Award-Winning ASPIRE Tutors in Quincy, MA

...studies and Philosophy. I have been tutoring students in an unofficial capacity since high school. When I became an undergraduate I wanted to continue to help students, so I started a tutoring program for underclassmen who were struggling in their science courses. Outside of this, I volunteered my time to help students who were struggling in the upper level courses I was taking. I love science and medicine and I love teaching students to understand...

...to the format. Again, it is all a puzzle, and I can teach you the ways to hack the system by knowing the rules to the game. In the classroom, you can only get the material in a way that the teacher understands it. It can be almost like a code or another language. My job is to help present material in different ways until it's transparent, and then teach how to decode those puzzles...

...Teaching English as a Second Language. My undergraduate degree was in 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...

...and confidence to proceed through life prepared to take full advantage of all the rich learning opportunities they will be offered in whatever context those opportunities appear. I employ a wide variety of educational tools in my lessons, starting with the materials provided by the student's current instructors and adding in additional tools as needed, including textbooks, workbooks, articles, multimedia presentations, videos, and hands-on models and puzzles to promote maximum comprehension and retention of concepts...

...am prepared to help students of all levels improve their French and/or English language skills, from the fundamentals of reading, writing, speaking, and listening, to advanced grammar, composition, and cultural fluency. As for test preparation, I draw on my personal success on the SAT (perfect verbal score of 800) and the LSAT (167/180, 94th percentile nationally) to provide insight on test-taking strategies and knowledge of specific content areas. I recognize the inherent stress involved in...

...excited about English, Writing, SAT Critical Reading and Spanish. I always make sure to customize my lessons to the personalities and learning styles of my students and try to incorporate a variety of resources and exercises whenever possible. I think that one-on-one tutoring is an interactive process that should include lots of back-and-forth communication. Learning new concepts, especially ones that are initially challenging, is an exciting and enriching experience for me, and I hope to...

...of Phoenix Charter Academy’s students have been out of school for an extended time and benefit from individualized work plans. Before teaching, I worked as in-home support professional for children with special needs, and collaborated with a team of clinicians and social workers to design and implement behavioral and academic improvement plans. This experience has made me well attuned to the varied needs of my students, and willing to try a variety of different tactics...

...with an MA in Intelligence & International Security. Using my coursework and interest in local history I wrote a dissertation on the British military and political strategy in Boston before the American Revolution. My graduate studies abroad provided an excellent setting for working with students of all ages and backgrounds from around the world and increased my ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people. When I completed my dissertation I staffed a...

...it comes from a deep and genuine interest in the subject. I recognize the grave importance of instilling scientific knowledge in our future generations, so it is my goal to help students overcome any struggles or intimidation of the subject. I aim to do this by encouraging the same interest and curiosity in the subject that has lead me to pursue a career in biology. I believe that the key to conquering all things science...

...with a Bachelor in Business Administration concentrated in Finance and Economics. I'm a French native speaker with a good experience tutoring college and high school students. I love tutoring and sharing my knowledge with other people. I take the time to listen carefully to my students and try to find the best way to teach the material. My tutoring experience includes Math, Finance, Economics, French and Computer Science (Excel, VBA, Access, SQL).... I discuss a lot with my tutee in order to find the best way for us to work efficiently and focus on what needs to be done.