Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...students through resume writing, personal statements and college admissions. My goal for each tutoring session is to leave the student more confident in his or her subject skills. I tailor and personalize each tutoring sessions according to your needs, and won't stop helping you improve until you are satisfied with your results! I work with students in every stage of the writing process -- whether you are stuck brainstorming a topic, or need general help...

...our understanding and our experiencing that joy, but as your teacher I will help you get past them. I have been helping students one-on-one and as a classroom teacher for over five years and I have had great results with my students. My goal as your teacher is to give you the tools that you need so that you are able to teach yourself to solve problems in the future. I am here to help...

...graduate from high school and college. One way I do this is by supporting high school students in their college application process (e.g. college essay). Once students are in college I continue to provide this support by ensuring that students have the proper tools to succeed (e.g. proper study habits, effective writing tools, ways to navigate college). I am most passionate about English, Reading and Writing. In my experience helping struggling students prepare their college...

...30 years. I speak French and Spanish. I love teaching beginners and low literacy learners conversation skills, phonics, basic math and reading, and computer skills. I love working with kids too. The main thing is meeting students where they are, breaking down complicated concepts into bite-sized pieces, and making it fun. I'm resourceful, creative, and able to harness real life situations, objects, and pictures to get students using language in authentic ways related to their...

...students for over 15 years in courses and programs at Harvard University (where I've taught writing for 8 years), Emerson College, Duke University (where I got my PhD), and Carleton College (where I did my undergrad). My favorite subjects are writing, government/politics, history, literature, and philosophy. I also enjoy advising students on college applications and admissions essay. I believe that dedicated students of all levels and backgrounds can make progress toward their learning goals.

...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 students in writing courses. I have grown up speaking French with my family along with taking it for five years, four in...

...several years where I worked with elementary, middle and high school students on basic skill building and homework help. I've also worked as an educator for the environmental non-profit Sound Experience, where I taught lessons on the marine environment, climate change and local Puget Sound history. I am here to support learning, guide growth and share a love of learning. I believe that every student can succeed and my mission is to give them the...

...as a literacy tutor. I tutored adults in ESL and GED Math. I continued as an ESL instructor for three additional years. I have worked with basic 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...

...test preparation, to teaching a summer course in Philosophy at Oxford University, to volunteering as an assistant teacher at Carrboro Middle School in North Carolina. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am especially enjoy working with students on Math, English, and Writing. I always work on first ensuring that students understand the underlying fundamental concepts before tackling more complex problems. I love to use real-world, relevant examples to make concepts come to...

I am a researcher and educator. I'm skeptical of received wisdom, have made a habit of getting paid to travel around the world, and love the outdoors and reading. Let's master your subject, but more importantly, master the art of learning and figure out why you're doing it. "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself - and you are the easiest person to fool." - Richard Feynman

...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 different ways to approach any one problem - the fun is in...

Hello! I am a grad student at Boston University studying art history. I have tutoring experience ranging from preschool literacy to college level writing. I am certainly a humanities minded person, who loves literature and history in addition to my own field, and I am excited to share that joy with my students as I teach.

...helping others identify and reach their learning goals. I recently graduated from the Harvard Graduate School of Education with my Ed.M. and have experience teaching people of all ages in museums over the past two years. Prior to that, I worked as a registered nurse for five years where I often did patient education in the middle of fast-paced, high pressure scenarios. I believe everyone has the capacity to succeed academically. However, each person's path...

I am very excited about this opportunity to tutor students who are with Varsity Tutors. I have a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and have taught all levels of English composition and literature to students of all ages and backgrounds for over twenty years.

...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 deserves to be around someone who wants them to succeed and whose sole reason is to help and guide them...

...human: face-to-face relationships and unbridled love for a given subject of inquiry. Whether it is reviewing for a vocabulary quiz, crafting a professional-quality essay, or delving into distinct religious or philosophical questions, I am here to offer curious students an engaging, considerate, and supplemental academic presence. I teach at the student's pace, rather than imposing my own agenda. I aim to teach each student as though they are my only student. Let the conversation begin!

...one to help your child. I'm a Licensed Social Studies teacher in the State of Massachusetts, and I'm here to help your child after the school bell rings, or anytime during the summer. In addition to a wide range of knowledge in history, civics, geography, and economics, I have the verbal and written language skills to improve any child's grade in English and Language Arts. I also have experience with younger children, as well as...

I've always had a great love for reading and writing and hope to pass that love along, while also ensuring that students have a good grasp on reading comprehension, grammar, and writing mechanics. I use a combination of several different techniques to enable students to improve in their reading and writing skills, and try to use resources that are not only helpful but also relate to the students' interests.

...school I was a Link Crew tutor for three years, making myself available for tutoring sessions after school for whatever subject students required help in. But enough about my qualifications. If you are looking for a tutor, you probably want someone who will not only help you meet and exceed your own goals, but also someone you can connect and get along well with. So here are some fun facts about me: -Before college I...

Hi there! I'm Madeleine. I'm a graduate of Yale University. At Yale, I studied English, English literature (especially English poetry), and creative writingas well as Art. I'm passionate about helping my students become better writers.