Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Lawrence, MA

...at a Chicago-based non-profit. I am Jewish, can speak some Spanish, am a trained domestic violence advocate, and love reading, cooking and traveling! I tutor multiple levels of academic Math, Spanish, and ACT & SAT prep (focusing on Math/English sections). I am also available to help with high school and college level writing, and college admissions essays. My philosophy as a tutor is that students know more than they think they do. I like to...

...from Columbia University, I have years of experience in tutoring and teaching middle school English. My approach centers on fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel empowered to express themselves and develop their skills. I believe in tailoring my teaching methods to meet individual needs, encouraging critical thinking and a love for literature through engaging discussions and creative assignments. Currently, I hold a teaching certification in Massachusetts and am passionate about helping students achieve...

...on Martha's Vineyard, I helped to collaborate with the music teachers across the island to bring ensembles from Syracuse University and SUNY Fredonia to perform in our annual All-Island Choral Festival. Innovation: In my experiences, I have consistently worked past just the music portion of my lessons to expand to all areas of teaching. My lessons and experiences have always been nontraditional and new for the students that I teach and plan for. Any time...

...as a tutor will be able to provide your child with the guidance required to make sure they are never at a disadvantage. I am an undergraduate student at Queens College, almost ready to graduate. I am double majoring in psychology and speech pathology, aiming to work with children in the future. This means a lot of my coursework has centered around child development, how they learn and grow. My education and experience spill over...

...work with varying age groups and cultural/academic backgrounds. While in high school, I volunteered to be a companion for young children with Cerebral Palsy. During my years at Rhodes College, I tutored adults in ESL and aided them in their job search and was a Teaching Assistant for fellow Anthropology majors. For the past three years, I was a Kindergarten teacher at an international, bilingual school in Dakar, Senegal and a private SAT/ESL/TOEFL and College...

...at MIT in the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research. My current project is focused on developing immunotherapies to treat early stage tumors. Both in the classroom and in lab, I have always been more than willing to help others with their assignments or troubleshooting an equipment problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so...

...and a tutor, teaching sports, arts and crafts, and school subjects to children of all ages. My favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish, because I love helping people to express themselves. Reading and Writing are such important tools to have in life, so I take my job as an English tutor very seriously. My goal is to not only help a student acquire the necessary skills needed to succeed, but to enjoy doing...

...tutored another high school student in Spanish, at the request of my Spanish teacher. Before college, I took a gap year to pursue music. During the gap year, I tutored a neighborhood seventh-grade girl in math and writing. Over the years, I have come to better understand how much I enjoy providing one-on-one support to children. I have been particularly successful in helping children who easily get frustrated and lose patience. As a recent student,...

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...to achieve academic success. Through tutoring, my goal is to meet the individual learning needs of each student, help them develop their academic confidence, and support them in reaching their academic goals. I emphasize the importance of organization alongside content-area study. I believe firmly in the power of knowledge, the value of curiosity, and the confidence inspired by realizing one's academic potential. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from Vassar College in 2010...

...taught 7th grade language arts. I am offering tutoring, for all grade levels, in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, literature, essay composition. I am also offering tutoring in ACT reading and GRE verbal prep. My overall favorite subject to teach is reading and literature. I feel it is one of the subjects that offers something for everyone. Improving a student’s reading comprehension, as well as finding literature that appeals to them, does more then anything else...

I'm a graduate student in the Applied Linguistics program at Boston University. I'm also a certified TESOL/TEFL teacher. I have extensive experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and improving their academic output by helping them get better grades on their assignments and exams. I'm passionate about helping and supporting others in achieving their academic and professional goals.

...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, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time management....

...helping students with test prep and gaining a deeper understanding of their subject matter. As an American History major I'm especially interested in history, government, literature and the arts. Reading and grammar are my specialities! I've worked as a blog editor and communications professional, and so hope to help students improve their essay writing and sentence structure. I have worked with students of all ages and levels, including special needs students with ADHD and autism.

...a primary goal. This engagement evolves into discussions where students connect the material to their experiences, enhancing understanding. Achieving this requires active facilitation, not just open discussion. Employing visual aids is one means to help students link information, recognize relationships, and build a lasting, analytical understanding, but it is far from the only means to do so. I work to design my approach to fit the student's needs and meet them where they are. My...

...scholar, and I currently work as an editorial assistant and proofreader. I also love teaching writing. I have worked for three years in writing intensive courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and have also helped lead writing workshops for middle and high school students. I enjoy working with students from a wide variety of age levels and educational backgrounds. While the rules governing grammar, usage, and essay construction may appear challenging for many, I...

...their disciplines, and direct instruction has its place but I am not as interested in whether students know these concepts; as I am in if they can put them to critical use. My teaching philosophy has both traditional and radical roots, and rests, not only on my being an expert in my field, but on my being a partner in learning with my students. I look forward to our work and sharing my love of...

...formalism. The two disciplines may seem very unrelated to you, but it is the combination of the two that makes me a great student and teacher! A few fun facts about my college experience: I actually finished high school in 3 years and began college a year earlier than usual, and I studied abroad in Scotland (University of Glasgow) and the Czech Republic (Film Academy of Prague) during my junior year! My teaching experience include...

...they sense the growing realization that they are part of a larger whole???of the human story, of life. I believe in a balance of progressive and traditional teaching. Tutoring one-on-one is the best of teaching. I like to present any given material in two ways, such as aurally and visually, so that various learners can access the depth of the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them...

...in logic and close reading. As a tutor, I believe in engaged learning. My sessions aren't silent reading and memorizing; we will talk about everything and have fun doing so! I believe that every student can improve and learn more, whatever their skill level or age. My goal is to make learning fun for my tutees. I don't want tutoring sessions to be something they dread; I want them to look forward to our time...