Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Newton, MA

...love with education; I knew I wanted to inspire my own students the way my college professors inspired me! Even though my background is in literature and language arts, I also tutor high school and SAT / ACT math courses with excellent success. When I'm not tutoring students, I work at Providence College as a writing instructor and at Bryant University as an administrative assistant in the Annual Fund office. My hobbies include running and...

...at Boston College, I firmly believe that learning to think, write, and speak critically is of the utmost importance. So important, in fact, that I take great pleasure in working with students who are having a difficult time 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...

...Engineering student, I became a lifetime member of PHI THETA KAPPA, attesting to my academic excellence in education at the 2-year college level. I had also been nominated to the National Deans' list several times. I prefer to focus my tutoring directly on the problem areas for students, and give direct help with homeworks. I evaluate with grade improvement. I will prepare students for specific tests as well by following preparation methodology outlined in a...

...at Providence College in the Liberal Arts Honors Program where I double majored in Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Women's and Gender Studies. I love working with kids and have experience teaching students in elementary school as well as tutoring students in middle school and high school. I am passionate about helping students achieve their highest potential while giving them the space to feel comfortable asking questions and challenging their thinking.

...allergies. I march with the Food Allergy Research and Education organization to help find a cure. I train as an endurance athlete and encourage others to train with me as I compete in half marathons and triathlons. I connect disparate groups of friends at the lunch table with kindness. I hold an elderly woman's hand after she receives chemo. Today, when I consider my first experience of anaphylaxis at that restaurant, I am filled not...

...one of the most exciting and rewarding careers to have. Although I enjoy working with a larger classroom of students, I especially enjoy working 1-on-1 with students. There is incredible joy in working together to make progress towards a goal, or to discover capacities students didn't even know they had. Tutoring is a place where I strive not just to "teach something" but to work with the student to help them explore and discover their...

...of ages, from middle school to adult learners. I also am very capable at helping to craft a thoughtful and passionate admission essay for high school juniors or seniors who are applying for colleges. I particularly enjoy this challenge because it is such a pleasure to find out what makes you unique and to highlight that for the world to see! At this point I prefer online tutoring sessions, but I will consider occasional in...

I am a middle school special education teacher, who has also taught middle school ELA, ESL in a summer program to teenagers, private ESL lessons, and at a home for students with behavioral and emotional issues. I strive to create engaging and challenging lessons to help students improve their skills and become more prepared for college and career success!... As a teacher, I believe it is my responsibility to make sure that every child who I...

...extremely passionate about learning the beautiful language of Spanish. I am very well educated with Spanish communication, linguistics, and grammar. I have lived in several Spanish and Latin American countries, and provide a diverse range of knowledge for your benefit. I am fun, ourtgoing, and focused, and hope to help others become fluent through the right steps and placement based on your reading/comprehension level. Looking forward to helping you reach your goals!... Every student has a...

...and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I have also grown to appreciate all the new challenges and complexities that English encompasses. Though the papers are much longer and the readings much more difficult than they were when I first discovered my love for it, the reward is also that much better. I am excited to meet, work, and learn with you!

I'm a former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several...

...am currently a college student in Boston! I moved from California to Boston last year for my college education. I am very educated in English and essay structuring, currently majoring in English hoping to become a professor once I attain my masters! I have tutored a multitude of individuals during my time within college along with younger students in high school and elementary school! I have given talks and taught summer courses within colleges such...

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University. I majored in Human Biology with an area of concentration in Human Growth and Development, as well as minored in Chemistry and Psychology. I am currently applying to medical school. My tutoring experience has been tutoring English in Austria, and I have been a student of the Kaplan MCAT course. Outside of academia I enjoy reading, running, and rock climbing. I look forward to hearing from you!

...BAs in both French and History and two years worth of teaching experience. I am very passionate about languages and history, but also about teaching in general; after working as a French Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny, volunteering in elementary school, and teaching university-level English in France, I have discovered how much I love helping others learn. As a liberal arts college graduate (my classes at Allegheny consisted of around 15 students each) I have firsthand...

...I have learned that instilling the zeal of learning in children is a difficult task, but a road that is worthwhile. Getting scholars to crush that academic goal they have set for themselves and seeing them work towards achieving it brings hope. While teaching, I am also tutoring 5th to 12th graders and helping in bringing their confidence level up. There is no dumb child, you just need patience and care to help the child...

...with the music community. I have been writing original music for 7 years and enjoy playing music with peers in various style bands. I also have a great love for the outdoors and spend much of my time on hikes or paddle boarding at the local lake. If you are looking for a confident and highly qualified tutor who will guarantee 100% commitment to students and their personal academic development, I hope to get in...

I love test taking and am a recent Dartmouth College graduate. I have experience with 12 AP exams, SAT (99th percentile), GRE, SAT subject tests, ACT, english, and much more. I enjoy adapting to individual students study and learning styles and making work more efficient and productive. In my spare time I run obstacle courses like Spartan Races.... I tailor individual study plans to help dedicated students reach their full potential with efficiency and accuracy.... I...

...track in educational publishing, my mind often returned to my time abroad; I chafed at my inability to regularly use the skills and interests that I acquired in undergraduate study. I also felt disconnected from my community and my frequently returned to my education experiences—particularly those in Spain—which were essential in my personal growth. With that in mind, I made the decision to leave the publishing industry and pursue a Master of Arts in Applied...

Writer, philosopher, and strong believer in the power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and backgrounds.

...and I'm a rising junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. I'm pursuing a double major in economics and geography, with a mathematics minor. I have tutoring experience as a volunteer with Girls Incorporated, and currently with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I'm excited to grow as a virtual mentor with Varsity Tutors, and hope to assist students in a variety of academic disciplines. My main areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing...