Award-Winning ESL/ELL Tutors serving Newton, MA

...editor of two local newspapers. I have mentored and coached many reporters and writers over the years. After graduating from college, my career started as a middle school teacher. I also taught English as a second language in Japan and Minnesota before gravitating to journalism. I have lived in several states and 3 foreign countries.

Empowering students one creative idea at a time.

...on any other part of the business school application process. I've been through it all myself (and got into four top business schools), and I'm happy to share what I learned throughout my own application journey! I also have extensive experience writing and editing papers and a lot of knowledge to share about PowerPoint and...

...can still name all 50 states in under 7 minutes! My main goal is not only to help my student understand the material, but also to help him/her be confident in his/her work. I want every student to firmly believe that he/she can do anything, simply because it's true. Through their education they may do...

...experience working with children and teens ages 8-15 including teaching, tutoring, summer programming, and mentoring. I truly believe that each student has an optimal learning style and can reach his or her full potential by understanding and utilizing specific strategies aligned to that style. Above all, I care deeply about making learning relevant, meaningful, and...

I hope to help students reach their fullest academic potential through collaborative tutoring.

...working at the high school level. I previously have tutored students with learning disabilities, English language learners, and regular education students of all levels. I am a Wilson Reading System certified teacher as well. I am a mother of three boys under the age of 15, one of which is dyslexic. Every student can learn...

...three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be....

I have taught English as a foreign language for 17 years. I tutor people in speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and pronunciation. I also teach German, AP World History and literature. I look forward to working with you.

I aim to be a coach as well as a tutor, that way we can best succeed through difficult subject matter.

...are not only finding an experienced tutor who loves his work, but also one accomplished in his subjects. I am a fiction writer who has been published in national magazines. As a student, the dean of my college selected me to give the senior address at convocation. Moreover, I received a scholarship at Syracuse University...

...much about Chinese language and culture and now I would love to pass on that knowledge to other non-native Chinese learners. I took so many side-streets and detours on my way to fluency, Foreign language learning is incredibly challenging, but the rewards from accepting those challenges are incredible. And as Lao Zi once said, "A...

...public school setting. I have previously taught 4th and 5th grade for all subjects. I currently hold the position of ESL teacher for grades k-5. When I am not working I like to play with my dogs and four children. One hobby that is of particular interest to me is learning new languages. Portuguese and...

...work, she helped teach an upper level microscopy course and lead two summer science camps for international high school students. She loved working with the students who had an interest in biology and biological research and loves talking about experiments and cutting edge research. On her way back to Boston, Julie made her way through...

...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...

...the interactive nature of concept development and skill acquisition, include early reading and math; all levels and content areas of language arts; executive functioning skills (time management and organizational skills), and aligning instruction with state and national learning standards. I have traveled extensively and have lived in Scotland and Belgium. Other interests include writing (for...

...intensely passionate about writing in all its forms. As a former journalist and live-long lover of literature, I very much enjoy educating students so that they may develop the skills need to participate in the larger discourse in society. In my experience, writing and reading are acts of conversation, and students are most effectively engaged...

As a teacher of History, English and related humanities I have ten years of classroom experience both in the US and in China. I know how to prepare lessons that meet clients needs and get concrete results.

...was drawn to teaching as I helped others learn to ride a bike, snow ski or learn a new game. Teaching, coaching and mentoring have continued throughout my life in various settings. I love to support others and see them succeed. Over the years I have enjoyed tutoring several elementary school students. In addition, I...

...and sharing it with students. I have taught in high schools, summits from Boston to Beijing and have always found that students are able to learn and grow when they are challenged and excited by those teaching them. I believe that any student who finds a course boring, or impenetrable, simply hasn't found the right...