Award-Winning GRE Tutors in Peabody, MA

...worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as a freshman in high school when Marblehead High School allowed me into the upperclassmen's Western Philosophy class; since then, I have tutored all major subjects and tests, as well as several specialties, from the elementary to the collegiate levels. I take a collaborative approach, working with the student and parent(s) to decide what methods of improvement...

...Lab Manager at the Sidanius Lab. I am an active student researcher and have done research on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20) and middle schoolers (12-14) and also served as a Teaching Apprentice for a 150-person college-level psychology course. When I am not teaching or working on research, you will find me...

...upbringing, background and education). I'm very passionate about teaching languages, European and World History to students of different levels and ages. I can also help you prepare for the GRE as I have studied for it extensively in preparation for my graduate school applications. I believe that patience, hard work and dedication in conveying the message to the student pays off at the end and is a very rewarding experience for the tutor and student...

...Business Administration at Boston University Questrom School of Business very soon. I tutor primarily writing, reading, and a variety of other subjects as needed. As a tutor, I am laid back but ask my students to challenge themselves. I want learning to become part of everyday life, not an obligation. Tutoring writing, in particular, allows me to really see the whole process of thinking for a student. From the formulation of an idea, to finding...

...returning to school to get my Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. For those of you thinking of taking the GRE after years away from school, I can relate since I was in the same boat last summer. Getting back into test prep mode required lots of practice, trial and error and patience. I would love to share what I learned going through the process and help you...

...love the outdoors, especially camping and back backing. After graduating from Swarthmore I worked as a caretaker on the Appalachian Trail for four months, and am now settling down to tutor full-time until hiking season comes back into full swing. Next fall I hope to start my PhD in physics, with the ambition of one day becoming a professor at a university. Coming from an academic career track, I am very familiar with the frustrations...

...tutoring for GRE preparation. With experience tutoring students from middle school to college and even post-grad learners, I strive to make learning engaging and accessible. Having grown up feeling intense pressure to excel academically, I know firsthand how stress can take the joy out of learning. Over time, I've learned to manage test anxiety and rediscover the fun in education. I believe that by making learning enjoyable, students can find success in any subject, even...

I believe that all students can access and succeed in any curriculum area with the proper support and guidance

I majored in neuroscience for my undergraduate degree at Hamilton College, and I am currently in graduate school studying to become a speech-language pathologist at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. My background in science and math along with my expertise in language and communication informs the way I teach.

...with many types of learners, I believe in finding students' strengths, tailoring appropriate strategies, and giving them ownership over their own work. While I specialize in teaching academic writing, test preparation, and Shakespeare, I believe that struggling students can overcome any obstacle by learning repeatable methods to confidently approach problems. Outside of teaching, I work as a Shakespearean actor, freelance writer, and folk musician. In my spare time, I enjoy fitness, distance running, watching professional...

...stay the same. I also enjoy tutoring for both the ACTs and the SATs. It is great to see a student's scores improve as we work on practice tests and the different skills that they need. In my free time I love to travel. In Oct. of 2014 I left the country for the first time to travel to Zambia, Africa to visit a friend living there. It was an incredible trip. We sat in...

...at all the skills a student has I believe we can find a way towards achieving the goals of learning. I think that planning is a very important skill as well and I like to work with all of my students with planning. This planning can be used for studying, for homework, for testing, and for any variety of areas that a student may want to bring to focus. I look forward to working with...

...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 me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or grades they desire, but a deeper understanding of the topics and skills that will continue to...

...persuasive argument or research paper and I have many client recommendations to back that up. I get to know my students and help them feel at ease. Everyone has their own unique voice and style - let's find it together! My passion is the beach and any day I can get there is a good day. I enjoy beach running, yoga and travel research, sneaking in actual travel whenever possible around the crazy schedules of...

...spent time lecturing, providing homework help, and offering specific testing strategies to different students at different times. I have experience with the majority of science and math Advanced Placement courses, the ACT, the SAT, the general GRE, and the Biology GRE. To me, tutoring is a two-way street. While it is important that I answer questions, I also need to ask them to be effective. I love when students have specific questions about the material...

Teaching is my passion. When I am not tutoring for Varsity Tutors, I work in medical research. I love the idea of helping patients feel better and especially kids. If I had to say something about my outlook, it is that I am thankful for what I do, privileged to be part of so many lives, and hopeful that my skills will make a difference.

...a hard subject and it is vital to have someone there who cares about you and helps you achieve your academic goals. I have been tutoring for the past two years both at tutoring firm and freelance work. Specifically, I have been working with two middle school boys for two years covering pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. At my tutoring firm, I have tutored every age and subject from fifth grade to 12th grade calculus, as...

...coherent narratives. However, I am proudest to have supported students in their pursuit of graduate education. Sometimes this meant helping with admissions essays and personal statements, strategically planning their application process, or talking through the unwritten rules of graduate admissions and graduate education. I have experience working with college students who have learning differences, and I am sensitive to the specific processes used to support these students in higher education. Additionally, I am experienced in...

...rather is always a social exercise and activity. The best teaching and 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...

...- I have done well in both the SAT test, and the GRE, so can assist anyone from high school students to potential graduate students. My overall SAT score was in the 95th percentile, including 98th percentile for reading and writing and 90th percentile for math. GRE does not publish combined score percentiles, but my Analytical Writing was in the 98th percentile, Verbal in the 93rd percentile, and Quantitative in the 83rd percentile. For any...