Award-Winning Phonics Tutors serving Pawtucket, RI

...a tutor, beginning as a writing tutor for a college writing center, then giving private music lessons, and working as a teaching assistant for undergraduate students in music and African studies courses. I tutor in many different areas, but my passion is in working with students in writing, literature, critical reading, music, and French. In working to prepare students for standardized tests, I can offer a wide variety of strategies for vocabulary, writing, and time...

...I have extensive knowledge with topics such as fine arts (photography, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, etc), astronomy, calculus, Greco-Roman archaeology, and Egyptology. I have taught students of all ages in a wide range of subjects. My teaching philosophy places students as the center of the learning experience. I find that ESL lessons in particular are enjoyable for the students when the lessons connect to their personal interests. Outside of academia, I enjoy drawing, roller skating, and...

...relate to the material on a more personal level. I believe that my role as a tutor is to guide a student to understand the material, while it is the student's job to remember and understand that process in order to use that material in the future. My schedule is flexible, and I am open to twice weekly sessions if you need help before a big paper or test. I hope to work with you...

...many backgrounds and ranges of learning needs. My teaching and tutoring styles begin with meeting students where they are, followed by building upon what they already know so they can ultimately feel confident to tackle new or challenging information. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, and science! In my spare time I enjoy reading for pleasure, spending time with my family, cooking, and going to see live music. I hope to be a...

...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 a BS in Integrated Elementary and Special Education and have continued to build my knowledge and skills through various professional development opportunities. I am passionate about learning and always looking for ways to enhance my teaching practices to better support students. I tutor in subjects ranging from...

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...

...years and have a passion to make learning fun and engaging. I recently published an article for the educational journal Literacy Today about learning in the online setting titled "From the Unknown to the Reimagined". I have extensive experience preparing students to take standardized tests and have exceeded district-level goals for ELA academic performance. I believe all students have the ability to take ownership of their learning and in doing so, reach their fullest potential.

...I worked for three years in the Center for Writing and Speaking, where I discovered my love of helping students express their ideas through writing. Since then, I have worked primarily with elementary school students, including a year of assisting in a first grade classroom in Austria. I tutor many subject areas related to English, Reading, Writing, and German. My passion is reading and inspiring a love of words and literature in students. I believe...

...be successful at whatever they set their minds to. I graduated in 2001 from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and an Associates Degree in Physical Therapy. I have been a homeschooling teacher for 14 years and have successfully educated 6 children in all areas of schooling from Pre-K through Junior year of high school. I enjoy working with all learning types and believe that each student deserves the opportunity to...

...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...

...all grade levels, college and in an after school middle school library setting daily. Past students have described my skills and presentation style as approachable, especially by an ability to frame subjects in the vein of popular culture, making nearly any topic digestible even if once an impenetrable fog. I also strive to address the fundamentals of education via rejection of rote memorization, instead showing students how information personally can have meaning to them, thus...

...reader and a successful writer, and the two skills really go hand-in-hand. When I'm not in classes or working, I love to travel, and I spend a lot of time doing poetry-related activities: I write my own, read the work of my fellow poets, contribute and edit with a friend's independent publishing company, and attend all the readings and open mics I can. I also play terrible acoustic guitar covers, have lots of movie nights,...

I am a driven and passionate learner myself, currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Spanish at Clark University. While I tutor many subjects, I have extended expertise in biology, Spanish, and chemistry. I hope to convey not only knowledge, but an excitement for learning itself to my students.

...of all ages in museums over the past two years. Prior to that, I worked as a registered nurse for five years where I often did patient education in the middle of fast-paced, high pressure scenarios. I believe everyone has the capacity to succeed academically. However, each person's path to success is unique, requiring personalized strategies that complement individual learning styles. I am happy to work with students to help them discover the strategies that...

...might be to have them select quotations from Civil Disobedience, put them in their own words, write whether they agree with them or not and create a visual of a selected passage from Walden. Or in addition to an aural discussion of a Scene in Hamlet I will write a web on the board to map both concepts and characters. I believe in growth through learning. I believe it is life in a full sense.

fun, outgoing tutor, constantly considering the needs and personalities of my students, in order to empathize with them and customize their experience. There is no more rewarding feeling than helping students overcome frustrating boundaries and re-emphasizing their self confidence.... Listening is important. I try to let students advocate for themselves, and be detailed in describing what part of the assignment they're having difficulty with. I find visual, real-life anecdotes help get concepts across to students. Patience...

...grade classroom. I am always trying to be more creative, nurturing and most of all, enthusiastic about learning with each and every child in my class. I was also a Reading Aide helping the general population within our school as well as ELL students. I loved my exposure in this area; however wanted a bit more classroom experience as well. In my graduate school training while at Wheelock College, I studied Language and Literacy studies....

...recent graduate of MIT (Class of 2018), where I majored in Computer Science and Biology, and a first year Bioinformatics PhD student at Harvard. As a student of 18 years myself, I am passionate about structuring education in a way that enables students to not only learn new material but also engage with each subject in a way that will empower them to use their knowledge to improve the world around them. I am humbled...

...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...

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.