Award-Winning AP English Literature and Composition Tutors serving Pawtucket, RI

...can be intimidating, but with proper guidance, you can find your perfect fit. I have been on both sides, and I know what colleges are looking for in applications. My education changed the trajectory of my life, and I know it can change yours. Additionally, in college, I double-majored in History and English, with a concentration in nonfiction creative writing. I believe that anyone can write and write well with proper training. Being a strong...

...collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's own capacity to understand and excel in a given field, which begins with respect. I am currently pursuing a graduate study in biology- where my interests primarily lie in evolution and bioanthropology.

...but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management. As an educator, I am particularly interested in the transitions from high school to college, and from college into the professional world. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing and listening to music, hiking, playing soccer, and spending...

...examples to illustrate concepts. I have worked with students of all ages & abilities for more than 16 years. Specifically, I have worked as a literary specialist for those learning and struggling to read including those with diagnoses of learning disabilities. I have worked with thousands of students helping them become proficient readers. I have also taught English, ELA, Spanish and history for students in grades 3,6,7,9,10,11,12, and university classes during my years of teaching...

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.

...express themselves. Reading and Writing are such important tools to have in life, so I take my job as an English tutor very seriously. My goal is to not only help a student acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed, but to enjoy doing so. This is also why I tutor children of all ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can...

...in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking about the larger, structural questions behind their concerns in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students and tutors are peers, and that collaboration is the best means for students to learn, not just reciting or memorizing what...

...subject exams in history, English literature, and biology, and the MCAT; I am also EMT certified in the state of Massachusetts. As an undergrad, I tutored my peers in biostatistics and provided edits and feedback for written assignments. I am also an avid fiction writer who has written full-length novels and taken many creative and technical writing classes. I love finding different ways to organize information to maximize learning and absorption and helping others to...

...studying Economics and Neurobiology. Since junior high, I have been a tutor, and I am comfortable whether the subject is English, calculus, or biology. I believe knowledge is most useful when you're able to integrate it into your everyday life. To that end, I would seek to learn from you and listen to your interests, and then find ways to show the hidden connections between the subject under study and your everyday life.

I am a current Junior at Georgetown University, majoring to English. I earned a perfect score on the English section of the ACT, and worked as a tutor in high school, editing peers papers and helping them prepare for the ACT. I'm relaxed, and like to have the student I'm tutoring to direct our sessions based on their strengths and weaknesses.

Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a Classics PhD student currently residing in New Jersey. In addition to my 10 years experience in Latin, I have taught college level Latin courses. I also write well (I passed the AP Lit and Comp exam with a 5) and my grammar is great!

...the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM curriculum. I believe I am an...

...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 passionate about test preparation and math education.... In a...

...discuss either their writing, an assignment or a piece of literature as if we were having a conversation rather than a lesson. I find that students respond better to learning when they can actively contribute to discussions without simply listening to everything the instructor says. I am deeply passionate about teaching and exploring different forms of writing with students, introducing them to new ways of thinking about literature and even their own writing that engages...

...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 happier than the oxford comma.

...to the best of his or her abilities. I believe that one of my best qualities as a tutor is my skill at inspiring confidence in my students, so they feel comfortable expressing themselves, regardless of their level of ability. In my sessions, I put my clients 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...

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.

I've been in the field of education for fifteen years. In that time I've worked with students from all walks of life, and from all over the world. I've taught/tutored on a wide range of subjects, including SAT/ACT/GED/AP/SSAT Prep. In addition, I have taught college Composition, AP English Language and Composition, Creative Writing, grammar, and reading. My main purpose in becoming a tutor is help students achieve their goals, both academic and otherwise. ... The first...

Hi! My name is Melissa Andrews and I am a high school English teacher, department chair, and literacy specialist. I've taught all grades 8-12 and a variety of English related content areas. I specialize in essay writing, AP Literature and AP Language, and language arts. I hope I can share my passion for English and help students develop confidence in their reading and writing skills!

...skills they are developing as they continue to progress. I have worked with students as an SAT preparatory tutor, as an ESL tutor, and in an elementary school classroom as a student teacher. I am passionate about every subject I tutor, but my personal strengths are in developing literacy skills (reading and writing) in students K-12. I care about my students, and work to incorporate my students' interests and strengths into each tutoring session. When...