Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...at Boston Green Academy where I teach AP Literature, AP Language and 12th grade English Language Arts. I graduated in May 2020 from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in education studies and a B.A. in English. As an undergraduate, I held several positions as a tutor and teaching assistant in both middle school and high school classes. I also spent the summers of 2018 and 2019 teaching an interdisciplinary humanities course on Tourism and...

...a Simmons University program. During my time at BU, I taught creative writing courses at both the undergraduate and pre-college level. For my undergraduate degree, I studied both English and Education, earning my English Secondary Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania. After graduating, I moved to Budapest to teach history, art, writing, and music for three years. During my fourth year in Hungary, I trained interpreters for the EU and taught literature, philosophy, and rhetoric in an...

...(grades 5-12) and my Bachelor's Degree in English from Westfield State University. Tutoring is one of my favorite forms of teaching. There is no better moment than when a student is able to figure something out in their own way (aka the lightbulb moment). I tutor a variety of subjects! I am well-rounded, though, my largest amount of experience is with Reading, Writing, ELA, Special Education, and test prep (SAT, MCAS, etc).

...make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way 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...

...I having been teaching and tutoring for over 20 years, enjoying it more and more! I have taught elementary and high school mainstream and special ed (master's degree holder). English (literacy, reading, writing, literature), math, sciences, and standard tests for K-12. Other than teaching, learning, and helping others, I love computing, tennis, animals, and nature,... oh and music, cooking, and so much more! Let's get to know you and how I can help you find...

...is Sean and I am super excited to work with you on your learning journey. I am currently a junior at Harvard studying psychology, and am eager to help you out with any and all of your tutoring needs! While I am most passionate about psychology, I also enjoy tutoring in college admissions and writing -- in fact, my personal essay for college was published in the Harvard Crimson's 10 Successful Essays to Get You...

...service and sharpened my ability to communicate clearly and think critically. I've had the privilege of working with students from a range of backgrounds whether supporting peers through academic writing, mentoring students interested in government, economics, or statistics, or helping others break down complex topics into digestible steps. I tutor a variety of subjects, including writing, reading comprehension, U.S. government, public policy, and standardized test prep for exams like the GRE and LSAT. I particularly...

Through personalized, engaging instruction tailored to each student's unique journey, I am committed to inspiring learners reach their full potential.

I was educated in China and the United States. Having taken many mathematics courses in both countries, I learned many ways to solve math problems by using strategies learned in both cultures. Therefore my background, in both learning and teaching math, is very strong.

...passion of mine. My belief that everyone deserves compassion, dignity and respect is at the forefront of my philosophy of education. Students deserve a safe and supportive learning environment modeled and led by an empathetic teacher. A student's interests and hobbies as well as the world around us are used with the content to help increase engagement. After speaking to a student and their family more, we set goals and expectations for our time together...

...of discovering how to best support each individual's growth and confidence. Seeing a student have an "aha" moment or begin to believe in themselves is what makes tutoring so fulfilling for me. I've been working with students for 13 years, both in-person and online, across a variety of elementary grade levels and subjects. Whether helping elementary students strengthen their reading skills, with challenging math and science concepts, or guiding students through the writing process, I...

...silliness and play in my teaching. I think this makes a student more open to learning and more available to growth in a subject. My theater background has helped me learn a variety of memorization techniques that I look forward to sharing with my students. I understand that different people learn in different ways, so I always cater my tutoring to a student's personality, preferences, and needs. I enjoy getting to know a student, discovering...

...material, even in areas they have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question....

...and then going on to live and work in Colombia and Argentina. I have extensive experience in teaching both abroad in South Africa, and also here locally in Providence with students from all ages. I enjoy one on one tutoring with Spanish students and allow for the client to have a say in what they want to learn - because learning should be fun too! I am excited to help students and adults alike boost...

...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 able to...

...of Boston University where I received my degree in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical History. I also received a minor in Anthropology and graduated summa cum laude with honors. I worked as a tutor helping my fellow students with their Latin and Ancient Greek courses. I am passionate about helping students gain a deep understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (both English and Latin) in order to succeed in their writing and translating assignments. I...

...recognize that all students learn in unique ways. As such, my approach to teaching is one that adapts to a student's needs & preferences. I believe that students must feel comfortable in order to learn and retain information so I strive to create an environment conducive to learning. I encourage students to ask questions and use examples to illustrate concepts. I have worked with students of all ages & abilities for more than 16 years....

...to college admission coaching to elementary/middle school math and reading. Her favorite subject to teach is helping students apply to and successfully get into their top school choices. Outside of academia, I am a venture capital investor into startups created by students at Ivy League Universities. I also teaches personal finance on TikTok. I can't wait to help her students be successful in whatever subjects they put their minds to inside and out of the...

...and Ministry from Boston College. While in high school, I served as a peer tutor for a wide range of subjects. In undergrad, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for an Abnormal Psychology class, as well serving as an ESL teacher for resettled refugees and immigrants living in Alabama. I spent three summers working as a camp counselor, giving me experience working with children in a wide range of ages. In an academic setting, I...

...the whole world. Seeing students gain confidence in their own learning puts a smile on my face every time. I started tutoring for students who were in the hospital and could not be present in their classrooms. It was such a special job and I have since been tutoring every weekday since! I typically work with elementary students who struggle with their literacy, but have worked with elementary math and other subjects such as science...