Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Newton, MA

English is a difficult, confusing language to master. Between hard-to-look-at spelling rules and nonsensical grammar rules, mastering the language can be a real pain. As an aspiring English teacher currently studying at Wheaton College in Massachusetts, helping you through that pain is what I like to do, and something I'm excited to lend a hand for.

I believe every student has the potential to achieve great academic success. It is my goal to help my tutees realize their own abilities and develop a curiosity for learning along the way!

...instructor with ten years experience in the classroom as a teacher and tutor. Originally from South Carolina, I went to school in Pennsylvania and currently live in Alabama. I believe that students learn best through practice and approaching learning through a relaxed lens, thinking about the larger, structural questions behind their concerns in order to gain a broader and more inclusive understanding of the subject matter. My tutoring philosophy stems from the belief that students...

...the arts—are an essential component of our everyday lives. To quote Jane Chu, “Although many may not realize it, the arts actively intersect with areas such as the economy, human development, and community vitality. The arts and artists are an integral part of the solution to the challenges we face in all parts of our society.” I am also interested in international arts policy, having visited over 25 countries while living and working abroad for...

...I have a clear understanding of that. I strongly believe that everyone learns differently, so it's crucial for a tutor to be adaptable and to be able to approach a subject with many angles. I also think that patience is key - everyone learns at a different pace. I also want to be as helpful and effective as possible. We only have an hour which tends to go by quickly, so let's take advantage of...

...focus on gender and health. I am currently applying for masters programs in Public Health and Social Work and plan to enroll in September of 2015. Throughout my time in college, I was a volunteer tutor and mentor at an inner-city afterschool program in Providence, RI. I worked with elementary school-aged children, many of whom were learning English as a second language. I also had the opportunity to work at an afterschool program in an...

Hi! My name is Chelsea Colbath. I'm a lifelong learner and lover of history. I have been a middle school teacher for 6 years, and am passionate about helping students of any age and ability level reach their full potential! When I'm not in my classroom I'm either in my kitchen baking or out hiking across New England.

Student at Wake Forest University. I love Spanish and English. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, and hanging out with friends!

...T.H. Chan School of Public Health, specializing in Global Health and Population. I recently graduated from UCLA with a B.S. degree in Human Biology and Society and a minor in Global Health. I have an interdisciplinary educational background. I have taken extensive coursework in the sciences, humanities, and courses in the intersection of the two. I have also taken 2+ years of chemistry, biology, anatomy, etc. I hope to obtain my M.D. in the future...

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...Lead Teacher and Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, I believe deeply in the power of excellent education. My job as an educator is to instill a lifelong fire of learning in each our my students. Most recently, I wrote elementary Common Core aligned math curriculum that was implemented in over 20 schools, with the goal of setting a strong foundational understanding of mathematics to set them up for success in the future. I love helping...

...with changing my approach to best meet my students' needs. It is important to respect each students' individual learning styles and help them figure out how they can best work with their strengths. Students need information presented as simply as possible, yet can benefit from thinking about the same information in different ways; striking this balance keeps students engaged. I also answer and ask questions carefully, helping students learn how to think through problems on...

...executive editor for the Law Review, a peer mentor, and a research assistant. One of my biggest passions, and indeed a large part of what I do on a daily basis, is writing. I have written personaly in a variety of contexts, as a highschool student prepping college essays, as a Lafayette history major writing my thesis, as a law student writing challenging exams, and as a judicial clerk writing for judges. Not only that,...

...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 taking standardized tests under timed conditions, but I strive to empower my students to do their best on test day through diligent preparation beforehand, and by breaking down the seemingly overwhelming task into more manageable parts. It's a marathon, not a sprint!... A typical...

Hi, I'm Chris. I am currently a Senior at Boston College studying Computer Science. I have extensive experience in Math, Science, History, and English at the High School level. I tutored throughout High School and into college, where my horizons broadened to tutoring higher levels of Mathematics and Science, up to Multivariable Calculus and linear algebra. I also have extensive coding experience to help those interested in the field.

I am so happy to be a tutor with Varsity Tutors. Lifelong learning is a value I hold very dear. I received my degree 20 years ago, but I personally have never stopped enriching my life through education; whether it be through music, speaking foreign languages, or studying any topic I want to pursue. I look forward to helping you reach your educational goals in a fun and engaging way! ... I believe in working very...

I am an undergraduate student at Villanova and would love to help anyone out with any work that seems to fit my subjects listed :) I have experience tutoring elementary and high school ages, but am open to tutoring anyone!

...in history at the University of Connecticut to further develop my historical research and writing skills. I have a great passion for helping students, which developed during my undergraduate years, especially while working as a Supplemental Instruction Leader (group study session leader) for history. I worked with students on a range of topics including not only historical content, but essay writing, time management, and test preparation as well. I thus tutored many college students during...

Hi! I am a college student studying elementary education and will begin student teaching in the fall. I have had a lot of experience working with grades k-5 in the classroom, working alongside teachers to plan and execute lessons. I am working towards a Masters degree and have been taking education classes for three years that have prepared me to tutor children.

...school reading teacher in the elementary grades. I have a passion for educating young people and guiding them to academic success, either in or outside of the classroom. I have experience as a classroom teacher and a private tutor, in subjects that range from Reading and Writing to History and French. In my opinion, the path to obtaining a good education is formed by hard work, diligence, persistence, and an open mind. I work on...