Award-Winning History Tutors serving Brockton, MA

...with Varsity Tutors for almost a year and have loved meeting students from all over Boston and helping them with SAT preparation or science class. Its a very rewarding feeling when students achieve their goals because of your help. This feeling, and the growth of confidence Ive seen in my students after our sessions, has led me to keep tutoring in my life post-graduation! If you need help with specific subject matter, or just need...

I am a researcher and educator. I'm skeptical of received wisdom, have made a habit of getting paid to travel around the world, and love the outdoors and reading. Let's master your subject, but more importantly, master the art of learning and figure out why you're doing it. "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." - Richard Feynman

I'm a former STEM high school teacher and advisor. Currently I support high school students prepare for what is next once they graduate. I believe in supporting students by getting to know about them both personally and professionally. I work to build confidence and foster a love for learning in subjects that the student may not enjoy.

...qualifications, I have received extensive training in language teaching techniques for both French and English as a Second Language. I was a French literature major who graduated cum laude and received highest honors for my senior thesis. I have spent hundreds of hours teaching English and French in classroom settings, and I bring all this experience to bear in my one-on-one tutoring sessions. I am prepared to help students of all levels improve their French...

...students after I completed my BA at Georgetown University and went into a Master's program at NYU in Religious Studies. As a teaching assistant, I had the opportunity to talk to students about their papers and exams, and I discovered that I had a knack for getting people to relax and get into a subject, possibly because I love to tell corny jokes. While earning my PhD at Columbia University, I continued teaching, but I...

...to present any given material in two ways, such as aurally and visually, so that various learners can access the depth of the content. An example might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write...

...French at Northwestern and have worked for over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a *huge* standardized test geek--I'm here to help you prepare for tests like the SAT, LSAT, and GRE by helping you understand the logic of the test and the similarities among question types. My LSAT score puts me...

I'm a scholar of history, and educating the youth is my deep and abiding passion. I work as a high school teacher in Boston and I have extensive experience teaching social studies and English language arts, as well as prepping my students for college admissions exams. I look forward to working with you to achieve your potential and find the success you've been looking for in your academic pursuits!... Academic success is not determined by innate...

...University. Before moving to Boston, I earned my BA from Villanova University, and I am originally from New Rochelle, NY. I have tutoring experience on the elementary through college level, and I firmly believe that every child, young adult, and adult has the potential to be an excellent reader and writer. Outside of work and school, I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors. I'm an avid sports fan and particularly love talking baseball or basketball....

...I tutored middle school kids in all subjects but especially math. The best part of tutoring is seeing it "click for the student". I thoroughly take pleasure in teaching my favorite subject. My teaching style is serious but fun. I have a lot of patience so if there is one part of problem that a student is stuck on I can work with the student until they understand it. Math can be confusing until you...

...am a 2014 graduate from Quinnipiac University with a major in Economics and a minor in English. Since graduation, I have worked in management and Human Resources. I have tutored math and English throughout my time at Quinnipiac University and enjoy helping students understand a subject that can appear intimidating. I believe that learning should be fun and I do everything I can to have meaningful tutoring sessions that take the stress out of learning...

I am a trained historian, with special expertise in Southern History, African American History, and broader narratives of American History. I also have training in American Literature and English composition. My primary tutoring experience lies in high school history and English. My goal is to help your student engage more deeply with their reading and writing assignments so that their grades improve in the short and long term.

...information, recognize relationships, and build a lasting, analytical understanding, but it is far from the only means to do so. I work to design my approach to fit the student's needs and meet them where they are. My goal is not only to have my student learn a concept, but to bring them to the point where they may confidently apply the knowledge themselves beyond the classroom. I love horseback riding, and have pursued this...

...that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem areas are, or where a student may be struggling, and use that information to in turn teach and educate the student. Every student learns differently and it's important to identify how that student learns so I can best utilize my tools to teach as effectively as I...

...an extra help session with a teacher or a tutor becomes necessary. When a person feels sick, s/he sees a doctor. The patient tells the doctor what symptoms s/he is experiencing. The doctor will then be able to diagnose the condition and devise a treatment plan. Are you sick of the grades that you're getting? Show me recent assessments on which you have not performed as well as you wanted to. The mistakes you make...

...M.D. in the future and work towards a DrPH as well. In my free time, I love to explore the city, go to museums, national parks, and just adventure with my friends. But sometimes I like those quiet days reading about astrophysics in my free time! When I interact with my students, they're more than just my students. I like to get to know you and what your goals are for your current class and...

...process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working with a variety of students in multiple subjects, ranging from English and History papers at Connecticut College to Nautical and Marine Science papers at the Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I strive to create a comfortable and stress-free environment in which a student can explore and develop their topic. After...

...Deaconess Medical Center and volunteered extensively. One of my favorite volunteer experiences was tutoring high school students from Dorchester and Roxbury. I taught my students English, Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Trigonometry, Biology, and helped them with standardized test preparation. My personal tutoring style is to use a combination of relatable metaphors and real life examples to help my students genuinely understand whatever material we are covering. I scored in the 98th percentile on the SAT and...

...did quite well on them. Having been through the testing experience and having taken those tests myself, I know exactly the types of issues that students struggle with and am well qualified to overcome commonplace obstacles to help them be successful in their courses. Also, I tutored in my high school's after school program where I helped many struggling students achieve great success in their classes. In medical school, I peer tutored many of my...

I tutor English (writing, literature), SAT prep, pre-algebra, and algebra. I am a current undergraduate sophomore at Harvard College majoring in biology. I also have some previous tutoring experience and I enjoy working with students. I'm patient, I have high expectations for work, I am passionate about learning, and I am excited to share what I know.