Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Providence, RI

...am now preparing to continue my education in graduate school. My experience taught me that all students, no matter their situation, have the potential to succeed academically, and I work hard to instill this belief in my pupils. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I have a special passion for the social sciences, particularly History, and I enjoy tutoring a variety of students, from those who do not fit the academic mold (especially...

...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...

"If you think you can or you think you can't, you are right." -Henry Ford.

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

...of Massachusetts Amherst with two degrees; one in English, and the other in Philosophy. After my undergrad, I decided to work and study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I obtained my Trinity CertTSOL certificate for ESL teaching. It was overseas working with people of so many different backgrounds that I grew to love language learning in general, and teaching English in particular. I am passionate about education, and I strive to impart that passion onto...

...effective test prep regimens for the iBT TOEFL and GRE Verbal Reasoning. My TOEFL score is 117 out of 120 and GRE Verbal Reasoning score is 168 out of 170, placing me in the 99th percentile of test takers. I truly believe that students deserve good tutors so I strive to help each of my students achieve their desired academic goals. In my spare time, I enjoy reading philosophy, cooking new recipes, and writing rap.

I am a professional writer, with 6 published novels, 1000s of magazine and newspaper articles, and a degree from University of Massachusetts. It is my hope I can help you not only become a better student in your subject, but show you why topics like literature can be so exciting. I look forward to working with you one on one.

...a line of communication helps me to determine what the focus of a session should be and how directly to approach learning specific topics. Some students require more direct visual step-by-step examples whereas others can benefit by completing a problem individually and then reviewing errors. Therefore, I try to keep in mind that figuring out a students learning process by asking questions about teaching styles and specific challenges is often just as important as the...

...of being 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...

...for the general biology lab course where I assisted in teaching lectures and contributed to writing the lab exam questions. Also, I have been recently accepted into medical school (so I've learned quite a lot about the application/interviewing process). While my specialty is biology (perfect score on MCAT biology section), I am well versed in other areas of science. On my free time, I like to swim, write music, and explore the city.

...I have worked with both high school and college-aged students. As a camp counselor and neuroscience researcher, I have worked with infants and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find the best learning style for them and tailor my teaching approach accordingly. I work to find creative ways to help students understand tough concepts. My goal is to foster critical and abstract thinking, time...

...in 2021 as a Philosophy major and English minor, and have achieved the Award for Excellence in Philosophy and Religious studies. However, I am proficient in a variety of writing genres, having completed my capstone along with a number of academic papers, and I'm an avid creative writer on the side. So if anyone needs help with writing (academic/personal) or understanding concepts within philosophy or religion, I am immediately available to have one-on-one or group...

...teach and help others learn. During my high school career, I volunteered at a preschool and tutored Honors Physics for my school's National Honors Society. At Rensselaer, I recently joined a club called the Science Ambassadors that encourages interest in STEM fields by traveling to local schools and giving interactive presentations to middle and high school students. I am excited to share my passion for learning and enthusiasm for math and science with students of...

...mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.

...am most passionate about math and science. I have experience helping students who are neurodivergent and/or have learning disabilities. I myself have ADHD and I've gathered an arsenal of different learning habits that students can try if they have difficulty with executive function. My goal is to make students feel like they have more control over their education by helping them discover their learning styles and identifying study strategies that they can use in the...

...and art techniques, and lead them in art projects. I have also taught swimming lessons as a Water Safety Instructor for several years; I taught children from age 4 to age 15 at Brookhaven Country Day Camp and at the Fresh Air Fund. These lessons taught me how to break down complex concepts to make them simple to understand. Furthermore, I am passionate about writing. I understand structure, conventions, and grammar of both academic and...

...and in an after school middle school library setting daily. Past students have described my skills and presentation style as approachable, especially by an ability to frame subjects in the vein of popular culture, making nearly any topic digestible even if once an impenetrable fog. I also strive to address the fundamentals of education via rejection of rote memorization, instead showing students how information personally can have meaning to them, thus making retention all the...

...portion, and as they wrote their term paper. I also worked with students on their college admissions essays providing editing assistance and constructive feedback. My focus with students is to help them realize their full potential while working with them to better express themselves with the written word. I am most passionate about Writing, English Literature, Sociology, Study skills/organization and research skills. My personal interests and hobbies include playing with my dogs, reading, and tennis.

...I think are appropriate. Since each student is different it is important to find the best ways in which he/she can recall, understand, and relate various subject materials. Ultimately though, whether a student is an auditory, visual, kinetic, spacial, etc.. learner, I find the best approach is to help students learn how to identify a range of ways to ask questions regarding any problem, source, or material at hand and then proceed to find the...

...taught and tutored a variety of subjects to high school all the way to grad school level students. Specifically, I have facilitated review sessions for college level chemistry and biology courses and held weekly seminars to help students edit and write about a variety of topics from biology to philosophy. My background is in biology and philosophy, so I am rather flexible in what I can teach. If you can put in the work, I...