Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Medford, MA

...Haverford College and a current student at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Law School, I am extremely excited to work with students on topics ranging from elementary school English to college-level World Religion! Whether it's grammar, paper-editing, or exam studying, I'm here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out--I am overjoyed to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and look forward to working with students!

...with changing my approach to best meet my students' needs. It is important to respect each students' individual learning styles and help them figure out how they can best work with their strengths. Students need information presented as simply as possible, yet can benefit from thinking about the same information in different ways; striking this balance keeps students engaged. I also answer and ask questions carefully, helping students learn how to think through problems on...

...the effects my classes have had (one student even described my teaching as "transcendent"). My teaching is informed by my research, which centers on both African politics and the roles of Identity (religion, ethnicity, sex, gender, etc.) on politics cross-nationally. My research has taken my to Kenya and Ethiopia, where I have conducted interviews with many prominent religious figures, civil society leaders and government officials; developed connections with NGOs; and visited or participated in a...

...English and math, I've developed a strong enthusiasm for personalized learning. As your tutor, my approach revolves around you: you guide what we cover each session to focus on your needs and goals. I strive to ensure every student leaves feeling more confident and that our time together was productive. I'm excited to work with you! In my spare time I like to go on runs outside, master my blueberry buttermilk muffin recipe, and try...

...prepare pre-kindergarten students for kindergarten with reading, writing, and basic math. Although I am super passionate about biology, I also enjoy tutoring math, especially at the elementary and middle school level. I have been informally tutoring peers and younger students in math for about 10 years I.e. When I was in middle school, I was tutoring elementary school; when I was in 10th grade, I was tutoring 10th grade and below. Math is a subject...

...very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I never stray from the task at hand, but I do introduce a certain level of silliness and play in my teaching. I think this makes a student more open to learning and more available to growth in a subject. My theater background has helped me learn a variety of memorization techniques that I look forward to sharing with...

...is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from the student what she or he feels to be their greatest weakness or source of difficulty in the pursuit of their goal. Establishing all of these things at the outset allows me to devise the most effective lessons...

...meeting a student for the first time, my objective is to gain an understanding of their abilities. Based on the results of their baseline assessment, I like to craft individualized plans to help them improve their weak spots and become better test takers. I like to work on practice problems with students to make sure they are understanding the appropriate thought process for each type of problem. From there I try to reinforce the material...

...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 enjoy spending time outside- running, hiking, picnicking by...

...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, discussions and scenarios, we'll easily accelerate your learning pace, and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy backpacking in New Hampshire, seeing movies at the Davis Square Theater, going to concerts at Great Scott in Allston, and camping out on...

...in Comparative Literature from Cornell University in 2013, and am currently working towards an MA in English at University of Connecticut. I have experience working with students K-12, as well as teaching First-Year Writing to undergraduates at UConn. I also worked for several years editing my college newspaper, and have additional experience in publishing. I specialize in teaching academic reading and essay writing, test prep and college readiness, and editing and verbal skills. I aim...

...you unlock your full potential in the subject by ensuring that I help you build a strong understanding of the concept for each subject which will help you achieve your goals. Literally all the students I have regularly tutored have gone on to enjoy their subject material because of the passion and excited I bring to the subject so that learning is fun than a chew!! I look forward to helping you accomplish your study...

...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 seeming like lifeless and disconnected assortments of problems. Math is easier to learn when you see it as something to get excited about. Whether you're struggling with a course, looking to get ahead, or want to review for standardized exams, give me a shout...

...a full year in college through an AmeriCorps literacy program in low-income preschools. Later, I worked as a teaching assistant for five semesters (three as an undergraduate, and two as a graduate student), teaching biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Most recently, I worked at a local tutoring center with students ages 7-16, tutoring reading/writing, English, and math. I have also worked with several high school and undergraduate student research volunteers in the lab. My favorite...

...with my students understanding why an answer is right, but why the other answers are wrong. I have been a tutor for the ACT for 4 years and have seen immense improvements in each student I work with. Additionally, I recently wrapped up my own MCAT journey so everything that I learned to guide me through the process is fresh in my mind! I also am passionate about STEM subjects and love coaching students in...

I am a passionate science educator with experience teaching high school students, college students, and adults. I like to teach by building frameworks of understanding with my students, and make sure to treat each case individually.... Every student is different. Instead of covering everything taught in the class, I prefer to focus on problem areas.... I believe that learning is a personal process, and the role of a good teacher or tutor is to facilitate and...

...high school math and SAT test prep since 2002 and GRE prep since 2008. When I am working with a student, I find it is best to first determine what areas they struggle with. Do they need help with basic concepts? Do they need help, in general, with test-taking? Once I am clear on what areas we need to focus on, we can really start to make progress. I feel that different approaches work with...

...I strive to make learning engaging and accessible. Having grown up feeling intense pressure to excel academically, I know firsthand how stress can take the joy out of learning. Over time, I've learned to manage test anxiety and rediscover the fun in education. I believe that by making learning enjoyable, students can find success in any subject, even the most challenging ones. Outside of tutoring, I love going to hot yoga, exploring new cuisines with...

...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 College Park. I love working with children of...

...reminded of the unique qualities that people have to offer every day. While my favorite subjects to tutor are Literature and Writing, I find that any topic that I can help a student progress in is something to be excited about! Both in and out of the classroom I aim to arm my students with the means to find and articulate their own answers while also maintaining a strong knowledge base. In my spare time...