Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Lowell, MA

...and gratifying environment conducive to the learning style of the individual with whom I am working. I am driven by my passion for science, English, writing, literature and Spanish. I am excited to revisit these academic interests as a tutor during my "gap year" before I attend medical school next year. Although I spend a lot of time with "my nose in the books," I pounce on any excuse to go outdoors during my free...

...in Creative Writing and a minor in Political Science, as well as my Masters of Arts in Literature. My tutoring experience includes being a teaching assistant for a fifth grade class, assisting in an after school enrichment program, preparing high school students for AP exams and more. While I tutor a variety of subjects, my personal studies were primarily focused on Literature, Politics and History. I am passionate about writing and education. In my spare...

...language began at the University of Delaware where I graduated with a B.A. in English. Inspired to spread my passion for literature, I attended Simmons College, where I earned a Master's degree in Education. Upon receiving my teaching certification, I worked as an English teacher at Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School in Cambridge, MA. Most of my classroom experience focused on under-performing students, and my greatest joy as a teacher was in finding ways...

...taking a year off to do research in clinical dermatology with Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital; I hope to eventually become a Pediatric Dermatologist! Although I grew up in Illinois, I have spent the majority of the last 6 years in Boston so I feel like it's a second home. My tutoring specialties are in SAT and ACT Test Prep, Algebra, most Science courses and Writing (especially college admissions essays! I served as an Undergraduate...

...particular expertise in writing. I am a published critic and scholar, and I currently work as an editorial assistant and proofreader. I also love teaching writing. I have worked for three years in writing intensive courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, and have also helped lead writing workshops for middle and high school students. I enjoy working with students from a wide variety of age levels and educational backgrounds. While the rules governing grammar,...

...writing papers or reports? Then I'm the one to help your child. I'm a Licensed Social Studies teacher in the State of Massachusetts, and I'm here to help your child after the school bell rings, or anytime during the summer. In addition to a wide range of knowledge in history, civics, geography, and economics, I have the verbal and written language skills to improve any child's grade in English and Language Arts. I also have...

...was drawn to teaching as I helped others learn to ride a bike, snow ski or learn a new game. Teaching, coaching and mentoring have continued throughout my life in various settings. I love to support others and see them succeed. Over the years I have enjoyed tutoring several elementary school students. In addition, I have used my strong English skills to help a Chinese-speaking neighbor with her English. Among my many interests are music,...

...students have a natural turn for writing essays and need little more than encouragement and editing. With most students, however, writing is not a skill they can effortlessly pick up, and creativity is not instantly fluid. Bearing that in mind, I use a Socratic method to draw out ideas and key words and phrases when helping students come up with responses to creative writing essay questions, i.e., the kind given on SATs, ACTs and on...

...My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, French, writing, and SAT prep (especially SAT Verbal), though I have a wide range of other qualifications. For fun, I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music (mostly piano, although I'm trying to learn guitar and I love singing with friends), and theater (especially improv comedy -...

...button. Rather, education is about learning how to really think. Being "smart" no longer means being able to rattle off the capitals of all 50 states by memory- anyone can find that information on the internet. It is about knowing how to read critically, organize and synthesize ideas, reflect, and write analytically. Writing can be a daunting task for children, but there are so many tools that can be employed to make it not only...