Award-Winning Reading Tutors in Waltham, MA

...always find myself reaching out to my peers for help (whether this was a classmate, tutor, or teacher). After seeing how much a tutor could improve my performance in subjects I struggled in, I decided to use my own academic strengths and help others. My tutoring experience ranges from helping middle and high schoolers with math concepts (from pre-Algebra to Calculus) along with teaching Japanese kids English in Japan for two years (pre-K-8th grade). I...

...well as a teaching license from the state of Massachusetts. My experience in and out of the classroom, as well as my study of educational theory and practice, informs my teaching. I believe in combining evidence-based practices with a personalized approach to customize content, strategies, and materials to help each student learn best. The brain is always learning, and I do my best to help facilitate that process by collaborating with my students to make...

...to what they say or put on paper. In terms of what I enjoy outside the classroom (my hobbies and interests), there are a variety of activities that I can name at the top of the list. These include travel (especially to places near the sea), music, as well as going to movies and the theater. I also enjoy finding time to direct toward the maintenance of my own fluency in a second language!

My name is Julia and I am an English Major in the Honors Program at Suffolk University. I will be graduating this upcoming May and I have been working as a writing tutor at my university since early 2016. I look forward to helping everyone who needs help at any stage of the writing process.

...moments when students can demonstrate the gains that they have made through their hard work. I have tutored Elementary and Middle School students in one-on-one online sessions over the past year. I have tutored in elementary math and reading, middle school Ela and I have even tutored a student who attended an elementary math class in Spanish! My tutoring approach is to create fun and engaging lessons that help my students improve their skills. I...

...Education Studies, and Harvard Graduate School of Education, where I completed my Master's in Education. Additionally, I have experience tutoring and mentoring students ages 6-14 at an afterschool program. I love spending my days exploring literature and writing with young people at school, and am excited to do so through tutoring, as well. Some of my favorite areas to explore with students include narrative writing, poetry, and the way literature can function as a way...

...school and college admissions for over 5 years now, and take an immense amount of pride and joy in my work of getting students to their goal institutions. Along the way, I've helped students improve their performance in a variety of core subject areas, along with boosting scores on the SAT and SHSAT, and college application and essay writing. Hope to be able to serve you the best I can in getting you to where...

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.

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.

I wasn't the best student in middle school, so I learned how to study to succeed. I like to tutor kids by teaching them some tricks and skills they'll be able to use and remember for months after our session.

Hi, my name is Maxwell and I am excited to be your tutor. My specialties are in psychology, Spanish, and writing, but I also have experience in math and sciences, particularly with calculus, algebra, chemistry, and biology. As a pre-med student majoring in psychology, I have a well-rounded knowledge of several subjects and will be sure to dedicate my time wisely and wholeheartedly to helping you succeed.

I am currently a second year Biology undergraduate student at Northeastern University with a diverse foundation in science. For me, the study of medicine piques my curiosity, specifically cardiology and neurology- both of which I hope to pursue in the near future.... I believe in the power of practice. I think the most effective way of teaching is a brief overview with a big emphasis on practicing problems.... I would get to know the student’s strengths...

...dream in the US despite obstacles. I obtained my BA in Childhood Education, MS in Special Education and an Advanced Certificate in Bilingual Education. I appreciate different cultures and enjoyed working in a bilingual setting in different communities both in NY and now RI. In my experience working in schools, I have dedicated myself to working one-on-one and in small groups to both remediate and accelerate. Currently, I am a full time mother.

...and talent development that bestows upon your unique skills to explore your most significant capabilities. I possess an irrefutable passion in teaching because it is monumentally rewarding to instill courage and perseverance to professionals, scholars and everyday people towards their goals. My goals are to foment the innate skills, abilities and talent of a learner, so they can exercise and enhance their talent in various fields to represent their standing in society.

...Dental Medicine (HSDM). During my time at UMBC, I served as a teaching assistant in chemistry and biology classes ranging from introductory biology to more advanced courses that I had previously taken. I also served as a tutor in my time at UMBC a wide variety of subjects in the science categories. In my time at HSDM, I have served as a tutor for Mission Crimson, where I was paired one-on-one with a 5th grader...

...work as a School Counselor in a local high school while also tutoring students around the Boston area. In what seems like a previous life, I worked as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown University, my alma mater, reading applications, meeting students, and giving presentations across the country. I have also taught SAT Prep to students both individually and in classroom settings. My favorite color is blue and my favorite ice cream is cookies...

...There she taught English to college students as well as tutored students of all ages in English, reading, and writing. After living in China for a year she traveled through southeast Asia on her way to Israel where she completed her Master's thesis in Neurobiology. Besides her lab work, she helped teach an upper level microscopy course and lead two summer science camps for international high school students. She loved working with the students who...

...and humanities courses, working in both a paid and volunteer capacity. Building a fundamental understanding of a subject in order to develop the flexibility to solve challenging, out-of-the box problems has always been my favorite way both to learn and to teach. Through my major, I've had the opportunity to integrate math, physics, chemistry, and biology in the context of medical innovation. As such, I've developed an understanding of real-world applications of and connections between...

I am a middle school math and science teacher with 7+ years of experience in both general and special education. I have a BA in Biology and an MA in Biology Education. I am certified to teach in New York and California and have extensive experience with private and online tutoring.

...have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new things about their culture and language.