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

...Education, earning my English Secondary Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania. After graduating, I moved to Budapest to teach history, art, writing, and music for three years. During my fourth year in Hungary, I trained interpreters for the EU and taught literature, philosophy, and rhetoric in an American high school. I've had a lot of experience teaching ESL and preparing students for the IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge English Exams, and I use engaging, innovative methods which are...

...B.S. in Psychology and Medical Anthropology. I am currently work full-time as an Research Assistant for the NIH, focusing on Youth and Social Issues, at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. I am gearing up to continue graduate school and a career in public health and creative health prevention programming! I love teaching and tutoring students of all ages, as I am passionate about education and empowering others to become passionate and confident...

...both of these positions, I was reminded of how much I love to help students, tutoring or otherwise. Nothing makes me happier than having a student tell me that my help aided them in obtaining a great grade! I am very passionate about education and about helping people, and tutoring truly blends both of these passions. For my support and dedication to the FSU History department, I was awarded the James D. Linsley Award for...

...in Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies. In my free time, I enjoy reading for pleasure and trying out new recipes.

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.

...the right tools, all of my students are able to overcome any difficulties that their studies might present, because each of my students is guaranteed the opportunity to express him or herself to the best of his or her abilities. I believe that one of my best qualities as a tutor is my skill at inspiring confidence in my students, so they feel comfortable expressing themselves, regardless of their level of ability. In my sessions,...

Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a Classics PhD student currently residing in New Jersey. In addition to my 10 years experience in Latin, I have taught college level Latin courses. I also write well (I passed the AP Lit and Comp exam with a 5) and my grammar is great!

...make these subjects accessible and relatable, showing students how the theories they learn in the classroom connect to real-world applications. My tutoring style is student-centered, meaning I tailor my approach to each individual's learning style and pace. I emphasize active learning, where students are encouraged to engage with the material through problem-solving and discussion, fostering a deeper understanding. I strive to create an open and supportive environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring...

...lifetimes especially when studying subjects like literature, which offer an infinite amount of ways to think about the world. That's what I find so fascinating about the subject that each piece of fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, is a different lens in which to see what's around you. And this idea is what keeps me hooked on good books, compelling writing, and words that truly move me. I only hope the people I tutor will get...

...of knowledge. I've been involved in the education in a myriad of ways: I've taught both in the States and abroad, tutored, trained teachers, taken academic courses, and worked with education policy. Half of learning is understanding the material, and the other half is understanding yourself and how you need to relate to the material. I think a well rounded, successful student needs to focus on both aspects in order to be prepared for a...

...spelling. Since graduation, I've been taking pre-med classes online and virtually homeschooling kids 5-16 years old in Math and English. Between my classes and teaching, I discovered I love math and now intend to pursue the subject further in college next year. As someone who spent her childhood intimidated by STEM subjects, I understand the importance of creating a kind, positive and high energy learning environment for students. In addition to Math, I am also...

I am a graduate student studying nursing at Simmons College. I am also a certified Emergency Medical Technician! During the time that I don't spend studying or working, I enjoy reading fiction novels. I have experience tutoring reading, writing, biology, chemistry, and German! My hope while tutoring is that I can impart some of my passion for learning to my students!

...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 goal is not only to have my student learn a concept,...

...them to develop their senior thesis project from conceptualizing their focus, through the research portion, and as they wrote their term paper. I also worked with students on their college admissions essays providing editing assistance and constructive feedback. My focus with students is to help them realize their full potential while working with them to better express themselves with the written word. I am most passionate about Writing, English Literature, Sociology, Study skills/organization and research...

...in both science and English coursework. My experience in tutoring students in English over the past 6 years includes age groups ranging from grades K-12. English topics cover essay writing, college admissions, as well as grammar mechanics. I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests can represent a stressful and frustrating time for many students. I work...

...learning then, I think, allows us to consider knowledge, from the most practical to the most abstract, as both social exercise and activity. This means, as exercise, that we get comfortable with the necessary repetitions of learning--reading and writing, listening and speaking with consideration. As social activity, strong teaching and learning allows us to consider knowledge production as constantly unfolding, knowledge production as a place where self-expression and communication within a larger community are not...

...in English, Austen and Gaskell, biographies. I love stories and the words used to recount them. I also run, which gives me time to make more stories in my mind, and I write down tales as they come to me, although I have yet to publish any of these. If you feel I can help you or if you have any questions, I would love to hear from you. Questions are the trampoline of learning.

I am passionate about teaching and ensuring that my students can get something valuable out of my sessions.

...America Scores, a development program for at-risk youth. I'm most passionate about math (from elementary math to Algebra 2 mainly) and English (specifically grammar, mechanics, editing, etc.); thus, those are the subjects which I most frequently tutor. Having recently taken and done well on many standardized tests, I also enjoy helping students prepare for such exams as SAT, PSAT, ACT, etc. Outside of academia, I spend the majority of my time attending musicals and concerts,...

...in the textbook Writing: Ten Core Concepts by Robert Yagelski (2014) as an example of exemplary student prose. In my free time, I enjoy reading, following baseball, and watching movies. I have a passion for learning as well as a fervent desire to help others succeed. In particular, I love the English language and the limitless range of expression it affords. It is my firm belief that learning should be an enjoyable experience, and I...