Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Newton, MA

...enjoy teaching students and seeing them gain confidence as they overcome their academic challenges. As a student from kindergarten through graduate school, my teachers and professors were role models that I admired and used as models for my own behavior. One of my proudest moments was working as an undergraduate instructor as part of my doctoral program at Northeastern University. Walking in the classroom and getting to stand at the front of the classroom for...

I am a pre-law honors undergraduate student at Boston University studying International Relations and Public Policy Analysis. I am eager to tutor for various subjects, including French, Reading & Writing, essay editing, Economics, History (World, US, Comparative), Model UN/Debate, and test prep.

...of the English language, from the components of a well-constructed sentence, to the structure of a paragraph, to the discursive crescendo of a well-written essay, and I convey these concepts to my students with passion and humor. My favorite aspect of tutoring is re-discovering the course content through my students. I believe that each student brings unique talents and perspectives to the material, and I enjoy finding ways to help them connect with the topics...

...science and medicine I am associated with the Center for Values in Medicine, Science,and Technology at UTD. This has provided me with exposure to ethical components of the sciences that do not receive enough discussion or attention. If I had to select an area of inquiry that is the most exciting it would be where the Humanities and Natural Sciences merge. I am thrilled to be constantly adding interdisciplinary approaches to my toolkit whether the...

...students write college admissions essays and would love to ease the college application process however I can for you. In my experience, support for students comes in many forms, and I hope to be a guiding presence for you in your academic journey, whether it is to calm nerves around standardized testing, make sure you ace your next history test, or help you submit a research paper you are substantially proud of, I can be...

...member as a part of City Year, where I tutor 5th grade students who are especially behind in reading and math. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Italian, French, History, and Admissions Essays. My teaching philosophy is centered around intrinsic motivation, believing that the best results come when we are genuinely interested in exploring our curiosity, building our intellect, and expanding our creativity. In my spare time, I...

...As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path to understanding comes from not just knowing the answer, but also knowing why the answer is correct and why it matters in the broader scope of the...

...learned and taught. Yet my chief qualification isn't a piece of paper, or even an experience, but a genuine love of learning and an ability to inspire others with that same enthusiasm. I can tutor any number of things given my wide ranging background, but my chief areas of expertise are in the political, historical and Classical realms as well as in test-taking and writing. In my free time I like eating an excess of...

...the University of New Haven working on a B.S. in Forensic Science-Biology with a Pre-Medical designation who hopes to go to medical school in the future. I am most passionate about biology and chemistry but have a strong personal interest in history, especially topics overlooked in the past study of history. To me, learning is a life long process and leads to the development of a well-rounded individual. Seeing understanding of a difficult topic and...

...their schoolwork and problem-solve on their own. It was fascinating to witness the ways different people think, and I loved the challenge of adjusting my tutoring style accordingly. This passion led me to pursue a career in making education more effective for all students. To pursue this goal, I majored in cognitive science and minored in child development and computer science at Tufts University. My major taught me about how the brain works, and how...

...approach to tutoring is to do it with all the seriousness and focus it requires, while always being sure to lighten it a bit with a sense of humor (I got my start as a comedy writer while at Columbia). I have varied interests outside of tutoring, all of which tend to run toward the artistic. I am an avid film-goer and a regular attendee of the theater. I also like to attend visual art...

...serving as an ESL teacher for resettled refugees and immigrants living in 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...

...my experience and expertise to help students master new concepts and skills. I would characterize my tutoring style as positive and persistent, but above all, I like to tailor my approach to best suit the needs and learning style of each individual student. My specialties are test prep (AP/SAT/ACT/SSAT) and science subjects, including biology, chemistry, and physics. I am also experienced with tutoring US and world history, literature and composition, and general essay writing. Looking...

...Chemistry, History and Religious Studies. I also volunteered with Free Arts NYC, through which I, along with a group of tutors, taught small groups of elementary and middle school students about various famous artists and art techniques, and lead them in art projects. I have also taught swimming lessons as a Water Safety Instructor for several years; I taught children from age 4 to age 15 at Brookhaven Country Day Camp and at the Fresh...

...nine years as a classroom history teacher, three years in special education, and I have my certifications in English as a Second Language and in Copyediting. I am also a published writer, so I am more than able to assist you in your writing tasks. I earned my Master of Education degree from Lesley University in 1996 and my Bachelor's degree in History and Geography from the University of Vermont in 1994. From September through...

...who is eager to share my knowledge and passion with any would-be tutees. I'm a teacher with an educational Master's degree from Harvard University. My background is in the liberal arts: the humanities, history, philosophy and logic, language-learning (ESL and German), as well as psychology and introductory neuroscience. In the past I've also worked with learners on prepping for standardized tests, including the SATs, GREs, and TOEFL. My teaching approach is responsive and 100 percent...

...school students, and a tutor for college students. I have always been an eager learner, and I would love to instill this passion in others. As a strong proponent of tutoring, I believe that those who benefit more from a one-on-one learning environment as opposed to a large, classroom setting should be given the attention and encouragement they deserve. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, watching movies, and listening to music. I also...

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!

...private music lessons since 2016, and regularly make house calls for my students. Outside of teaching and performing, I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with friends. My favorite books include J.D Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye", Tim O'Brien's "The Things They Carried", and Sherwood Anderson's "Winesburg, Ohio". I listen to all kinds of music, but at the forefront is classical music, as well as Radiohead and Led Zeppelin. I received my Bachelor of...

...editor for the Law Review, a peer mentor, and a research assistant. One of my biggest passions, and indeed a large part of what I do on a daily basis, is writing. I have written personaly in a variety of contexts, as a highschool student prepping college essays, as a Lafayette history major writing my thesis, as a law student writing challenging exams, and as a judicial clerk writing for judges. Not only that, but...