Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...up, math and sciences were always a struggle for me. I never felt smart enough because I was not able to grasp concepts as quickly as my classmates. However, in third grade when we began reading chapter books and writing essays, I found a skill and passion that I fell in love with! Writing is a form of self expression for me and I would love to help others learn how to write with passion....

...in Moderate Special Needs, English and History. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Westfield State University in 1997 and my 2nd BA in Philosophy from D'Youville College in 2003. As a Special Needs Teacher I plan meaningful lessons based on students' goals, objectives, grade level benchmarks, and common core objectives. I try to cater to the different learning styles of my students. I am also Orton Gillingham trained and believe that every student...

Hi there! I'm Madeleine. I'm a graduate of Yale University. At Yale, I studied English, English literature (especially English poetry), and creative writingas well as Art. I'm passionate about helping my students become better writers.

I believe that every student is capable of learning any subject as long as they have the right teacher. I was fortunate enough to grow up in an environment that constantly challenged me and helped me achieve a better education. I hope to be able to pass my knowledge to any child who has the fervor to learn more.

...in Biology from Boston College as well as a Masters in Medical Sciences at BU. I am passionate about inclusion for students with developmental delays and have done clinical research in this field. I have had experience teaching students as young as 5th grade to students in high school and college. Although I have degrees in the sciences and have recent exposure to human biology courses, I am also knowledgeable in other subjects such as...

I am a Biophysics and Chemistry double major at Case Western Reserve University with a minor in Computer Science, and I have been a tutor for over 4 year.

...in the best universities. I am a zealot for designing and facilitating transformative educational initiatives and experiences, and I love helping people discover their own innate potential. I believe failure is just a (terrible) synonym for learning, and I focus on building a strong teacher-to-student relationship designed to cultivate trust, foster growth, and encourage a learning mindset. Learning is a process, not a product, and becoming a great learner is the best investment you can...

...my previous professors. This sparked my interest in tutoring, and the year after I graduated I tutored student athletes at the university in English, History and Mythology classes. I believe that all students are highly capable, they just need the proper tools to gain the confidence to succeed. Some students simply don't have all the information they need to do something well, but this doesn't mean that they are automatically "bad" at reading or writing...

...Language and in Mandarin Chinese. With each of my past tutees I have worked to not only enhance their understanding of the curriculum, but also to help them find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather than "talking at," and that students thrive when...

I'm John. I have a proven track record of raising students' SAT scores quickly and counseling towards their best fit school. I hope you'll consider me!

...olds. I have experience working with various types of attention and learning disabilities and do not view these as obstacles to learning, but as something that the student must accept and embrace as they go throughout their educational journey. I love helping students succeed and feel passionately about the subject of education. I am pursuing a double major in Digital Journalism and Photography, with a minor in International Studies. I want to become a journalist...

...twice, my highest single score being 2310 (800 Writing, 800 Verbal, 710 Math), and my "superscore" being 2330 (800 Writing, 800 Verbal, 730 Math). I am a graduate of Johns Hopkins University, where I received a BA with a double major in Film and Media Studies and Writing, earning a 3.72 GPA. While in school, I consulted with friends numerous times on their assignments and gained an understanding of what it takes to distill complex...

...always highly valued opportunities to work with students on a one-on-one basis, and this experience led me to seek out work as a tutor. As a tutor I am most passionate about teaching writing, critical thinking, history and philosophy. I am a currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University, presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School...

...tutor, I strive to create a stress-free space for students to learn and thrive. In 2011, I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I also have a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, where I won numerous awards, including the prize for highest academic distinction. I have experience teaching ancient Greek, ESL, ELA, and religion, and am able to tutor...

...of knowledge. I've been involved in the education in a myriad of ways: I've taught both in the States and abroad, tutored, trained teachers, taken academic courses, and worked with education policy. Half of learning is understanding the material, and the other half is understanding yourself and how you need to relate to the material. I think a well rounded, successful student needs to focus on both aspects in order to be prepared for a...

...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 also interested in international...

...teaching English primarily to 9th and 10th graders students. I also teach a course on Creative Writing, which is open to all students and examines how to craft a compelling narrative in any medium, including college essays and fiction. As a learner and an educator, I have always been most passionate about reading and writing because I believe each student should have the tools to critically examine and better the world around them. I firmly...

...study these fields. While at the University of Maryland, I worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant in Applied Econometrics, a quantitative economics course. In this role, I hosted group review sessions, one-on-one tutoring sessions, and helped students through any and all of their challenges related to the course. I also had opportunities to tutor through school and work with kids outside of school, and am excited to continue that on this platform!

...at a specific angle and speed) and then alter parameters to achieve a desired result is pretty awesome! To give my brain a break, I love physical activity, in particular team sports. In my free time, you can almost always find me somewhere in Boston playing soccer, ultimate frisbee, or rocking out to music while training freestyle soccer juggling. And since it seems like running a marathon is a rite of passage for people living...

...College, where I majored in French and Psychology. I started tutoring when I was in high school and have continued doing it ever since. I am currently enrolled in a two-year graduate program, working as a high school English assistant teacher and studying to receive a degree in Education. I am passionate about learning and teaching. With the right resources or mindset, a student can accomplish almost anything. I look forward to working with you!