Award-Winning HSPT Tutors in Waltham, MA

...love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion for spreading this appreciation for other cultures. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio where I started learning French in my elementary school class. When I'm not tutoring or trying to teach myself something new, I love yoga, running and wandering around the beautiful Boston area.

...in Economics, and 10th best in Social Cultural Anthropology. As an educator in the military, to tutoring students in elementary, all the way to top tier colleges education, I would be delighted to share grow learn and teach you! I will work diligently with you and your children to edify and to produce what their teachers and the educational system is asking of them. Together we will foster the fundamental skills to continue their learning well...

...a big Boston Celtics fan and I speak three languages. I can get you the test results you need to succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase....

...I tutor subjects in the humanities, particularly history, English and, naturally, art history, but I also enjoy working with elementary and middle school students in all subjects. I love tutoring art history and introducing students to a discipline that they may not be as familiar with, and also have a passion for American and European history. For me, making a real connection with a student is a crucial part of tutoring. I am incredibly personable,...

...other subjects as well, including organizational skills and study habits. After a year of working at the college I started at the local high school in an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them...

...are a game--a game you can win. Winning the game is about mastering both test-taking strategies and content skills. Applying for college in general is a game. You must build a profile similarly to how you build your Facebook profile. Your college application "profile" is your opportunity to show colleges how awesome you are with the aim of compelling them to send you a friend request. It would be my pleasure to work with you...

...STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) studies. I make a special effort to help each of my students acquire a thorough understanding of the terminology specific to STEM topics as I believe that mastering the language of Science and Mathematics is a large part of mastering the entire topic. “The teacher who is wise does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather leads you to the threshold of your own mind.”...

...an Engineering Physics sophomore in Cornell University's College of Engineering, and am also planning to get a math minor. I have been tutoring since sophomore year of high school, and currently tutor elementary school students in Ithaca. I also teach a 1-credit class in multivariable calculus for Cornell Engineering Learning Initiatives, and it is what I look forward to every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep...

...but at Yale studied everything from calculus to astronomy to literature so I am well-versed in many different subjects. My senior year of college I tutored two fourth-graders in mathematics as a volunteer. It was one of the most rewarding experiences I've had and it made a big impact. My students gained skills and confidence and I gave them a position association with math. This experience cemented my desire to be an educator and showed...

...a certified teacher in the areas of elementary education, special education and middle school math. I have been employed as a middle school teacher in the same local district for nearly twenty years now. I like to focus on the writing process, reading comprehension and math skills. I have also worked extensively with students regarding task management, study techniques and organizational strategies. I have two children, one who will be entering college in the fall...