Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...experience both as a classroom teacher and a tutor and in these roles I look for ways to make learning fun and rewarding. I especially love teaching reading and writing and I have taught or tutored these subjects to students ranging from kindergarten through adults. I also have experience tutoring test prep subjects and focus both on the content material and test taking skills. My passion is psychology and I have been able to use...

...in the process of applying to PhD programs in English. When I'm not studying, I'm usually traveling or planning my next trip. I just returned from two months in Peru, Bolivia, and Chile, where I hopped from town to town and explored a new part of the world. Next I'm looking ahead to an extended hiking trip along the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado this summer. Backpacking and canoeing are my preferred modes of travel....

...a math minor. I have been tutoring for more than 6 years. For 2.5 years, I taught math to Cornell Engineering undergraduates, and I looked forward to it every week! On Varsity Tutors, I tutor up to college level mathematics and physics, test prep (including AP courses, and SAT reading/writing). Explaining difficult math and science concepts in plain English is my forte. I love teaching and will be glad to help anyone become an independent...

...got me addicted to "spreading the joy of teaching and learning". I love my work as a manufacturing consultant and enjoy spending my weekends teaching online small-group classes and tutoring students. When tutoring, I specialize in Math, Physics, English Grammar and Syntax, and Microsoft Excel since those are all skills and concepts I tutored in college and continue to use daily. I particularly like helping students draw connections that help them link concepts they're learning...

...that had been giving them so much trouble. It's a really terrific feeling to know that I can make a difference in someone's life that way, however small it may be. I also understand that to seek tutoring help can potentially be a nervous or uncomfortable feeling at first, and so I want anyone who might work with me to know that A) I think it takes definite courage to seek help for anything, and...

...challenging. In college, I volunteered as a Literature and English tutor in the campus tutoring center for two years. My main responsibility was reading and critiquing other students' papers. I gave feedback about content, structure, and grammar. I loved helping people find their voice and discover what they were excited to write about - I found that often students were intimidated by writing, but when I asked questions and listened, they quickly realized they had...

...worked with Reading Partners to support elementary students with literacy skills. I am passionate about languages and most enjoy tutoring Spanish and English as a Second Language (ESL). At Oberlin, I received training in the Organic World Languages method of teaching languages, which focuses on student production, and making meaningful language in context instead of memorizing. I find applying this framework is useful for teaching and tutoring both Spanish and English. I gained fluency in...

Hi! I'm James, I graduated from a small college preparatory school in Connecticut as a member of the class of 2017, and am entering my freshman year at Northeastern University. I love to read and write, interests that have honed my writing skills and earned me places on the editing staffs of my high school newspaper and literary magazine. I hope that I can use my love of writing to help you in your own...

I majored in neuroscience for my undergraduate degree at Hamilton College, and I am currently in graduate school studying to become a speech-language pathologist at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. My background in science and math along with my expertise in language and communication informs the way I teach.

...Sacred Heart and am currently certified to teach biology, general science, and earth science in Connecticut. Post graduation, I taught middle school math and science and have spent some time being a full time mom. I am available to tutor a variety of subjects, and most enjoy teaching biology, ecology, and the scientific method. I think the best way to learn is to find a way to make the material relatable and part of the...

...Early Childhood Education and English. Since graduation, I have taught both high school and Early Childhood students. My passion lies in teaching reading, comprehension, vocabulary and writing. One program I have enjoyed working in the most has been a test prep program for high school students. This program focused on writing skills, answering essay prompts and testing strategies. In my free time, I enjoy reading for pleasure and trying out new recipes.

...been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you and helping you bring all your skills...

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.

...change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities. The one-on-one setting of tutoring offers an even better environment to develop a trusting relationship to take some frustration out of students' lives and give them more confidence in the classroom and in...

...instruction leader, teaching assistant, and most recently a full time tutor at City on a Hill Public Charter School. I love seeing students grow in confidence as readers and writers. My main expertise as a tutor is in literature, writing, and English in general. I am very passionate about education and hope that helping others to learn and enjoy learning is something I'll be doing for the rest of my life. In my spare time...

...I have experience working with a wide range of students, including those with learning disabilities, diverse learning styles, and varying academic abilities. Through my time in both special education and general education settings, I've learned to tailor my approach to meet the specific needs of each student. I have seen firsthand how small successes can lead to big changes in a student's academic journey and self-esteem. I have attained a M.Ed. in special education and...

...that is perfect for my ambition; to teach English to those who requires the full understanding of the language. For the past three years I've worked in Vietnam in the country's largest English Center, Vietnam USA society. With this company I would work with every level of students from kindergarten all the way up to IELTS. Along with English I am also fluent in Vietnamese. My mother is Vietnamese and when I was five years...

...teaching journey, I have worked internationally and domestically, teaching children from America, China, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and the Czech Republic. I have also coached adults in language fluency and pronunciation and designed engaging curricula for early learners. My work has included roles in kindergarten ESL instruction, online and in-person language education, and curriculum development tailored to diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I specialize in play-based and universal design learning strategies, ensuring that students of all...

...tutoring students at all proficiency levels in the language. My bilingual background has also given me the opportunity to work with native Spanish speakers in other academic subjects. I bring a compassionate and collaborative approach to teaching. I strongly believe that a tutor must treat his or her student as a teammate and not as someone who merely needs instruction. The goal of any tutoring session should be to bring out and foster a student's...

...when I was a student, so I understand the importance of different learning techniques and will adapt my lesson plan based on each student's needs. I have a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. Next year I'll begin working towards a Masters in Computer Engineering. I have experience tutoring my peers, both formally and informally, in high school and college in subjects ranging from CS to calculus to biology. I...