
Armstrong: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
I pride myself in being able to help simplify challenging problems for students, as well as offer mentorship and moral support in the absence of a teacher for the student's academic success.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Current Grad Student, Physics

Jeff: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
Hello, I'm Jeff. I'm a professional educator with 22 years of teaching experience. My main expertise is writing and communication, but I am well versed in all aspects of English/Language Arts. I look forward to helping you and your child!
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Writing, General

Lillian: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi, I'm Lilli. I'm an English Reading and SAT/ACT Tutor based out of Brookline, MA. I also have experience working with elementary-age kids in classroom settings.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
GRE Verbal: 164

Matthew: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...attitude in my students, that comes from the various things that I have attempted and achieved. From Madison Ave., to Wall St., the Hawaiian Isles, Micronesia and Charlotte, NC, I continue to be a lifelong learner. Students benefit from my experiences through connections. Connections help them to understand first, what they are having trouble learning....
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
Certificate, Elementary School Teaching

John: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...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 have cross-cultural conversations about identities and social...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, International Relations

Fabrice: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...I am currently teaching US History, but have taught a variety of history courses in the past. Being an educator means that I am constantly reading and editing students work. I am constantly lesson planning and thinking about how I can improve upon my craft. I love what I do, and love seeing my students...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, American Studies
Masters in Education, History Teacher Education

Emily: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...teaching at the collegiate level, I have worked with high school and middle school students as well. Educational Background: I graduated from the University of Iowa's Playwright's Workshop where I received my MFA in playwriting. Prior to my time in Iowa, I attended the University of Chicago and earned a Masters in English Literature with...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English

Sheila: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a dynamic educator dedicated to fostering a love of learning and skill development that serves students both where they are and where they wish to be.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics

Danielle: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...involved with sports and extracurricular activities, so finding a balance and prioritizing has been essential. I am very confident that I can assist other students to find the same balance that I did. My favorite subjects are math and science. I am currently working full-time in oncology research and development for pharmaceutical clinical trials. In...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General

Richard: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...tutor in secondary and tertiary education make me well qualified to help students in my areas of expertise. I believe in helping students find their own strengths and turn their weaknesses into strengths. In my tutoring, I guide students to learn and grow. I try as much as possible to get students to find answers...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English

Courtney: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...ability to be a compassionate and enthusiastic mentor to contribute to your student's overall language acquisition experience. My specialization in Hispanic Literature provides a distinct dimension to my teaching and is used to cultivate analytical and critical thinking skills amongst my students. By fostering an atmosphere in which students feel confident and motivated to exercise...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies
Master of Arts, Hispanic and Latin American Languages
ACT English: 31

Jordan: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
I am a high school Social Studies teacher with 6+ years of secondary school teaching experience and 1+ year of college-level teaching and tutoring experience. I have a lot of availability during the summer for in-person and online tutoring. My availability is more limited during the academic year.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, History
Master of Arts, History

Wesley: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...up to 8th grade and working with high school students as a retreat leader. I believe that I can bring a much more personal perspective to tutoring, having taken and been successful with the material very recently. I can relay the best ways that students can be successful in their work from a student's perspective,...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
ACT Composite: 33
ACT Math: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Kirsten: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...from Boston College and have taught Spanish in the classroom and 1 on 1. My goal is to help students succeed in Spanish by developing their critical thinking skills, providing study techniques that are specific to second language acquisition, and offering a different teaching style than the students' current teacher in order to optimize learning.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, Spanish
Master of Arts, Spanish and Iberian Studies

Brian: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...a college application, or if a student wants to practice and improve their reading comprehension, I can be of assistance. I spent much of the last four years working with Penn State students to craft essays and better understand works of literature. For instance, I helped a fellow student compose a stronger and more cohesive...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, English

Ebony: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...I believe that education is a civil right and that all students are capable of mastering content, no matter how rigorous or complex, with the right instructional moves, response to data, and appropriate level of scaffolding in place. In addition I have experience tutoring students in Chemistry, preparing students to be more successful on college...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction

John: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...6 years tutoring experience with students age 6-18, including 2 years as a volunteer at 826LA, an after school writing lab in Los Angeles, founded by author Dave Eggers. I currently teach English as a Second Language with VIPKid to young students in China and I love it! I also have 3 years experience teaching...
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
SAT Verbal: 770
SAT Writing: 740

Sammi: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
Hi, I'm Sammi! I am an undergraduate college student majoring in chemistry and minoring in finance at Boston College. I have worked with many students from grades K-12 as a tutor and teacher's assistant. I have the most experience teaching math, ranging from algebra to SAT math.
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Alyssa: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...at Boston College in philosophy! I have tutored for over 3 years at the collegiate level. I graduated with Honors from Florida State University with a BA in English. I have tutored English, writing, writing for research, literature, philosophy, and GRE prep! I hope to be a philosophy professor in the near future.
Education & Certification
Bachelor in Arts, English
Master of Arts, Philosophy
ACT Composite: 31
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 36

Andrew: Blue Island tutor
Certified Tutor
...world of physics (or related subjects!). A little about my qualifications: I have a Masters of Education from Boston University as well as a B.S. in Physics from Boston College. I also am certified to teach in both Massachusetts and Maryland. I am committed to providing high quality lessons that are also fun and engaging!...
Education & Certification
Bachelor of Science, Physics
Master of Arts Teaching, Science Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 32
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