Award-Winning PSAT Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...have tutored and worked in various educational environments. I hold a bachelor of science degree in broadcast journalism from Syracuse University, and a master of education degree in curriculum and instruction - secondary school English from George Mason University. As an educator, I believe in incorporating lessons on mutual respect, diversity, and citizenship along with the ELA content. These skills put together place students in a great position for their journey to a lifetime of learning.

...fields, from writing short films and sketch comedy to blogging for the web. I specialize in tutoring writing and critical reading skills for English courses and test prep. Additionally, I work with students on general essay editing and college essays. As a tutor, I seek to work with students on an individual basis to firmly identify their strengths and weaknesses in order to improve their skills in the most effective fashion. Education at any level...

...in a student's brain when they finally grasp a difficult concept is very rewarding. I am passionate about math and sciences, and received my Ph.D. earlier this year in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Throughout my life from a very young age I have been helping peers and mentoring younger students from middle school all the way to medical students. I am excited to help teach the more difficult STEM subjects to those who need it...

...gaming and roleplaying to cooking and traveling. I love learning about new cultures or beliefs, and I hope to use my knowledge of the subject for conflict resolution and de-radicalization programs. I have been working for over 8 years in education, most recently as a Teaching Assistant in a psychology/neurology class of 140+ freshmen. I have worked at school and camp programs with children of all ages. I first started tutoring juniors and seniors as...

...prepared and confident. In my mind, a test is an opportunity to display hard work and knowledge, not something to be feared. My tutoring style is very focused, fun, and relaxed. I believe students do best when in a calm, encouraging atmosphere. I never stray from the task at hand, but I do introduce a certain level of silliness and play in my teaching. I think this makes a student more open to learning and...

...semester, I worked alongside my high school statistics teacher in his math classrooms and fell in love! From there I tutored throughout college with a variety of organizations, working with at-risk high school students, university athletes, and students with disabilities. I enjoy tutoring math courses the most. I struggled with math in high school and got lots of help. Once I did, my confidence and interest grew to the point I studied it in college....

I have been teaching for 14 years at various levels of education. I began my teaching career in elementary education and slowly worked my way through middle school and high school. My main focus in teaching has always been math and science though I have taught all subjects. I am currently a 9th grade algebra and geometry teacher. I am always looking for ways to help students understand concepts in new and creative ways.... I would...

I have been working with students at all levels on several topics for over a decade. I have a B.S. in physics, and a master's in Nuclear Science and Engineering from WPI. I completed my second master's in particle astrophysics at the university of Strasbourg in France. I love getting students excited about learning and helping them through difficult topics. One of my favorite challenges is working with students to figure out their specific learning...

Hello! I am a freshman at Boston University studying Biochemistry. My passions include instrumental and vocal music, hiking, and reading. I'm excited to meet you!

...years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question. I focus on a strong understanding of the concepts...

...last three years I have been employed at the United Teen Equality Center, a non-profit organization in Lowell, Massachusetts that provides services, opportunities, and supports for 'at-risk' and 'proven risk' youth between the ages of 16 and 24. While working in UTEC's educational wing, I have taught high school history classes in partnership with Lowell Public Schools and served as the organization's main adult education instructor for youth enrolled in the workforce development program. I've...

...don't consider yourself to be a math and science person, I believe you can make great progress with the right attitude. I study Engineering Science at Trinity University. I tutor in group sessions for classes like Statics and Dynamics. I've made a list of meaningful study habits and learning strategies that I would like to share. I also graduated high school with an IB Diploma. I am very comfortable with IB Literature (HL), Mathematics, and...

...my passion for educating to help future generations gain the tools of success, I can help them build a better world of tomorrow. With my international background, having studied & worked in Switzerland, Kenya & Bangladesh, I have experience working with students of all 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...

...and edited acclaimed books that are available in renowned libraries around the world. For over a decade I mentored hundreds of academics and writers at Central European University, where I established a fellowship program before returning home to Boston. SAMPLE REVIEW "Can't speak highly enough for Pamela. She is an accomplished author so when my daughter was struggling with her essay, she helped her brainstorm ideas and gave her the space to write what was on...

My name is Anya, and I'm really looking forward to working with you. I'm eager to help you succeed in whatever you're looking to learn. I am a firm believer in discussion and activity-based learning, and have experience working with students of all ages. Let me know if you have any questions, and I'm excited to start working with you!

...the SAT. I love the process of walking a student through a problem as the logic behind it slowly starts to unfold and they finally achieve that "AHA" moment. I have tutored students of all ages from elementary school to college, but I believe the skills and techniques I have acquired teaching young kids can be applied to students of all ages. I like to have fun with students when tutoring through an interactive process...

...both clinical and research settings. My tutoring experience started a few years ago when I taught a nutrition class to children in their early teens, teaching them the basics of nutrition, such as picking healthy ingredients and avoiding processed foods. Since then, I have been a part-time tutor, and I look forward to meeting lots of new students through Varsity Tutors! As a current college student, I have taken many of the classes I tutor...

...experienced in teaching high schoolers and middle schoolers. I'm a graduate of Wellesley College, where I got my B.A. in math and my certification in math teaching. I also completed my M.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania. I tutor math at all levels listed, and I'm also endorsed to teach students who are learning English as a second language. I am passionate about math and learning, and my teaching superpower is helping students unravel their...

...worked as a derivatives trader for over a decade. I was fortunate to teach over a dozen classes in statistics, probability and decision making. Given my rigorous training in the sciences, my teaching philosophy revolves around optimization and iteration. I am a firm believer that different students learn in different ways. As a tutor, I believe it is my responsibility to develop a process specific to a student's strengths and weaknesses. My academic successes stem...