Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...a lifelong bookworm, proud owner of a "Grammar Police" T-shirt, and geek for fantasy and magical realism. I have a track record of helping students to discover or develop a love of Reading, Writing and Language. My most rewarding experiences have involved guiding struggling or unengaged students in finding their own talents as writers and learners. I believe a successful tutoring approach includes creativity, responsiveness, attention to detail, and a clear passion for the subject.

...to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I feel that I have been successful in teaching this message to my students in the past, and indeed saw encouraging results come from it.

I got my undergraduate degree at Brown University, where I received a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and psychology. While I'm passionate about a wide range of subjects, I particularly love tutoring writing and anything that requires analytical reasoning. In my free time, I box, lift weights and write comedy.

...explore the varieties of questions with students as they prepare for the exams. Besides nurturing interests in many academic areas over the years, I have also sharpened strong communication skills by frequently discussing materials with my instructors and fellow students. To check if I've mastered a particular concept, I often try to imagine how I would explain it to others. I believe strong oral communication, along with an enthusiasm for the material, is crucial to...

...available to tutor middle and high school math, history and test prep. I have tutored math and history in the past and I previously taught a test prep course at a school in Hanoi, Vietnam. I have a lot of experience teaching all the need-to-know tricks to doing great on the SATS/ACTS! When I am not in school myself, I love rowing, equestrian and exploring my new city of Boston! I look forward to meeting...

...traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not...

...as well. Although I tutor a large range of subjects, I am passionate about the sciences, especially biology and chemistry. In high school, science daunted me, and it wasn't until I took human evolutionary biology with an inspirational professor that I became passionate about the sciences and realized my own potential. As a tutor, I hope to instill the same feelings of excitement in my students, as well as insuring they understand their own capabilities....

Hi, my name is Maxwell and I am excited to be your tutor. My specialties are in psychology, Spanish, and writing, but I also have experience in math and sciences, particularly with calculus, algebra, chemistry, and biology. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, I have a well-rounded knowledge of several subjects and will be sure to dedicate my time wisely and wholeheartedly to helping you succeed.

...I majored in Cellular and Molecular Biology and minored in Emergency Health Services. In 2021, I earned my EMT certification to gain hands-on clinical experience and support my path to medical school. After navigating the testing process myself, I became passionate about helping others preparing for similar challenges by sharing effective study strategies. With 2.5 years of volunteer tutoring experience in English and math, I've developed a strong enthusiasm for personalized learning. As your tutor,...

...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 Sports, go to concerts, and explore new places! I look forward to meeting you and...

...be beginning a PhD program in English Literature at Brown University in order to pursue my dream of becoming a college professor. Outside of the classroom, I am passionate about music, movies, Spanish and traveling. As a teacher, I strive to cultivate an organic interest in my subject matter while simultaneously developing a thorough knowledge of the technical aspects of that field. I do this by encouraging independent thinking in my students while guiding them...

I graduated with a degree in Biology and am currently in my first year of dental school at Harvard. I have experience tutoring subjects ranging from elementary school math to AP Biology and Chemistry. I also volunteer as a Spanish translator and English teacher for Adult ESL classes. I am especially excited to teach students Mandarin Chinese, English, and Spanish.

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!

...English, and history. I graduated from UCONN a few months ago and can help with anything AP related in high school as well as college courses. I have a year of teaching experience teaching 7-12 graders. I'm a huge movie buff, and I also really enjoy singing and photography. I strongly believe in preparing for success, so I will do my very best to make sure that our tutoring sessions set you up for success...

...environment, which can be confusing and overwhelming, as well as exciting! As a native Bostonian, I am well-versed in the history and culture of Boston. Boston has a rich historical heritage, from the Plymouth Colony through the American Revolution. Boston is home to world-famous colleges, theaters, and museums, and has a rich music culture (Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, and a lively modern music scene). And many famous Americans, such as Benjamin Franklin, Edgar...

...with English coursework, no matter the age (Middle school, high school, undergrad). I believe that hard work and enthusiasm are the most important tools to success. Along with a variety of techniques I have to help with grammar, vocabulary, outlining, and argumentation, I try and stress the need for hard work and enthusiasm in all of my sessions. Tutoring means a great deal to me and I hope to have the opportunity to work with...

...short films and sketch comedy to blogging for the web. I specialize in tutoring writing and critical reading skills for English courses and test prep. Additionally, I work with students on general essay editing and college essays. As a tutor, I seek to work with students on an individual basis to firmly identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their skills in the most effective fashion. Education at any level is a huge...

...strive to make tutoring worthwhile and enjoyable for students. I graduated cum laude from Smith College in 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in French and American Studies. I have been studying French for eleven years. During my time in college, I studied abroad in Paris for a year. While in France, I had the opportunity to tutor middle to elementary school-aged students. I loved working with students in French and English. Since graduating, I have...

...of tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry,...

...Essays play a large part in all my literature classes. I assigned, guided and graded hundreds of student essays in the past four years and as a result I am very comfortable sitting down with students to talk about all aspects of the writing process, ranging from sentence structure to the ordering of paragraphs. Another reason that I love talking to students about reading and writing is that I am those abilities everyday myself: I...