Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...fortunate enough to have teachers and professors throughout my life that were able to convey the importance of education while allowing students to discover their own passions within subjects. This is a method that I have carried with me, that has guided my experiences. While I tutor a variety of subjects, I am most passionate about economics, philosophy, and writing. Outside of the classroom, I do theatre as well as tennis. In my free time,...

...and college prep. I thoroughly enjoy working with students and feel that good learning only happens through a solid foundation of understanding if you don't understand Algebra 2, then you can't learn Calculus. Similarly, if you never learned about the Revolutionary War and the creation of the Constitution, then you can't properly learn about US Politics and Government. Additionally, I believe that a quality education is the key to not only a successful but a...

...subjects and working with a wide variety of ages. Whether it’s learning how to be a better test-taker or honing an essay on Shakespeare, my favorite thing about tutoring is seeing the great progress my students make. Although my college focus was on history and literature, I also love to tutor math, which was my favorite subject all through middle school and high school. Outside of academics, I love playing field hockey, hiking, traveling, and...

A future filmmaker and writer, hoping to help individuals in their pursuit of understanding the art of the essay.

...each year for the past two years through Harvard's official peer advising program. I helped design, lead, and institutionalize FYRE, Harvard's first pre-orientation program for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. As part of FYRE's leadership, I mentored another ten students directly and served as an advocate for all 100 students in the program. I am well-qualified to teach a wide variety of subjects due to the interdisciplinary nature of Harvard's education generally and of each...

...and joy that are necessary to truly excel in the classroom. I would be thrilled to bring that attitude to work with your student; I believe that good teaching means "working with" rather than "talking at," and that students thrive when they get a personal touch from a devoted tutee who can bring learning to life for them. If you give me the chance to be that teacher for your student, I promise you won't...

...process and watching them grow their skills and confidence in their abilities! As an AP Seminar and AP Research teacher for several years, I have been able to watch 9th and 10th grade students feel more confident in not only their writing ability but also their public speaking as a result of these classes. My goal is to help the students I tutor feel the same way about their writing as a result of their...

...where I hopped from town to town and explored a new part of the world. Next I'm looking ahead to an extended hiking trip along the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado this summer. Backpacking and canoeing are my preferred modes of travel. I'm available to tutor anything English related- grammar, vocabulary, reading, essay writing, essay editing, college essay writing and editing, and the GRE verbal and analytic writing sections. My availability is flexible and includes...

...a National Merit Finalist as well as a Presidential Scholarship candidate, thanks to my top test scores. Interests: I am a book nerd and a music geek! Along with my coursework, I do a lot of singing, acting, writing, and reading. At school, I am the president of my improv comedy troupe, I write sketch comedy, I enjoy directing musicals and plays, I am an active member of a sorority, I write for my school...

...balance editorial oversight with creating a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and growth. I tutor a range of subjects, including Writing, English, Mandarin Chinese, Art History, and World History. My favorite areas are writing and Mandarin subjects, where I've witnessed transformative breakthroughs. Writing allows students to articulate their voices, while Mandarin opens doors to cultural understanding, a skill I have been honored for through an award for academic excellence in the study of the language....

...she also completed a History Teacher education program for grades 5-12. Cynthia has taught history and ESL, and tutored students in many subjects and for tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. She has recently earned her M.S. in Counseling, specialization in School Counseling. To learn more about her background and how she blends counseling techniques into her teaching, please view her resume. When she is not working, Cynthia enjoys spending time with...

...I am attune to various cultural sensitivities and use that knowledge to cater to specific learning styles. Everyone processes information in a different way, which is why flexible teaching and comprehensive lesson plans can bring out new ideas. For my clients, I teach anything from SAT and TOEFL prep to grammar and advanced syntax. College essays from students of mine stand out in their content, composition and writing style. Everyone has a unique story to...

...for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question. I focus on a strong understanding of the...

...a 22 year old that is passionate about education. I just completed my Bachelors degree in Jazz Voice Performance at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. I am currently obtaining my Masters degree in Jazz Studies at the Global Jazz Institute. I love to cook, hike, and read any book I can get my hands on. My favorite subjects to teach are reading, writing, and anything music related. Please don't hesitate to...

...instruments. I am most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I...

...to graduate school. Writing, Reading, Grammar and Elementary Math are the cornerstones of a solid education, an education that leads our upcoming generations to success. In my freetime, my husband and I enjoy spending time with our dogs, exploring the city of Boston, traveling New England and spending time outdoors. I like to spend my time reading, exploring the world of gluten-free foods, capturing life through photography and enjoying a good cup of coffee.

...in Paris. After Skidmore I moved to London where I earned my Master of Arts in art history at the Courtauld Institute of Art. Currently I am pursuing a doctoral degree at Boston University, with a focus on Renaissance art. Primarily 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...

...concepts to real-life applications to make learning engaging and relevant, and most importantly, teaching students empathy, passion, and emotional curiosity with personal interests in mind. My goal is to empower students to achieve academic success while developing a deeper appreciation for the natural world on an atomic and systemic level. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy painting landscapes, quilling (creating jewelry from paper!), reading memoirs and a variety of fiction, spending time with my little sister...

...lighten it a bit with a sense of humor (I got my start as a comedy writer while at Columbia). I have varied interests outside of tutoring, all of which tend to run toward the artistic. I am an avid film-goer and a regular attendee of the theater. I also like to attend visual art shows. In my free time I continue to study Creative Writing while also working freelance as a story analyst for...

...of record. I taught classes of 20-30 students diligently, making sure they were ready to continue their Spanish major/ minor in college. I have an extensive experience of over two years in teaching ESL students from the age of 5-18 privately. I have worked on reading comprehension, writing skills and exam preparation with my students, depending on their levels and needs. I am a firm believer in hands-on teaching the material and making it as...