Certified Tutors From Boston University

...Houston high schoolers to adults. I never received less than a perfect score on the SAT or PSAT verbal tests, in two sittings of each test. As a musician, clarity of communication (via clear, logical syntax and rhetoric) is paramount to my teaching which makes me particularly effective for students working to internalize the mechanics...

...am now (and loving it). Having taught for twenty years, I have found the one subject that seems to be especially pervasive across the others is math. Thus, I have been able to teach basic math, honors algebra, and higher level math concepts by interspersing history, music, drama, creative arts, sports, literature, and film. An...

...both Language and the brain with language acquisition. This expertise helps me take a more logical, natural approach to language learning- something so many language teachers these days seem to miss! By keeping lessons interesting, practical, and engaging, I am able to help students gain confidence, learn to think IN the language, and learn the...

...past ten years. Language learning is all about immersion; I try to give my students as much listening and conversation practice as possible. I also believe that learning should be fun, and that students remember exercises they enjoy. With this in mind I try to incorporate engaging literature, games, videos, and pictures into every lesson....

My motivation for teaching and tutoring is to help each individual child reach their own maximum potential. I worked as a teacher for seven years and have recently started my doctoral program in Special Education at George Washington University.

...study drawing and architecture, but my passion for education remains. I believe that students need to learn how to ask the right questions so that they can navigate the increasingly sophisticated world around them. This belief informs my teaching style; I act as a guide for students rather than someone dispensing information. Nothing is more...

...graduated with a BA in English from Boston University Summa Cum Laude, where I also earned a place in the top 5% of my major. Writing is my passion, and I am eager to help every student improve his or her essay writing abilities. No matter what subject a student is interested in, the ability...

...English as a Second Language at adult learning centers and community colleges. Since officially retiring, I have had many private students with a wide range of needs, from kindergarten to university levels. I have really enjoyed this second phase of my teaching life, as it is really gratifying to discover the problem a student has...

...a journalism degree and I'm currently working for a small publishing house in Manhattan which is great. I love tutoring in all subjects. I really think that once students have the drive to do well in school everything else will come into place. I was a tutor in high school and now I'm getting back...

...of various ages, aptitudes, and study habits. In this time, tutoring has grown into a great passion of mine. I enjoy seeing my students become increasingly more confident in their academics. As a patient, personable, and enthusiastic tutor, my philosophy on teaching has always been that fun is the best motivator. Learning should be an...

...am a certified elementary and ESL teacher committed to my students and their learning. I am passionate about teaching and love finding new ways to help my students. I became an ESL teacher as a result of my own personal interest in languages and linguistics. I have studied several languages extensively and am fluent in...

...tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite color is...

...in the power of the humanities. My greatest attributes as a teacher are my patience, empathy, and humor - and of course my memory for random historical facts! I am originally from Columbus, Ohio and moved to Boston in 1999 to attend Boston University. There, I majored in History and English and minored in French,...

...in clinical dermatology with Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital; I hope to eventually become a Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most...

...I take pieces of fiction and nonfiction, reportage and feature stories, classroom submissions and personal statements, and help students' instill in them the universal principles of good writing. I love my job; my enthusiasm for it is endless, because it's legitimately fun to me. But on a more normal level, I???m a sports and music...

...from Boston University and a Masters in Divinity from Episcopal Divinity School. From an early age I was drawn to teaching as I helped others learn to ride a bike, snow ski or learn a new game. Teaching, coaching and mentoring have continued throughout my life in various settings. I love to support others and...

...with all of your writing goals. I specialize in Academic writing, the writing process, editing, and writing for standardized tests. I am known in some circles as the Grammar Specialist. If you are confused with structures and usage, I would love to work with you. I can also help you with Reading, Phonics, or Literature....

...where I received my Master's degree in Clinical Medical Science and a PA certificate. I have worked as a Urology Physician Assistant since graduating in 2011. I grew up in a suburb of Boston, Massachusetts and attended Boston University where I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology. After graduating, I conducted research on...

...Literature, and then went on to teach English as a Second Language for several years in both Massachusetts and Spain. I am now pursuing a Master's Degree in Foreign Language Education at the University of Massachusetts at Boston. I love studying language from a variety of perspectives, whether I am analyzing a grammatical structure, breaking...

...B.A. in Political Science, and a minor in Religion. In May 2013, I received my J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and took the Massachusetts Bar Exam in July 2013. During my time at American University, I excelled at legal writing, and my work was published in the Administrative Law Review. My older...