Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Lowell, MA

Hello, My name is Rebecca, but I prefer to go by "Becky." I am a recent graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Over the past 5 years, I have tutored over 1,000 students in about 40 subject areas! I look forward to hearing from you!

...I am a compassionate language teacher with more than 5 years experience tutoring Spanish, English, and writing. I graduated magna cum laude with a BA in Spanish and linguistics from Lawrence University, where I was inducted into the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. Upon graduating, I completed a Fulbright teaching grant at the National University of Colombia in Bogota. I still work as an English teacher and have no plans of stopping, so if it...

...high school, I decided to run my own tutoring services, where I helped middle schoolers with their language levels, both English and Spanish. I also tutored in the math field. When it came to Algebra, I also frequently tutored my high school friends. One efficient strategy that worked for me was having the person I tutored, tutor me back. Having them teach me how to solve a problem, or how to pronounce or say something...

...help them overcome the obstacle. Sometimes it is helping them understand something conceptually. Other times it is helping them see how what they are studying is connected to a previous unit. At times my job is to help a client overcome the challenging emotions behind what they are studying. I approach each client holistically in order to help them succeed. I grew up in the Boston area but spent most of my adult life living...

...and II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Chemistry. While an undergraduate at Tufts University, I served as both an academic and personal mentor to students ranging from elementary school to high school, focusing on topics such as leadership, female empowerment, SAT/ACT prep, and college applications. In addition, I have taken AP Chemistry (scored a 5), AP Calculus AB (scored a 5), AP Spanish Language (scored a 5), AP Spanish Literature (scored a 4), SAT II Chemistry (scored a...

...teacher, I believe that every student has the potential to achieve academic success. Through tutoring, my goal is to meet the individual learning needs of each student, help them develop their academic confidence, and support them in reaching their academic goals. I emphasize the importance of organization alongside content-area study. I believe firmly in the power of knowledge, the value of curiosity, and the confidence inspired by realizing one's academic potential. I received my Bachelor...

...goals, I also try to make learning enjoyable by exciting the intellectual curiosity of my students. In terms of my language 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...

...as classmates, relatives and friends with their language skills. They actually enjoy my teaching style since I work with them on one to one basis. I've been very successful in motivating students to keep track of their goals. I used to be an ESL teacher for 2 years and familiar with all students levels; from Beginner to Advanced. Reading and Conversation are my favorites. I also like to focus on the culture which is an...

...classics, along with reading about China's media gave me better appreciation for the Chinese language, as well as China's history and culture. After the Flagship program, I learned that my true passion for the language and culture would be best expressed through teaching and tutoring. I have spent years studying and learning Chinese and have reached fluency. I view teaching and tutoring as a way to give back what I have learned. Whether it is...

...well as a Master's degree in elementary education with ambitions to obtain an Ed.D in second language acquisition. I have a variety of experience working with elementary and preschool aged children grades preschool-grade 4. My specific experience lies in the areas of elementary reading, phonics, comprehension skills, and Mathematics. The reason that I have grown to love tutoring is that it can make learning subjects that were previously boring or frustrating fun! Each child is...

...phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a wide range of subjects including math and standardized test prep including the LSAT. I am a proponent of trying to find a learning style that works for the student because we all learn differently and need to see material in different ways. In my spare time, I...

...student at Dartmouth College pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a minor in French Studies. I am committed to merging my technical skills with a love for the outdoors and a desire to make a positive impact in the world we live in. I aspire to contribute to the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an ethical and responsible manner; I am dedicated to leveraging technology for the betterment of society.

...figuring out novel ways of presenting information so that others can understand the material being presented. I believe that all knowledge can have real-world applicability, so in the classroom I often use a lot of analogies and stories in order to make the information relevant. I also specialize in connecting with all people--regardless of age--on their level, which makes teaching and tutoring a lot of fun for both of us. I am CELTA certified, and...

...taken math courses up to Calculus II and received A's in all the math courses I took. As a native Mandarin speaker as well as a past teacher's assistant in the language class, I learned to develop the most effective way to teach my native language to a student who is new to my language. I believe that education is the key to success, but a well-developed, trusting relationship between a tutor and a student...

...and I am a recent graduate of MIT. I will be pursuing a PhD in the fall and have some time off this summer. While at MIT, I came to really enjoy teaching. I have degrees in Physics and Linguistics, and am proficient in a variety of subjects including (but not limited to) math, physics, English, and foreign languages. I am fluent in German (both speaking and reading), and I studied Spanish extensively in school....

...and Creative Writing with minors in Psychology and Social Justice, aiming at a PhD in Education Policy. In high school, I attended a college preparatory school where I took all AP and Honors curriculum, so I have experience in most AP and Honors coursework in the social sciences. My experience is primarily one-on-one with middle and high school students, but I can also work with younger individuals in a wider range of subjects and college...

...I took a gap year to pursue music. During the gap year, I tutored a neighborhood seventh-grade girl in math and writing. Over the years, I have come to better understand how much I enjoy providing one-on-one support to children. I have been particularly successful in helping children who easily get frustrated and lose patience. As a recent student, I would be very excited to help others feel confident in their schoolwork. I understand the...

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...

...with students as an adjunct lecturer of Professional Writing, College Writing, and Literary Studies. I have also worked with students of all ages as a Reading Instructor during my summers at the Institute of Reading Development. Throughout these experiences, I have dedicated myself to informing my students about the critical reading and writing process. I received my B.A. in English (cum laude) from Suffolk University and my M.A. in English Literature (honors) from the University...

I am a certified elementary and ESL teacher committed to my students and their learning. I am passionate about teaching and love finding new ways to help my students. I became an ESL teacher as a result of my own personal interest in languages and linguistics. I have studied several languages extensively and am fluent in Spanish.