Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors serving Waltham, MA

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...me; but an opportunity to fulfill my fundamentally inquisitive nature. Along this journey, I chose to focus my study on neuroscience and obtained a Ph.D. in this field. Now, I work in the biotechnology industry: writing patents for universities, emerging biotechnology companies, and inventors alike. This academic trajectory has enabled me to garner a fierce strength in writing/editing, biology, neuroscience, and critical thinking. I look forward to helping you develop the same!

...doing research and writing manuscripts. The final manuscript from my experiments was sent out for publication in June 2014! Before entering college, I took a two year course to become infant/toddler and preschool teacher certified. I have four years of experience working in daycare and preschools with younger children and helping 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...

...there I tutored students in both class and individual settings. Following my graduation I spent over two years teaching as a member of the Peace Corps in Tanzania. I taught hundreds of secondary school students both math and physics. Now, having returned to the US, I am anticipating starting a master's program in the fall. When I'm not working I enjoy playing and watching basketball, reading and exercise. I love learning and I am eager...

I've been teaching biology to undergraduates since 2003, as a tenured professor at the University of Redlands and as visiting faculty at various institutions, including Boston College and Williams College. One of my greatest joys in life is seeing my students grow in their skills, their confidence, and the power to shape their futures.... I focus on helping students build a network of ideas so that they can remember and use them. I also guide them...

...which encourage questioning, student-created content, and a consistent focus on language processing. Now, on a more casual note, I love traveling and have done it extensively throughout North America, Asia, and Europe. I also love to bake, am extremely extroverted, and have been trained as a choral singer since I was 7. I like to think of myself as laid-back, but professional and highly driven. I find myself comfortable in almost every situation I find...

I am a Masters student at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. I have my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from the University of Florida, with minors in French and Education. I love to read and spend time with friends and family. I'm passionate about supporting and empowering people to realize their own potential and to love learning new things!

...continued my studies, completing an M.A. in International Development 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...

I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.

I have a B.A. in Sociology and Religion from Bowdoin College. I specialize in a range of subject areas within the humanities and social sciences. In particular, I focus on teaching effective writing skills. I especially enjoy teaching students the writing skills necessary to successfully and compellingly express their own original ideas.

...I am a graduate of Northeastern University, where I earned a BS in Economics and Political Science and an MS in Urban Informatics. I have applied data analytics experience in the fields of transportation, health policy, public safety, and budgeting. My favorite part of my work is coaching junior staff and college interns on data analytics and how to use tools such as Tableau, R, and Excel, and I want to bring this experience to...

...I've taught math and science to students at all levels, from middle school to graduate students, with a focus on universally accessible, engaging presentations. If students are bored or confused it means I'm not doing my job, so I try to foster a conversational teaching style. My background - undergrad: applied physics at Cornell University, PhD: theoretical physics at MIT, postdoc: research scientist at University of Colorado Boulder - has given me insight into tricks...

...Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also foster his/her problem solving skills and confidence in the subject.

...I studied education policy and analysis. I attended undergrad at Providence College in the Liberal Arts Honors Program where I double majored in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. I love working with kids and have experience teaching students in elementary school as well as tutoring students in middle school and high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential while giving them the space to feel...

...ages in standardized test preparation. I know tests are a formidable challenge to many people, but I believe that they can be fun if a student feels prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display hard work and knowledge, not something to be feared. My tutoring style is very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I never stray from the task...

...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 to bring her camping as much as possible. My other major hobby is music: I play guitar and (not very well) piano. I also watch a lot of comedic tv shows,...

...I've tutored numerous students in the past, specifically in college-level Biology and Genetics; however, I consider myself to be a well-rounded student and teacher. In addition to Biology, I've helped students master reading, writing, and standardized test preparation skills. I love working collaboratively, and I'm passionate about helping people reach their goals in a way that fits their personalized learning style. I believe solidifying knowledge in a way that complements each student is the key...

...tuition-free high school for adults pursuing their GED) in South Bend, Indiana, I have been able to develop and refine my style of teaching while interacting with students on a one on one level in biology, chemistry, and physics classes. Working with these students has given me a unique experience in promoting individual interest and curiosity in academic subjects, generally years after the students most recent exposure to learning in a classroom setting. I firmly...

...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 believe I'm now at a point to help others better understand chemistry and various other topics, whether they want to pursue it as a major/career or be successful in the class....

...am excited to be your GRE and/or math and economics tutor! I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied economics and math and gained experience as a peer tutor. On my most recent GRE test, I scored a 170V and 169Q, and am excited to share what I learned about test content, strategy, and study techniques with you! Please feel free to send me a message for more info!