Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Lynn, MA

...settings. I am most comfortable teaching quantitative sciences, although I also have experience teaching standardized tests and more qualitative subjects such as Biology or Chemistry. I am a born and raised Bostonian, having grown up in Reading, MA. I am a proud product of the Massachusetts Public School system. I am a die-hard Patriots fan, as well as a Bruins season ticket holder. My other hobbies include computer hardware and software building/modding, reading, and playing...

As a master's student and former medical student, I know how challenging academics can be. I also know how having a helping hand, a guidance through the confusion, can help one gain confidence in themselves to excel. From tutoring children to post-graduates, I have seen that all students (no matter their age, level of education, strengths, weaknesses, etc.) who are willing to learn can succeed. ... In a typical first session, the student and I usually...

...rewarding (in helping others better learn a subject/topic) as well as beneficial for me (with reinforcing my knowledge, learning a topic I'm unfamiliar, and/or improving my teaching abilities). One of my goals as a tutor for Varsity Tutors is to teach subjects I'm passionate about, such as chemistry, to students who are interested in the topic but need some extra help. I have had wonderful tutors in the past help me in various subjects and...

...am a professional writer with four manuscripts currently pending publication and more contracts coming in all of the time. I am pursuing my PhD in history, and I want to be an early North American historian. My thesis studied pregnant women convicted of witchcraft in Salem in 1692. I am currently waiting to hear back from programs, and my top choice is William and Mary. I have been accepted to the University of Maryland at...

As a graduate student at Boston College, I believe that education can open new opportunities throughout life. With two years of volunteer tutoring experience, with both 4th and 8th graders, I believe in making learning fun, relevant and interactive. Every single student learns differently and it is vital to learn how each student learns in order to aid them in succeeding.

...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 both an undergraduate and graduate...

...know each of my students learning styles and where I can most assist in their mastery of the topic. I also enjoy teaching not only for mastery of content but also strategic test taking for standardized and entrance exams at the undergraduate and graduate level. I believe that learning can be a very individualized process and do my best to tailor my sessions towards each student's needs and make sure they are mastering content to...

...me for help with science or math; however, I have also helped students with standardized test prep and general study and time management skills. As a medical student, I've had plenty of personal experience with managing a rigorous course load, test anxiety, and time management. My experiences as a student help me relate to my students. Having been through the stressful college and medical school application process myself, I can give my students the advice...

...who were struggling in their science courses. Outside of this, I volunteered my time to help students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science 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...

...I graduated with a B.A. in Biochemistry. At Wheaton, I developed the philosophy that learning should be fun. In my tutoring sessions I like to take time to get to know the student before we jump into the material. Even as we work through the session, it is not uncommon to joke around and laugh. Currently I am tutoring Biology and Life Sciences which are my favorite subjects because they can be observed in everyday...

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

...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 my free time I like exploring Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado by car. I have a water-loving dog, so I try...

...new challenges and grow as a student! I am passionate about sharing my love of learning with others. I worked for four years as a teaching assistant at an after school program (K-5) where I assisted students with work and projects. I have also worked as an assistant teacher in a preschool. For older ages, I have led various study groups at my schools and I was a teaching assistant for a psychological research methods...

...resume, on choosing your recommenders, or on any other part of the business school application process. I've been through it all myself (and got into four top business schools), and I'm happy to share what I learned throughout my own application journey! I also have extensive experience writing and editing papers and a lot of knowledge to share about PowerPoint and Word as well - please feel free to reach out for more information!

...math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent learner.

...a hands-on approach to teaching students how to read and understand complex concepts and conduct and present original research. I meet with my students individually to give them personalized academic advice and receive feedback on my courses, and I assist students as they apply to graduate and professional schools, study abroad programs, and other opportunities. My efforts have been rewarded as I have witnessed my students become effective writers; watched them apply lessons learned in...

...what it's like to encounter a difficult subject, and the frustration with having to study for a particular exam, or for a course that is uninteresting but a prerequisite, which is why I have developed methods over the years to effectively study the material while enjoying the process. Studying can and should be entertaining, and that makes retaining the material easier, and taking the test or passing the course less stressful. I also know that...

...and identify novel candidate genes for kidney disease. I aim to pursue a career in academic medicine, applying genomic methods to provide patients with personalized care. Beginning in my undergraduate years and continuing through my MD/PhD training, I have tutored students in PSAT and SAT I preparation and for the Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, US History, US Government and Politics, AP European History, and AP English Literature and Composition. During this time, I also have...

...graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts as well before deciding to take some time away from school to reevaluate my career goals and to enjoy myself a bit! I love spending time with my dogs, playing various sports, teaching, and learning new things for myself as well! I look forward to getting the chance to know you and feel free to reach out with any questions... I try...

...actually all related. My goal in providing tutorial is not just to get through the student's materials, but to motivate the student about the learning process as a whole and provide career guidance, good organizational skills and help the student develop good learning ethics and excellent time management skills by so doing they become independent very quickly. I love helping students to finally make connections with the material and become excited about learning regardless of...