Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Newton, MA

I graduated summa cum laude from Yale with a BA in history. I care about helping students navigate standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and understand how to approach any question or prompt. I enjoy mentoring students, and I find tutoring to be a genuinely fun and meaningful experience.... The goal is not to assist with a particular problem or assignment, but to instill the understanding and skills that students need in order to gain confidence...

...publication and more contracts coming in all of the time. I am pursuing my PhD in history, and I want to be an early North American historian. My thesis studied pregnant women convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692. I am currently waiting to hear back from programs, and my top choice is William and Mary. I have been accepted to the University of Maryland at College Park. I love working with children of all...

I love to teach and to watch my students grow. I have my BA in Applied Behavioral Science from Ashford University and my master's in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University with a concentration in forensics. I have a strong background in working with students with disabilities and a passion for meeting them where they are. As well as adopting their way of learning to my tutoring approach.

...struggled as a young student, I learned to embrace academic challenge and thrived as a student in high school and college, and I am now preparing to continue my education in graduate school. My experience taught me that all students, no matter their situation, have the potential to succeed academically, and I work hard to instill this belief in my pupils. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I have a special passion for...

...graduate with BAs in both French and History and two years worth of teaching experience. I am very passionate about languages and history, but also about teaching in general; after working as a French Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny, volunteering in elementary school, and teaching university-level English in France, I have discovered how much I love helping others learn. As a liberal arts college graduate (my classes at Allegheny consisted of around 15 students each) I...

...the language for more than ten years. While at Columbia, I also studied social movements, political theory, history, literature and globalization. In addition to my studies, I have seven years of tutoring experience as well as one year of teaching experience. In high school, I volunteered as an ESL tutor. In college, I volunteered as a homework tutor (geometry, English literature, grammar, biology and persuasive essay writing) as well as a college mentor. As a...

...Ph.D. studies in Neuroscience at The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. My thesis investigated the neural circuitry and neurotransmitter systems underlying food-reward learning using fruit flies. While trained in neurobiology and genetics, I've always had a passion for everything science, from all aspects of biology to chemistry and even theoretical physics and cosmology. I've also always been fascinated in history, from ancient civilizations to European history through modern day U.S. History. I've tutored...

...Marshall Finalist, and Duke University graduate with a passion for helping students reach their academic potential. Published by Cambridge at just 23, I have extensive experience excelling academically and helping my students achieve the same. I specialize in essay writing and test preparation, offering personalized strategies to help students shine. As a U.S. Fulbright recipient and published researcher, I understand the importance of critical thinking and effective communicationskills I aim to instill in my students....

...participated in Mock Trial, Speech, Knowledge Bowl, Theater, and Band, where I played the alto saxophone. Last year, I volunteered as a tutor for SquashBusters in Boston, and I just started volunteering as an extracurricular teacher for Citizen Schools. I became a tutor for Varsity because I love being able to guide students towards success. Education is the cornerstone of our nation and our future, and if students are struggling, they absolutely deserve the help that...

I am a first-generation student at Dartmouth College pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in French Studies. I am committed to merging my technical skills with a love for the outdoors and a desire to make a positive impact in the world we live in. I aspire to contribute to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an ethical and responsible manner; I am dedicated to leveraging technology for the betterment of...

...Brown University concentrating in Education and American Studies. I have experience working with elementary, middle, and high school students as a tutor in individual learning environments. I have also worked as a museum educator and a camp counselor. My goal is to help students by engaging them in their learning, setting challenges, and empowering them succeed. My passion is working with students until the "aha!" moment when students know how to solve a difficult problem....

...of authority, guiding the younger scouts as they learned the skills and accomplished the feats necessary to ascend in rank. In college, although I studied the humanities, I spent a summer teaching inner-city kids in Boston geometry to help prepare them for high school, and in the past year I have gained a fresh perspective on the ways that we learn and how we embrace new challenges in my work with preschoolers. Although I have...

...I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English and French in classroom settings, and I bring all this...

...at Notre Dame, while also serving as a tutor and mentor as a part of the Tutor ND Program. I had the chance to work with students of a variety of ages and backgrounds while at Notre Dame, and my favorite part about working with students has been the immensely rewarding opportunity to not only get to know the people I've worked with, but also to watch them grow and develop over time. From writing...

...College where I received a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. I am now a history teacher at a public school in Massachusetts, where I teach U.S. History I and II, as well as Modern U.S. History. Not surprisingly, my favorite subject to teach and to tutor is History. I am most passionate about the history of the U.S. since 1945, but as I am sure most of my students will attest, I truly...

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.

...often assessed in placement tests. My certification program has also given me the tools for effective instruction, as well as opportunities to work in real classrooms with students. Aside from this, I have taken my own initiative to teach several original lessons at my old high school. With this background and experience combined, I make a great tutor! By getting to know my clients' educational goals and interests, I provide instruction that is both comprehensive...

...writing, philosophy, and SAT prep. I've always had a passion for narrative and communication, where these subjects in the humanities meet and form a core source of critical thinking skills that fuel inquiry and success in both higher education and life. In addition to teaching at Binghamton and taking on a number of private clients, I designed and taught college-level courses to high school students as part of MIT's Educational Studies Program. This program places...

...of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a B.S. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology. I am currently work full-time as an Research Assistant for the NIH, focusing on Youth and Social Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. I am gearing up to continue graduate school and a career in public health and creative health prevention programming! I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages, as I am passionate about...

...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 approachable, efficient, and competent teacher/tutor whom students can tell genuinely cares about their academic success and personal well-being. I...