Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors in Cambridge, MA

...in Sociology focusing on Gender Studies. When I am not in school, I am tutoring! I started tutoring when I was 15, working with two elementary school kids; in kindergarten and 4th grade. I worked with them on everything from reading comprehension and counting to World History and long division. I learned how to be patient teaching a brilliant, incorrigible young man to read. After two years there I worked at a local college's tutoring...

...graphic organizers to outline your ideas, or a mathematical thinker and you need a formulaic approach to constructing a perfect paragraph or essay, there are a multitude of strategies that good writers have figured out and everyone can use to their advantage. Does your child say he or she just doesn't like to read? Perhaps they haven't found the right books, the genre that excites them or the author that "speaks" to them. Perhaps they're...

...the subject matter through that window. My teaching degree is from Harvard and it was there I learned the significance of those connections. My actual English degree stems from Boston College. I have taught English in every grade from sixth to twelfth, finding the best parts of each of those grades. My twelfth grade classes were grounded in SAT Preparation and College Application Essay writing. My tenth grade classes had to be grounded in state...

...and dramatically improve the quality of their writing. As a tutor, I strive to make writing understandable and enjoyable for my students and to help them connect with the writing process in their own way. The LSAT is a highly learnable test that requires no prior knowledge; with the right techniques for each section and good test-taking strategies, one can see huge gains in their score. I can help you develop an LSAT strategy that...

...and Environmental Policy with coursework in Urban Policy. While in school, I worked as a classroom tutor in various Los Angeles high schools, tutoring a variety of subjects ranging from English to Physics. Of the subjects I taught, my favorite is definitely Math, and Algebra in particular. Because many students struggle with Algebra, I find it satisfying to help students understand concepts and build their foundation of knowledge. Working in classrooms was great, but I...

...education, special education and middle school math. I have been employed as a middle school teacher in the same local district for nearly twenty years now. I like to focus on the writing process, reading comprehension and math skills. I have also worked extensively with students regarding task management, study techniques and organizational strategies. I have two children, one who will be entering college in the fall and the other will be entering high school....

...in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students 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...

...when I was honored with the German Consulate Book Prize for Excellence in German. While in college, I worked as a writing tutor both at Connecticut College and at the US Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I assisted students with all stages from the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working with a variety of students...

...am an alumna of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and the University of Pennsylvania, and a fluent Spanish speaker. In addition to working in 20+ American schools and programs, I have lived and worked in Chile and Peru, where I taught English and trained other teachers. I am a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to...

I am passionate about and knowledgeable in English and Language Arts. I graduated magna cum laude from Occidental College with a B.A. in English and Comparative Literature, and I hold a California teaching credential in English. I have tutored elementary, middle and high school students in English, and I have taught all levels of English in high school, from remedial to honors.