Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Massachusetts

...Museum Studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree from American University in Art History currently work in the non-profit space; however, I am looking to expand my impact. Helping young people and professionals develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to advocate for themselves through learning is the way I look to accomplish that task. I love to watch my students succeed and grow into the best version of themselves. Relevent to this role I...

...find the motivation, study skills, discipline and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather than "talking at," and that students thrive when they get a personal touch from a devoted tutee who can bring learning to life for them. If you give me the chance to be that teacher for...

...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 myself into the Varsity Tutors culture. Nice to 'meet' you!

...as with your student as we are a team in the success of you student. My students make many levels of progress each year in my classroom in both math and ELA. I am currently studying Special Education for my Master's Degree and hold a license in Elementary Education Grades 1-6 with a Bachelor's of Education from Framingham State. I look forward to working with you and helping your student be successful! In my spare...

...of assessments to provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge. I consistently hold students accountable for their learning and hold high expectations within all lessons. I have allowed families and students to bring their culture into our classroom which has allowed me to build a sense of community as well as a responsive environment where students feel safe. Students collaborated with peers in authentic roles to become problem solvers. I have also...

...my formal education, I have spent the last few years working as a substitute teacher in elementary schools; as well as, working in the summer school programs. This experience has allowed me to interact with and support children with a range of abilities in their lessons and activities, all while teaching me new behavior management strategies. I have worked with students with disabilities. As an enthusiastic teacher, I am dedicated to enabling young minds to...

...a teacher because I wanted to guide students to becoming the best versions of themselves they can be. I have always wanted to be someone who supports children. I have been working as a teacher for 3 years and had worked as a TA for 3 years prior. I teach elementary and middle school math, phonics, reading, and writing. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics and readings. I think reading is imperative to being...

...to modify my teaching approach according to the needs of my students. I have enjoyed teaching 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...

...I am reliable with effective communication and will always do what is best for the client! I am fun and energetic to keep our sessions engaging while still keeping learning at the forefront. My main focus with Varsity Tutors has been SAT prep for students across the country. I have had over 100+ student for both individual and group sessions. I have also proctored multiple the SAT in-person and online. Please let me know if...

...helping you and will strive to work to help you be successful with your learning! Each of us have our own style of learning and I will work with you to best find this and YOU will learn and feel successful. I have a diverse background as a RN with a trauma, NICU, NP and specialty nursing. In addition to my law degree I also have a Masters in Science with emphasis in Psychology and...

...feature film, and written countless short films and a feature. At BU, I was a Graduate Assistant for COM101, which focuses on PR, Journalism, and Film & TV. I graded papers and made notes on where sections could be sharpened. Next semester, I'll be a GA for a screenwriting discussion section, where we'll go over scripts in class to talk about what's working and what can be improved. I'm very passionate about creative writing, as...

...a student at school, I have a unique philosophy on education. I believe that learning material at your own pace skimming over the information you know well and spending more time on what you find difficult is crucial. I also think that truly understanding the material on a deeper level is more important and beneficial than memorizing shortcuts to get to the answer. I am very patient and will work alongside the student toward reaching...

...love engaging with students and I like figuring out how to tailor the tutoring experience to best fit their learning style. I am currently an English major, and I love writing (and editing!). I eventually intend to get my master's degree in education. In high school, I took four years of Latin and it was one of my favorite subjects! Outside of school, I enjoy reading and photography, and I work as a swim instructor!

...not for a particular student. If the lesson is not exactly making an impact, then I will find a new approach for my students to try and understand the material. Reading fantasy and sci-fi is a huge passion of mine. I love to snowboard, surf, golf, watch football, and spend every second I can during the summer on the ocean. Tutoring for standardized tests is also an area of expertise for me specifically within the...

...college applications. I love the written word - grammar, spelling, punctuation, creative writing, and syntax. I also love the rules and clarity of math, and enjoy sharing that with my students. I believe that all children want to learn and succeed, and there are many different paths to a child's understanding of a difficult topic. In my free time, I enjoy walking my Bernese Mountain Dog, Kaiser, playing the piano, knitting, the Marvel Cinematic Universe,...

...myself on being super open to where students are at. No matter what way one is struggling I'd like to be able to help. I think everyone makes mistakes and nobody can be a perfect student. I was lucky enough to make it all the way to Columbia University but I made many mistakes along the way. No one's perfect and I don't expect that from myself or those I teach. I'm very excited and...

I wasn't the best student in middle school, so I learned how to study to succeed. I like to tutor kids by teaching them some tricks and skills they'll be able to use and remember for months after our session.

...for K-8; a temporary ELA teacher for 7th grade; and a high-achieving academic who supported my peers in their coursework constantly. My first job was a role created for me, to mentor and work with high schoolers after school, an identified struggle group. While I have comfort in a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and History. Despite only being in this role for a couple of years, I've received...

...comfortable, low-stress environment in which we can work together to capitalize upon strengths and interests, identify challenges, and explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning outcomes and performance. I get a thrill out of exploring new intellectual challenges, and my favorite aspect of the teaching process is finding a way to share that passion with each individual student. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy running, reading (especially sci-fi and fantasy), volunteering, and caring for...

...GRE preparation. With experience tutoring students from middle school to college and even post-grad learners, I strive to make 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...