Award-Winning English Tutors in Peabody, MA

I am a creative, engaging and nurturing educator and leader, passionate about the arts, culture, and more.

I have been a teacher for ten years. I have taught at eight different schools and thrive in mostly the Humanities. While a high school teacher at heart and by profession, I have also worked with elementary age children with learning differences.... I believe that all students can succeed, and a good teacher's job is to find what makes students want to learn and ignite a love of learning in them.... Introduce myself and ask them...

I recently graduated with a degree in Economics and decided to start tutoring as I have a bunch of free time. I feel very comfortable adapting my teaching style to fit each person's needs. In my free time, I love playing sports and I enjoy writing on my blog.

...as a personal math and English tutor for the Department of Education. My students ranged in age from 8-19, I specialized in SAT English prep. Most recently I was a Computer Instructor/Multi-media Instructor for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. There I instructed ages 6-18 in basic computer literacy and helped them produce work for the national Boys and Girls Club Digital Arts Festival. We created short films, clay animation, music, and digital collage...

...in an underdeveloped country. My colleagues would describe me as a poised, energetic, conversational, musical people-person. My work demonstrates my strengths in cultural competency, teamwork, and communication, while also showcasing my flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks, even with little-to-no experience. When outside the classroom, I can be found running around the Chestnut Hill Reservoir, singing with the University Chorale, or cooking for my friends in my apartment. I also love to travel and...

...currently an English teacher with 6 years of teaching experience. I have worked with students with various needs and backgrounds in English and writing topics. I have a particular focus on SAT and ACT prep (Reading and Writing components), English assignments, projects, or papers for middle and high school students, and college-level research papers. I have a Bachelors degree in sociology and writing from Ithaca College, a Masters in Education from Johns Hopkins University and...

...2016. I also minored in computer science. I graduated summa cum laude with departmental honors and was elected to Union's chapters of Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta. I will be attending Boston University's College of Communication in the fall to pursue my Master of Science in Journalism. Outside of tutoring and school, I enjoy listening to NPR (#careergoals), reading (anything and everything!), and traveling. My most recent big trip was to the Caribbean,...

...from Washington, DC to South Dakota. Since graduating from GWU, I have spent the last years working in the performing arts: I was a part of the Allen Lee Hughes 2016-17 fellowship class at Arena Stage, an award-winning regional theater in DC, and I currently work for the WGBH Educational Foundation as a host on WCRB Classical Radio Boston. Given my wide range of subjects tutored, I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, college writing,...

...to talk about what's working and what can be improved. I'm very passionate about creative writing, as I love diving into characters and understanding their philosophy, their psychological warfare, and the world that, a moment ago, didn't exist but was created by the creativity in our own minds. I love encouraging others to trust themselves and trust the characters they're building. However, to understand how to write a story, one must also understand how to...

...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 linear algebra courses throughout high school and am comfortable with tutoring students in a wide range of algebra, geometry, and calculus. In my free time, I am always in the ceramics studio and...

...at Villanova's Writing Center and Editor of its student newspaper. I tutor English, reading comprehension, and history, with a particular interest in writing. I enjoy helping students develop clear communication skills and confidence in their written voice. My tutoring style is patient, adaptable, and student-centered. Outside of academics, I enjoy creative writing and listening to podcasts. I bring that same curiosity and attentiveness to each tutoring session, always aiming to meet students where they are...

My name is Sean G. Sullivan. I am an undergraduate student, attending Bryant University. I Major in Communication, and I double Minor in Literary / Cultural Studies, and Business Managment. My goal is to attend graduate School, and to earn a MA in Humanities with a concentration in Classical Education. It would be my pleasure to tutor students in Ethics, British Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Cultural Studies, and the like.

...allowing me to thoroughly explain concepts to students. I think learning is extremely important, and adding a level of intellectual stimulation into daily life adds an unquantifiable quality of life. I have lots of experience working with kids. I used to teach kids between the age of about a year to young adults in their 20s how to swim with my three years of experience as a lifeguard at a Summer camp. This includes working...

...and studying in Toulouse, France. During my semester abroad, I worked as an English tutor for two French girls. I like to focus my knowledge of romance languages on creating a personalized teaching style for each and every student I tutor. I start off each session by assessing what the student has been learning in the classroom. After that initial assessment, I work with the student to improve the areas where most help is needed....

I believe that every student has the capacity to learn and I am passionate about using tutoring to make this goal a reality. ... Finding what works best for each student.... Build rapport, assess student needs, and set measurable and reasonable goals.

...life and it is the single most enjoyable part of my job. I strongly believe that, teaching a student the "why" of something is far more important than simple memorization; it is this understanding of the material that helps the student apply the theory to a completely different fact pattern. While I tutor students in a broad range of subjects, my passions are towards reading/writing and mathematics. In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing,...

...me with academic confidence and mentoring, all of which made me realize that my greatest goals could be a tangible reality. Now I couldn't be happier in my career as a surgeon in training. I have ever since been "paying it forward," educating high school and college level students, and now medical students. The greatest satisfaction is seeing my students get that "ah ha!" moment when everything comes together, and then seeing them go on...

...elementary students to young adults. This variety has made me a more flexible Teacher and I am comfortable with changing my approach to best meet my students' needs. It is important to respect each students' individual learning styles and help them figure out how they can best work with their strengths. Students need information presented as simply as possible, yet can benefit from thinking about the same information in different ways; striking this balance keeps...

...of subjects such as U.S. History, U.S. Politics, English, Public Speaking, Essay and Application Writing, and Architecture courses and software. I enjoy seeing my students achieve their goals and gain confidence as they progress through their work, I feel I learn just as much from my students as they do from me. I strive to tailor each session to student's needs and learning styles, I also find it useful to make the connection between classroom...

...but it quickly grew into more formal tutoring. When I attended Amherst College to pursue a degree in English, I carried this passion for education with me. For years I participated in a work-study mentoring underprivileged students in order to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading. I'm excited to tutor in a wide variety of subjects, particularly in standardized test preparation and in the humanities. For me, learning is about inspiration and passion....