Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Lowell, MA

...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 hopes he can help every student achieve...

...I have been reading my whole life, and I have done a lot of creative writing, so I have a great love of words. I am particularly fond of Shakespeare (although there are a lot of students who don't agree with me!) but I also have experience reading other European and American literature. My history experiences covers Europe, America, and Latin America, although I have a special fondness for Tudor England (think Henry VIII and...

...take the time to get to know your needs or your child's needs to ensure a personalized tutoring experience that will maximize learning and mastery of the subjects of interest. In my experience, helping students and seeing them succeed after their hard work is very rewarding for both myself, the student and the family. Not only do I seek to help students achieve academic and testing success , I also strive to foster students' capability...

...prepare for your college entrance exams! Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. A bit about myself - I am a teacher by trade, currently serving as a physical science instructor at the high school level. As a Varsity Tutor, I've tutored people with various learning styles, ages 10 to 43. I have experience working with learners with specific learn disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, Autism, ADD/ADHD, and visual perceptual disorders. I have...

...therefore also enjoy sharing information and coming up with new ways to present medical concepts. I know what it is like to put pressure on oneself to attain a specific grade or a specific title. I also know the profound effects of being able to demonstrate knowledge outside of the classroom. Once a student is addicted to understanding concepts, good grades follow in an effortless manner. On a personal note, I am often described as...

...I am able to help students with all aspects of English and college application essays. I have a passion for organization and love tutoring executive functioning skills I love helping students understand material in fun ways. Learning shouldn't be boring! I work with students in the way they learn best. I received a BA from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in English and Education. I hold a master's degree in education and an Ed. S....

...often very challenging, but my experience as a Biomedical Science Masters student at The Commonwealth Medical College and a biology major at Wake Forest University has taught me that the best way to learn is to place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I...

...a dual masters degree in Social Work and Theology and Ministry from Boston College. While in high school, I served as a peer tutor for a wide range of subjects. In undergrad, I worked as a Teaching Assistant for an Abnormal Psychology class, as well serving as an ESL teacher for resettled refugees and immigrants living in Alabama. I spent three summers working as a camp counselor, giving me experience working with children in a...

...in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical History. I also received a minor in Anthropology and graduated summa cum laude with honors. I worked as a tutor helping my fellow students with their Latin and Ancient Greek courses. I am passionate about helping students gain a deep understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (both English and Latin) in order to succeed in their writing and translating assignments. I am also passionate about building effective and efficient...

...to learn and thrive. In 2011, I graduated magna cum laude from Davidson College with a degree in English and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. I also have a Master of Divinity degree from Columbia Theological Seminary, where I won numerous awards, including the prize for highest academic distinction. I have experience teaching ancient Greek, ESL, ELA, and religion, and am able to tutor in a variety of other subjects. If you are interested...

...Studying Turkish language and music was a gateway for me to understand more about everything around me. I want my students to have experiences like that, where learning about something seemingly uninteresting opens unexpected doors to exciting new worlds. After I graduated from Pitt, I went to grad school for ethnomusicology at Harvard. Since getting my Ph.D. in 2016, I've been teaching classes on music and culture in colleges in the New England area. Because...

...Medicine degree from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM). During my time at UMBC, I served as a teaching assistant in chemistry and biology classes ranging from introductory biology to more advanced courses that I had previously taken. I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I have served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was...

...for three years, as well as full-time in a hospital in Boston for over a year now, in both clinical and research settings. My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking healthy ingredients and avoiding processed foods. Since then, I have been a part-time tutor, and I look forward to meeting lots of new...

...teaching not just the facts, but also the reasons behind them and how to apply this knowledge. My focus extends beyond merely reciting facts. I emphasize understanding what's being asked and strategizing approaches to questions, as well as building your confidence in test-taking. Knowing your material is crucial for exams, but figuring out the best way to tackle those tests is equally important if you aim to achieve your goals. I tailor my tutoring to...

...in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing,...

...Presidential Fellow and a Dept. of Defense Graduate Fellow, and my B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Thesis Honors. Over the course of my scientific research career I have produced 14 research publications, given 12 talks at international conferences, including the largest annual Physics, Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering conferences in the world, and have received 8 awards, totaling over $300k, specifically in recognition of my research accomplishments. As...

...been working in the field of education for ten years and focus in the areas of writing, history, math, english, essays, study skills, SAT prep, and more. As a teacher I really strive to understand where each student is coming from in his or her path toward learning. I like to look at the overall program of study, and work to incorporate a student's strengths into some of the areas they are currently working on...

...in 2011. I spent my Junior year in Spain (Madrid and Seville) and have traveled to Nicaragua, Mexico, Spain and Panama in the past year. I am most skilled at tutoring students in Spanish, reading comprehension and vocabulary building. I have taught students of all ages through roles as an environmental educator and backpacking instructor in Worcester, MA and Lake Tahoe, NV. The most successful approach to learning is one that's hands-on and personal. Through activities,...

...an advanced level for a few years now, I have a privileged insight 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 I communicate math so that assignments stop...

...the necessary tools and confidence required for independent learning. This requires assigning individual projects, providing feedback on their work, and guiding them to the advanced material so that they eventually develop the necessary skills for producing independent and original work. Learning is essentially a lifelong process, and as an educator, I must also embrace the notion of lifelong learning myself, continually refining my teaching methodologies and remaining open to adapting my approach. By doing so,...