Award-Winning ACT Writing Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...style of learning. My goal is not only for my students to understand the subject in which they seek instruction, but understand themselves a little more and to have the tools necessary to adapt themselves to 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...

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Religion from Bowdoin College. I specialize in a range of subject areas within the humanities and social sciences. In particular, I focus on teaching effective writing skills. I especially enjoy teaching students the writing skills necessary to successfully and compellingly express their own original ideas.

...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 working in the performing...

I'm a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive international and academic experience both researching and teaching languages. I demonstrate a strong passion for cross-cultural exchanges and language pedagogy with students of all ages! Languages of expertise include French, English as a second/foreign language, Spanish, and minority languages in Senegal (West Africa) and Guatemala (Central America).

...liberal arts. I can assist students from 6th grade to college and post-grad. For writing/literature I can help with : creating a strong thesis, text comprehension, Shakespeare, how to use quotes, basic grammar, footnotes/endnotes, how to reach the word count/page count, etc. For college/grad students: I can assist with cover letters, resume advice, as well as interviewing advice. I can assist with one-time assignments, weekly class assistance, or SAT prep. Whichever works best for you....

...involved in scientific research and in tutoring students in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests can represent a stressful...

...students, especially in helping out with homework assignments and test preparation. I came from a very competitive high school in California (Lowell High School, Rank 50 nationally) and achieved very good grades. I am confident in teaching high school math courses such as Algebra 1, 2, 3/4, Geometry Regular/Honor, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, AP Calculus AB. I am also competent in AP economics(Macro&Micro), AP Chinese, Mandarin Chinese 1-4. In test preparation, I can help with SAT Subject...

...career, when I started as a teaching assistant in the Carleton Biology department my sophomore year. I helped teach introductory biology courses, genetics, cell biology and immunology to classes ranging from 30-70 students, and I tutored AP biology students at the local high school. While I have studied and tutored biology in most depth, I also have extensive classroom and tutoring experiences in math, physics and chemistry, as well as standardized tests such as the...

...expected graduation date of May 2016. I've worked with students of all ages, grades, and levels, both informally during my high school years and more formally with 826 Boston. I tutor students in English and all related areas: language arts, essay writing, literature, and phonics, as well as test prep for the SAT Verbal, Critical Reading, and Writing, as well as the ACT English, Reading, and Writing. I have experience working with ESL students of...

...Health Science with a concentration in Communication Sciences & Disorders. During my time at Northeastern, I was a peer tutor for Physics 1 and 2 for the Life Sciences. I also received a CRLA Level 1 certification from the International Tutor Training Program Certification (ITTPC). While I can tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Physics, and SAT prep. In my experience helping students prepare for Standardized Tests, I...

...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 to see live theater,...

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!

...and Computational Mathematics from the Caltech and am currently pursuing an MA in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music. I have been tutoring a wide range of subjects since tutoring, including STEM, music, and SAT/ACT. I enjoy working with students of all levels and appreciate that every student has a different learning style. My teaching style is warm and compassionate, and I strongly believes in working alongside students to build confidence and proficiency.

I am a current practicing attorney in the State of Massachusetts. I am involved in a number of non-profits especially those focused on education. I enjoy working with students and am up for the challenge of helping them learn and retain information.

...over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and writer for most of my adult life. My wife and I are the proud parents of a recently turned 21 year old young man who is completing his junior year at...

...with a BA in Literature and Creative Writing from Bard College. As an educator, I strive to provide each student with the concrete strategies that allow readers to make meaning of text, and to clearly express ideas through writing. I make my process as a reader and writer transparent, and I've seen my students try out those steps, and make progress. With progress comes enthusiasm, and eagerness to make those steps their own -- that...

...6 years of teaching experience. I have worked with students with various needs and backgrounds in English and writing topics. I have a particular focus on SAT and ACT prep (Reading and Writing components), English assignments, projects, or papers for middle and high school students, and college-level research papers. I have a Bachelors degree in sociology and writing from Ithaca College, a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University and a Masters in Education Leadership...

...time at school is spent working, and most of that is collaborative work, which I think is the best way to learn. I'd love the opportunity to help people out, and create a genuine, peer to peer working environment rather than a teacher-student type one, which is just less fun and a lot harder to learn in. This has always been how I've learned best and I hope that I can help others out with...

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

...more formal tutoring. When I attended Amherst College to pursue a degree in English, I carried this passion for education with me. For years I participated in a work-study mentoring underprivileged students in order to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading. I'm excited to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, particularly in standardized test preparation and in the humanities. For me, learning is about inspiration and passion. Teaching provides an opportunity to...