Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Newton, MA

...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 enjoying time with friends, family, and of course, my...

...a current Masters student in English 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...

...first time in response to a parent who had approached me with a failing son in English. Now of course I have tutored my son and daughter thru high school and coached them for the SAT tests. They went on to earn one a BS in Computer Science and the other an MBA at prestigious schools. Here I specialize in math, science, Spanish and French. I will cover all math topics up to pre-calculus. I...

...everyone! I just completed my Master's degree at Harvard Graduate School of Education where I studied education policy and analysis. I attended undergrad 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...

...and some history homework. Since then, I've tutored elementary school, middle school and high school students. As a child, I grew up with life threatening food allergies. When I was in elementary school, I experienced anaphylaxis for the first time in living memory. I also faced times when people shunned me due to their fear of harming me. As a result of my experience, I threw myself into making the world safer and more welcoming...

...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 own abilities, and find strategies and habits that will...

...answer," such as there might be on a math quiz. But this is why reading and writing are so much fun! As a current PhD student in Theatre Studies at Brown University, with a Master's degree in Classics and a BA in Liberal Arts, I feel very equipped to aid in reading, writing, GRE verbal test prep, as well as literature courses. I have taught and tutored a wide range of ages, from middle school...

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...

...am a Spanish/ESL teacher , and I am fluent in Spanish. I have been teaching for over a year now, and I am 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...

...My name is Alana. I'm 20 years old and going to be a senior in the fall at Umass Amherst. My major is English with an Italian minor. I love reading, writing, editing, and pretty much anything "English-esque". I have had a love for reading, writing, and language for as long as I can remember, and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I...

...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 hundred songs.

...my name is Max and I 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...

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!

...am an Allegheny College graduate with 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...

...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 see that they are capable of achieving greatness.

...these additional areas are critical in the field of engineering and physics, and my in-depth education has provided me with the skills to assist students best in any of these areas. As a tutor who enjoys helping students learn and grow, I believe that the strongest tool to helping students develop their skills is by first allowing them to develop a passion and confidence for their goals. My tutoring style include a variety of approaches,...

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...

...A kind cab driver, noticing my confusion, insisted he accompany me to find my bus. When it was obvious that I had chosen the wrong station, he took me to the correct station and again accompanied me inside to ensure I found my bus. Over the next four months, I repeatedly encountered such kindness and support from the university and community. These advantages helped improve my fluency rapidly and fostered an interest in linguistics and...

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 Parents! My name is Annmarie, 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...