Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Peabody, MA

...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 Allen Poe, Ben Affleck, and Jay Leno hail from Boston. And sports! Baseball, Football, Basketball and Ice Hockey - they are all champion teams! Because of this knowledge set, I can guide my students to a...

...ACT, I discovered certain test-taking strategies that worked for me, and wanted to share them with my friends and classmates. At first this was informal, at the lunch table or on the bus, but it quickly grew into more formal tutoring. When I attended Amherst College to pursue a degree in English, I carried this passion for education with me. For years I participated in a work-study mentoring underprivileged students in order to improve literacy...

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...them better understand and relate to what they are reading and/or writing about. I have also helped students prepare for the ELA portion of standardized tests such as the SAT and MCAS and have experience with college essay writing and editing. I am a strong believer that education opens doors for individuals. The most challenging or disinterested student often needs help jumping through the many hoops and over the many hurdles of education. At times,...

...Homework Help in English and Math at an after school program for the past three years. In Spring 2013, I studied abroad in Costa Rica tutoring English for Spanish-speaking students. I am talented at helping children understand the instructions for their homework assignments and motivating them to complete all their work. I am currently pursuing my MEd in School Counseling at Salem State University, because working one-on-one with school aged kids is my favorite thing...

...MA where I study Biology and Public Health. After college, I hope to attend medical school and become an OB/GYN. School was always challenging for me. I had poor reading comprehension and I really struggled with math. No matter how hard I worked, sometimes the material just would not click. I worked with my teachers and tutors who helped me overcome many of my learning barriers. I have been tutoring students for 6+ years in...

...with a learner and help him or her discover what makes it fascinating. Working on writing is another aspect of educating that I love; to draw out ideas, to make them clearer and more forceful, is very rewarding to me, and I love reading drafts and seeing the development of an argument or an original insight. I began working with students after I completed my BA at Georgetown University and went into a Master's program...

...my knowledge with my peers and those around me and have done so in both formal and informal settings. I've been a tutor for both Math and Spanish programs in high school and enjoyed the strides I made with students. I am willing to tutor any subject I have a background in, but am strong in mathematics, the sciences, Spanish, history, writing, and ACT prep. I enjoy teaching mathematics most due to the joy I...

...am a recent graduate from Tufts University with a B.S. in Geological Sciences. I will be pursuing my MDiv in Religion at Boston University this Fall with a focus on the intersections between Islam and religions of South East Asia. I am also disabled and work as a disability advocate. I am passionate about advocacy and equality for all people. I constantly strive to give a voice to the voiceless and to be a beacon...

...Washington University. As a student myself, I know we each face our own challenges and obstacles throughout our education. As a tutor, I work with each individual student to meet their needs and achieve their goals. I have plenty of skills and knowledge at your disposal, but my most important contribution as your tutor involves encouraging and empowering you to assert control over your own learning process. It's not my job to motivate you, it's...

...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 experience getting individual, customized instruction directly from a teacher, so...

...past five years on a variety of projects to create a sustainable and humane food system. In my own neighborhood of Jamaica Plain, I co-founded Egleston Community Orchard, an inclusive green space that grows food and community. I've also worked with several local non-profit organic farms as a grower and educator. I consider myself lucky to be an educator, in particular one who specializes in English language arts. Language is perhaps the only subject that...

...been accepted to Boston University to pursue a doctorate in Physical Therapy. Since graduation, I have worked extensively in the field of pharmaceutical science, conducting research and publishing studies primarily in the fields of oncology pharmacology and DNA sequencing. I have extensive experience tutoring, including those who are differently abled. I pride myself on my ability to listen to the concerns of my students and tailor their learning experience to their learning style. I especially...

...Miami University. I received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Women's Studies. After graduation, I completed two years of national service in AmeriCorps as a literacy tutor. I tutored adults in ESL and GED Math. I continued as an ESL instructor for three additional years. I have worked with basic phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish....

...Biology and Chemistry, also a minor in economics and art. I then earned my PhD at Vanderbilt University in Microbiology. Now I work as a research professor at Harvard University's Rowland Institute. I have a passion for science and really enjoy helping others understand it. I tutor in biology, chemistry, math, and art. The last one is because I am a visual learner and have had a lifetime of learning to illustrate complex ideas into...

...guiding students toward academic success and personal growth. With a degree in English and a Master's in Education, I bring years of expertise and a tailored approach to each session. I strive to make learning interactive, fostering critical thinking and curiosity through engaging discussions and hands-on activities. I believe in meeting students where they are, building confidence, and helping them master challenging concepts at their own pace. Whether I'm supporting middle school learners with literature...

...I tutor PSAT and SAT prep and writing through high school, as well as math and reading for elementary or middle school students. I have spent time working with younger students, including teaching English to first and seventh graders in Peru. My favorite subject to tutor is writing. I believe in allowing students to work through things and discuss them with me along the way rather than simply giving them the answers. In my free...

...school for high school, and was given a lot of opportunities to pursue advanced coursework and opportunities that weren't available to 99% of students in the area. As a result, I've joined Varsity Tutors as an effort to give back and try to help students get excited about learning various subjects, employing many of the methods that allowed me to succeed. While I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about standardized...

...a blast while they learn. I'm a junior Journalism student at Emerson College and an editor for the college's newspaper. I've been a finalist in several essay contests including the Gerald R. Ford. Museum Essay Challenge. Besides writing and reading daily, I've played violin for six years and appeared in musicals for five. Whether it be polishing an essay or developing your vocabulary, I'll do everything I can to help a student's story shine.

...European, American, Art, and World History, ELA, and Italian Language development. I have a Master's degree in Museum Studies from Georgetown University and a Bachelor's degree from American University in Art History currently work in the non-profit space; however, I am looking to expand my impact. Helping young people and professionals develop knowledge, confidence, and the ability to advocate for themselves through learning is the way I look to accomplish that task. I love to...