Certified Tutors From Boston University

...to help students understand complex concepts. I also like to call myself an academic coach. A coach helps students understand the material in front of them. A coach also pays close attention to building a student's academic "muscles." My goal is always to equip the student with the intellectual and analytical tools that will enable...

...that finding out what sort of learner you are makes all the difference. A focus on building your learning toolkit makes you stronger than simply amassing answers to questions ever will. I'm here to help young adults find the personal and unique tools they can use to be lifelong learners, no matter what the circumstance.

...executing a speech, preparing mentally for the experience of public speaking, and constructively reviewing a completed speech. As a detail-oriented, mathematical thinker working in Billing, I can provide Algebra students with insight into working with formulas, identifying exceptions to mathematical rules, and identifying errors in logic. I like to refer to one of the golden...

...actively participated in many competitions, such as the AMC and the Moody's Mega Math Challenge. During my high school and college years, I tutored math and taught piano. I currently teach classical piano privately. As a tutor, I can relate to the mind of the student and explain concepts using everyday terms and examples to...

...a strong command of the English language in all its forms, including the reading of literature and poetry, writing academic essays, a knowledge of grammar, and other linguistic elements such as phonetics to help with teaching pronunciation. Professionally, I've been an English educator for the past 6 years, teaching everything from beginning ESL to college-level...

...and coming back to the US where I worked at a midsize marketing firm, I realized I am really most passionate about literature and reading. I left the marketing world to pursue academia and have been fully immersed in this world of learning and tutoring for over a year. Outside of Varsity Tutors, I also...

...fields of study and my knowledge of history made me a better ESL teacher. For example, if I couldn't think of a synonym for a word or concept, I could offer an example from history or art. My ongoing interest in history also helped me establish rapport with my students, as they were pleased that...

...Engineering. I went on to work as a field service engineer in Atlanta, GA. I recently went back to school and received my Masters of Business Administration in Marketing from the University of Connecticut. I tutor a range of subjects, but I especially like tutoring admissions tests such as the SATs and GMATs to help...

...discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I believe strong oral communication, along with an enthusiasm for the material, is crucial to a satisfying learning experience, and I look forward to providing this for...

...Master's dissertation on the Evolution of the Modern U.S. Senate, a subject which was inspired by my own career on Capitol Hill. Last year, I decided to leave politics to pursue a career in education, research, and teaching. I now teach in the Boston University Washington Program, the same program I myself participated in as...

...in the Washington, DC area. I graduated from Boston University and currently am an MA candidate in Economics at American University. I have a background in writing and economics. I enjoy writing, learning foreign languages and math. I strive to teach about the quantitative analytical techniques that I learn and that students need to know.

...I look forward to taking pottery classes with my mother to continue exploring things I enjoy and taking time to center myself. As a new mother, I can understand how necessary it is to take care of yourself so that you can bring your best to those in your life. I look forward to working...

...in History and French Language and Literature at Boston University, I went on to obtain a Master's degree in History at Northeastern University. I currently work in the museum field and decided to get in to tutoring in order to share my love of learning with students and to keep my French language skills sharp.

...investing money to be taught something because it will save you time. I am here to teach you things in a no nonsense, no frills, results-oriented way. Trust that you and I have the same goal: seeing you succeed. I have tutored and mentored other students who have earned entry into Ivy League schools and...

...to my upbringing, background and education). I'm very passionate about teaching languages, European and World History to students of different levels and ages. I can also help you prepare for the GRE as I have studied for it extensively in preparation for my graduate school applications. I believe that patience, hard work and dedication in...

...a litany of core science classes required for medical school. Having recently completed these requirements, I would be thrilled to assist students in their journey through these subjects. With the new MCAT format heavily emphasizing Biochemistry, I feel confident that I can help students achieve their maximum potential, having personally scored in the 99th percentile...

I have been an ESL teacher for five years and an English literature, language and writing tutor for nearly ten years. My classroom philosophy is to guide students to discover the answers for themselves so that they may learn useful and applicable methods, ensuring their future success and confidence in English language and literature.

...sometimes seems so abstract. Tutoring allows me to not only share my love of these things with others, it also gives me the privilege of creating rapport with students who want to learn. I love the "A-ha!" moments when a student understands something new, and relish the opportunity to help the next generation succeed in...

...English teacher. I am a graduate of Princeton University (B.A.) and Boston University (M.F.A.). Students will find in me a compassionate, empathetic, and rigorous instructor. I work best with students who are serious about their dreams, invested in challenge, and willing to attempt the unknown. I see very tutoring experience as an opportunity for both...

...and taught MCAT and college prep courses. I began teaching biological and medical science courses as I progressed through my medical school education, honoring in numerous classes. I performed well on my medical board exams, and thus was invited to tutor board prep exam for graduate medical students. Throughout my journey in tutoring, I have...