Award-Winning English Tutors in Cambridge, MA

...an International school. I currently work for a Spanish immersion school here in the city. I believe that my greatest strength as a teacher is my ability to understand student's learning needs and assist them in achieving as many of their goals as possible. I consider myself a person with great intrapersonal skills, this helps me connect better with my students and it helps makes the learning environment much more comfortable. I truly feel passionate...

...the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading...

I am a middle school special education teacher, who has also taught middle school ELA, ESL in a summer program to teenagers, private ESL lessons, and at a home for students with behavioral and emotional issues. I strive to create engaging and challenging lessons to help students improve their skills and become more prepared for college and career success!... As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to make sure that every child who I work with, regardless of skills, background, or ability level, receives a quality education; as students learn in a wide variety of ways and have differing needs, this may look different for each student. I aim to teach all students the reading comprehension, writing, and math skills that they need to succeed in their educational career and in their future lives, as well as an appreciation for learning, whether it be about the Pythagorean theorem, ancient Egyptian pharaohs, or graphic novels; I believe that learning, in any context, is an essential lifelong skill that needs to be cultivated in any way possible. It is through learning how to learn that we learn important lessons about critical issues, the world around us, and, most importantly, ourselves.

...I worked with students of all backgrounds to hone their writing abilities, and developed methods to help demystify the writing process and dramatically improve the quality of their writing. As a tutor, I strive to make writing understandable and enjoyable for my students and to help them connect with the writing process in their own way. The LSAT is a highly learnable test that requires no prior knowledge; with the right techniques for each section...

...University of California, Berkeley. I am also a published author, having written one book about one of my notable death-penalty cases, countless scholarly articles dealing with legal issues, several encyclopedia entries, and several essays for a general audience. I love to write and teach. I am passionate about helping people find their inner strengths and talents. I have traveled the world, along with hiking, skiing, biking, yoga and consider myself highly multicultural. As far as...

I am currently a second year Biology undergraduate student at Northeastern University with a diverse foundation in science. For me, the study of medicine piques my curiosity, specifically cardiology and neurology- both of which I hope to pursue in the near future.... I believe in the power of practice. I think the most effective way of teaching is a brief overview with a big emphasis on practicing problems.... I would get to know the student’s strengths and weaknesses. I can then work towards polishing the strengths and fixing the weaknesses.

...fit their learning needs and to make each tutoring session fun. My background is in Biochemistry, Chemistry and Molecular Biology. I graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2012 in an accelerated BA/MS program, and currently work at Harvard University as a research assistant in Developmental Biology. I have a good deal of personal experience with the competition and expectations of academics at top tier universities. I also have a Creative Writing minor and a huge...

...years. Knowledge is an equalizer, and I firmly believe in paying my knowledge forward. I tutor a wide range of subjects, but my main passions are physics and math. I was fortunate enough to have a wonderful physics professor who turned physics into a way of viewing the world around me with a renewed sense of curiosity. I enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also...

...favorite elements of being human: face-to-face relationships and unbridled love for a given subject of inquiry. Whether it is reviewing for a vocabulary quiz, crafting a professional-quality essay, or delving into distinct religious or philosophical questions, I am here to offer curious students an engaging, considerate, and supplemental academic presence. I teach at the student's pace, rather than imposing my own agenda. I aim to teach each student as though they are my only student....

...them to understand how our system works (or doesn't) and why. I was also a research assistant and instructional assistant in college. As a teacher, I believe in listening first. In order to find where the disconnect really is, a teacher has to hear his/her student. From there, I identify the students learning style. I'm a visual learner, so I always have a lot of graphic organizers and templates ready to go. Breaking something down,...