Award-Winning SAT Tutors in Springfield, MA

My first experience teaching, as a private tutor in my high school years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she...

...University of Massachusetts Amherst helped me develop a teaching style that focuses on experiential learning and personal communication, asking questions and allowing students to explore new ways of thinking while attempting to facilitate creative and critical approaches to learning. As a former homeschooled student, I have been able to develop strong organizational and independent study...

...and excitement to my students. I have a relaxed, hands-on teaching style with the belief that visual cues and plenty of practice involving real-life examples are both key to understanding a topic. Focus areas I enjoy teaching include biology, most levels of math, earth science, and engineering courses. I love working with students of all...

From a young age, I always know that I wanted to be a teacher. I also constantly had my nose buried in a book, so becoming an English teacher was the next logical step. I graduated from Central Connecticut State University in 2012 and taught for the next two years, 2012-2014. I thoroughly enjoyed my...

I am passionate about teaching; my mother said my brother was able to skip kindergarten because I taught him everything I was learning at school! I am a graduate of the University of Connecticut, where I earned a bachelor's degree in English; I also am a 15-year homeschooling "veteran." Most recently, I have worked in...

I have had a passion for math and science since middle school, and I have vast experience in the subjects which I tutor. During high school, I worked for 14 months in a biology lab (UConn Health Center, Department of Cellular and Molecular Biology). I currently work in a chemistry lab at the University of...

Hello! I have been a tutor for over 12 years and love what I do. I adapt my tutoring approach and style to each student and help them to develop practical and efficient study skills and time management techniques. I have tutored students from ages 3 to adult in various areas related to English, ESL/ELL,...

...when metered poetry suddenly makes sense, or when a jumble of conflicting thoughts turn into the first paragraphs of an admissions essay, helping a student find clarity is exhilarating. When I'm not tutoring or studying, I listen to podcasts (from murderinos to beautiful nerds, I'm with you), read science fiction novels, or write poetry.

I am an award-winning teacher with over 40 years of experience. I have a bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree in Spanish, and have studied, lived and traveled in the Spanish-speaking world. I love it when my students improve their Spanish with my help, and am even more thrilled when they catch some of my love...

My name is Leonie Barkakati and I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida, and a Masters in Education in Higher Education from UMass Amherst. I have been passionate about writing from a young age. In high...

I am passionate about the natural world, learning, and growth. I started tutoring informally, as I worked with many people native to Mexico and Guatemala. As we worked together, I would help them with their English, and they would help me to learn Spanish. After that, I took up tutoring more formally at Green Mountain...

...My philosophy on tutoring is that everyone can learn. You just have to find the right mix of interest, confidence and presentation. I am willing to work with clients both in person and on-line. In-person sessions can be arranged at a local library or other public space. I prefer working with students away from the...

...Students, Families, and Friends: As a certified teacher, I have worked in a very diverse capacity for many years. I was an International Teacher in China, and I have served as a College Advisor in both China and currently, in the US. Along with working with children of 11+ nationalities, over the past decade, I...

My Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Liberty University shows that I know a little about mathematics. And my Masters of Education degree from American College of Education shows that I have learned something of education theory. However, my passion for learning and for helping others learn is what really drives my desire to...

...future tutoring. During undergrad I earned by CRLA tutoring certification and tutored in many subjects including neuroscience, biology, scientific writing, essay writing. I also tutored foreign students in English, and lead clinics where I taught fencing to middle and high school students. I am passionate about teaching and helping everyone get an excellent education. In...

...of students ranging in various skills of mathematics and physics and ages. I love the feeling of helping others understand and gain an appreciation for the fields through the sessions we have. My goal is to help students solve problems on their own, but also have some fun while doing it too.

...break down the challenging parts of the problem into smaller, more manageable chunks. I hold a bachelor's degree from UChicago and a doctorate from MIT, both in mathematics. I am available to tutor Latin, physics, and all levels of math. Outside of academics, I am an avid tournament chess player, and I enjoy running and...

...structured tutoring, where I assign work in between sessions, and more free-form tutoring. I can tutor topics regarding medicine (including MCAT) or medical terminology as well topics in chemistry (high school/intro college chemistry and organic chemistry), biology (high school/college), and statistics (AP statistics specificaly). I joined Varsity Tutors to give students an easy resource to...

I am a recent graduate of Bridgewater State University. I received my Bachelor of Science in mathematics with a concentration in pure mathematics. I am pursuing my PhD and my career goal is to be a math professor. As an undergraduate, I worked as a math tutor for a wide variety of courses. I also...

Hello! I moved to Colorado from Connecticut approximately 3 years ago. I have a Bachelors degree in both Psychology and Elementary Education, as well as a Masters degree in Reading. I have obtained the "Highly Qualified" educator status, based on my exemplary PRAXIS scores. In addition, I have been an elementary school teacher for the...