Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Newton, MA

I am a dental student at the Boston University. I graduated from the University of Florida with a major in Business Administration. My strengths include chemistry and SAT math and math and science sections of the DAT. I have tutored elementary, middle school, and high school math! I believe in understanding and applying knowledge. It is the best way of making learning interactive and efficient

...of thank-you's, some claiming that I am why they passed their classes. Succeeding in this task is so much more than understanding the material and getting answers correct. Instead, I aspire to help students grow into great learners. With the right support and motivation, anyone can learn anything; a powerful toolkit that should follow you outside of the classroom. My free time involves activities such as drawing, dancing, and enjoying regular game nights with my...

...I also have two masters degrees (School Counseling and Administration). This is my 11th year in education. I am reliable with effective communication and will always do what is best for the client! I am fun and energetic to keep our sessions engaging while still keeping learning at the forefront. My main focus with Varsity Tutors has been SAT prep for students across the country. I have had over 100+ student for both individual and...

...in both Elementary Education and Special Education. I have a Master of Arts in Teaching from Emmanuel College in Boston and a Master of Education from Fitchburg State University. I have worked with a variety of student populations including students with specific learning disabilities, multi-lingual students, students on the Autism Spectrum, and students with emotional and behavioral challenges. I believe that all students can be successful, but that some need a little extra help. I...

...experience working with students in summer camps as well as teaching several lessons in pursuit of my degree in education. I tutor students in a variety of subject including English, Math, and Social studies at both general and elementary, plus some history subjects aswell. I also teach drum lessons for students at a variety of levels. I believe in a very hands-on approach to learning as I find it is the best way to develop...

...I am fascinated by mathematics, computer science, biology, and the intersection between the three. I am passionate about breaking down complex concepts in these subjects to help students discover that same fascination, and watching them improve and gain confidence in their academics. Math and science are what I love tutoring the most, but I also have experience tutoring in English reading and writing primarily for ESL students, Korean, and standardized tests. I believe that all...

...studying Neuroscience with a double minor in psychology and computer science at Boston College. During high school, I volunteered as an English tutor at a low-income elementary school through the program Reading Partners; this program's focus is to help students who are reading below their grade level. I also volunteered as a TA with Behavioral Intervention for Autism. There I worked on social skills with a group of 1st-5th graders who have autism. Though I...

...I have taught Reading in English and Spanish to PreK-Middle school students. I'm passionate about teaching: Reading in English or Spanish; Spanish 1,2,3, 4 using a variety of standard school textbooks; ESL subjects: Conversation, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Listening, Idioms, Grammar, and Business topics. I possess several ESL teaching certificates: TESOL, TKT and SEI (public school) and I completed my U.S. certified, university education in Ecuador, South America, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration degree. My hobbies...

...a variety of subjects, although I have the most experience tutoring English and mathematics. I started informally tutoring my younger brother during the pandemic and later began tutoring other elementary school students in reading and writing through the Youth Development Resource Center. Having been an editor for my school newspaper, I also have experience mentoring students in journalism in addition to academic essay writing. In terms of mathematics, I have taken calculus, multivariable calculus, and...

...Science in Elementary Education from Westfield State University, a Master of Arts in Education from Tufts University, and a TEFL Certificate in online instruction. I have a solid and varied background in Education, working with both children and adults. I have taught all levels and subjects of primary school and also ESL for adults. My time volunteering with the Peace Corps in Paraguay was an amazing experience, which helped me to understand the value of...

...stories. This has helped me fall in love with Spanish after getting my Spanish degree from University of Minnesota 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...

...I would love to apply the skills and knowledge I learned there to you. In addition to my formal education, I have spent the last few years working as a substitute teacher in elementary schools; as well as, working in the summer school programs. This experience has allowed me to interact with and support children with a range of abilities in their lessons and activities, all while teaching me new behavior management strategies. I have...

...been a second grade classroom teacher for the past 11 years. (I have worked in classrooms from preschool through second grade for the past 15 years.) Teaching has been a lifelong passion and a second career for me; prior to teaching, I worked in the business world for many years. Working with young children is something I thoroughly enjoy! I am committed to providing students I tutor with guidance and support so that they can...

...1-6 and English as a Second Language. My academic background gives me a strong foundation in both subject matter and educational techniques. I tutor a range of subjects, specializing in Early Reading Foundation Skills, Comprehension Skills, and Elementary Math, but my favorite to tutor Foundational Skills. I love teaching Reading Foundations because it allows me to help students build the essential tools they need to become confident, independent readers, opening the door to a lifetime...

...receiving an MA and several awards from Columbia University. I earned a PhD from Bristol University in England, attended Harvard and Oxford universities, and authored and edited acclaimed books that are available in renowned libraries around the world. For over a decade I mentored hundreds of academics and writers at Central European University, where I established a fellowship program before returning home to Boston. SAMPLE REVIEW "Can't speak highly enough for Pamela. She is an...

...quilling (creating jewelry from paper!), reading memoirs and a variety of fiction, spending time with my little sister and brother, journaling, conducting clinical cardiovascular research, and long nature walks outside. Gathered beneath the same constellation of scientific wonder, let us learn together. Grow together. And most importantly, have fun along the way. After all, as John Corsby famously said, "mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right...

...a love of language and particularly enjoy teaching English. I have taught adults and children in the United States, in Peru (where I was born and spent part of my childhood), and most recently in Kenya. In 2016 I received my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) from the Boston Language Institute. After teaching for a few years I obtained a Masters of Education in ESL from Gordon College. I have been studying the...

I am a teacher, a writer, and a traveler. I am here to support your education and guide you to unlocking your own abilities. My goal is always to help students progress to the next step in their individual learning paths. I am ready to help!

...pride myself on being super open to where students are at. No matter what way one is struggling I'd like to be able to help. I think everyone makes mistakes and nobody can be a perfect student. I was lucky enough to make it all the way to Columbia University but I made many mistakes along the way. No one's perfect and I don't expect that from myself or those I teach. I'm very excited...