Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Newton, MA

...set short-term and long-term goals. I prioritize working to develop logical and generalizable ways to address questions and problems, as this makes it easier to know which strategy can be used to solve them. I also work with students to learn about learning itself -- to understand the ebb and flow of knowledge acquisition and to take challenge and failure in stride. I value a growth mindset stemming from both hard work and having fun!

...of St. John's University where I got my Bachelors in Economics and Masters in Risk Management and Risk Analytics. After that, I went ahead to start teaching and ended up graduating with another Masters in Education from Relay Graduate School of Education. I am now teaching 7th grade math. As a teacher, I have learned that instilling the zeal of learning in children is a difficult task, but a road that is worthwhile. Getting scholars...

...and read music. Therefore, I am comfortable working with students of all ages and backgrounds and understand how to help students learn effectively depending on their individual needs and desires. Due to my academic background, I can effectively transfer the tutoring skills I strengthened through volunteering to a different subject area: English, or more broadly, reading and writing. I am currently a junior at Boston University working toward my Bachelor of Arts in English. Because...

...College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, MA. I have since taught Latin at public and private schools to students in grades 1-12, and I strive to make the study of Latin come alive for students by using the language conversationally. In addition to my experience teaching Latin, I have previously taught classes and tutored students individually for the ACT, SAT, and SSAT. I can teach all subjects on these tests, and I have developed...

I am an incoming junior at Yale University studying Applied Math. I'm very passionate about learning and would love to share that with you! I'm excited to help you with math, statistics, SAT preparation, or AP preparation.

...helping them apply to college. I have most recently started private individual tutoring sessions with high schoolers in Algebra and English. In the summer of 2019, I coached secondary school students at the prestigious Maru-a-Pula private school in Gaborone, Botswana, on the college admissions process and SAT preparation. I also have experience teaching younger students; my first teaching role was as an instructor at a gymnastics summer camp, where I taught young campers elementary school...

...means that my students learn by doing. Whenever possible instead of solving a single problem, I will give my student skills or frameworks to solve many problems. My experience comes from tutoring and teaching for over 10 years while I completed my undergraduate and masters degrees in physics. As much as I enjoyed physics research I enjoyed the challenge of teaching physics more which is why I've chosen a career in teaching science and math.

...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 from my work ethic and creativity. I bring the same work ethic and creativity when I tutor. My skill set allows me to develop computer programs optimized to a student's...

...of Cornell University, where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and writing skills, I enjoy using multiple different approaches to develop a well-rounded understanding of the techniques, while...

...most of the time I used to study for these tests I did not have the benefit of a teacher or tutor's guidance, which is why I am extremely happy and grateful to help students obtain the scores that will ultimately allow them to get into their dream schools. I am currently a rising sophomore at Boston College majoring in Math and Economics, where I am also a tutor for Linear Algebra (one of my...

...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 this at Notre Dame. I'm...

...reading can be intimidating skills, but I'm here to make it a little easier for you! I completed my English undergraduate degree at Boston University in 2018 with a 3.92 GPA and an Award for Excellence in English. I worked at the on-campus Writing Center to assist students with a variety of backgrounds (including ESL). In my spare time, I teach at Corepower Yoga and always have my nose in one book or another.

...from Georgetown who knows firsthand the value of hard work and dedication, especially when it comes to standardized tests. I have grown tremendously through the help of tutors and mentors, and I credit much of my success to their guidance and strategies. When I'm not working on my course work or my research projects, I enjoy biking, hiking, and reading! I look forward to passing on my tips and strategies for how to succeed in...

...an Honors Mentor and Resident Assistant. Additionally, I've served over 400 hours of community service in that time; I've taught English in Nicaragua and Ecuador, worked with bilingual students at the Hurley K-8 school, and have done extensive work with America Scores, a development program for at-risk youth. I'm most passionate about math (from elementary math to Algebra 2 mainly) and English (specifically grammar, mechanics, editing, etc.); thus, those are the subjects which I most...

...twice weekly in a 5th grade math classroom as an assistant teacher. In addition to math and statistics, I have taken a variety of computer science courses. I am most skilled in Python and R-Studio. I would be happy to tutor for math, statistics, or computer science. As evidenced by my repeated positions in the math department, I love tutoring and take great pleasure in getting to know students and seeing their progression over time....

I have experience tutoring at all levels, and one of my primary focus is to incorporate dialogic discourse into all of my tutoring sessions. This is a special type of teaching philosophy which focuses on allowing students to reach the answers rather than just showing them the right solution. I believe that a combination of dialogic discourse, critical thinking, and interest is necessary to truly understand a subject well.

...enrolled in a graduate program at Lesley University where I am studying Secondary Education. In the fall I will be starting my fourth year as a 9th grade Algebra and Geometry teacher. Prior to teaching, I was a substitute teacher for two years. I started tutoring Algebra this past year; I enjoy working with students one-on-one. I understand that math isn't everyone's best subject, but it can be practiced! Nobody should be categorized as a...

I am a very experienced high school and middle school teacher/tutor, as I have been tutoring or teaching in some capacity since August of 2010. I have always loved making personal connections with students and helping them make daunting studies (such as math or test preparation) more approachable. My favorite part of my job is empowering students to be more independent learners and helping them develop confidence in their abilities.

...naturally I was drawn to ELA and History. My mom is an artist and got my brother and I into art when we were very young. When I got to college I learned there was such a thing as "Art History"! I absolutely loved it and ended up getting my Bachelor's in History with a concentration in Art History. Speaking of school, I think I can be considered a professional student at this point. Why?...

...sophomore at Yale University working towards a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. I began tutoring in high school at local elementary schools and continued tutoring into my college career with older students. I am capable of tutoring subjects ranging from Algebra and Calculus to Economics, standardized tests, Statistics, and more. Tutoring is something I enjoy because I love helping students achieve their goals and maximize their potential through practice and hard work. I'm a...