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

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

...go to the ends of the earth, and back, to ensure my students fully comprehend whatever it is they need or want to learn. I have a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from Lesley University. Upon graduating, I became a tutor at the university's Center for Academic Achievement. Following that, I earned a certificate to Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from the Boston Language Institute. I then transitioned to EF International, an internationally...

...is a fascination with the uniqueness of other people. This approach to teaching has evolved from a passion for listening to others, and from working with students of all different ages and backgrounds, including children ages 6-18, adults, and senior citizens. It also gives me the ability to modify my teaching approach according to the needs of my students. I have enjoyed teaching private music lessons since 2016, and regularly make house calls for my...

My personal writing journey has been long and tedious, but well worth the struggle. Once I improved my writing, I gained more confidence in my academic work. My personal writing story is the reason I tutor students. I want to help students build their confidence and to help them become good writers.

...I have experience as a Tutor at Villanova's Writing Center and Editor of its student newspaper. I tutor English, reading comprehension, and history, with a particular interest in writing. I enjoy helping students develop clear communication skills and confidence in their written voice. My tutoring style is patient, adaptable, and student-centered. Outside of academics, I enjoy creative writing and listening to podcasts. I bring that same curiosity and attentiveness to each tutoring session, always aiming...

...at the University of California, Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a double major in economics and geography, with a mathematics minor. I have tutoring experience as a volunteer with Girls Incorporated, and currently with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I'm excited to grow as a virtual mentor with Varsity Tutors, and hope to assist students in a variety of academic disciplines. My main areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing mechanics, essay development, AP U.S....

Hello, My name is Rebecca, but I prefer to go by "Becky." I am a recent graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Over the past 5 years, I have tutored over 1,000 students in about 40 subject areas! I look forward to hearing from you!

...from Providence College with a Bachelor of Arts in history and secondary education. I am certified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to teach history for grades 7 through 12. For the last three years I have been employed at the United Teen Equality Center, a non-profit organization in Lowell, Massachusetts that provides services, opportunities, and supports for 'at-risk' and 'proven risk' youth between the ages of 16 and 24. While working...

...in school, I consulted with friends numerous times on their assignments and gained an understanding of what it takes to distill complex concepts into easily comprehensible pieces. So now you've read my academic SparkNotes. As for my philosophy on standardized test-taking and teaching, I've always relished the challenge of standardized testing, to be honest. I think engendering that same sentiment in future test-takers can be key. As for my love of tutoring, I feel that...

...once they master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the...

...teacher will tell you that. I grew up around Boston and this is where I call home. I have been teaching for 11 years now and I have extensive tutoring experience. I received my Master's Degree in 2012 from American International College and I am MA State certified in Moderate Special Needs, English and History. I received my BA in Liberal Studies from Westfield State University in 1997 and my 2nd BA in Philosophy from...

...a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies and a minor in Music Recording. I have been unofficially tutoring my younger sister for several years, and I first began more seriously tutoring in high school when my friends and peers needed assistance. I am very passionate about singing and songwriting, and hope to make a career out of it one day. I am also passionate about writing, and hope to use my knowledge and skills to...

Hi there! I am a Boston resident who has been teaching for over 6 years, and I love working one-on-one with students. Math is my favorite subject but I am interested in tutoring for any subject ranging from Kindergarten to Algebra and Geometry.

...something to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I feel that I have been successful in teaching this message to my students in the past, and indeed saw encouraging results come from...

...and Wesleyan University and I am currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a 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...

...us think we are just not good test takers, but in reality there are tons of strategies and tricks that anyone can employ to make the standardized test taking experience easier and less stressful. These are learnable skills and anyone can be a good tester with the right tools. I also love working with students on reading and writing, because these are subjects I have always loved. Oftentimes I find that my students just haven't...

...Verbal, Critical Reading, and Writing, as well as the ACT English, Reading, and Writing. I have experience working with ESL students of all levels, and am working on my TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Certification this summer. I love tutoring students in reading and literature; learning how to analyze literary works reveals so much more depth and makes reading such a rewarding experience. I also really enjoy working with ESL students, and attempting...

...Tufts University pursuing a double major in economics and history, with a minor in physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are history and english because I love to write, so I really enjoy the analytic facets of these classes. I have been an English tutor for four years, a history tutor for one year, and an ACT tutor for nine months. Some of my other experience includes teaching summer classes in South Africa, and volunteering...

...became a tutor for Varsity because I love being able to guide students towards success. Education is the cornerstone of our nation and our future, and if students are struggling, they absolutely deserve the help that a tutor can give them. I do not believe in teaching directly towards standardized tests; rather, I believe in giving students abilities that they can use not only to get high scores, but to help them develop stronger, more...

...at Boston University's Wheelock College of Education and Human Development where I am receiving my MAT in English education. Through the program, I am student teaching at Boston Green Academy where I teach AP Literature, AP Language and 12th grade English Language Arts. I graduated in May 2020 from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. in education studies and a B.A. in English. As an undergraduate, I held several positions as a tutor and teaching...