Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I have always enjoyed making these subjects as fun for my students to learn as they are for me to teach. My goal in teaching is to foster in my students a fiery curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning and critical thinking, and confidence in asking questions. In my free time, I enjoy making music (I play the piano, flute,...

I'm a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional with extensive international and academic experience both researching and teaching languages. I demonstrate a strong passion for cross-cultural exchanges and language pedagogy with students of all ages! Languages of expertise include French, English as a second/foreign language, Spanish, and minority languages in Senegal (West Africa) and Guatemala (Central America).

...with students at all levels on several topics for over a decade. I have a B.S. in physics, and a master's in Nuclear Science and Engineering from WPI. I completed my second master's in particle astrophysics at the university of Strasbourg in France. I love getting students excited about learning and helping them through difficult topics. One of my favorite challenges is working with students to figure out their specific learning styles to optimize their...

...to improve their scores on standardized tests and their grades in their classes, but also keeping them engaged as they progress through any test prep/academic programs. As someone who has been working with high schoolers since college, I find that I am able to connect with students on the important process of excelling both in school and on standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE, and the AP/SAT Subject Test exams. Though...

...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 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...

...2013, I have been actively performing scientific research for over 10 years, with broad knowledge in biological sciences. And I have worked with many students of different levels. I am eager to help you to learn more about Biological Sciences in an easy way. And I am also eager to help you to learn more about Chinese. To share my knowledge and help you to make progresses is a rewarding experience for me.

...at an elementary school. I also tutored at a high school for ESL and algebra. After my college years, I taught countless international students in ESL and college level math in both a classroom and a one-on-one lesson. To improve my teaching abilities in ESL and to help those who struggled with English as I once did, I also became CELTA certified. Through the course, I took the initiative to tutor adult international students in...

...which is a conglomerate of practical solution providers to cater the demand for electricity, energy and rail transportation in Iran and African countries. My responsibilities were mostly consisted of 1) drafting and formatting communication and documents with Francophone clients 2) Assessment and participating in available bids with Francophone countries 3) preparing and translating required documents into French 3) Helping to host Francophone Clients and interpreting during meetings with Clients as well as their Ambassadors. 4)...

...placed great importance on their language and culture. So much so that even though I was born here, my education from pre-school to first grade is from their homeland. Spanish was the first language I learned to read and write in. Since then have continued to use these skills in communicating with my family and friends. In high school, I took 3 years of Spanish at a native leave where we practiced our communication skills...

...minor. I love reading, writing, editing, and pretty much anything "English-esque". I have had a love for reading, writing, and language for as long as I can remember, and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I have also grown to appreciate all the new challenges and complexities that English encompasses. Though the papers are much longer and the readings much more difficult than...

...in Arts degree from Houston Community College, which I obtained simultaneously with my high school diploma; I attended a dual-credit high school. I tutor anything related to English, Writing, Neuroscience, and Social Studies. I absolutely love tutoring writing, because I have always loved being able to express myself through words and the power I have over my diction and the power behind phrasing a simple sentence. I believe that every child, no matter their background...

...as well, which have the added bonus of being a race against time. In short: I enjoy a good challenge, and the biggest challenge out there (in my opinion) is education. Education is the pathway to intellectual curiosity which hopefully can continue to define more and more people. Seeking to understand is what makes us human after all. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy curling up by the fire with a good book and a cat,...

...impressed watching the children improve week after week with my help and my guidance during tutoring hours. My passion is to help students improve their French assimilation with the language, the culture and the way of life. I would also gain from the tutoring by practicing the language with a student and share my knowledge with someone else. I am also available to tutor English and Psychology. In order to further help the students whom...

...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 different ways of explaining a new concept to my classes, and I kept long office hours and provided my email in order to enable my students to approach...

...both linguistic fluency and deep cultural understanding to my role as an Italian tutor. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Italian, which has deepened my appreciation for the language's structure and history. Alongside my studies, I have hosted Italian conversation hours where through informal conversations students could build confidence and improve their speaking. In addition to leading conversation hours, I have tutored college students in Italian offering support with grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.

...tutor subjects across the entire spectrum: sciences and math, Spanish, and also writing, English and social studies. In my tutoring I like to utilize a practical learning style where we use real-life examples. Sometimes I include other forms of media in my teaching which makes it a lot more fun (and relevant). Outside of academic I am a volunteer with various rare disease organizations in the Boston healthcare community. I am deeply committed to helping...

...Interpreter. I enjoy tutoring my children at home, whom are in grade school, especially my son in second grade who attends a dual language Spanish immersion school. I was a teacher in my home country the Dominican Republic teaching the Spanish language as well as Civics for grades 2-8. I currently tutor English students in the Spanish language. I enjoy it because I like helping others learn my native language. I enjoy reading, traveling, cooking...

fun, outgoing tutor, constantly considering the needs and personalities of my students, in order to empathize with them and customize their experience. There is no more rewarding feeling than helping students overcome frustrating boundaries and re-emphasizing their self confidence.... Listening is important. I try to let students advocate for themselves, and be detailed in describing what part of the assignment they're having difficulty with. I find visual, real-life anecdotes help get concepts across to students. Patience...

...education is from a young age. Since then, I have devoted my time to my two passions, medicine, and education. I am currently in school obtaining a combination B.S. and Masters Degree in Biology, with a minor in Education. I love all the subjects that I tutor, and my favorite aspect of tutoring is watching a student's understanding of a challenging subject grow. My teaching philosophy is that each individual student will learn best with...

...as a freelancer and as a senior consultant for CollegeVine. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about those closely related to my majors. In my experience, being a great tutor is not just about having a deep knowledge of the subject, but also about being able to inspire and motivate students; I hope to be a mentor to my students. Outside of work and academics, I love reading, running,...