Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Cambridge, MA

...a Reading Instructor during my summers at the Institute of Reading Development. Throughout these experiences, I have dedicated myself to informing my students about the critical reading and writing process. I received my B.A. in English (cum laude) from Suffolk University and my M.A. in English Literature (honors) from the University of New Hampshire. I am currently in the Ph.D. application process! I tutor writing, reading, literature, history, philosophy, and any other writing intensive material....

...such as the SAT, ACT, and AP exams. She has recently earned her M.S. in Counseling, specialization in School Counseling. To learn more about her background and how she blends counseling techniques into her teaching, please view her resume. When she is not working, Cynthia enjoys spending time with family and friends outdoors, watching movies, and reading. She is very excited to join the Varsity Tutors' team and looks forward to working with you and...

...backgrounds & demographics. Additionally, I have acquired many real-world organizational skills whilst pursuing my undergrad degree in business management & marketing, and an MBA program in the future, which will help me provide a pragmatic approach to learning & educating towards students. This background also helps in my specialized field of teaching qualitative, analytical & subjective courses such as English, marketing, and essay & creative writing. Outside of academia, I enjoy hobbies such as martial...

...forms! I also used to be a Coach for Let's Get Ready, meaning that as a volunteer, I conducted an SAT and college readiness course for a class of around 10 high school students. I also helped with editing their college essays and answering all of their college questions. Currently, I spend an average of at least 2-3 hours per week in Boston Public School classrooms, where I assist teachers and work with students one-on-one...

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.

...most passionate about math though, because it can be related to any subject, and because the skills that are developed through mathematical thinking can help create success in other areas. I try to use multiple approaches while teaching, and present ideas as visually and tangibly as possible. One of the dangers of learning math is that students memorize the method for solving a problem but do not realize the underlying concepts. I do my best...

...is Chelsea and I am currently an 8th grade ELA/SS teacher at a fantastic charter school in Boston. I am certified K-8 for ELA and K-12 Special Edu. I am looking for an opportunity to help students in the area excel in ELA subject areas, reading, phonics, writing, spelling, vocab, semantics, all other areas of ELA, or even just homework help. I am a very fun, happy, responsible person who loves my job as a...

...English as a Foreign Language. In addition, I've helped students ranging from Middle School to High School in subjects like Math, Social Science, Science, and History. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, and Math. I enjoy working through problems with my students and helping them figure out the best way for them to learn. I believe education is one of the most powerful tools available to...

...excited to work with your student to succeed! I have been working with kids throughout the city in various capacities for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am...

...students in the way they learn best. I received a BA from Concordia College in Moorhead, MN in English and Education. I hold a master's degree in education and an Ed. S. degree in reading and language. I have also taught English as a second language to high school students through a Harvard summer program and to adult learners online. Outside of learning and teaching I enjoy being outside skiing, running, and surfing. In high...

...about empowering others to not only reach academic progress, but also gain a greater self-confidence through encouraging, patient tutoring. I am a middle school school STEM teacher seeking additional students to help in my out-of-work hours. Finally, I am a Cornell University alum and am confident in my ability to teach students in a range of fields - anything from English, ESL, art, writing, social studies to math and computers. Looking forward to hearing from...

...make the lesson fun whenever possible. I enjoy languages and cultures. I studied French full time at a private university in Lyon, France and speak french fluently. I love books, music and history. I also like art, gardening and cooking. I grew up in upstate NY and have traveled extensively. My early career was as an EMT-Paramedic, examiner and instructor for the state of Texas so my background is very diverse. I have the skills,...

...passionate about helping students my entire life, as I grew up helping care for my disabled twin brother, I saw firsthand how important access to education is from a young age. Since then, I have devoted my time to my two passions, medicine, and education. I am currently in school obtaining a combination B.S. and Masters Degree in Biology, with a minor in Education. I love all the subjects that I tutor, and my favorite...

...basic phonics and reading through TOEFL prep and editing college level essays. I love languages, so my favorite subjects to tutor are English and Spanish. However, I tutor a wide range of subjects including math and standardized test prep including the LSAT. I am a proponent of trying to find a learning style that works for the student because we all learn differently and need to see material in different ways. In my spare time,...

...college graduate from UMASS Amherst. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in Public Health Sciences and a minor in Psychological Brain Sciences. I also have a Masters degree in Healthcare Administration. I have experience teaching students ages 4+ at the Kumon Learning Center. At Kumon, I worked both one-on-one and in a group setting with children, to help them advance their math, reading, and writing skills. I have also tutored elementary school...

...My name is Annmarie, and I'm a rising junior at the University of California, Los Angeles. 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...

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

...professions, as they are fundamental to our ability to learn and to communicate effectively on paper and in-person. During my years in education, I engaged with many students who struggled in reading and writing, and typically, these same students struggled in other subjects; in math they struggled to read word problems and in science they struggled to write their lab results. Working with these students gave me first-hand experience at how to help students strengthen...

...teachers to identify and rectify learning issues before they seriously impacted a students progress. After college I worked as a personal math and English tutor for the Department of Education. My students ranged in age from 8-19, I specialized in SAT English prep. Most recently I was a Computer Instructor/Multi-media Instructor for the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club. There I instructed ages 6-18 in basic computer literacy and helped them produce work for the...

...graduate of the University of Georgia with degrees in Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Spanish and a minor in Japanese. I am also a current graduate student enrolled in the Linguistics program at Boston University. I am a life-long lover and learner of language and hope to share my passion for the languages I have devoted much of my time and career to, Spanish and Japanese. I aim to help my students succeed in their language...