Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Brookline, MA

...to their daily lives and incorporating real-world examples and scenarios with textbook theoretical concepts. This is especially true for economics, where I feel there is a significant gap between theory and practice. For example, in my macroeconomics class, I tend to show actual data and discuss the behavior of major macroeconomic variables, while also plotting relationships between different variables. In one instance, I encouraged students to visit their local bank branches to gather information on...

...name is Pryce and I am excited to be your GRE and/or math and economics tutor! I recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied economics and math and gained experience as a peer tutor. On my most recent GRE test, I scored a 170V and 169Q, and am excited to share what I learned about test content, strategy, and study techniques with you! Please feel free to send me a message for...

...as a college writing tutor. I just finished my MBA program and I am living in the Boston area. I am interested in helping prospective grad students do their best on the GMAT. Through preparation I managed to raise my own score by 120 points the second time I took it. I can't promise those kinds of results, but I can definitely help you create a study plan, set goals, identify problem areas and try...

...and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a wide range of subjects including math and standardized test prep including the LSAT. I am a proponent of trying to find a learning style that works for the student because we all learn differently and need to see material in different ways. In my spare time, I like reading fiction, knitting, and watching...

...University of Pittsburgh. While a student at Pitt, I studied abroad in Ankara, Turkey. Studying Turkish language and music was a gateway for me to understand more about everything around me. I want my students to have experiences like that, where learning about something seemingly uninteresting opens unexpected doors to exciting new worlds. After I graduated from Pitt, I went to grad school for ethnomusicology at Harvard. Since getting my Ph.D. in 2016, I've been...

...prep since 2002 and GRE prep since 2008. When I am working with a student, I find it is best to first determine what areas they struggle with. Do they need help with basic concepts? Do they need help, in general, with test-taking? Once I am clear on what areas we need to focus on, we can really start to make progress. I feel that different approaches work with different students. The type of learner...

...background in the sciences and have worked with individuals as a swim coach, ski instructor, lifeguard captain, and mental health counselor among other experiences. My passions include the outdoors, athletics, science topics, working as part of a team, and being an ocean rescue lifeguard during the summer. I became interested in tutoring after receiving feedback from younger family members who told me I was much more effective than the paid tutors they were using. I...

I received my M.S. in Biomedical Engineering in May 2014. I have over four years of experience tutoring undergraduate Chemistry, Biology & Mathematics. I enjoy tutoring and my students walk away confident with great understanding of the core concepts.

...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 wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and language. I have learned a great deal thus far, and really want...

...– the ones on your exam. The best approach for this is regularly scheduled sessions a period of time before an exam, so that come exam time students have had to the opportunity to understand the basics and tackle the most challenging questions that will show up on the exam. I emphasize a problem solving approach, and believe extracting and retaining all information from test questions and practice exams is critical to test performance. I...

...Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD 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...

...work as a School Counselor in a local high school while also tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite color is blue and my favorite ice cream is cookies...

...Bachelor of Arts in anthropology, with a focus on medical anthropology and global health, and a minor in neuroscience. I also completed the pre-medical curriculum. As a student, I was a teaching assistant in genetics, a study group leader in statistics, and tutor in cell biology. Since graduation, I have been working as a clinical research coordinator in pediatric genetics at Massachusetts General Hospital. I'm a lifelong learner loves learning from the perspectives of my...

...enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different stages achieve their academic goals. I love learning and believe it should be a enjoyable experience. I look forward to working with you and being able to share this joy with you!... The reasons that motivate...

...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 out of the classroom I aim to arm my students with the means to find and articulate their own answers while also maintaining a strong knowledge base. In my spare time I enjoy playing music with my...

...Prior to teaching, I attended Harvard College, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Secondary in Education Studies, and Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I completed my Master's in Education. Additionally, I have experience tutoring and mentoring students ages 6-14 at an afterschool program. I love spending my days exploring literature and writing with young people at school, and am excited to do so through tutoring, as well. Some of...

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.

...Island with a triple degree in chemical engineering, mathematics, and French language. Throughout my undergraduate, I worked both at the college of engineering and department of mathematics as a chemistry and mathematics tutor, respectively. I thoroughly enjoyed my four years of teaching and primarily helped students from underrepresented backgrounds. Currently, I am a graduate student at Brown University, pursuing a PhD in Chemical, Environmental, and Biochemical Engineering. My research interests include synthetic biology, nanotechnology, and...

...of Chicago. During my time there I tutored students in both class and individual settings. Following my graduation I spent over two years teaching as a member of the Peace Corps in Tanzania. I taught hundreds of secondary school students both math and physics. Now, having returned to the US, I am anticipating starting a master's program in the fall. When I'm not working I enjoy playing and watching basketball, reading and exercise. I love...