Award-Winning Languages Tutors serving Newton, MA

...whenever I can. I am a very outgoing and friendly person, which translates well to working with students. I do my best to understand where the student is coming from and work from there. Currently, I am a student at Northeastern University, but I also work with people with disabilities in a marketing setting. I can tutor Math, Science and English, and I would love to help you anyway that I can!

I am a recent graduate of Clark University with a B.A. in Urban Geography and Women's and Gender Studies. I have a passion for teaching writing, reading, and general social science courses. It makes my day to spark a student's passion for a new topic or help a student grasp a difficult idea.

I have a Master's degree in Hispanic Studies from Boston College and have taught Spanish in the classroom and 1 on 1. My goal is to help students succeed in Spanish by developing their critical thinking skills, providing study techniques that are specific to second language acquisition, and offering a different teaching style than the students' current teacher in order to optimize learning.

I am an eager and enthusiastic learner. My goal, regardless of what career I end up in, is to be a lifelong learner. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and experiences. VarsityTutors is a great platform for students to get peer help and advice for studying and in different subject areas. I am particularly equipped in tutoring students who need help in STEM. I would love to work with you!

...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 that takes into account students' social-emotional health and personalized learning needs. I enjoy both the in-person and virtual classroom, and am a passionate advocate of both standards-based learning and the STEAM curriculum. I believe...

...time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path to understanding comes from not...

I am an experienced classroom teacher with 19 years of experience. I love to integrate learning through music, art, stories, and games. I am certified in Massachusetts as a classroom teacher, math specialist, reading specialist, and education administrator. I have two sons. I also love writing songs and run a musical theater camp. I love to make learning fun and exciting for my students. I was a 2015 finalist for Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.

...school, I studied Economics and Business Management at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. I spent a couple years in the corporate world as a business consultant in Minneapolis and just moved to Massachusetts with my husband. Decided to work as a freelance tutor and photographer, which I'm very excited about! I do have teaching experience with students ages 7 to 21, and I love working with students who are willing to learn!

I am passionate about teaching. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have many years of experience in teaching Chinese language and math. Although I have not taught in a classroom setting, I have advised international students on F-1 Visa regulations for the last two years.

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...Comparative Literature. During school I taught English literature, Spanish, and Portuguese. My strengths are definitely writing, literary studies, and foreign languages. My studies also branch into the social sciences such as History and Political Science (my B.A. is in the latter). I enjoy teaching in the classroom, but really appreciate the one-on-one dynamic of tutoring. The constant direct communication allows the student and tutor to focus on precisely what the student needs to learn or...

...a group therapist, I got to roll up my sleeves and support folks dealing with substance use disorders and mental health issues. It was challenging but incredibly rewarding. I've also worn the hats of teacher assistant and tutor in the past, so I've got some tricks up my sleeve for making learning fun and effective. Right now, I'm working as a behavior technician, which basically means I help young kids work through behavioral issues and...

...Greek, and Classical History. I also received a minor in Anthropology and graduated summa cum laude with honors. I worked as a tutor helping my fellow students with their Latin and Ancient Greek courses. I am passionate about helping students gain a deep understanding of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax (both English and Latin) in order to succeed in their writing and translating assignments. I am also passionate about building effective and efficient study habits and...

...convey difficult topics in a tangible, easy-to-understand manner. That is a skill I possess in spades. I have the drive necessary in order to make sure that each student I work with gains a mastery over their subjects, and always try to use real-world examples in order to ensure that my students are able to understand even more complex concepts. I am both patient and eager to help each of my students, and will always...

...the German Consulate Book Prize for Excellence in German. While in college, I worked as a writing tutor both at Connecticut College and at the US Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I assisted students with all stages from the writing process, from brainstorming and drafting, to research strategies and proper citation techniques. By working for two very different universities, I have experience working with a variety of students in multiple subjects, ranging from...

...done well in a wide range of classes including classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and advanced mathematics. In my spare time, I love reading science fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, and nonfiction. I tutor SAT math and critical reading, Prealgebra, Algebra I & II, Trigonometry, Calculus AB and Calculus BC, as well as Chemistry, Biology and Physics. In my approach, I ensure that students understand the logical basis behind each concept, by teaching students to understand...

...While I truly enjoyed my time studying the Russian Language, my true passion lies in Finance and Economics. I currently am a full time financial professional working for The Vanguard Group in Charlotte, North Carolina. I love analyzing economic data and using that data in every day conversations and to shape my decisions. When it comes to tutoring I have a very similar approach. I will analyze where the problem areas are, or where a...

...along the way. There are a number of different reasons why someone might not be improving in a certain subject, so I try to learn more about students so we can troubleshoot and empower them to take an active role in understanding what is and isn't working for them. I have experience tutoring a variety of STEM subjects for students of various ages and backgrounds and have experience using different methods to improve standardized test...

...one of my passions. I enjoy giving students the edge to succeed in their studies as well as helping them mature mentally in their approach to learning. I have taught various subjects at various levels, from elementary to college. I have also helped many students with test preparation for the ACT and SAT in particular, but I am always open to transferring these skills to other placement exams or test prep needs. I feel proud...

...software projects, I have leveraged concepts relevant to REST & SOAP Web Services and have leveraged technologies such as Spring, Spring Boot, CSS, Java Persistence Api, and Android. All of my software projects have been published in a publicly available repository. Above mentioned knowledge was reinforced upon completion of the Full Stack Java Developer Certificate course with live instructor led training. Other important software courses that I've completed include completion of a 'Fundamentals of Android'...