Award-Winning Literature Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...Working with students one-on-one, finding ways to help them understand the material, and building personal relationships has always been a passion for me. Writing and language are especially important (and fun) to me, and I hope to bring some of that enthusiasm to my students own outlook. Outside of writing, reading, and art, I love baking, biking, and travel. Above all, I have a desire to help others, whether its cooking a meal for a...

Hi! My name is Nicole and I recently graduated from Emory University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Consulting, and a double major in Chemistry. I have had much experience with helping other students through various tutoring and TA positions in college, and my diverse educational background makes it possible for me to tutor a wide variety of subjects.

...teacher for over 10 years and have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new things about their...

...graduate of MIT (Class of 2018), where I majored in Computer Science and Biology, and a first year Bioinformatics PhD student at Harvard. As a student of 18 years myself, I am passionate about structuring education in a way that enables students to not only learn new material but also engage with each subject in a way that will empower them to use their knowledge to improve the world around them. I am humbled and...

...years of expertise and a tailored approach to each session. I strive to make learning interactive, fostering critical thinking and curiosity through engaging discussions and hands-on activities. I believe in meeting students where they are, building confidence, and helping them master challenging concepts at their own pace. Whether I'm supporting middle school learners with literature analysis, coaching AP history students, or enhancing writing and study skills, my goal is to empower students to reach their...

...University of Pennsylvania majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). I hail from Boston but grew up in Bolivia. Intellectually, I believe knowledge is not only fluid but requires practice. This is to say that anyone can reach their academic and intellectual goals with the right balance of theory and practice. I firmly believe that with the right dialogue and rapport, any student can thrive in developing their academic and intellectual agendas.... I firmly believe that...

...of what they are studying. We learn together! If I had to choose a favorite, I love working on Philosophy, Public Health, English, and Film/Media Studies papers. In addition to academic writing, I also enjoy working with students on personal essays. I am open to tutoring college admissions essays and other applications materials that require personal reflection. My tutoring style focuses on guiding writers towards successful finished products while centering students' voices at the heart...

...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 the topic well enough to explain it to someone on the "outside," and I maintain this approach even when working with students in my field. Whether you're looking for help on an academic paper, a college essay, or a creative endeavor, I can't wait to work with...

...personal passion for tutoring and teaching, and specifically am good at helping in the sciences (biology, chemistry) and also other subjects like math, English, and history. I graduated from UCONN a few months ago and can help with anything AP related in high school as well as college courses. I have a year of teaching experience teaching 7-12 graders. I'm a huge movie buff, and I also really enjoy singing and photography. I strongly believe...

...of Boston University where I received my degree in Latin, Ancient 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...

...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 in graduate school. I also have experience in working with adults who may be struggling...

Hi, I'm Diana! As an English writing tutor with over 7 years of tutoring experience and formalized writing center training, I'm incredibly passionate about helping people translate their thoughts onto the page. I specialize in academic writing, personal narratives (especially application essays for all schools), and creative prose.

English is a difficult, confusing language to master. Between hard-to-look-at spelling rules and nonsensical grammar rules, mastering the language can be a real pain. As an aspiring English teacher currently studying at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, helping you through that pain is what I like to do, and something I'm excited to lend a hand for.

I was raised in Milan, Italy, and moved to Boston at 18 to study at Northeastern University, where I graduated last May. With over four years of tutoring experience, I have developed a passion for helping students learn and grow. As a native Italian speaker, I offer personalized lessons that make learning both engaging and effective. I'm excited to share my knowledge and help students reach their academic goals.

...pictures and be as imaginative as I wanted because I was going at my pace. That has stuck with me through my educational career. I love to learn new things. The Chinese language is also a passion of mine. I have studied Chinese going on three years now, and I will continue to learn the language as best to my ability. I would like to one day be a translator for fiction and poetry between...

...a variety of perspectives, whether I am analyzing a grammatical structure, breaking down the root of a vocabulary word, or enjoying the beauty within a literary classic. My genuine enjoyment for Spanish and English Literature have made studying these subjects a pleasure, enabling me to build up an extensive understanding of the many concepts involved. In addition to my love for the subject, my students often remark that my patience, friendly personality and stress-free nature...

...several workshops to hundreds of students every semester for my final three years at the university. I am currently a widely published writer and a graduate student at the number one low-residency MFA program in the country, Vermont College of Fine Arts. I study poetry and translation (Spanish, Russian, and German). The translation component requires me to translate poems from their native language into English. The MFA itself is a rigorous program that focuses on...

...is and what she or he wants and needs from me. It also means that the student understands how I plan to facilitate the achievement of her or his goal. I am also sure to learn from the student what she or he feels to be their greatest weakness or source of difficulty in the pursuit of their goal. Establishing all of these things at the outset allows me to devise the most effective lessons...

...I graduated from Harvard with a BA in English for my undergrad. I am an experienced educator, having peer-tutored students at Harvard and had many private music students over the years of all ages and levels. As an English major, I wrote many papers and edited those of my peers. I believe the best teachers help students use their own intuitions and reasoning to discover knowledge or arrive at conclusions. I have broad knowledge in...

...the subject I love most from a new point of view is one of the most rewarding aspects of being an English tutor. My methodologies and philosophy surrounding tutoring are rooted in what I have learned from studying English and Communication; the way we learn language and language conventions is personal, and I believe that tailoring each learning experience to serve every individual is the cornerstone of productive and successful education and tutelage. Apart from...