Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Providence, RI

...master's in library science (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...

I got my degree in Physics with a minor in Political Science from Wheaton College in MA. I tutor Physics, Calculus, some Computer Science, Latin, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring Writing because I spend most of my time these days writing anyways. I would describe my tutoring style as very dynamic and example-driven. I'm pretty good at coming up with exercises and methods on the fly, which has served me well so far.

...Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking about the larger, structural questions behind their concerns 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...

...opportunity to a good education. Having said that, educators are not always able to give each individual the attention he/she needs to cultivate his/her mind. The shortcomings of education systems aside, I as a tutor will be able to provide your child with the guidance required to make sure they are never at a disadvantage. I am an undergraduate student at Queens College, almost ready to graduate. I am double majoring in psychology and speech...

...professional clinical staff member with individualized attention. Being able to inspire through education, make learning enjoyable and relatable, and helping a student to feel comfortable and knowledgeable is my absolute mission. With exceptional scoring on grade school, AP, Regents Exams, College work, ATI exams, and the NCLEX exam, I am thrilled to offer optimal study skills for not only a passing grade, but to truly understand and excel in the subject matter.

...year, I will be starting law school to pursue my professional passion, tax law. I am deeply committed to the language and LSAT skills I've developed and I love to tutor students of all levels in these subjects. I can't imagine a life without teaching. My favorite part of teaching is helping students come to love -- or at least appreciate -- the details that make up complex subject matters. My favorite moment with any...

...time. If you expect your students to exhibit a positive attitude, you must bring your best energy everyday. If you expect your students to work hard, you must work even harder. It is important to set clear expectations from the first day of class whether regarding attendance, attitude, participation, grading, or culture. I am a very warm, encouraging, energetic teacher. Learning is a balance between structure and having fun. I make sure to set a...

I am currently a second year MA student at Boston College in philosophy! I have tutored for over 3 years at the collegiate level. I graduated with Honors from Florida State University with a BA in English. I have tutored English, writing, writing for research, literature, philosophy, and GRE prep! I hope to be a philosophy professor in the near future.

...am currently spending a year in Boston with City Year Corps where I will be providing individual and small group intervention to at risk students. My subjects of interest are English, Spanish 1, and US History. I strongly believe in the value of a good education and it is my goal to ensure that students not only recieve adequate help, but that they fully understand and enjoy the material that they are learning. In my...

...the Year award for excellence in research, writing, and presentation of the capstone thesis project. I have a history of working in accessibility and research in the arts and am interested in creating dialogues on the ways in which the arts—and the ways our businesses and government support the arts—are an essential component of our everyday lives. To quote Jane Chu, “Although many may not realize it, the arts actively intersect with areas such as...

...a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher education institutions, such as Harvard University. This summer she moved from Los Angeles back to the Boston area to pursue her Master's in Technology, Innovation, and Education at Harvard University. In addition to her experience with traditional subjects, she teaches yoga and has a passion for integrating technology into...

...BA in English from John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). I have experience working with students of all ages. I've interned at CASES for a year, where I tutored students in many different subjects. I currently tutor for Esperanza NY Inc as well. I'm passionate about helping students change their relationship with subjects they struggle with so that they can enjoy what they're learning. Other than tutoring in traditional academic subjects like English, I've...

...work with college-bound high school students, helping them unlock their potential and build the skills they need for success beyond graduation. Whether it's a young beginner reader, a college-bound high school student, or any level in between, our focus can be on developing academic confidence, building executive functioning strategies, or creating personalized supports. I believe every student can thrive with the right tools and encouragement. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on making learning...

...This past winter, I studied tropical ecology in Ecuador for four months and one of those months was at a research station in the Amazon rainforest. Aside from my field studies, I have interned at several zoos and aquariums, including Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, with a wide range of species and with the mission of using education to improve the relationship between people and the animals with which we share our planet. I am...

...feel confidently equipped to be an independent worker, as well as inspired to add their own unique personalities to their work. This is why I love working with students on reading comprehension and critical writing. These can be intimidating subjects because there is no "one 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...

...become a secondary English literature teacher. I was born and raised in Germany but have spent more than 10 years abroad. I received the IB diploma from a selective international high school with a score of 42 out 45. Afterwards, I attended Deep Springs College and Brown University, where I received my Bachelor of Arts in Comparative Literature, with a GPA of 3.77. Most recently, I completed my Master's of Management at the Rotterdam School of...

...more difficult subjects and thought it was a logical step to make that passion into a job. For two years now, I have tutored students in math, physics, English and programming at the university. When I return to the university this fall for my masters program, I will continue to tutor and enjoy helping my peers find their academic success. Outside of tutoring, I have competitively swam for going on 16 years and am currently...

...finally understands something that he or she had not initially and seeing the break through smile he or she wears after he or she applies the new found information. While going through school myself I suffered from test anxiety due to PTSD as well as a later diagnosed anxiety disorder. Through artwork and self taught coping mechanisms I was able to overcome this and apply my learned skills onto fellow students. Teachers recognized my ability...

...in all my classes. I studied pre-med in college because I thought I wanted to go to medical school so I ended up taking many pre-med courses. I am an excellent student in the math and science courses and well-qualified to tutor in these subjects. I am also well- qualified to tutor the SAT I, SAT subject tests, PSAT and other standardized tests as I took them myself and did quite well on them. Having...

...have extensive knowledge with topics such as fine arts (photography, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, etc), astronomy, calculus, Greco-Roman archaeology, and Egyptology. I have taught students of all ages in a wide range of subjects. My teaching philosophy places students as the center of the learning experience. I find that ESL lessons in particular are enjoyable for the students when the lessons connect to their personal interests. Outside of academia, I enjoy drawing, roller skating, and ice...