Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...labs for ESL learners and first-generation college students in rural Virginia. Having worked with many types of learners, I believe in finding students' strengths, tailoring appropriate strategies, and giving them ownership over their own work. While I specialize in teaching academic writing, test preparation, and Shakespeare, I believe that struggling students can overcome any obstacle by learning repeatable methods to confidently approach problems. Outside of teaching, I work as a Shakespearean actor, freelance writer, and...

...an ex-Air Force Sergeant, and an avid teacher. He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Salem State College, and his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He did his post-doctoral work in Cardiovascular Medicine at Harvard. Dr. Peal has tutored in many different venues, and has been an adjunct Professor at Salem State College and Lasell College. Dr. Peal is happy to be a part of Varsity Tutors, and...

...involved in preparing easy-to-digest and up-to-date learning materials for my classmates. As I developed a strong passion for tutoring, I participated in the Mentor-Mentee program during medical school as a mentor. I strongly believe every student can achieve their goals as long as they have the appropriate mindset, which I try to help them acquire. My tutoring philosophy: I'm truly passionate about teaching not just the facts, but also the reasons behind them and how...

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

...in Speech Language Pathology at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. For those of you thinking of taking the GRE after years away from school, I can relate since I was in the same boat last summer. Getting back into test prep mode required lots of practice, trial and error and patience. I would love to share what I learned going through the process and help you to reach your potential! In my spare time,...

I graduated with a bachelors in Neuroscience from Amherst College in 2012. I have a passion for biology and the natural sciences and am excited to be able to share it with others. I have experience with all variety of standardized tests and am confident teaching content or strategy for anything from NY Regents tests through the AP, SAT, or MCAT tests. My interests also extend to other subjects including Chemistry, Spanish, History, and Psychology.

As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.

...history and philosophy. I am a currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University, presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art. When beginning to work with a student no matter the level of the student or the subject matter to...

...and medicine and I love teaching students to understand and appreciate how cool science can be. I believe that once you understand the concepts and how they fit into the larger framework, it makes memorizing a lot easier and it gives you the command of the material that enables you to do well on any exam. When I am not doing research or thinking about the brain, I love to play jazz, soul, and RandB...

...from North Park University in Chicago. I will be beginning a Master of Business Administration at Boston University Questrom School of Business very soon. I tutor primarily writing, reading, and a variety of other subjects as needed. As a tutor, I am laid back but ask my students to challenge themselves. I want learning to become part of everyday life, not an obligation. Tutoring writing, in particular, allows me to really see the whole process...

...in the classroom, but really appreciate the one-on-one dynamic of tutoring. The constant direct communication allows the student and tutor to focus on precisely what the student needs to learn or what skills they could most benefit from improving. Most of my tutoring has been with college and high school students, but I have worked with elementary and middle school aged students as well. My picture was taken at Taos Pueblo, New Mexico, and in...

...goals! My teaching philosophy is holistic, so I modify my style based on the individual while being patient and empathetic along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety...

...physics. My quizzes and labs prepare students for SAT II, GRE, medical, and industry tests. I study problems from Kaplan's books and "Dummies' Guides". My students and I discuss conceptual lab design questions, some from magazines and news videos. We try computer simulations. I can help with any phase of your college/graduate application, especially research and recommendation letters.

...that placed me at an under-resourced 6-12 school in Dallas, Texas. While in Dallas, I taught everything from sixth grade religion to Public Speaking. I also taught seventh grade literature, eighth grade English, and a Freshmen Seminar course aimed at helping students adjust to the demands of high school. During my two years teaching, I built a reputation as a teacher who was always willing to help. I had students come to my tutoring hours...

...II, and III) and discrete math. There are few things more enjoyable than being of service to students trying to learn difficult material and seeing the gears in their heads start to turn as their confidence builds. I truly love studying math, and I work hard to communicate the beauty in math to all of my students. Having studied math at an advanced level for a few years now, I have a privileged insight into...

...with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or grades they desire, but a deeper understanding of the topics and skills that will continue to benefit them beyond test day. In my spare...

...also, students learn skills best through an interactive teaching style that demands their participation and challenges their abilities. Certainly, all students need grounding in their disciplines, and direct instruction has its place but I am not as interested in whether students know these concepts; as I am in if they can put them to critical use. My teaching philosophy has both traditional and radical roots, and rests, not only on my being an expert in...

...degree in Psychology, and PhD in Experimental Psychology all from the University of Vermont. For the past four years, I have tutored high school students in standardized test prep (including PSAT, SAT, and ACT), Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry and Trigonometry. One of the things I love most about tutoring is pinpointing a students' learning style and working hard to find preparatory materials and study methods that work best for the individual.

...where I discovered my love for tutoring when I was a tutor for the athletics department. I tutor many subjects, including math, science, and writing (my personal favorite). I have been on both sides of being a tutor and tutoring, so I feel I can help students achieve their goals and tap into their fullest potential. I cook, read, work out, or explore my city's art scene during my downtime. I can't wait to work...

...and have an intermediate fluency level in Azerbaijani and Farsi (due 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 conveying the message to the student pays off at...