Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...along well with. So here are some fun facts about me: -Before college I traveled around Europe with two friends and we visited every art gallery we could find -I am in the process of writing a full-length screenplay for my thesis in writing -I love tea, cats, crime novels, and gluten free pizza -I am a fan of Harry Potter, Doctor Who, and Breaking Bad -I have met Brendon Urie from Panic! at the...

...to the needs of the student and am quite good at adapting my style and vocabulary to who I am interacting with. Ultimately, my goal is to have the student be able to teach the material to me in a cogent manner. I accomplish this in part by asking the right questions rather than simply giving answers. I have experience working with non-native English speakers so have grown accustomed to speaking in ways that others...

...writing - creative and academic- at Boston University and at Summer Ink, a Simmons University program. During my time at BU, I taught creative writing courses at both the undergraduate and pre-college level. For my undergraduate degree, I studied both English and Education, earning my English Secondary Teaching Certificate in Pennsylvania. After graduating, I moved to Budapest to teach history, art, writing, and music for three years. During my fourth year in Hungary, I trained...

...many years experience teaching writing in the classroom to students of all levels and backgrounds. Over my teaching career, I have held positions at highly selective private schools, public colleges and universities. I have also tutored high school students from public, charter, and private schools. I continue to engage my students to become stronger writers and strive to do their best work whether they are preparing for college, experiencing college for the first time or...

...for organic chemistry and as a teaching assistant for multiple biology courses. Since graduating in 2015, I have worked in a dermatology clinic as a medical assistant, and am delighted to be starting medical school in the fall. While I tutor a broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of it this way - science is about understanding...

...as a research associate at a development economics lab at MIT, and plan to apply for medical school this upcoming summer. I hope to combine in MD with a PhD in Economics or Health Policy in order to work on issues regarding Healthcare Delivery. Throughout college, I had extensive experience tutoring. I tutored writing/essay editing and SAT prep for a year, as well as high school math for a semester. Furthermore, I participated in a...

...with an educational Master's degree from Harvard University. My background is in the liberal arts: the humanities, history, philosophy and logic, language-learning (ESL and German), as well as psychology and introductory neuroscience. In the past I've also worked with learners on prepping for standardized tests, including the SATs, GREs, and TOEFL. My teaching approach is responsive and 100 percent student-centered. I look forward to working one-on-one with you to help clarify your learning goals, scaffolding...

I'm a writer that believes deeply in the power of reading. A good writer is an excellent and dedicated reader. It's my goal to help more people to fall in love with reading and find their voice as a writer. This happens through learning to love to read - and not just the classics. I believe in helping individuals foster a relationship with literature, which in turn allows them to write at a high level.

...am very passionate about languages and history, but also about teaching in general; after working as a French Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny, volunteering in elementary school, and teaching university-level English in France, I have discovered how much I love helping others learn. As a liberal arts college graduate (my classes at Allegheny consisted of around 15 students each) I have firsthand experience getting individual, customized instruction directly from a teacher, so I know how valuable...

...the fantasy and young/new adult genres). I'm primarily a writing tutor, and I believe in writing as a means of deepening your own understanding. My personal expertise lies mostly in the arts and social sciences, but I love working in subjects I'm not as familiar with! If I'm not as familiar with the subject matter, it helps the person I'm working with break things down to a base level so they can show they understand...

...was originally daunting, whether that involves revising ideas in a paper, mastering material for an upcoming exam, proofreading a final draft, or gaining the confidence to join in the next class discussion. My favorite areas are Writing, (anything from the fundamentals to research essays) Literature, Art History and Drama. In my spare time I enjoy reading short stories and novels, watching plays - live performances whenever possible - and rooting for the Red Sox!

I graduated summa cum laude from Yale with a BA in history. I care about helping students navigate standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and understand how to approach any question or prompt. I enjoy mentoring students, and I find tutoring to be a genuinely fun and meaningful experience.... The goal is not to assist with a particular problem or assignment, but to instill the understanding and skills that students need in order to gain confidence...

In high school, I took 8 AP classes with no score lower than a 3. I then went to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where I majored in molecuar and cellular biology with a minor in chemistry. During that time, I also tutored fellow peers and underclassmen in organic chemistry, anatomy...

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.

Hello! My name is Gabriella, and I look forward to being your tutor. As an English major at Brown University, I learned how to sharpen my editing and writing skills, and I want to pass on those helpful hints to you. If you're struggling with writing a personal statement for the common app essay, a paper for English/History class, and anything in between, I can help you out.

...well. Although I tutor a large range of subjects, I am passionate about the sciences, especially biology and chemistry. In high school, science daunted me, and it wasn't until I took human evolutionary biology with an inspirational professor that I became passionate about the sciences and realized my own potential. As a tutor, I hope to instill the same feelings of excitement in my students, as well as insuring they understand their own capabilities. When...

I love working with students because I'm passionate about sharing ideas and enjoy learning as a community. I also went to summer camp as a camper and counselor for thirteen years, coached middle school basketball for several years and love having fun while guiding group learning.

...School of Medicine, and I really enjoy teaching! I think that giving students the right academic support will help them to overcome daunting subjects with more confidence! As someone pursuing a medical career, I understand the value of lifelong learning and the skills required to do so. Thus, I hope that I can share what I have learned in my journey so far so that other students can become strong learners in their own respective...

...Girls Club. There I instructed ages 6-18 in basic computer literacy and helped them produce work for the national Boys and Girls Club Digital Arts Festival. We created short films, clay animation, music, and digital collage that won 5 first place national awards. It remains one of the most rewarding experiences I have had to date. My motto when it comes to learning is: There are no stupid questions! I look forward to embarking on...

...I taught English to a wide variety of students, including English language learners and students with learning disabilities. I quickly realized that to have a lasting impact on my students, my lessons needed to be engaging! This is a fundamental part of my teaching philosophy. I have experience working with students from elementary school through adulthood, and I've also worked in the editorial departments of various publishing organizations, including WW Norton and the New England...