Award-Winning College Essays Tutors serving Providence, RI

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!

...and communicate in English subjects. I believe being able to write effectively and clearly is essential in our society. I have worked for years as a swim instructor and saw many students going out of their comfort zones and improving their skills, and love to see the same motivations in English students. I have worked in many workshop and one-on-one essay editing settings at my university and this is my specialty. I can't wait to...

...ensure that my students are provided with the skills and tools that will enable them to study effectively and reach their full potential. I recognize that not everyone has the same learning styles and, therefore, adapt my teaching for each individual student. My aim is to inspire interest and clarify understanding to overcome problem study areas, so my students can gain self-confidence and become self-reliant in all their endeavors. I have a PhD from University...

...German. While in college, I worked as a writing tutor both at Connecticut College and at the US Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I assisted students with all stages from the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working with a variety of students in multiple subjects, ranging from English and History papers at Connecticut College to...

...helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often begin sessions simply by having the student describe what it is they wish to gain from the time we have and then changing our focus...

...to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities. The one-on-one setting of tutoring offers an even better environment to develop a trusting relationship to take some frustration out of students' lives and give them more confidence in the classroom and...

...as an ESL instructor for three additional years. I have worked with basic phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a wide range of subjects including math and standardized test prep including the LSAT. I am a proponent of trying to find a learning style that works for the student because we all learn differently...

...five years and I have had great results with my students. My goal as your teacher is to give you the tools that you need so that you are able to teach yourself to solve problems in the future. I am here to help you get to the next level academically whether your goal is to ace the SAT, learn the English language or to see your name on the honor roll I can help...

...school in the fall. While I tutor a broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of it this way - science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I have always enjoyed making these subjects as fun for my students to learn as they are for me to teach. My...

...get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the exam is now attending a private high school abroad. With VarsityTutor's online learning platform, I will be able to transfer knowledge in a visual, easy-to-understand manner. I look forward to being your tutor...

...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 an America Reads/America Counts tutor working directly with students and their homeroom teachers to identify and rectify learning issues before they seriously impacted a students progress. After college I worked as a personal math and English tutor for the Department of Education. My students ranged in age from 8-19,...

...contemporary American fiction to ancient Indian classics. My first teaching experience came in college when I had the privilege of creating and teaching a series of literature courses at a local community center. There are few experiences I find more enriching than facilitating a meaningful dialogue centered around great works of literature and art. While literature and art are my passion, I also tutor in variety of other subjects, including math, science, and test preparation....

...I specialize in tutoring writing and critical reading skills for English courses and test prep. Additionally, I work with students on general essay editing and college essays. As a tutor, I seek to work with students on an individual basis to firmly identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their skills in the most effective fashion. Education at any level is a huge commitment, and I want to ensure my students get the...

...returning to school to earn my MFA in Creative Writing. I began this second lap through academia at the New School in Manhattan before transferring to St. Joseph's College in Brooklyn, where I was part of an inaugural first class based around a new style of teaching writing. I graduated from SJC in 2015. While at St. Joseph's, I gathered experience in the classroom, both as a teacher of the required freshman composition class, as...

I'm a great tutor because I'm enthusiastic, organized, and knowledgeable. Before I attended law school, I coached tennis for six years and have experience teaching and coaching students from ages seven to seventeen. I recently moved to Boston where I'm working on setting up my own legal practice.

...also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh 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...

...of all ages through my role as assistant teacher at a local Chinese school, or my clinical experience working at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children. I specialize in test preparation strategies for the ACTs, MCATs and APs, but am equally qualified to 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...

...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 language and the limitless range of expression it affords. It is my firm belief that...

I'm a first-year medical student and recent graduate from Duke University, where I studied Global Health Determinants, Behaviors, and Interventions. From running a piano program at a nonprofit children's theatre to private tutoring in math, science, and standardized test prep, I enjoy helping my students become confident and self-sufficient learners!

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...