Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Newton, MA

Teaching is a special calling. As educators, we can, and should, apply all of our knowledge and skills to positively affect students' lives for the rest of their lives. A good teacher, at every turn, continually endeavors to augment his/her pedagogy; yielding students knowledge, well-roundedness, a positive personal image, happiness, quality of life, and good citizenship. A good teacher's day never ends. Once a teacher, always a teacher.

...I helped them understand their school work in subjects including English, French, Algebra, Chemistry, History and Religious Studies. I also volunteered with Free Arts NYC, through which I, along with a group of tutors, taught small groups of elementary and middle school students about various famous artists and art techniques, and lead them in art projects. I have also taught swimming lessons as a Water Safety Instructor for several years; I taught children from age...

...is what I truly enjoy. When I was in 9th grade, I would correct misspellings and grammar in my boyfriend's notes and then send them back to him. And no, that did not last long. So I was always destined to be a teacher. My teaching mission as I see it, is to help students enjoy the escape and the joy that literature can bring to their lives. I also want students to discover the...

...in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students and tutors are peers, and that collaboration is the best means for students to learn, not just reciting or memorizing what I might suggest. Working together, and making sure students take ownership and pride in their work, leads to a stronger educational foundation, both in our tutoring sessions and the student's future.

...a graduate of Kenyon College with a BA in English Literature and Psychology. I have experience tutoring across grade levels and academic disciplines. In college, I worked as a tutor in my college's Writing Center where I provided academic support on written assignments in a variety of subjects. Additionally, I have taught English at the elementary school and high school level. As a tutor, I work with students to build specific academic skills while supporting...

...students just how relevant English is to them, personally. I keep up-to-date on current events and trends and work to connect what is going on right now with the subjects of those literary works that have come before. In terms of writing, I show students how to connect the dots from what they think and what interests them today to the rhetorical strategies and writing expectations that are part of the academic process. In short,...

...reading comprehension for accelerated students. While in this position, I helped several students achieve perfect SAT verbal and writing sections, and specialized in college essay composition. While completing my graduate degree, I ran weekly writing labs for ESL learners and first-generation college students in rural Virginia. Having worked 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...

...work ethic and creativity when I tutor. My skill set allows me to develop computer programs optimized to a student's learning objectives. I possess excellent communication skills (high school national debater). Most importantly, I logged over a thousand hours teaching classes, tutoring students on all levels. As a bonus, my wife teaches writing at Harvard University and Princeton before that giving me an edge when reading essays and papers. In my spare time, I am...

...Rica and Chile. I am familiar with dialects and varied accents as well as idiomatic Spanish. Currently, I divide my time between suburban Boston where I work as full time tutor and educational consultant. I also teach classes at the university level for teachers. I spend my summers in Vermont. I enjoy learning new things and meeting new people, reading voraciously, traveling, drinking coffee, baking, and playing with my small rescue dog named Annie. I...

I am a Junior Biomedical Sciences major with a chemistry and a math minor. I also play division I lacrosse and participate in best buddies.

...my education-related professional training will allow me to support any student's learning journey. I obtained my master's degree in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, specializing in higher education administration, and my bachelor's degree from Boston University, where I studied sociology and Spanish. As a lifelong musician, I aim to bring my own creativity to energize the learning process with my students, making the experience of mastering new material memorable and enjoyable.... I believe...

...more rewarding experience. Upon returning to the United States, I began applying to the Peace Corps. Even though I had my heart set on joining Peace Corps China, I received the honor of being amongst the first group posted to Cambodia. My fellow Volunteers and I taught English as a Foreign Language at rural high schools around the country. In addition to classroom teaching, I co-taught small classes at a local Wat with the head...

...elementary to college. I have also helped many students with test preparation for the ACT and SAT in particular, but I am always open to transferring these skills to other placement exams or test prep needs. I feel proud when my students tell me of their success. It encourages me to continue working hard and improving my teaching abilities so that students can benefit from someone who can convey information well to them. My goals...

...ways of presenting information so that others can understand the material being presented. I believe that all knowledge can have real-world applicability, so in the classroom I often use a lot of analogies and stories in order to make the information relevant. I also specialize in connecting with all people--regardless of age--on their level, which makes teaching and tutoring a lot of fun for both of us. I am CELTA certified, and have learned the...

...College studying Economics and Neurobiology. Since junior high, I have been a tutor, and I am comfortable whether the subject is English, calculus, or biology. I believe knowledge is most useful when you're able to integrate it into your everyday life. To that end, I would seek to learn from you and listen to your interests, and then find ways to show the hidden connections between the subject under study and your everyday life.

...in any subject, I am most drawn to English (Literature, Creative Writing, Reading Comprehension), History and Social Studies, and Music. As a tutor, I love helping students find tools to become their best selves, and I believe in building on our strengths to bolster our weaknesses. I am passionate about equitable education for all because I believe it opens your world: to new opportunities, new ways of thinking, and new ways to improving life for...

...(focusing on youth services) from Simmons University. I spent two years as a reporter for a local newspaper covering education, where I realized just how much I enjoy working with students. Due to my educational background and personal interests, I'm most passionate about tutoring literature and writing. Words are our most powerful tool! I want to help young people develop their voices and realize that reading doesn't have to be a chore.

...with high school students from the Atlanta area. While I enjoy tutoring many subjects, I am most passionate about Classical and English Literature and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. In my experiences assisting students with tough concepts, I always try to cater to the student's best learning style and work to make the material approachable, engaging and relevant. I believe that learning how to learn and loving to learn are critical skills and I hope to...

I have a BA in history and Classical languages from Roger Williams University (Bristol, RI) and a Master of Arts in the Humanities from the University of Chicago. My subjects are history, writing (especially essay writing), and Latin.

...in Linguistics and Anthropology from the University of Edinburgh, a Russell Group university. In college, I gained a strong understanding of English grammar, but also insight into how language is used in everyday life. After graduation, I found work as an editor and proofreader, helping authors with disabilities edit manuscripts, monitoring textual cohesion and offering narrative feedback. I would love to apply these skills for a school-aged audience too. I can show you tools to...