Dan
Certified Tutor
...enjoyed learning, my goal is to help motivated students who may not have yet developed their own love of learning. I specialize in analytical thinking, writing, and CrockPot cooking. I look forward to helping students become better readers, writers, economists, and playwrights. I live in Richmond, VA. I have a BA in economics from Kenyon...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics
PHD, Law School/JD
Edris
Certified Tutor
...on practice because I believe through practice, the student can fully synthesize the concepts learned in class and in the tutoring session. Guided practice also allows the student to work through problems and receive help getting past parts of problems that give them difficulty. Through this method, the student will feel more comfortable working through...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics, Mathematics and Biology Minor
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1500
SAT Math: 790
SAT Writing: 710
Robert
Certified Tutor
I am currently a graduate student at Tufts University School of Medicine. As a former biology major at Boston College, I have extensive experience in Biology as well as other science courses. Outside of tutoring I enjoy exercising and skiing. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants with friends. ... My philosophy is to teach in a way that challenges but does not overwhelm my students. I find that being patient and making sure students understand concepts...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Biology, General
Masters, Biomedical science
Patrick
Certified Tutor
...Chester East High School class of 2015 alumni. I currently attend Boston College, majoring in Economics and Mathematics. I am very excited for the opportunity to tutor and help students with their academics. I have a history of tutoring in my high school and look forward to furthering my tutoring career by helping as many...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Economics and Mathematics
ACT Composite: 32
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 34
John
Certified Tutor
...I love to learn and teach. That is a big reason as to why I am here as a tutor. I have ample experience as a tutor. I discovered my great love for tutoring my senior year of high school, when I tutored several of my peers in Calculus. I tutored throughout my undergraduate years,...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Pre-medical, Chemistry, Music (Triple Major)
Alicia
Certified Tutor
...need to thrive and lead. I am a graduate of Boston College and I have two years of tutoring experience in addition to several years of professional training experience. Through Varsity Tutors, I look forward to helping students who want to improve their writing or GRE scores. I live in New York, and in my...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Linguistics/ Minor: Women's and Gender Studies
GRE Quantitative: 161
GRE Verbal: 166
Michael
Certified Tutor
...years! Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the pieces fall into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context. To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Mathematics/ Finance
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 33
ACT Math: 31
Carrie
Certified Tutor
Hi! I'm a Boston College graduate with a Bachelor's degree in English. I look forward to helping students improve their reading and writing skills as well as prepare for standardized tests.
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1480
SAT Verbal: 740
SAT Writing: 720
Bryant
Certified Tutor
...in a way that would be contagious. This is certainly the area in which I have the most experience and the deepest affection, but I also enjoy tutoring in a wide variety of subjects. I have a particular love for literature, whether in French or English, and have a strong desire to see an increase...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, French
Masters, Romance Languages and Literatures
Jamie
Certified Tutor
...Lead and Data Analyst for a healthcare management company. I have experience tutoring children of all ages from elementary through high school. I tutor in a broad range of subjects, however I am most passionate about math and sciences. I am very hands-on and use various methods to engage my clients in order to get...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
Current Grad Student, Physical Therapy
Olivia
Certified Tutor
...Style, SAT Reading, and Literature. I most enjoy tutoring writing, since that's what I teach, and literature, since that's what I enjoy studying most. My tutoring (and teaching) style is relatively informal, since I like to make sure students are comfortable both with me and the material. I also find that a more casual setting...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1490
SAT Verbal: 790
SAT Writing: 710
Mason
Certified Tutor
My name is Mason and I am passionate about science and the environment! I have combined these two in my love of environmental and earth sciences, but I also love learning about chemistry and physics. I am priviledged to now help others learn about the amazing world around us.... The best part of being a tutor is stepping back and watching a student figure out a solution all on their own. I think the best way...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Environmental Geosciences
Katrina
Certified Tutor
...recruitment firm in downtown Boston for almost 2 years. I left my position to explore opportunities working with children in an academic setting and to begin a graduate program in the fall of 2017. I want to share my passion for learning with children, as I did when I was a volunteer tutor for high...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, Psychology
SAT Writing: 700
Ana
Certified Tutor
...who has a passion for enabling the potential of learners of all ages! I have been tutoring students in English reading and writing since high school and I was also selected to teach English in Nicosia, Cyprus as a Fulbright Scholar. I am most interested in helping students to hone their writing skills and discover...
Education & Certification
Bachelors, English
Masters, Education
David
Certified Tutor
...creative, and professional writing skills. I also resumed tutoring the ACT and SAT with Manhattan-based A-List Education; I helped one student improve her ACT composite score from 20 to 30 and another to improve his ACT composite score from 27 to 34. Most recently, I taught 10th grade English at a private school in Baltimore....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Fine Arts, Creative Writing
Paul
Certified Tutor
Young, motivated working professional with a strong background in Science and Mathematics. Graduated from Boston College as a Pre-Medical student and currently pursuing a Master's of Science degree in Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs. Strong passion for teaching with several years of tutoring, leadership, and decision-making experience within my professional career.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Master of Science, Pharmacy
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...Spanish to writing/editing. I love helping students to excel at what challenges them most and what they love best, not that those things are mutually exclusive. School is hard! Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, myself definitely included. I have been on both sides of the tutoring table, and I know what...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Music
Master of Arts, Musicology and Ethnomusicology
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1510
SAT Verbal: 760
SAT Writing: 750
Patricia
Certified Tutor
...elementary teacher. I also have a Juris Doctorate degree. I have tutored elementary students in math grades 1st through 6th. I have especially strong writing skills given my background in law. I tutor all subjects, elementary math, elementary reading and writing. I am successful in helping students raise their reading and math scores. In my...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Sociology
Juris Doctor, Law Enforcement Administration
Jacob
Certified Tutor
...into the rich structure of mathematics. I have worked in fields that are as difficult compared to calculus as calculus is compared to basic multiplication tables. As a result, I have developed a mastery of material from high school and early college level math, and I have spent the last three years practicing the way...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Current Grad Student, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1550
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 720
Daniel
Certified Tutor
...with students who are having a difficult time with English coursework, no matter the age (Middle school, high school, undergrad). I believe that hard work and enthusiasm are the most important tools to success. Along with a variety of techniques I have to help with grammar, vocabulary, outlining, and argumentation, I try and stress the...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, English
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1410
GRE Verbal: 168
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