Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Newton, MA

...graduated from McGill University in Montreal with an honors degree in economics and statistics. I also graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover) in 2013. While living in Montreal and attending Andover, I spent a significant amount of time learning French too. I have been fortunate to study at elite educational institutions and hope to help students reach their full potential. My main philosophy is that the process is just as important as the final answer.

...with a BS in Biology. I have also completed one year of surgical internship and am now completing my training in integrative and preventive medicine. I have over 10 years of experience in taking and helping others sit for standardized and college exams. I have also tutored medical school courses at Harvard Medical School. I know what it's like to encounter a difficult subject, and the frustration with having to study for a particular exam,...

...studying ECE at Cornell University. I strongly believe that every student has the potential to excel and enjoy working closely with students to achieve their goals. I tutor in a broad range of subjects and am especially passionate about helping students prepare for the SAT or ACT, having taken both, and STEM subjects such as math and CS. I emphasize deeper understanding of material through challenging students to not only understand how to do a...

...get them excited about what they study and to find what they enjoy in school. I have worked in the field of education for a decade and have tutored students from four years old to over eighty. Everyone has different ways of learning and I strive to cater to that. I have tutored, taught at the high school and college level, and worked as an educator at a planetarium and an aquarium. I am extremely...

...varsity level in college. In addition to my passion for sailing, I am an avid skier and outdoorswoman, and a passionate fan of Boston sports. As a tutor, I offer a broad range of scientific subjects, including Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and I am particularly passionate about Biochemistry and Microbiology. I also offer and enjoy test prep, including the SAT and independent school entrance exams such as the ISEE and SSAT. As an educator, I...

I am a practicing CPA that was in the audit practice of a public accounting firm for about 7 years. I am know focused on financial accounting advisory services at another large public accounting firm.

...a few short months. Teaching has allowed me to take part in the development of future intellects. To this purpose, I teach only mathematics and science, as those are my personal favorite subjects. I also focus on improving one's ability to think through a problem, as opposed to learning simply by base memorization. I do this because when a student's focus is solely on memorization, they often quickly forget the material due to time or...

...I have a Masters Degree in Chemistry from Cornell, where I was a teaching assistant for Introductory Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry. While pursuing a PhD at RPI, I was a volunteer tutor for Chemistry and Chemical Engineering students. While working in industry, I taught my co-workers Statistics, Experiment Design, and Technical Writing. More recently, I have been a professional independent tutor, helping students with test prep, Math, Statistics, Chemistry, and Physics. I help...

...and Political Science (my B.A. is in the latter). I enjoy teaching in the classroom, but really appreciate the one-on-one dynamic of tutoring. The constant direct communication allows the student and tutor to focus on precisely what the student needs to learn or what skills they could most benefit from improving. Most of my tutoring has been with college and high school students, but I have worked with elementary and middle school aged students as...

...and three years of tutoring experience (SAT and GRE subject tests, as well as high school algebra and geometry), I have developed a unique style that leaves my students from a variety of backgrounds and abilities not only as vastly improved problem solvers, intuitive reasoners, and logical thinkers,but also with a deep appreciation for math's deep beauty and significance. Outside of teaching I love hiking, running, and listening to music of all types.... I love teaching...

...age students. I have experience tutoring a broad range of subjects and working with a wide variety of ages. Whether it’s learning how to be a better test-taker or honing an essay on Shakespeare, my favorite thing about tutoring is seeing the great progress my students make. Although my college focus was on history and literature, I also love to tutor math, which was my favorite subject all through middle school and high school. Outside...

I recently completed my Masters degree in Neuroscience at Trinity College, Dublin. Prior to pursuing my Masters I received a B.A. in Psychology from Emmanuel College, Boston. I plan on starting my PhD next year, and would ultimately like to become a professor. I want to teach because I have always enjoyed learning and helping other people to do the same.

...Comparative Politics, Religion and World Politics, and African American Studies, among others. My classes incorporate insights from political science, law, history, economics, sociology and social psychology to facilitate students' learning. I have taken a hands-on approach to teaching students how to read and understand complex concepts and conduct and present original research. I meet with my students individually to give them personalized academic advice and receive feedback on my courses, and I assist students as...

...college applications process, including the drafting/editing of personal statements and school-specific essays. I believe that, with persistence and grit, students can develop an extremely solid foundation of learning that can aid them in tests and everyday life. I definitely stress practice problems and problem solving in my approach, however I am open and flexible to feedback and adjustment. As a tutor, I hope to aid students in attaining their full academic potential! Besides academics, I...

...individual thinkers. As a former ESL teacher and world traveler, I am attune to various cultural sensitivities and use that knowledge to cater to specific learning styles. Everyone processes information in a different way, which is why flexible teaching and comprehensive lesson plans can bring out new ideas. For my clients, I teach anything from SAT and TOEFL prep to grammar and advanced syntax. College essays from students of mine stand out in their content,...

...Common App essays, or supplementary college essays. I also offer USMLE Step 1 and 2 tutoring. I help students brainstorm ideas and personal examples that showcase their strengths. I believe that essays can truly set students apart during the application process, so I do my best to communicate with students and make myself available for questions. Aside from content, I also pay close attention to grammar, punctuation, word choice, sentence structure, and general essay organization....

...students at the Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy, and Boston University Academy. I believe adapting to the individual students' personalities and learning style. Presenting topics in a personal and engaging manner is of utmost importance in tutoring. In addition to teaching, I enjoy playing tennis, table tennis, a variety of other sports, hiking, camping, reading, and exploring museums and art galleries. For more information about my career, visit my website at davidmonroestevens.com.... I strive to...

...a 2016 Northwestern University graduate currently working as an ESL classroom teacher. I'm a tutor because I love working individually with students, helping them understand material and grow more confident as learners! I majored in History and French at Northwestern and have worked for over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a...

...John, and I am a Science, Math, and Japanese tutor living in Massachusetts. A little bit about me: I have a bachelor's and Master's in Chemistry from Northeastern University. I have been tutoring students since 2005, but regularly since 2009. I have tutored college students in General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Japanese since 2009. I have worked with high school students since 2010 with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully...

...from Skidmore College with a bachelors degree in Psychology with a special interest in developmental psych. As a professional, I work with middle and high school aged youth as a full time mentor, helping them reach their full potential, very much including school success. I have worked with young people at every turn in my career and meeting learners where they are is something I am very passionate about. In my personal life I love...