Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Lawrence, MA

...regardless of what they are studying. We learn together! If I had to choose a favorite, I love working on Philosophy, Public Health, English, and Film/Media Studies papers. In addition to academic writing, I also enjoy working with students on personal essays. I am open to tutoring college admissions essays and other applications materials that require personal reflection. My tutoring style focuses on guiding writers towards successful finished products while centering students' voices at the...

...music, and teaching! I've tutored for several years, and I ensure my students have a blast while they learn. I'm a junior Journalism student at Emerson College and an editor for the college's newspaper. I've been a finalist in several essay contests including the Gerald R. Ford. Museum Essay Challenge. Besides writing and reading daily, I've played violin for six years and appeared in musicals for five. Whether it be polishing an essay or developing...

...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 classes; and tutoring. While I love teaching and tutoring in any subject, I am most drawn...

...versed in the college application admissions process. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about History, Government, and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't learn Calculus. Similarly, if you never learned about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then you can't properly learn...

...for both gymnastics and track for a few years, and I tutored in the National Honor Society in high school. I love helping people (hence my future profession), and I really enjoy helping people learn where I struggled once before. I have been tutoring for years, and I really enjoy watching the people I tutor grow in understanding, and I love when they start to take joy in doing well academically. I am an avid...

As a graduate student at Boston College, I believe that education can open new opportunities throughout life. With two years of volunteer tutoring experience, with both 4th and 8th graders, I believe in making learning fun, relevant and interactive. Every single student learns differently and it is vital to learn how each student learns in order to aid them in succeeding.

...all ages through roles as an environmental educator and backpacking instructor in Worcester, MA and Lake Tahoe, NV. The most successful approach to learning is one that's hands-on and personal. Through activities, discussions and scenarios, we'll easily accelerate your learning pace, and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy backpacking in New Hampshire, seeing movies at the Davis Square Theater, going to concerts at Great Scott in Allston, and camping out...

Hello! My name is Chris Aparo. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a background in history/social studies. I am well-versed in a variety of content disciplines and teaching methods, and I excel at one-on-one student assistance.

I am a recent graduate of Tufts University with experience tutoring primarily middle-school age students in English, science, math and history, and adult learners in politics. I am especially passionate about reading and writing, and increasing literacy with my students. Outside of tutoring, I currently work for a tech company in Somerville, and I enjoy exploring the city, playing the piano and guitar, and writing.

...is Sam and I am an undergraduate student at Harvard University! I am studying history and linguistics, and plan to teach English abroad for a few years post-graduation. Though I enjoy tutoring a wide range of subjects, I have the most experience helping students with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more...

I have been teaching college English courses for over 25 years, and SAT prep classes for four years, both remote and in-person. I adopted my daughter from Ethiopia when she was 7 years old, and she spoke no English. To prepare her for first grade, I taught her to read using a Phonics curriculum, and she was able to read whole paragraphs in English within just a few months. I love working...

I am very excited about this opportunity to tutor students who are with Varsity Tutors. I have a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and have taught all levels of English composition and literature to students of all ages and backgrounds for over twenty years.

...for America 2016 Corps Member, I have learned many strategies for developing and maintaining 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...

...working with college and high school students for over 15 years in courses and programs at Harvard University (where I've taught writing for 8 years), Emerson College, Duke University (where I got my PhD), and Carleton College (where I did my undergrad). My favorite subjects are writing, government/politics, history, literature, and philosophy. I also enjoy advising students on college applications and admissions essay. I believe that dedicated students of all levels and backgrounds can make...

Hello! I am a current graduate student at Boston University studying Global Developmental Policy. I love learning and helping others cultivate their strengths in education. I especially enjoy teaching reading and writing; Spanish language and grammar; and piano. Learning can be very enjoyable, and I'm here to help! I look forward to working with you! :)

...think we are just not good test takers, but in reality there are tons of strategies and tricks that anyone can employ to make the standardized test taking experience easier and less stressful. These are learnable skills and anyone can be a good tester with the right tools. I also love working with students on reading and writing, because these are subjects I have always loved. Oftentimes I find that my students just haven't found...

...graduate of Salem State College and received my M.ED in Teaching English as a Second Language. My undergraduate degree was in Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay...

...at ease in such a way that even the most timid student is able to make the most of his or her time with me. Perhaps the secret is that many students are grateful to be in a session where they feel as though they are part of a clan, where relationships are based on respect for one another, and where ideas are listened to and discussed equally, and finally, where it is possible to...

...Stevie and I am a 6th grade ELA teacher at Breed Middle School in Lynn. In May 2019, I received my license in English and Secondary Education with a Sheltered English Immersion endorsement (grades 5-12) and my Bachelor's Degree in English from Westfield State University. Tutoring is one of my favorite forms of teaching. There is no better moment than when a student is able to figure something out in their own way (aka the...

...love of helping students express their ideas through writing. Since then, I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German. My passion is reading and inspiring a love of words and literature in students. I believe that strong reading skills are fundamental to engaging with the world around us and open up...