Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in History, Culture, and Law. I am a youth activist and have experience working for campaigns and elected officials and am particularly passionate about mental health, climate change prevention, and LGBTQ+ rights. I have done private tutoring for the past three years with students in Elementary, Middle, and High School in a variety of school subjects including but not limited to Math, History, and Writing/Grammar. I am passionate...

I'm a Yale graduate two years out of school. I've got both a knack for English and the humanities as well as a quick mind for mathematics and rigorous logical thinking. I'm a writer by trade and regularly publish journalism and fiction in online magazines. In my free time, I dance blues and occasionally pick up a billiard cue.

...degrees; one in English, and the other in Philosophy. After my undergrad, I decided to work and study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I obtained my Trinity CertTSOL certificate for ESL teaching. It was overseas working with people of so many different backgrounds that I grew to love language learning in general, and teaching English in particular. I am passionate about education, and I strive to impart that passion onto my students, whether they are...

...in English. I have found I particularly enjoy working with young children and finding ways to engage them in learning. In my everyday life, I go on many walks with my dog, and I read a lot of books (as one might expect). My favorite books are in the young adult genre, followed closely by adult science fiction and fantasy. Sometimes I write papers (for fun!) on science fiction or fantasy books, movies, and TV...

...such as teacher, administrator, mentor, instructional coach, and program coordinator in the Denver Metro area, West Chicago, and central Massachusetts. I have taught a variety of courses within secondary education, working collaboratively to increase student achievement and pursue issues of social justice. I enjoy teaching adults too; for example, I teach future teachers at the college level and supervise teacher candidates. I am passionate about training and retaining high-quality educators and providing equitable access to...

...in Education and a professional teaching license in grades 5-12. I specialize in executive functioning, reading comprehension, writing development, and creating academic strategies for test prep, ELA, History, and ESL. I see myself more of a coach helping you develop strategies that will serve you long after we finish our session. I'll tailor a program that works for you, which will serve you academically and professionally. I look forward to working with you!

...and create. As an English tutor, I believe it is my role to support the academic development of students and help them become effective communicators. I will contribute to these aims by improving students' writing skills; enhancing their understanding of literature and knowledge of literary history; and guiding them into understanding how literature can reflect social values, thereby contributing to a greater consciousness of how they themselves fit in their cultural contexts.

...I have a master's degree in higher education, and I am currently a doctoral candidate in higher education at Boston College. Before I moved to Boston, I lived in Texas, North Carolina, and California. I have taught education and research classes at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and I have served my community as a writing tutor for students at different stages. For example, I worked with many first-year students as they tackled their core...

...all of your goals, whatever they may be! I specialize in History, English/Creative Writing, the SAT/ACT, Mandarin Chinese, and college admissions. Over the years, I've obtained extensive experience tutoring all age groups, from as young as 3-4 to college students in seminar classes. I offer an extremely personalized approach to meet my students wherever they are so as to address their needs, whatever those may be! Above all, I also want my students to enjoy...

...Kacie and I have a passion for learning. Ever since I was a little kid I have loved school and diving into a new subject. I currently have a Bachelor of Journalism and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Missouri. I have expertise in writing, English language and the Spanish language. I am great with little kids and also adults. Let me know if you have any questions!... You have to have...

...at Northeastern University, working towards a degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics with a double major in Environmental Science. I am also pursuing a minor in Mathematics. I have been tutoring students of all ages for two years at a tutoring center in my hometown, Cheshire, CT. Tutoring is, and has been, a huge part of my life. I love the process of helping students work towards deeper understandings of complicated concepts.

...in Latin, Ancient Greek, and Classical History. I also received a minor in Anthropology and graduated summa cum laude with honors. I worked as a tutor helping my fellow students with their Latin and Ancient Greek courses. I am passionate about helping students gain a deep understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (both English and Latin) in order to succeed in their writing and translating assignments. I am also passionate about building effective and efficient...

...well. I have experience working with students of various ages in a wide range of subjects. I especially enjoy teaching biology, writing, and test preparation. My tutoring philosophy is to blend education with inspiration. I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can...

...of Arts in English and minored in Education, and Stanford University, where I earned a Master of Arts in Education with a focus on 8-12th grade English Language Arts. Since graduation, I have been working in a private Catholic school in Cambridge, Massachusetts, teaching English primarily to 9th and 10th graders students. I also teach a course on Creative Writing, which is open to all students and examines how to craft a compelling narrative in...

I am passionate about helping students learn about economics, math, history and anything else I can help with. I look forward to working with you!

...Haverford College and a current student at Harvard Divinity School and Harvard Law School, I am extremely excited to work with students on topics ranging from elementary school English to college-level World Religion! Whether it's grammar, paper-editing, or exam studying, I'm here to help. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out--I am overjoyed to be a part of the Varsity Tutors team and look forward to working with students!

...Mason University and winner of the Capstone of the Year award for excellence in research, writing, and presentation of the capstone thesis project. I have a history of working in accessibility and research in the arts and am interested in creating dialogues on the ways in which the arts—and the ways our businesses and government support the arts—are an essential component of our everyday lives. To quote Jane Chu, “Although many may not realize it,...

...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 and cream.

...been teaching for 3 years in a public school district. I hold a M.E.D. in Early Childhood Special Education and B.S. in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with a wide range of learners. I feel that using student's interests can really bring learning to life. Students are much more engaged when they are interested in what they are learning. Outside of the classroom; I love to dance (tap, ballet, jazz), watch New England...

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.