Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors in Boston, MA

...but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I can see in children once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence...

...I also work as an online English tutor, helping students in over 100 countries worldwide learn English. Tutoring can focus on any subjects related to English Language Arts, ESL, Organization/Study Skills, and Test Preparation (SAT, ACT, MCAS, PARCC, MTEL, etc.). I have a personal love of reading and writing, and I enjoy helping students to build their own passion for language. Organization and study skills are also an area of strength for me, especially after...

...memorization, synthesis, and learning how to craft an argument for historical writing. Given my own experiences with academics and tutoring, I can offer support across a range of subjects including middle and high school math, high school biology and chemistry, and writing and study support in English and History. A little more about me! I am currently living and working in Boston, where I grew up. I received my BA in History of Science from...

...English language learners. Since graduation, I have worked with students at Midtown Educational Foundation and other extracurricular programs, and am currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Teaching English. I tutor a wide range of subjects, although I am most passionate about English, Spanish, and Writing. I am an advocate of student-centered tutoring, and my goal is to support and guide students so that they have the satisfaction and confidence of knowing how to think...

...different subjects, there is no way that I could have been naturally gifted at all or even most of them. Indeed, I have found many of these subjects daunting and difficult at first, and have had to try all sorts of different learning/studying strategies to better understand them. Thus, I am able to understand how it feels to be a student who may be struggling with a particular subject, and can therefore be of better...

...learn best and allowing yourself to have what you need, even if it isn't seen as average. Too often, our schools value data over students and forget that education is about discovery and personal growth. As a teacher and tutor, I strive to understand my students individually as whole, complex people. In doing so, I am able to better reach the person in front of me, utilizing their unique interests and talents while meeting their...

...year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a week-long Spring Break tutoring program in New Orleans, where I tutored 3rd and 4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience. I really enjoy teaching and like the challenge of trying to figure out the...

...Alabama. I spent three summers working as a camp counselor, giving me experience working with children in a wide range of ages. In an academic setting, I love to be challenged because I find it encourages me to expand my thinking in new ways. As a tutor, I try to encourage a dedication to problem solving. I believe that nothing is unsolvable- some problems just need outside the box creativity to conquer. Nothing makes me...

...mind, I use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on college essays. Usually, by the end of the session, they find out that they need a lot less help than they thought! I have also done a fair amount of math and science tutoring with middle and high school...

...management. As a trained scientist who is also a writer, I have a special interest in integrating English comprehension and expression skills into the mastery of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) studies. I make a special effort to help each of my students acquire a thorough understanding of the terminology specific to STEM topics as I believe that mastering the language of Science and Mathematics is a large part of mastering the entire topic....

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

...am a recent graduate of Amherst College. I graduated Cum Laude with a double major in Statistics and Psychology. I am a member of both the national science research honor society (Sigma Xi) and the national statistics honor society (Mu Sigma Rho). I have been employed by Varsity Tutors for three years. I also worked as a Teaching Assistant, Grader, and Tutor in the Statistics Department at Amherst College for three semesters. I am particularly...

...the root of a vocabulary word, or enjoying the beauty within a literary classic. My genuine enjoyment for Spanish and English Literature have made studying these subjects a pleasure, enabling me to build up an extensive understanding of the many concepts involved. In addition to my love for the subject, my students often remark that my patience, friendly personality and stress-free nature create a pleasant atmosphere in which they can understand even the most complex...

...a writer and president of an online magazine, where I teach and instruct other writers and editors. I began tutoring as a peer tutor during high school for the National Honor Society, covering subjects including Pre-Calculus, Spanish, Algebra, Geometry, Literature, Grammar, and Writing. Since then, I have expanded to cover a multitude of subjects for all ages. I look forward to connecting with students and helping to increase understanding and build confidence.

...a supportive and safe class environment. I am a passionate and driven young woman who thrives in leadership positions. My organizational skills and effective time management contribute to my timely completion of required tasks. As a 23-year-old who grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, I have the ability to relate to the youth through our common interests and life experiences. By building strong connections and relationships with the youth, I am able to design and implement...

I graduated in May 2019 from Harvard, where I studied English and French. I have years of experience tutoring English, essay writing/editing, SAT, and French. I love learning and working through problems with someone else--I'd be excited to work with you!

...studying subjects like literature, which offer an infinite amount of ways to think about the world. That's what I find so fascinating about the subject that each piece of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, is a different lens in which to see what's around you. And this idea is what keeps me hooked on good books, compelling writing, and words that truly move me. I only hope the people I tutor will get hooked, too!... I believe...

My name is Anya, and I'm really looking forward to working with you. I'm eager to help you succeed in whatever you're looking to learn. I am a firm believer in discussion and activity-based learning, and have experience working with students of all ages. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'm excited to start working with you!

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...

...concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Political Science, as well as my Masters of Arts in Literature. My tutoring experience includes being a teaching assistant for a fifth grade class, assisting in an after school enrichment program, preparing high school students for AP exams and more. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my personal studies were primarily focused on Literature, Politics and History. I am passionate about writing and education. In my...