes a concept needs to be explained in...

...are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of STEM subjects for students of various ages and backgrounds and have experience using different methods to improve standardized test scores.

...of extensive experience in teaching high School to College level science classes. And prepared a number of students taking standard tests such as SAT, AP sciences, who have gone on to score very high marks. I am always excited when a student finally 'get its' and declares that they now can see how all of these seemingly separate scientific topics are actually all related. My goal in providing tutorial is not just to get through...

...in creating dialogues on the ways in which the arts—and the ways our businesses and government support the arts—are an essential component of our everyday lives. To quote Jane Chu, “Although many may not realize it, the arts actively intersect with areas such as the economy, human development, and community vitality. The arts and artists are an integral part of the solution to the challenges we face in all parts of our society.” I am...

...May of 2016. Throughout college I tutored high school students through the TRiO High School Upward Bound program. My favorite part about working with students of all ages is watching the lightbulb go off when they understand a concept or process. I also enjoy getting to know students and working to find a way to help them learn best. In my free time, I like to create art, go for hikes and explore Denver.... I believe...

Hi, I'm Navina. I am a hard-working, enthusiastic pre-medical undergraduate studying Behavioral Neuroscience. I am interested in working with children and adolescents, helping them to fulfill their potential.

...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 friendly, passionate and patient in my work, and would love the opportunity to work with you!

...from Rice University with a BS in Bioengineering. My work experience is in health care strategy and management consulting. I have experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students in subjects including algebra, geometry, calculus, physics, biology, chemistry, English, SAT, ACT, and GMAT preparation. I truly enjoy working closely with students on homework assignments and preparing for exams. I build close relationships with students and encourage them to learn and study with a growth...

I am a very flexible, compassionate, and accommodating tutor. I am a gamer and a geek and I relate well to bullied kids and kids who are not doing well in school. I have a lot of empathy for struggling students and strive to be clear, concise, helpful, and validating. My favorite subject to tutor is English and everything to do with it. My hobbies are writing, drawing, reading, and gaming.... My teaching philosophy is to...

...York. Due in part to my background in the performing arts, I am most excited about teaching literature, reading comprehension, and English. I also am passionate about helping students polish essays and language skills in preparation for the SAT and ACT. I am a big believer in the values of a strong education, and am committed to helping people develop the skills they will need for the next chapter. In my spare time, I love...

...and matriculating at Longy, I worked in the Education department at Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. There, I wrote and facilitated many programs for school and camp groups, birthday parties, Scout groups, and volitional guests. The programs' subject matter spanned all subjects from the Maryland State curriculum and Girl and Cub Scout badge requirements, from Pre-K through 5th grade. In addition, I have previous experience in educational outreach programming; camp counseling; teaching theatre...

...nerdiness, tendency to go on Wikipedia binges, etc.) I am confident in my ability to offer instruction in related areas of the humanities, having done well in these courses as a student. However, I specialize in standardized test taking, and the skills and tricks that go along with it. I received a perfect score on the ACT in the summer after my sophomore year of high school, and more recently, I scored in the 100th...

...from Boston University School of Theology. In this degree, I focused primarily on ethics from a variety of societal viewpoints. I also have a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, both from North Park University in Chicago. I will be beginning a Master of Business Administration at Boston University Questrom School of Business very soon. I tutor primarily writing, reading, and a variety of other subjects...

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!

...academic subjects like Chemistry or Math, I also gave them tips to study better and other organizational skills, which help in daily life as well. I really enjoy working with students and working with them towards their goals, both academically and personally. I believe anyone can succeed as long as they are interested and are willing to put in the time and effort. When I work with students, I try to break down different problems...

...school, my best experiences have been those where respect was shown to me as a student. From that respect, my confidence was allowed to grow and self respect for my own growing abilities flourished as well. Only then did I come to understand that taking a programmed approach to students was not the key to success. Seeing each student as the unique person they are means that I have needed to teach with that central...

...programs at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and college admissions essays. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like...