Award-Winning AP US History Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...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 look forward to acclimating...

...topics, my passion lies in sustainability and ancient history. I spend my time learning mythology, folklore, religion, and LGBTQ+ history. Throughout college, I acted as a tutor to my peers and mentees to help with history courses, such as World Environmental History, Soviet Culture, and Global Buddhism. I believe that education is a right, not a privilege, and I work tirelessly to ensure that all of my students are taken care of. In my free...

...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 enjoy reading, writing, yoga,...

...are one-mile warm-ups, then the SAT is a marathon. With the right training (and dedication), I firmly believe that any student can improve. I have taught SAT prep classes in a variety of capacities. I worked for a major SAT prep company while in graduate school, and also piloted my district’s SAT prep course (which I designed the curricula for). I take a collaborative approach to teaching, and both in the classroom and one-on-one, I...

...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 Music degree from the...

...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 subject.

...seek instruction, but understand themselves a little more and to have the tools necessary to adapt themselves to learn in new environments. I have experience tutoring and teaching both children and adults. I volunteered as a tutor with a charter school in South Boston before attending law school. As a trial attorney, I also assist with the lawyer training program in which I teach new lawyers trial advocacy and pre-trial litigation skills. From both experiences,...

I've been teaching AP US history in New York City and Boston for several years and greatly enjoy helping students master this test!

...as an editor and proofreader, helping authors with disabilities edit manuscripts, monitoring textual cohesion and offering narrative feedback. I would love to apply these skills for a school-aged audience too. I can show you tools to become a better writer (and reader), including vocabulary tips, essay help, tailored feedback, and more, depending on your needs. There's no magic formula to being a good writer and confident reader. The most important thing you bring to it...

As an instructor, I believe that mastery is best served when students can find their stride. A tutor, or any instructor for that matter, should not only clarify difficult concepts, but help encourage an interest in the subject studied overall. Finding the best way to develop that interest begins with determining how best to grapple with difficulties. In so doing, I hope to spur students to a larger, surer understanding of the subjects they study.

...am a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University where I received both a Bachelor's degree in History as well as a Master's degree in Military History. I have worked as a high school history teacher since 2017. I believe that education is key to both personal success and the advancement of society. I also believe that studying our history gives us a better sense of who we are as a society and a sense of...

...on creating engaging, differentiated lesson plans that cater to each student's unique learning style, whether I'm working with middle schoolers or college students. My approach integrates drama-based pedagogy, using creative methods to make concepts tangible and relatable. I believe in the power of storytelling and communication, and I am dedicated to helping my students find their voices and express themselves confidently. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy exploring new plays and honing my craft in performance,...

...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 progress toward their learning goals.

...SAT and many AP exams: I know the tests well and am excited to explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I...

...teacher at a high school right outside of Boston. I am a graduate of Bridgewater a State University where I majored in history. There, I learned not only the best methods to comprehend all of the facts and information that one must do while enrolled in such courses, but how to think critically at the subject at hand. After graduating, I passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure in history, become a licensed Social Studies...

I love working with students because I'm passionate about sharing ideas and enjoy learning as a community. I also went to summer camp as a camper and counselor for thirteen years, coached middle school basketball for several years and love having fun while guiding group learning.

...engaging and accessible. Having grown up feeling intense pressure to excel academically, I know firsthand how stress can take the joy out of learning. Over time, I've learned to manage test anxiety and rediscover the fun in education. I believe that by making learning enjoyable, students can find success in any subject, even the most challenging ones. Outside of tutoring, I love going to hot yoga, exploring new cuisines with friends, and cheering on the...

...am double majoring in Finance and Political Science. I am a presidential scholar and a member of the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I focus on tutoring high school students, but I am open to working with students of any age. I tutor students in a variety of subjects in math, history, and science. I believe that the best way to teach a concept is to practice it, so I will use practice problems...

...Dame with a B.S. in Neuroscience and Behavior and a minor in Russian. After working as a summer camp counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of Wakefield and Stoneham for three summers during high school and his first year of college, I further explored my passion for working with students by working in the CLAD (Cognition, Learning, and Development) Research Lab at Notre Dame, while also serving as a tutor and mentor as a...

...member of a big family, learning new things and then passing down that knowledge has been a way of life for me. My older siblings would teach me new concepts and I'd share concepts I'd mastered with my younger siblings (all under the "professional supervision" of our parents of course). I began working with peers when I was 13 and continued throughout high school. My "professional" tutoring career began in college at NYU. I was...