Award-Winning English Grammar and Syntax Tutors serving Providence, RI

...years of teaching in public and private schools all over the world, I decided to take time off to volunteer, travel and teach yoga. What I have found during that time, is I feel much more validated and useful to students one on one. I have taught a variety of subjects including IBTOK, Theater Arts, Print Media Design, Journalism, IB Language and Literature in addition to high school and college level English/Language Arts classes... We will...

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!

...a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities. The one-on-one setting of tutoring offers an even better environment to develop a trusting...

I'm a Mount Holyoke College graduate with a love for reading and art. BA: English, Art History minor. I currently work at Rhode Island School of Design. Editing, writing, and mentoring are my areas of expertise.

...tutoring in SAT preparation, AP English Lit, Geometry, English, Russian, and others listed. I understand that every students works best at their own pace and in their own way, and try to incorporate that philosophy into my tutoring sessions. Favorite course to tutor would most likely be Russian. I'm very interested in the language and culture, and enjoy sharing that with students. Outside interests include Russian literature, biking, traveling, Game of Thrones and Siberian Huskies.

...I have been on both sides, and I know what colleges are looking for in applications. My education changed the trajectory of my life, and I know it can change yours. Additionally, in college, I double-majored in History and English, with a concentration in nonfiction creative writing. I believe that anyone can write and write well with proper training. Being a strong writer allows you to communicate your ideas succinctly, a skill desired by every...

...junior at Wellesley College majoring in Anthropology and Women's and Gender Studies. I am invested in education and supporting you or your children succeed in school. In 2016, I won a national essay competition for The Nation magazine and I continue to receive positive feedback on my writing from my professors. No matter what point you are at in the writing process, I want to support you! We can brainstorm, talk it through, look for...

...from Massachusetts. She graduated from Smith College in 2009. Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher education institutions, such as Harvard University. This summer she moved from Los Angeles back to the Boston area to pursue her Master's in Technology, Innovation, and Education at Harvard University. In addition to her...

...tutoring in schools and online and assistant teaching in different classrooms. I spent last summer tutoring 2 Spanish speaking children ages 10 and 11 in English. I was also hired by my college to be a remote tutor for a professor's kids ages 8 and 11 in all subjects. I also was a tutor and mentor for a 6th grade student at Waterville Maine Junior High and tutored her in all subjects as well (math,...

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'm a dedicated, free-spirited educator dedicated to pushing students to be the best version of themselves they can be. I've worked in public education for two years as a high school teacher and seek outside opportunities to help individual students as much as I already do in my own classroom.

I believe every student is capable of performing at a level they can be happy about. The important step between where they are and where they want to be is figuring out the best way for them to understand the material on an intrinsic level rather than a cursory one.

...be immediately and clearly demonstrated. I generally design some sort of worksheet in order to walk the student through the process of figuring out the general concept in a unique way; for example, I will use an angle maze to teach geometric angle theorems. I am a proponent of the mindset that learning to learn is much more important than learning pure information, so I always focus more on the process than the outcome. I...

...high school. Last year I worked with Citizen Schools in Chelsea, MA, teaching 6th grade math and working with small groups of 5th grade English language learners on reading and phonics skills. This year I am working as a Spanish teacher and math and English tutor at Match Charter Public High School. I am excited to tutor a wide range of subjects, including SAT/ACT test prep, Writing/Reading, ESL, math (through Algebra I), and Spanish. When...

...consultant and to found A Balanced Wardrobe LLC. Though I've transitioned from academia to business and fashion, I still rely heavily on my reading and writing skills. These skills transcend all professions, as they are fundamental to our ability to learn and to communicate effectively on paper and in-person. During my years in education, I engaged with many students who struggled in reading and writing, and typically, these same students struggled in other subjects; in...

...a variety of different backgrounds. From volunteering my time tutoring immigrants in Providence working towards United States citizenship, to fine-tuning essays with gifted students seeking enrollment in prestigious science fairs, I'm reminded of the unique qualities that people have to offer every day. While my favorite subjects to tutor are Literature and Writing, I find that any topic that I can help a student progress in is something to be excited about! Both in and...

...subject I love most from a new point of view is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an English tutor. My methodologies and philosophy surrounding tutoring are rooted in what I have learned from studying English and Communication; the way we learn language and language conventions is personal, and I believe that tailoring each learning experience to serve every individual is the cornerstone of productive and successful education and tutelage. Apart from academia,...

...best for a particular student (e.g., visual/tactile examples, analogies, and breaking down complex problems into smaller parts). While tutoring a janitorial staff member in preparation for the mathematics portion of her GED high school equivalency exam, I learned how to quickly identify the highest yield topics for a standardized exam and focus our efforts on those. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding, and has inspired me to teach in some capacity throughout my...

I wasn't the best student in middle school, so I learned how to study to succeed. I like to tutor kids by teaching them some tricks and skills they'll be able to use and remember for months after our session.

...math, where I focus on helping students build solid foundational skills in a fun and interactive way. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that learning should be personalized and adaptable to each student's unique needs. I aim to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and exploring new concepts. I strive to make lessons engaging by using real-world examples and interactive tools that help students connect with the material. Outside...