Award-Winning English Tutors in Quincy, MA

...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 passion for the written word. I like to approach essays with the philosophy of simplicity and clarity. I can...

...high school, I also helped students prepare for standardized examinations such as the SAT, ACT, SAT subject tests, AP Exams and Regents examinations. I am eager to work with students in these areas, with a particular emphasis on reading, writing, and history. My experience working with children expands beyond tutoring. I also have worked with students on their college essays. I absolutely enjoy working with them and deeply care about promoting their education. In my...

...These are topics I love discussing in general and I'm always happy to have a chance to help someone else find enjoyment in the subject. Trying to encourage of love of learning is an important part of my teaching philosophy and I try to do so by finding out what my students are interested in. Outside tutoring; I enjoy reading and taking walks around the city. I also enjoy playing squash and practicing various languages.

...continue sharpening my tools needed to be a successful tutor. I volunteered as a tutor throughout my college career and I have always played this role with family and friends. I am confident to say that I have made a significant difference in each student I have tutored thus far, and nothing makes me feel better than when I see that moment the student becomes proud of him or herself for accomplishing what we set...

...that works for both student and teacher. Some students are visual learners, others are verbal, and the best way for a student to truly learn something is to find the perfect medium. Most importantly, I try to make learning as enjoyable as possible (laughter is key). Once a student has shown mastery -- whether it be through the ability to reteach others, such as myself, or otherwise -- that’s when I know they have acquired...

...city to tutor low-income middle school students. I found the experience deeply rewarding and my time with WPTP nurtured an interest in working with children professionally. I tutor a wide variety of subjects including English, writing, history, SAT Reading/Writing, French and more! My favorite subject to teach is history. The subject is often viewed by students as boring and unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view,...

...place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing, literature and Spanish. I am excited to revisit these academic interests as a tutor during my "gap year" before I attend medical school next year. Although I...

...at a local daycare for over seven years. At the daycare, I worked with children from the ages of six weeks to six years. The facility I worked for was credited and licensed as a full pre-school and kindergarten with the necessary curriculums. Thus, I have years of experience helping younger children learn the basics that will become the foundation of their learning in life. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is Science. Although...

...have a wide range of tutoring areas, including: American History, European History, Essay Editing, Phonics, Reading, Writing, as well as Study Skills and Organization. During my graduate school experience, I spent on extensive amount of time working with students, many times one on one to help them with certain subject areas. I also have experience working with adults between being a volunteer TA for a Graduate School course in Suicide Prevention, Intervention, and Postvention, as...

...underprivileged school. After school, I led twice weekly test prep sessions for 9th grade. These prep classes covered topics in English, Civics, Geometry, Algebra 1 and Geography. In addition to teaching and conducting test prep, I also individually tutored elementary students in reading and phonics, and led weekly adult literacy classes. I am a great tutor because I genuinely care about my students. Also, I have the patience, ingenuity and compassion to help the student...