Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...as both an academic and personal mentor to students ranging from elementary school to high school, focusing on topics such as leadership, female empowerment, SAT/ACT prep, and college applications. In addition, I have taken AP Chemistry (scored a 5), AP Calculus AB (scored a 5), AP Spanish Language (scored a 5), AP Spanish Literature (scored a 4), SAT II Chemistry (scored a 670), SAT II Math 1 (670) and Math 2 (690), SAT II Spanish...

...the goal of education is to spark the curious nature of students, so that students are interested in exploring and learning more. The role of the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where I taught English as a Foreign...

...job search and was a Teaching Assistant for fellow Anthropology majors. For the past three years, I was a Kindergarten teacher at an international, bilingual school in Dakar, Senegal and a private SAT/ESL/TOEFL and College Prep tutor for middle school and high school students of varying nationalities. I am currently in my first year in Boston Universitys Pardee School Master of Arts in International Affairs program where I will also receive a certificate in African...

...and where ideas are listened to and discussed equally, and finally, where it is possible to express oneself in a sarcasm-free zone. While many teachers find it easiest to remain anchored to textbooks, I strive to find innovative ways of teaching that address the diverse needs of all of my students. In addition to my integration of technology into the curriculum in my sessions, I offer a variety of approaches to the disciplines. Although coverage...

...two soon-to-be three Ivy League degrees, an undergrad and graduate degree from the University of Pennslyvania and I am currently getting a second Masters from Harvard in Education Leadership. I know what it takes to write an essay or application to get into your dream school and specialize in college application support. I guarantee if your student has a complete essay draft we can polish it in a single two-hour session. Additionally, I am a...

...and parents to develop learning goals. I help students to develop ownership over their own learning, and to feel successful about the skills they are developing as they continue to progress. I have worked with students as an SAT preparatory tutor, as an ESL tutor, and in an elementary school classroom as a student teacher. I am passionate about every subject I tutor, but my personal strengths are in developing literacy skills (reading and writing)...

...knows the foundations of a good paper, then he or she can start to play with the rules and flow of the paper to make the it his or her own. It is critically important to me that the tutee feels, whatever the subject is, the paper is written in their voice. One strategy I use with every tutee is to have them read the paper aloud. This not only helps with sentence structure and...

...driven young woman who thrives in leadership positions. My organizational skills and effective time management contribute to my timely completion of required tasks. As a 23-year-old who grew up in Revere, Massachusetts, I have the ability to relate to the youth through our common interests and life experiences. By building strong connections and relationships with the youth, I am able to design and implement course curriculum that not only responds to student learning needs, but...

...with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully tutored and prepared student for the SAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT. I have a proven track history of higher scores on practice tests and topic mastery. I don't just tutor the subject, I show your student how to maximize time, spot traps and find the right answer quickly. I look forward to work with your student/s to help them achieve any and all educational/professional goals.

...undergraduate at UCF studying Electrical Engineering. I have a passion for the new and the innovative. I enjoy researching new things in physics and technology and learning new ways of thinking about things I already know. My main interest, however, is alternative energy and sustainable technologies. I pride myself on being a friendly and charismatic person, with the ability to make people comfortable around me and also understand the importance of what I am communicating....

...Foundations because it allows me to help students build the essential tools they need to become confident, independent readers, opening the door to a lifetime of learning and curiosity. My teaching philosophy is student-centered and supportive. I focus on building confidence as much as competence. I believe that a safe, positive learning environment where questions are always welcome is essential for real understanding to happen. My tutoring style is adaptive and friendly: I assess where...

...University and an Urban Leadership Program through Cambridge College's Center for Advanced Graduate Studies. I have put into application a variety of programs focused on targeting the needs of a variety of students. This includes TERC Investigations Mathematics, Lucy Calkins Writing Curriculum, Reading Street Literacy Program, Foss Science Curriculum, Fountas and Pinnell, Woodcock Johnson III Test of Academic Achievement, Orton-Gillingham - Phonics First, Sonday Phonics - Reading Intervention, Wilson - Reading Intervention, Reading First -...

...junior electrical engineering and political student at MIT. I have over 6 years of prior tutoring experience with students of varying skill levels. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I particularly enjoy standardized test prep and middle and high school level math. I have two younger siblings who I have helped with their homework for years. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, hanging out with friends, and watching sports. I can't wait...

...to promising underrepresented minority students, developing and implementing seminars designed to guide them through the admissions process for top universities, bolster their chances of success, and connect them with resources aimed at increasing access and affordability. Among other things, I have a strong background and experience in various types of academic and professional writing. My stints with college classes and all sorts of professional organizations have equipped me with foundational skills in technical writing, strategic...