Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...five days a week covering topics including health, social studies, math, science, reading and writing. My previous experience has also included working with students with learning disabilities, ADHD and autism. My favorite subjects to teach are reading and math, as I love working with students to build on these foundational skills that they are able to apply in different areas of their life. I also tutor science and social studies, and my favorite part of...

...students and myself to build a relationship that is based on trust, respect, and the joy to learn. I teach Everyday Math K-2. This includes: addition, subtraction, place value, problem solving, measurement and data, and 2-D and 3-D geometry. I teach Guided Reading which involves using leveled reading books for both narrative and informational texts. This also includes teaching reading strategies to students to strengthen their decoding and comprehension skills. Units of Study for Primary Writers...

...ESL 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...

I have a lot on energy when teaching/tutoring and believe that students learned best when they are actively engaged in what they are learning. I plan to create a fun online learning environment in which students are active participants. I worked for 5 years at Stoughton public schools in Massachusetts and have a Massachusetts state teaching license. Students will feel welcome and encouraged to participate and learn to the best of their ability.

...consider myself an actor, director, and educator. I'm currently a theatre advisor at a high school in Boston. I have been tutoring since I was in high school myself, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where I'm from. I believe that all students deserve a chance to succeed, and strive to personalize my teaching style to best suit my students' needs. I tutor in: Theatre, Acting, Audition prep (Theatre), English Literature, Spanish Literature, Conversational Spanish, and...

...my heart truly desired, I looked into pursuing my dream of working with children, and started graduate school at Lesley University in 2014. I completed my degree requirements in December 2015 and will have my Masters in Elementary Education (1-6) degree conferred in February 2016. I have my SEI endorsement and initial licenses in elementary education and mathematics (1-6). Since September of 2014 I have been working as a kindergarten paraprofessional at the Carlton Innovation...

...I moved back to the Boston area and I am currently a student at Suffolk University Law School. I have had the privilege of working with students in both academic and non-academic settings. I was a tutor for second grade students while in college and watched my students grow into confident individuals with increased reading skills. I also worked as a sailing instructor for several years at a junior sailing club where I taught introductory...

...my job isn't only to teach students academic content, but also to help them develop skills to set goals and gain autonomy over their own education. When working in schools, collaboration with colleagues is central to my practice; when tutoring, this means being open to feedback from my students and their families so we can work together to best support the student's growth. This allows me to become self-reflective about my own practice, and match...

...teach children and adults in various subjects and in various cultures. As a freshman at Gordon, I volunteered weekly at a charity which provided night classes in ESL for new immigrants primarily from Southeast Asia and the Middle East. For two years, I tutored elementary-aged children from Lynn, MA in an after-school program. During a semester abroad in Klaipeda, Lithuania, I also edited students’ papers as they were improving their English throughout their university years....

...writing center tutor I helped students of various skill levels promote clarity and eliminate ambiguity in their writing. Additionally, I have helped students develop close reading strategies across the humanities, particularly in the area of U.S. History, one of my personal favorite subjects. My approach to tutoring tends to revolve around questions; I often begin sessions simply by having the student describe what it is they wish to gain from the time we have and...

...be. I have always wanted to be someone who supports children. I have been working as a teacher for 3 years and had worked as a TA for 3 years prior. I teach elementary and middle school math, phonics, reading, and writing. My favorite subjects to teach are phonics and readings. I think reading is imperative to being able to achieve in other subjects as well as reaching your goals in both childhood and adulthood.

...and have additional experience in publishing. I specialize in teaching academic reading and essay writing, test prep and college readiness, and editing and verbal skills. I aim to understand each student's individual goals and approaches to learning, and gear my tutoring sessions to the student's particular needs. I find that we learn best when we understand the "why" behind the content, paired with practical and tangible methods. I have worked with students across ages and...

...the power of education and have dedicated much of my life to it as the daughter of an educator and as a former educator myself. My direct classroom experience includes a year teaching Spanish to 4th graders, a semester as Elementary ELL support, and a year teaching high school Algebra in a bilingual, inclusive classroom in the Bronx. Outside of the classroom, I have served as a community development volunteer in Cusco, Peru, provided English...

...I'm pursuing a double major in economics and geography, with a mathematics minor. I have tutoring experience as a volunteer with Girls Incorporated, and currently with the Los Angeles Unified School District. I'm excited to grow as a virtual mentor with Varsity Tutors, and hope to assist students in a variety of academic disciplines. My main areas of expertise include reading comprehension, writing mechanics, essay development, AP U.S. and European History, and multiple disciplines of...

...evaluation, and served as a community liaison. Currently, I am a first year Graduate Student in the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Study and Human Development at Tufts University. I am taking courses in Children's Media and 21st Century Literature, and seeking applied experience in the community as well as research opportunities. My interest in working with youth stems from my desire to provide the education and spaces that I wish I had access to as...

I got my degree in Physics with a minor in Political Science from Wheaton College in MA. I tutor Physics, Calculus, some Computer Science, Latin, and Writing. I particularly enjoy tutoring Writing because I spend most of my time these days writing anyways. I would describe my tutoring style as very dynamic and example-driven. I'm pretty good at coming up with exercises and methods on the fly, which has served me well so far.

...trauma, autism spectrum disorder, communication disorders and executive functioning delays. Favorite subjects include: elementary math (k-6), social studies, ELA and writing. Some fun facts about me include: * I am getting married in October to my wonderful fiance Harold * We have a 4 year old greyhound named Hector * I love Disney World * Travels include 20 states and 7 countries * Family: 5 half sisters; 1 brother; 30 nieces and nephews * I love...

I am a data analyst and Finance graduate student with a passion for mathematics and Economics. I love helping others learn and have tutored for years professionally. I am also a technical writer for my company and can spot a typo or grammatical error from a mile away! I look forward to helping students in their many academic endeavors.

...explored my passion for working with students by working in the CLAD (Cognition, Learning, and Development) Research Lab at Notre Dame, while also serving as a tutor and mentor as a part of the Tutor ND Program. I had the chance to work with students of a variety of ages and backgrounds while at Notre Dame, and my favorite part about working with students has been the immensely rewarding opportunity to not only get to...

...mainstream and special education classrooms, as well as on the sports field where I coach lacrosse. I currently work at the Wilmington Middle School and specialize in tutoring Math, English, Science and Social Studies for grades 6 through 10. I am very patient and tailor my lessons to whatever pace is appropriate for the individual I'm working with. I aim to keep my students relaxed yet focused, and I like to have some fun with...