Award-Winning History Tutors serving Medford, MA

Hi, I'm Kayla! I believe that reading and writing is some of the best ways to understand new ideas and share your unique perspective. I want to share this passion with others who might feel like these skills are too hard or unimportant. I'm looking forward to being exposed to new voices and new experiences!

...dabble in math/science and such. I hold a Masters in Education specializing in secondary education, but I've worked with a wide variety of student demographics: K-12, college/university, returning students, ESL/ELL, gifted and/or reluctant learners, etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my students. My teaching philosophy includes having a learner-centered growth mindset...

I seek to spread knowledge and wisdom to the next generation of innovators. I am devoted to personal connections and making each student realize their potential. I love to bring positivity and optimism to most situations I encounter, and am great at on-the-spot troubleshooting. I thrive off of relationships and feeding off the energy the universe provides for us all! ... Everyone is driven to learn by a unique force that shapes them as an individual....

...graduated from Yale last year with a B.S. in psychology. As a student I worked as an undergraduate research assistant in a cognitive neuroscience lab, studied in Paris, debated with the Yale Political Union, and took part in numerous off-campus mentoring and counseling activities. In many ways I am still a student, always trying to grow as a person and in my profession. My favorite subject to teach is math, because there are often many...

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).

Hello! My name is Chris Aparo. I am a certified elementary school teacher with a background in history/social studies. I am well-versed in a variety of content disciplines and teaching methods, and I excel at one-on-one student assistance.

...While I was taking my prerequisite courses to get into graduate school, I worked part-time as a tutor for Upward Bound. My favorite subjects to tutor are math, physics, chemistry and biology. I firmly believe that in order for a class to be interesting, the teacher must be passionate about the subject. I'm very passionate about the natural sciences, mathematics and language. As your tutor, I hope to impart some of that passion to you....

...whatever subject they have me working on for that day. Furthermore, there have been cases where I was in charge for classes where the teacher was absent for an extended period of time. Along with substitute teaching, I had the opportunity to work with young people through Temple University's Information, Technology, and Society Research Group's (ITSRG) BITS program. BITS (Building Information and Technology Skills) enabled me to teach young students from Philadelphia about urban planning,...

...Sharai! I'm 23 and recently finished a year as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Colombia. I have about 5 years of teaching and tutoring experience, and am eager to help you with any of your reading, writing, history or Spanish tutoring needs! Outside of teaching and tutoring, I love dancing ( I was on a step team in college), curating new Spotify playlists, binge watching YouTube videos and being a fake vegan :)

I'm a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where I am majoring in Spanish. I'm excited to work with anyone who needs help or wants to excel at Spanish levels 1-4. I am originally from upstate New York, and fun fact: I'm a published author.

...in essay writing and test preparation, offering personalized strategies to help students shine. As a U.S. Fulbright recipient and published researcher, I understand the importance of critical thinking and effective communicationskills I aim to instill in my students. Whether you need assistance crafting a compelling essay for English class or tackling complex political and historical concepts, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to achieve your academic goals!

...as opposed to the tutor just verbally transferring knowledge. I enjoy several other hobbies aside from teaching, including producing music and theater, reading, writing, playing video games and watching movies! I currently work as a composer and audio engineer for Games+Learning Society, a non-profit studio that makes educational video games. I am also involved in several other video game projects with smaller studios. This work has opened my eyes to seemingly unconventional teaching tools that...

I recently completed my Masters degree in Neuroscience at Trinity College, Dublin. Prior to pursuing my Masters I received a B.A. in Psychology from Emmanuel College, Boston. I plan on starting my PhD next year, and would ultimately like to become a professor. I want to teach because I have always enjoyed learning and helping other people to do the same.

...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 watch my students succeed and grow into the best version of themselves. Relevent to this role I have been a classroom educator and have tutored...

Writer, philosopher, and strong believer in the power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and backgrounds.

...struggling to read including those with diagnoses of learning disabilities. I have worked with thousands of students helping them become proficient readers. I have also taught English, ELA, Spanish and history for students in grades 3,6,7,9,10,11,12, and university classes during my years of teaching at public and private institutions. I am a native Spanish speaker. I have lived in Puerto Rico, Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica and Chile. I am familiar with dialects and varied accents...

...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 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...

...them. I believe it is here however that my methodology diverges from the norm; because of my multifaceted background in the humanities, I've come to recognize history, culture, and language as ineffably entwined. I want to teach my students more than just dry facts and abstract dates; I want them to understand it in context and as a story. Whether it's history or statistics, understanding information in context is important to scoring well on tests...

...of students, so that students are interested in exploring and learning more. The role of the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where I taught English as a Foreign Language. Before that, I worked in New York as a...

...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 missed the more intimate setting of the small groups and office hours of NYU. I am excited to get back to working one-on-one as a tutor who helps with college essays,...