Award-Winning Philosophy Tutors serving Quincy, MA

...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...

...many different walks of life. During High School and College, I tutored my peers in a range of subjects including SAT prep, English, Math, Biology, and Chemistry. I am most passionate about Life Sciences. However, I'm a stickler for proper grammar which is very suitable when it comes to helping students with their SAT prep or English studies. I am a firm proponent of education, knowing that it is vital for an improved quality of...

...worked with students of all ages and from all over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and writer for most of my adult life. My wife and I are the proud parents of a recently turned 21 year old...

...with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more broadly, including ESL, and math. I do hold a TEFL certificate. I try to keep lessons with students interesting, because I think it's really hard to learn when you don't enjoy what you're learning! I hope to work with you to develop lesson plans...

...learning, I believe that understanding complex subjects like SAT Writing and Language can be a transformative experience. My background in neuroscience from Boston University equips me with unique insights into how students learn, and I strive to make challenging material approachable and engaging. Although I have experience tutoring for less than a year, I have already developed a student-centered approach that emphasizes comprehension over rote memorization. I enjoy breaking down concepts and guiding students to...

...does identifying these characteristics help me better tailor my tutoring approach, but it can also help the student better learn on their own. Outside of tutoring, I am an avid reader, movie lover, gamer, and concert-goer. When Im not re-reading my favorite Shakespeare play or watching the latest comic book movie, I can usually be found jumping up and down at a rock concert somewhere in the Boston area. Music has been an incredible influence...

...Comparative Politics e.g. Latin American and Asian politics. As early as my last year in high school, I tutored students in general high school level English comprehension and writing; while, in college, as a teaching assistant to the philosophy department, I tutored and graded students on their essay writing. I also have first hand experience with effective test prep regimens for the iBT TOEFL and GRE Verbal Reasoning. My TOEFL score is 117 out of...

...well as essay writing. During my senior year in college, I worked with other students helping them to develop their senior thesis project from conceptualizing their focus, through the research 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...

...to become very familiar with test prep strategies and I am also a competent guide for preparing to take both college admissions and graduate admissions exams. I enjoy working with people from a wide variety of educational backgrounds and ages. From the young people who are learning to make education a lifelong part of their development to adults returning school, I feel confident helping people at different stages achieve their academic goals. I love learning...

...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 my students, whether they are taking lessons for...

...25 years, and SAT prep classes for four years, both remote and in-person. I adopted my daughter from Ethiopia when she was 7 years old, and she spoke no English. To prepare her for first grade, I taught her to read using a Phonics curriculum, and she was able to read whole paragraphs in English within just a few months. I love working with students of all ages and abilities and will do my utmost...

...also earned my BA from the University of Southern California where I triple majored in Sociology, Religion, and American Studies & Ethnicity. I have over 6 years of teaching at the university level, and have taught courses in both Philosophy, Politics, and African-American-Studies. And I have 3 years teaching at the high school level where I taught courses in civics, geography, and American government. I also have extensive training in critical thinking and writing,

...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 management skills, and problem-solving...

...Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. I am majoring in Biochemistry/Biophysics, pursuing a career in medical research. In addition to lab work, I love to 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...

...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 future. In my free...

...undergraduate and in graduate school, my best experiences have been those where respect was shown to me as a student. From that respect, my confidence was allowed to grow and self respect for my own growing abilities flourished as well. Only then did I come to understand that taking a programmed approach to students was not the key to success. Seeing each student as the unique person they are means that I have needed to...

...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 activities to match your abilities and get you to the next level, all while ensuring that the learning process is both challenging and fun. I am...

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

...strive to work to help you be successful with your learning! Each of us have our own style of learning and I will work with you to best find this and YOU will learn and feel successful. I have a diverse background as a RN with a trauma, NICU, NP and specialty nursing. In addition to my law degree I also have a Masters in Science with emphasis in Psychology and Humanity. I have a...