Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Brockton, MA

...weaknesses. My academic successes stem from my work ethic and creativity. I bring the same work ethic and creativity when I tutor. My skill set allows me to develop computer programs optimized to a student's learning objectives. I possess excellent communication skills (high school national debater). Most importantly, I logged over a thousand hours teaching classes, tutoring students on all levels. As a bonus, my wife teaches writing at Harvard University and Princeton before...

...unnecessary (along the lines of, "why should I learn something that happened already?"); in my view, history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't see learning as a...

...both of these positions, I was reminded of how much I love to help students, tutoring or otherwise. Nothing makes me happier than having a student tell me that my help aided them in obtaining a great grade! I am very passionate about education and about helping people, and tutoring truly blends both of these passions. For my support and dedication to the FSU History department, I was awarded the James D. Linsley Award for...

...steps, and it is rewarding to help students understand concepts that seem daunting to them at first. While tutoring math, it is very clear that each and every student has potential, and some use need guidance to discover what they are capable of. The best way to help someone learn is to show them how to take and active role in the learning process. Apart from tutoring, I also love painting in both oil and...

...on the college admissions process and SAT preparation. I also have experience teaching younger students; my first teaching role was as an instructor at a gymnastics summer camp, where I taught young campers elementary school curricula, making my own lessons for each grade level. My years of practice have made me confident in my ability to work with many different ages of students and adapt to each student's individual learning and communication style. Outside of...

...broad range of topics, I am most passionate about science and reading/writing. While these seem like two entirely different subjects, I like to think of it this way - science is about understanding the world around us, which we access and make beautiful through literature. I have always enjoyed making these subjects as fun for my students to learn as they are for me to teach. My goal in teaching is to foster in my...

...to students about their papers and exams, and I discovered that I had a knack for getting people to relax and get into a subject, possibly because I love to tell corny jokes. While earning my PhD at Columbia University, I continued teaching, but I missed the more intimate setting of the small groups and office hours of NYU. I am excited to get back to working one-on-one as a tutor who helps with college...

I recently graduated from Brown University with a degree in American History. I have extensive experience tutoring students to prepare for the SAT and SAT subject tests in US History and Literature, as well as teaching and tutoring students of all ages in after-school programs and religious school. I'm excited to work with you or your child either on standardized test preparation or on generally improving performance in history, English, and social studies!

...I have worked primarily with undergraduate physics and engineering students, both individually and in large groups. I am a great tutor because I am extremely patient. I believe that the best way to teach is to first listen carefully to how a student is approaching a problem. Rather than jumping in with my own favorite tricks, I help students understand which of their instincts are bringing them in the right direction, and then build on...

Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.

...was able to experience many different teaching styles. Watching different classmates succeed based on how material was presented made me realize just how differently we all learn. My goal as a tutor is to find the way that you best learn and, aside from helping you understand the material, I want to help you learn how to translate different teaching styles so that, not matter who your teacher is, you can always learn. Outside of...

I majored in Biology and Global Studies at UCLA! I've been tutoring with GRE, SAT, ACT prep programs for four years, and I specialize in the Math sections. I can also help with college essays, college writing, and college admissions documents. I was a college counselor at UCLA, helping students with their applications. I also speak Spanish!

...found that students have the most success in first reviewing basic concepts to assess and address where they are having difficulty, followed by continuous problem-solving to reinforce the concepts and strategies until they become second nature. Like the subjects that I teach, I believe that education is an ongoing and ever-growing component that is necessary for a happy and fulfilling life, and that there is always something new to learn each and every day. In...

...turn confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting, current events, and instrumental arrangements of...

...book a day and enthusiastically write and illustrate short stories. Those who knew me well were not surprised to learn that I obtained degrees in literature and Education. I have taught English (grades 9-12), elementary school reading and writing, drama (grades 9-12) health (grades 8-10), and English as a second language to both high school students and adults. I live for those moments when I witness my students become invested in a story or fall...

...writing (technical, professional and creative), civil engineering and biochemistry extensively at the undergraduate level, and education and mathematics at the graduate level. In my own classroom, I incorporate a variety of methods and tools to help all of my students reach their potential, and to this point in my teaching career have enjoyed a great deal of success. My tutoring sessions tend to be focused, involve a mixture of discussion, practice and instruction, and are...

...years, ranking nationally in the top 10 in Parliamentary Debate and 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking in CA. As a result, I've primarily engaged in numerous different public speaking activities across multiple organizations. I worked at a small tutoring start-up (Rise Over Run Tutoring) from October 2017-April 2018 and after a couple of years in the undergraduate learning environment, I am excited to return to teaching. More than anything, I focus on serving the student with...

...boring! I work with 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,...

I am a working professional with over ten years of experience in higher education administration. I have a Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Services & Masters in Educational Policy & Leadership. My passion for helping others through education is what inspired me to become a Varsity Tutor. I am hoping to work with students of all ages in a variety of topics.

I am a passionate certified educator with over ten years' experience working with children and teens ages 8-15 including teaching, tutoring, summer programming, and mentoring. I truly believe that each student has an optimal learning style and can reach his or her full potential by understanding and utilizing specific strategies aligned to that style. Above all, I care deeply about making learning relevant, meaningful, and fun!