Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Newton, MA

...am passionate about learning and always looking for ways to enhance my teaching practices to better support students. I tutor in subjects ranging from basic math and reading to more specialized areas like study skills and test preparation. My favorite subject to tutor is math, because I enjoy breaking down complex problems into manageable steps and seeing students gain confidence as they master new concepts. My teaching philosophy revolves around the idea that learning should...

...Cum Laude. Writing has always been a passion of mine, and although it is not for everyone, I believe that passion is contagious. I first began tutoring in my college's Writing Center during my senior year, helping students of all ages improve all different aspects of their writing. As I loved tutoring others so much, I began to tutor professionally, working with students from kindergarten to graduate school. Writing, Reading, Grammar and Elementary Math are...

...is one bad day, one bad teacher, or one confusing topic to make a student feel hopeless and that a certain subject is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to 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...

...being human: face-to-face relationships and unbridled love for a given subject of inquiry. Whether it is reviewing for a vocabulary quiz, crafting a professional-quality essay, or delving into distinct religious or philosophical questions, I am here to offer curious students an engaging, considerate, and supplemental academic presence. I teach at the student's pace, rather than imposing my own agenda. I aim to teach each student as though they are my only student. Let the conversation...

...ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher education institutions, such as Harvard University. This summer she moved from Los Angeles back to the Boston area to pursue her Master's in Technology, Innovation, and Education at Harvard University. In addition to her experience with traditional subjects, she teaches yoga and has a passion for integrating technology into learning environments.

...for 14 years after that. I worked mostly with students in Elementary School and with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have experience with children with many other disabilities as well. When the pandemic happened I decided to be a stay at home mom to help my children with their school work. I love teaching and it is my greatest passion. I greatly enjoy when children understand the littlest things. My favorite part is watching the light...

...Education Field. I have tutored extensively including working with a first grader on a phonics based program through the Augustine Literacy Project; teaching a Spanish class to 1st graders; volunteering at an after school community center in a 4th-6th grade classroom and most recently as an Ignite Semester Fellow through Teach for America where I virtually tutored two fourth graders in Reading. I am especially passionate about tutoring English, Reading/Writing, Literature, Psychology, Spanish, Pre-Calculus, and...

...I understand the importance of fostering a positive relationship with students, as it lays the foundation for effective teaching and learning. My experience has taught me the significance of setting high expectations for students while providing them with the necessary support to reach those goals. Through tutoring, I aim to create a safe and encouraging space where students can ask questions, explore their interests, and deepen their understanding of various subjects. I believe in nurturing...

...Health Policy & Management. I currently manage a medical practice at one of the country's largest hospitals. I have extensive tutoring experience from the grades K-12, as well as college level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math. I believe that education is critical to living life to its fullest and try to encourage students to enjoy the process! In my spare time, I enjoy singing and spending...

...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 students in math and reading. I am enthusiastic about helping students become confident in their learning abilities! I am currently available...

...results. Working with these students gave me first-hand experience at how to help students strengthen their comprehension without hurting their confidence. Over time, I found that patience, consistent positive reinforcement and persistent redirection are key, and it is these same techniques that I utilize with my Varsity Tutors students. Without reading and writing skills, I would have never been able to traverse so many different fields and discover my passion, and through tutoring, I hope...

...master's degree of education from the University of Massachusetts at Boston in 2010. I am available to tutor history, world cultures and geography, reading, writing, and grammar for both native born English speakers and ESL students. Education has always been extremely important to me. Because of this, I work to ensure that my students truly learn the material and not just memorize a topic for a test. My teaching style is student centered where the...

I am a recent graduate of Indiana University. I majored in Human Biology with an area of concentration in Human Growth and Development, as well as minored in Chemistry and Psychology. I am currently applying to medical school. My tutoring experience has been tutoring English in Austria, and I have been a student of the Kaplan MCAT course. Outside of academia I enjoy reading, running, and rock climbing. I look forward to hearing from you!

...where students are at. No matter what way one is struggling I'd like to be able to help. I think everyone makes mistakes and nobody can be a perfect student. I was lucky enough to make it all the way to Columbia University but I made many mistakes along the way. No one's perfect and I don't expect that from myself or those I teach. I'm very excited and can't wait to help students in...

I'm a student at Wellesley College in Massachusetts where I am majoring in Spanish. I'm excited to work with anyone who needs help or wants to excel at Spanish levels 1-4. I am originally from upstate New York, and fun fact: I'm a published author.

...laude from Cornell University with a BS in engineering physics, and 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...

...often very challenging, but my experience as a Biomedical Science Masters student at The Commonwealth Medical College and a biology major at Wake Forest University has taught me that the best way to learn is to place yourself in a fun environment. As a tutor, I share this outlook on learning with my students by creating an engaging and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I...

...children from the age of four up to 18 for the past seven years and have enjoyed every minute of it. I regularly tutor in math and reading, for students up to 12th grade. I struggled with academics in elementary school, and had a tutor who instilled a deep passion for learning in me then. I strive to share my knowledge and enthusiasm with everyone I work with, and create a personalized plan for each...

...through tutoring and mentoring young people. I am an enthusiastic and caring teacher who thinks creatively and works with each student on a customized and individualized basis. I strive, for students, to make words, writing, language, and history come alive and be vibrant. I strive to help and steward each student to become fully engaged in learning, and to understand the importance of each lesson for its academic merit, and for growing intellectually and expanding...

...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...