Award-Winning Psychology Tutors serving Newton, MA

...tutored students in a range of subjects including anatomy and physiology, high school English, SAT prep, and algebra. In my years as a tutor in the MA public school system and at UMass Amherst, I have worked with both high school and college-aged students. As a camp counselor and neuroscience researcher, I have worked with infants and children from 2 months to 13 years of age. I take the time to help my students find...

...former physics and mathematics student from the University of Rhode Island. There, I discovered the teachings of renowned physicist Richard Feynman which, compressed, might read: "if you really understand something, then you can explain it to your grandmother." I spend a lot of my free time reading and writing, and am currently working my way through Dubliners, a series of stories by James Joyce. I also play guitar and know upwards of several hundred songs.

Hello prospective students and parents! My name is Sofia Lopez, I am currently a first year graduate student at the Boston College School of Social Work. I am eager to help you get to where you need to be in any of the subjects that I am qualified in. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time. I am excited to start working with you!

...does soccer. Students build from basic comfort to a feeling of being invited, then to a knowledge that they are inspired, as well as an increasing confidence in their own voice as it is elicited in various ways. Subtly they sense the growing realization that they are part of a larger whole???of the human story, of life. I believe in a balance of progressive and traditional teaching. Tutoring one-on-one is the best of teaching. I...

...Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Middletown, Connecticut. I major in Psychology and hold a Cultural Psychology Concentration certification and a minor degree in Economics. I am also the incoming Lab Manager at the Sidanius Lab. I am an active student researcher and have done research on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20)...

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!

...They deserve my time and full attention in regards to their education. I also want to create a classroom that is a safe learning environment for all. If students do not feel safe in my classroom, whether it is emotionally, physically, or socially, their defense systems will go up and learning will greatly decrease, if not shut down all together. I strive to have a classroom that each and every one of my students feels...

...minor in Gender and Women Studies from Le Moyne College. I believe that access to educational support is extremely important so I've worked at as a tutor for almost 6 years. I've tutored grades 1-8 in math, science, reading, and writing. I've also worked with high school and college students to improve studying skills that can help in Psychology and English classes. Furthermore, I have a lot of tips on how to write a thesis...

...volunteering as a tutor and mentor in high school. Throughout my life, I have fueled my passion for helping students succeed through a variety of careers, including serving as an AmeriCorps member for City Year, supervising elementary tutors and mentors, and am currently working as a high school guidance counselor. I have a BA degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University and a MA degree in School Counseling from Northern Kentucky University. I hope...

...to be a freshman at University of Notre Dame this fall. I'm interested in studying international relations or science-business. Having just gone through SAT, ACT, and AP tests and also tutoring my peers as treasurer of my school's National Honor Society, I hope to use my experience to benefit other students who are looking for academic help. Outside of school, I have done dance for 8 years. I also love running and hope to continue...

I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Northeastern University and a Master's degree in Social Work from Boston University. I have tutored on Varsity Tutors since 2021 in subjects including math, science, writing, ESL, and Mandarin. My experience has primarily been with elementary and middle school students as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated to help all learners achieve their educational potential.

...(Politics, Philosophy, and Economics) student at George Washington University. As a student myself, I know we each face our own challenges and obstacles throughout our education. As a tutor, I work with each individual student to meet their needs and achieve their goals. I have plenty of skills and knowledge at your disposal, but my most important contribution as your tutor involves encouraging and empowering you to assert control over your own learning process. It's...

...graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. During my undergraduate education, I worked in several research labs, studying parent/infant relations and couples' interactions. After graduation, I began working at a child and adolescent psychiatric hospital as a mental health technician. In August 2013, I was admitted to a clinical psychology program and began working towards earning a doctorate degree. In my first year of the program, I interned at a middle...

...High School in 2019 and am now attending Wellesley College. I am a psychology major on the pre-medical track, but outside of my studies I love experimenting with coding and putting on events to introduce younger girls to STEM fields. I tutor in writing, simple coding, HTML/CSS coding languages, elementary-middle school math, and lots of other subjects since I have many interests and areas of experience! In the past, I have been a psychology teaching...

...University of Rhode Island. I received my MS from the Neuroscience program at the University of Rhode Island, and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Keene State College. I have been a Teaching Assistant (TA) for a variety of courses throughout my academic career, with a focus on required Psychology and Neuroscience courses. While I've taught a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about Cognitive Neuroscience and Research Methods. I have served...

...of opportunity. It personally has for me and I couldn't be more thankful; it is one of the reasons that I am involved in tutoring. I've always loved working in academia as seen students growing and developing is rewardingI was once that person who benefited immensely from tutoringseeing someone else improve and reach for their goals is almost magical. As such, I am motivated to help othersa mission in my life and a larger goal...

Hi, I'm Navina. I am a hard-working, enthusiastic pre-medical undergraduate studying Behavioral Neuroscience. I am interested in working with children and adolescents, helping them to fulfill their potential.

...background in the humanities, I've come to recognize history, culture, and language as ineffably entwined. I want to teach my students more than just dry facts and abstract dates; I want them to understand it in context and as a story. Whether it's history or statistics, understanding information in context is important to scoring well on tests as well as how it relates to daily life. A thorough understanding of a topic can only be...

...is a great opportunity to reach students interested in furthering their academics. I have been working in the field of education for ten years and focus in the areas of writing, history, math, english, essays, study skills, SAT prep, and more. As a teacher I really strive to understand where each student is coming from in his or her path toward learning. I like to look at the overall program of study, and work to...

...the student be able to teach the material to me in a cogent manner. I accomplish this in part by asking the right questions rather than simply giving answers. I have experience working with non-native English speakers so have grown accustomed to speaking in ways that others can understand. Outside of academia I enjoy reading books, watching films, singing, playing the piano and guitar, getting exercise, and going to Maine. My passions are acting and...