Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Newton, MA

...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 not officially been an educator for long, my experiences have taught me that patience is the most crucial virtue that a teacher can have. In my work, I...

I am a graduate student studying nursing at Simmons College. I am also a certified Emergency Medical Technician! During the time that I don't spend studying or working, I enjoy reading fiction novels. I have experience tutoring reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and German! My hope while tutoring is that I can impart some of my passion for learning to my students!

...Math, and Public Speaking. In my experience, preparing students for Standardized Testing is immensely satisfying (especially in the Writing and Reading sections) as so much of a student's success is based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I also firmly believe that Public Speaking, as well as organizational skills, are critical to a student's level of confidence and advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to...

...looking forward to helping students with test prep and gaining a deeper understanding of their subject matter. As an American History major I'm especially interested in history, government, literature and the arts. Reading and grammar are my specialities! I've worked as a blog editor and communications professional, and so hope to help students improve their essay writing and sentence structure. I have worked with students of all ages and levels, including special needs students with...

...English, Creative Writing, Literature, History and Public Speaking. My favorite subject to tutor is Creative Writing, as it has been a passion of mine throughout my entire life. My 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...

...to work with children in the future. This means a lot of my coursework has centered around child development, how they learn and grow. My education and experience spill over into my volunteer work, where I tutor and mentor children ages K-12. My main subject is ELA/ ESL, because that is what most of the kids I work with have difficulty understanding. However, I also tutor U.S. History because I love it! I can still...

...high school students, home-schooled students, college students and adults in writing, mathematics, the sciences and test preparation. My academic background is varied--I've studied writing (technical, professional and creative), civil engineering and biochemistry extensively at the undergraduate level, and education and mathematics at the graduate level. In my own classroom, I incorporate a variety of methods and tools to help all of my students reach their potential, and to this point in my teaching career have...

...in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can...

...Lesley University. Upon graduating, I became a tutor at the university's Center for Academic Achievement. Following that, I earned a certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the Boston Language Institute. I then transitioned to EF International, an internationally renowned language academy. Using this experience, I moved to South Korea to teach English as language for over two years. While there, I published a book, wrote a theatrical play, acted for the...

...and developed methods to help demystify the writing process and dramatically improve the quality of their writing. As a tutor, I strive to make writing understandable and enjoyable for my students and to help them connect with the writing process in their own way. The LSAT is a highly learnable test that requires no prior knowledge; with the right techniques for each section and good test-taking strategies, one can see huge gains in their score....

...facility I worked for was credited and licensed as a full pre-school and kindergarten with the necessary curriculums. Thus, I have years of experience helping younger children learn the basics that will become the foundation of their learning in life. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is Science. Although I specialize in Biology, I have much experience with the other sciences as well. My teaching philosophy changes with the age group I tutor. For...

...for companies such as Society for American Baseball Research (SABR), NBC Universal, and Red Wagon Entertainment. Recently, an essay I wrote was featured in the textbook Writing: Ten Core Concepts by Robert Yagelski (2014) as an example of exemplary student prose. In my free time, I enjoy reading, following baseball, and watching movies. I have a passion for learning as well as a fervent desire to help others succeed. In particular, I love the English...

...In addition, I've helped students ranging from Middle School to High School in subjects like Math, Social Science, Science, and History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Math. I enjoy working through problems with my students and helping them figure out the best way for them to learn. I believe education is one of the most powerful tools available to any individual. I currently work...

...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 over my years as a tutor and editor, I have learned a vairety of approaches for different personalities and writing styles. In my spare time, I enjoy playing...

...tutor in numerous biology related topics in addition to Mandarin Chinese. With my time almost up as an undergraduate, I want to continue doing what I have enjoyed in high school: tutoring and helping students to increase scores and achieve better grades. Knowing that every student studies in different ways, I am flexible and also take the time to get to know your needs or your child's needs to ensure a personalized tutoring experience that...

...to our ability to learn and to communicate effectively on paper and in-person. During my years in education, I engaged with many students who struggled in reading and writing, and typically, these same students struggled in other subjects; in math they struggled to read word problems and in science they struggled to write their lab results. Working with these students gave me first-hand experience at how to help students strengthen their comprehension without hurting their...

...at the K-12 level, counseling college students, and working directly with international students in the college admissions process, the breadth and depth of my education-related professional training will allow me to support any student's learning journey. I obtained my master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in higher education administration, and my bachelor's degree from Boston University, where I studied sociology and Spanish. As a lifelong musician, I aim to...

I have over 5 years of classroom and teaching experience. I am patient and enthusiastic with my students. Since the beginning of my career, I see how many of my students have benefitted from one on one instruction and I would like to help others in this way.

...I have discovered a passion for teaching and currently work as an Instructor for Seven Hills Foundation. I have a straight-forward teaching philosophy which applies to each student as an individual learner. This helps to identify and clarify misunderstandings in the process rather than stumbling over information. I am able to teach in English and Writing, as well as across most maths and sciences, including Organic/Inorganic Chemistry, Biology, Statistics, Algebra, and Calculus. I strongly believe...

...make when tutoring ESL students. I have also worked for the Drew University Summer College Mentor Program where I mentored four inner-city high school students one-on-one and accompanied them as they experienced what college was like for one week. Through my work at the Writing Center, I have experience helping with papers on a wide variety of subjects and have tutored anything from graduate theses papers to introductory level essays. My passion for creative writing...