Award-Winning History Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...Prep Dorchester Campus. I am currently working toward my M.Ed. at Boston 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 am a graduate of Wellesley College and the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. I currently work in strategy consulting and am passionate about mentorship and education. I have experience helping students of all ages achieve their goals, most recently as an instructor in the Darden Prison Reentry Program teaching Business Foundations and Financial Capabilities.

...reading. Also, happy to work on helping people applying to college, medical school, or residency. My teaching philosophy/tutoring style is empowering students to feel like they are in charge of their learning and mastery of the subjects. My job is to help you create a game plan for success in the classroom and beyond. Outside of academia, I spend my free time reading voraciously, writing for news outlets including Huffington Post, Washington Post, and Kevin...

...been working with kids throughout the city in various capacities for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am capable of working with you from various backgrounds and can...

Hi, my name is Steven Holmes. I am a recent graduate of Tufts University where I double majored in political science and environmental studies with a minor in history. I love to research and read about all historical eras. I also am an avid Boston sports fan and play a variety of sports (running, baseball, basketball, tennis).

...Writing and reading can be intimidating skills, but I'm here to make it a little easier for you! I completed my English undergraduate degree at Boston University in 2018 with a 3.92 GPA and an Award for Excellence in English. I worked at the on-campus Writing Center to assist students with a variety of backgrounds (including ESL). In my spare time, I teach at Corepower Yoga and always have my nose in one book or...

...Francophone Studies and European Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies. I have three years of experience tutoring French students of all levels at Hobart and William Smith Colleges between 2014 and 2016. Although I am not a native French speaker, I believe that I am better equipped to teach the language since I have gone through the learning process myself. I am approachable, patient, and flexible and I believe it is a joy to...

...what they like (always trying to make learning fun). I give students pointers on how to learn and thrive in an academic setting. Besides science and math I love sports, music (especially the drums), and cooking. I love all professional sports including football, hockey, basketball, and baseball. I play racquetball once a week and go to the gym daily. I've played the drums and percussion my whole life, and I love cooking for my friends...

...I service domestic and international middle school, college-preparatory, bachelor's, master's, Ph.D/M.D./D.O./N.D./J.D. and professional continuing education students. I am an Air Force veteran, talent and asset diversity consultant, and single mother of a Yale undergraduate and high school junior. My niche specialty is with learning differences students and non-traditional students includes single-parents and military/veterans. I feel the term "full-spectrum" tutor best describes me. I offer a flexible online and/or in-person platform that lets me help you...

...more than just my students. I like to get to know you and what your goals are for your current class and academic career in general. I do not like to lecture at my students but rather engage with them in discussion and questioning to make sure that you fully comprehend the material to the point where you can go ahead and teach it to someone else if given the opportunity. What's the most important...

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.

...various notes and letters of thank-you's, some claiming that I am why they passed their classes. Succeeding in this task is so much more than understanding the material and getting answers correct. Instead, I aspire to help students grow into great learners. With the right support and motivation, anyone can learn anything; a powerful toolkit that should follow you outside of the classroom. My free time involves activities such as drawing, dancing, and enjoying regular...

...my outside work experience would make me fit as a tutor. With my experiences in music, caretaking, theater, and education I have always been a strong advocate for student support and growth. Here is a summary of how my achievements and philosophy match with those of many districts: Collaboration: During my time at Syracuse University I had been involved in many different organizations. With my fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota, I have collaborated with my sisters...

...currently a PhD student at Harvard University. I received my BA in English, my BM in Jazz Studies, and my MA in Ethnomusicology. My PhD research is in West African music. I have many years of experience as a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different...

...more than happy to help with any subject within the liberal arts. I can assist students from 6th grade to college and post-grad. For writing/literature I can help with : creating a strong thesis, text comprehension, Shakespeare, how to use quotes, basic grammar, footnotes/endnotes, how to reach the word count/page count, etc. For college/grad students: I can assist with cover letters, resume advice, as well as interviewing advice. I can assist with one-time assignments, weekly...

As a recent graduate student of archaeology at Cornell University, I will be able to help students with subjects ranging from anthropology, archaeology, geography, and social studies. I have conducted research in Romania, Italy, and most recently in Jordan for my thesis; "Resettlement of the Bdul and its effect on Preservation Initiatives at Petra, Jordan." Please let me know if you would like any additional information!... My teaching philosophy is student oriented. First, I assess the...

...in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs. I have extensive experience in research-based writing, creative writing, the U.S. Government, History, and various test subjects. My favorite subject to tutor is either creative writing or U.S. government! I have taken the ACT, SAT, LSAT, and I'm currently working on my GRE. I have previously helped students write college admissions essays and would love to ease the college application process however I can for you....

...for reading and writing and 90th percentile for math. GRE does not publish combined score percentiles, but my Analytical Writing was in the 98th percentile, Verbal in the 93rd percentile, and Quantitative in the 83rd percentile. For any AP test takers, in addition to my 4 in Spanish, I also achieved a 5 in US Government, and a 4 in both US History and English, all of which provided me with college credit.

I aim to be a coach as well as a tutor, that way we can best succeed through difficult subject matter.

...years. From there I attended and worked for City Year. City Year is a nonprofit sponsored by Americorps that provides extra support for students in low-income public schools around the country. In tutoring I believe in a fun and engaging real world look at subjects. I firmly believe that students who enjoy engaging with their subjects are much more likely to succeed. As a tutor, it is my job to help my students find subjects...