Award-Winning Elementary School English Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...working with students, as I think it is the most rewarding job in 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...

...where I studied Education and Psychology. I received my Master's in Education at the University of Notre Dame. Since graduation, I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in both general education and special education settings. I am trained in elementary (K-4) math concepts and reading/phonics instruction (for example the Fundations program). I am passionate about education and love working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, singing, playing guitar, and being...

...My background in neuroscience from Boston University equips me with unique insights into how students learn, and I strive to make challenging material approachable and engaging. Although I have experience tutoring for less than a year, I have already developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes comprehension over rote memorization. I enjoy breaking down concepts and guiding students to those illuminating moments of clarity. My goal is to foster confidence in their abilities and inspire a...

...math and writing. Over the years, I have come to better understand how much I enjoy providing one-on-one support to children. I have been particularly successful in helping children who easily get frustrated and lose patience. As a recent student, I would be very excited to help others feel confident in their schoolwork. I understand the stress and frustration that can come with academics, and I would love to help students turn those feelings into...

...in sessions, I take time to get to know my students and their best methods of learning. I offer support and guidance while also ensuring that there is time and opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of the content independently. At the end of my sessions, I ensure that students are leaving with the new skills that they have learned by having students summarize their time with me. I truly value the relationships and...

...as an Italian tutor where I worked with freshman and sophomore students. Since graduation, I have been working as an AmeriCorps member as a part of City Year, where I tutor 5th grade students who are especially behind in reading and math. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Italian, French, History, and Admissions Essays. My teaching philosophy is centered around intrinsic motivation, believing that the best results come...

...for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am capable of working with you from various backgrounds and can tailor my work to fit the needs of your child.

"Those who say it cannot be done should not stand in the way of those trying to do it!" With 18+ years in public education (focus on Special Needs children), along with the skills I bring, I have the experience needed when working with people with disabilities.

...in a fun and interactive way. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that learning should be personalized and adaptable to each student's unique needs. I aim to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new concepts. I strive to make lessons engaging by using real-world examples and interactive tools that help students connect with the material. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy staying active, experimenting with new recipes (especially...

...I have years of experience in tutoring and teaching middle school English. My approach centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express themselves and develop their skills. I believe in tailoring my teaching methods to meet individual needs, encouraging critical thinking and a love for literature through engaging discussions and creative assignments. Currently, I hold a teaching certification in Massachusetts and am passionate about helping students achieve their academic goals.

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...I am interested in languages and studying languages. Besides Vietnamese, my mother tongue, and English, I can speak Japanese. I also worked as a Vietnamese tutor for Japanese and Korean when I was staying in Vietnam and Japan. I believe that with my studying and teaching experience, I can help you achieve your studying goals. It is also my pleasure to share with you my knowledge and experience about how life happens in Vietnam and...

Hello future students! I'm excited to start working with you all. My name Will and I'm currently a student and writing tutor at Oberlin College. I'm here to help you develop your own writing voice and ability, as well as to engage with your ideas themselves. I'm certain we'll be able to make good progress and have a good time working together.

...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 and can't wait to help students...

I am very enthused about furthering my instruction to students in regular and special education. Working with ESOL students is a priority to me as I help them apply their new English skills to their work on an ongoing basis for 25 years.

...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 to learn - because learning should...

...learn the material and feel confident about it! I am very comfortable assigning homework for different subjects and different grade levels. If I had to choose, I'd say that my favorite subject to tutor is reading. I believe reading is an essential, life-long skill, and I love supporting students as they become stronger, more passionate readers. Additionally, since I am an English major, I am very familiar with a wide variety of literature - I...

Hi! My name is Kailing, and I am a DMD/PhD student at Harvard University with an interest in clinical and research education in health sciences as well as global health. I am also very interested in becoming an educator in academia. I am very excited to work with you!

...I have twenty three years of experience working in different educational settings and in diverse roles and capacities. I received my Bachelor of Philosophy and Education from Universidade Estadual do Ceara (Brazil) and my Master in Education with focus on Moderate Disabilities 5th-12th from American International College. In Brazil, I taught Philosophy to high schoolers and English as a Foreign Language to children and adults. In the U.S., I have experience working as a Special...

...Master of Music degree in Voice Studies. Between graduating from Dickinson and matriculating at Longy, I worked in the Education department at Port Discovery Children's Museum in Baltimore, Maryland. There, I wrote and facilitated many programs for school and camp groups, birthday parties, Scout groups, and volitional guests. The programs' subject matter spanned all subjects from the Maryland State curriculum and Girl and Cub Scout badge requirements, from Pre-K through 5th grade. In addition, I...