Award-Winning High School English Tutors serving Quincy, MA

My name is Laura. I am a graduate student who has many years of experience tutoring a variety of subjects. My life ambition is to be a college professor, so I can share my love of education and psychology with future generations. I am a patient and passionate tutor, and it is my goal to help you succeed in your academics so you can move on to be successful in all you attempt in life.

...moved to South Korea to teach English as language for over two years. While there, I published a book, wrote a theatrical play, acted for the screen and stage, and was also a radio personality. With the years of experience I have accumulated in front of the class, working one on one, as well as in front of the stage and camera, working with me is the best way to achieve your academic goals.... Utilize as...

...have had the chance to run several college essay workshops. Outside of the "professional academic" world, I like to use my minor in writing creatively. I've been a writer for about ten years, and have won several awards (and recently had a poem of mine published!). Just like almost every writing tutor, I'm working on a novel (I work a lot in the fantasy and young/new adult genres). I'm primarily a writing tutor, and I...

...decided to attend one of the most prestigious higher institutions in the world. I am attending Brown University and working to attain my Bachelors of Science degree in Biology. For over a decade now I have been tutoring elementary, middle and high school students in STEM courses. I am very confident in my abilities to tutor any student with any learning capabilities. I am patient, experienced, and skilled enough to teach and tutor most students....

...with others to learn material and adapt to different learning styles, and edit and review English and liberal arts assignments. Generally speaking, these jobs and experiences have taught me to approach every student as an individual, working with their strengths, interests, and unique approaches to problem-solving to better improve their comprehension of a subject. For instance, while I was substituting at the Loomis Chaffee School, I made it a policy to find at least three...

...the Roth Writing Center located at my alma mater. As a writing center tutor I helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often begin sessions simply by having the student describe what it...

I would love to teach elementary school and middle school students in my areas of interest. They are: Nutrition, cooking skills, math, the biological sciences, reading, and writing. I currently produce a podcast called "healing outside the box", which deals with issues of food safety and sustainability, as well as nutrition. I enjoy discussing these topics. I also encourage students to ask about basic anatomy and nutrition-related chronic illnesses.

...factors like good grades or others' approval. I believe that when youth and adults alike view school or learning as something to suffer through for a distant goal in the future (a "no pain no gain" mindset), their willpower eventually wears thin in times of stress and hardship. Teaching people to like to learn and succeed in a way that works for them gives them a value that lasts throughout life. I feel that I...

...in psychology, with a minor in creative writing, with a goal to pursue a career in music therapy. My approach emphasizes creativity and a sense of freedom within the respective student's work, while also ensuring that are they still able to have a grasp on the basic requirements of the work required. I believe tutoring is a great opportunity for students to be able to explore their own abilities outside the bounds of a classroom...

...for all levels of German and for introductory levels of Government throughout my time at Skidmore, and I'm continuing to tutor outside of college because it's something that I love to do! I'm fascinated with the German language and culture, and I love being able to help others learn it with me. I started my fascination in the 7th grade (about 11 years ago!), and have been lucky enough to spend time in Germany to...

...writing, critical thinking, history and philosophy. I am a currently a doctoral student in the Philosophy Department at Stony Brook University, presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art. When beginning to work with a student no matter the level of the student or the...

...school I expanded to work with middle school students. While college was a busier time for me, I still managed to volunteer and work with primary age children teaching dance. I love working with students and sharing my passion for writing, reading, and the arts. However, I also loved math growing up and though I focused on writing in college, I remember enjoying geometry, and fractions, and the wonder of mathematics. In my free time,...

Hello! My name is Alicia. I am a Classics PhD student currently residing in New Jersey. In addition to my 10 years experience in Latin, I have taught college level Latin courses. I also write well (I passed the AP Lit and Comp exam with a 5) and my grammar is great!

...as possible. Questions like: "What do you want to learn? How do you learn best?" Based on their answers, I make sure to incorporate their interests and preferences into whatever it is we do. As a student, I was always fascinated by the humanities, as well as learning a second language. I am a recent Harvard graduate, earning my Master's in Secondary Education, and received my undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Political Science and...

...and think it's fun! I can help you because I believe EVERYONE can "do" math once they understand how it works. I use different methodologies to determine how best to teach each student - are you a visual learner? Let's draw pictures! Auditory? Let's talk! Kinetic? Let's use some manipulatives! Let's make math FUN! I also teach music and can help with AP Music Theory, and am a published author and have experience as an...

I believe that with the proper tutor, students can accomplish anything.

...the specific needs of my students and find out which style is most effective for them. Each student is unique and each one learns differently, that's what makes tutoring so exciting for me! I love getting to know my students and working with them to achieve their learning goals. I graduated from Brown University with a bachelor's degree in Engineering. I am from Bolivia and speak fluent Spanish. Outside of academics I love playing sports,...

...the ages of six weeks to six years. The facility I worked for was credited and licensed as a full pre-school and kindergarten with the necessary curriculums. Thus, I have years of experience helping younger children learn the basics that will become the foundation of their learning in life. My favorite subject to teach and tutor is Science. Although I specialize in Biology, I have much experience with the other sciences as well. My teaching...

...traveler, I am attune to various cultural sensitivities and use that knowledge to cater to specific learning styles. Everyone processes information in a different way, which is why flexible teaching and comprehensive lesson plans can bring out new ideas. For my clients, I teach anything from SAT and TOEFL prep to grammar and advanced syntax. College essays from students of mine stand out in their content, composition and writing style. Everyone has a unique story...

My experience with tutoring has very personally rewarding. I enjoy working with people of varied educational, cultural and economic backgrounds. I have a keen interest in nurturing a person academically using a gentle and kind approach to learning. As a certified life coach, I have knowledge and experience in facilitating the growth of an individual through the learning process and identifying strengths and also potential and actual roadblocks my students may be experiencing during the...