Award-Winning Elementary Math Tutors for Students in Highlands, MA

...BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts. During my studies, I spent a year tutoring student-athletes in Chemistry, Physics, Math and Engineering. Earlier in my schooling, I spent two years as a camp counselor and a year regularly babysitting, so mentoring has always been a part of my life. I also have experience...

...to help them develop stronger, more well-rounded skill sets. Things like grammar or writing skills are useful in any field, and I would love to inspire a student who hates math, as I once did, to embrace it and even study it in college. I think that every student has the potential for academic and...

...a veterinarian or a surgeon Well see where the wind takes me! Ive been tutoring with Varsity Tutors for almost a year and have loved meeting students from all over Boston and helping them with SAT preparation or science class. Its a very rewarding feeling when students achieve their goals because of your help. This...

...demystify the process of learning a subject, working with them to uncover its inner logic and obtain the tools and knowledge they need to succeed as students. Finally, I think that learning is fun. I communicate that sense of enthusiasm to my students, so that they will be encouraged to exert the effort and focus...

...is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives,...

...my M.S. in Mechanical Engineering. After college, I moved to Houston, Texas to work for ExxonMobil at a refinery before returning to school for my MBA. I have a lways enjoyed tutoring, and tutored throughout high school and college. As a mechanical engineering major, I have a very strong background in math and sciences. I...

...resulted in a focus in tutoring within these subjects. Of these, my favorite topics to tutor are Algebra and Chemistry, as they both have discernible patterns within the material which leads to a better understanding as one builds new topics on previous ones. I have found that students have the most success in first reviewing...

...I tutored my peers in English. I've also spent extensive time in the United States tutoring SAT prep and English as a Foreign Language. 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...

...must be comfortable with the teacher and that there must be a strong relationship between the two in order for there to be success. I am also a strong proponent to the philosophy of instilling self-confidence in students, and believe strongly in positive reinforcement. I believe in the importance of recognizing the good and positive...

...groups and in one-on-one settings to this end is a passion of mine. I love collaborating with individuals to better understand their learning style and to best help them succeed. I tutor for all things English related, but I also offer Math help from the elementary level up through middle school and Geometry. I also...

...at a nursery school. Working with children has always been a passion of mine. As a child, I would "tutor" other children through my mother's at-home day care. As young as eight years old, I was teaching the concepts of letter sounds and addition. Now, into my adult years, I have carried this passion all...

...to pursue teaching certification for high school math. I am patient, flexible, and enjoy discovering which approaches work most effectively for each individual I work with. Every student is different, and as a result, every student learns differently as well. I have thoroughly enjoyed each of my previous experiences working with high school students, particularly...

...began tutoring in my college's Writing Center during my senior year, helping students of all ages improve all different aspects of their writing. As I loved tutoring others so much, I began to tutor professionally, working with students from kindergarten to graduate school. Writing, Reading, Grammar and Elementary Math are the cornerstones of a solid...

...teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...While college was a busier time for me, I still managed to volunteer and work with primary age children teaching dance. I love working with students and sharing my passion for writing, reading, and the arts. However, I also loved math growing up and though I focused on writing in college, I remember enjoying geometry,...

...self-confidence through encouraging, patient tutoring. I am a middle school school STEM teacher seeking additional students to help in my out-of-work hours. Finally, I am a Cornell University alum and am confident in my ability to teach students in a range of fields - anything from English, ESL, art, writing, social studies to math and...

...tutoring in German, English Literature, and Grammar. Language is a tool for us to use to convey ourselves, and a great creation which we have the opportunity to take hold of to convey ourselves well; language, in any capacity, is necessary for us to live our lives fully. As a tutor, I believe in the...

...new things. I am a strong believer in adapting my teaching style to fit the needs of the student and how they learn best. I find it is easiest to learn when you are interested and engaged in a subject and that is what I try to teach. I have a strong desire to help...

...reading comprehension because I enjoy teaching how to critically analyze passages. I believe that you have truly mastered a concept once you can explain it back to someone, so I use this idea in my tutoring style. I am very patient and understand that sometimes a concept needs to be explained in several different ways...

I am a passionate Math teacher who loves to help students understand difficult concepts. I love the challenge of finding different ways to explain topics in math.