Award-Winning SAT Reading Tutors in Massachusetts

...My hope is to work side by side through the tough areas, working on both testing strategies and content, and hopefully building both competence and confidence. I will help explain things in new and clear ways so the student doesn't just see the answers, but sees how we reached them. I find that patience and understanding are a great way to get through to students, so I do my best to be fun and positive...

...children in Reading, Math and Science, and most recently I tutored high school students in Boston in Chemistry, Pre-calculus and Algebra. I have always loved math and science. I tend to think of complex scientific concepts in words that I can actually understand, and many of my pupils tell me that I explain them better than their teachers, which is why I am so passionate about tutoring. I am currently applying to medical school, and...

...that grows food and community. I've also worked with several local non-profit organic farms as a grower and educator. I consider myself lucky to be an educator, in particular one who specializes in English language arts. Language is perhaps the only subject that has the potential to truly further every student on their path to self and world discovery. Through teaching reading and writing, we are, in reality, giving students a myriad of tools: the...

...tutoring experience in a variety of subjects, and I have taught multiple classroom SAT prep courses. When tutoring, I break down problems into their simplest form and provide thorough explanation, so that any student can achieve mastery. I have helped students raise their SAT scores by hundreds of points by teaching them crucial test taking techniques and optimal ways of approaching a problem. Besides helping students with their academic goals, I enjoy playing basketball, poker,...

...enjoy being able to spark this love of physics in my students, and as a consequence also sparking a love in mathematics, a necessary companion to physics. I also enjoy helping students prepare for the SAT because it is a test where practice makes perfect. Seeing a student gain confidence and start growing in knowledge is a very satisfying experience. Outside of academics my extra-curriculars and hobbies include: classical piano, EMS, swimming, 3D printing, and...

...science background but would like to think my major strength is the ability to interact with my students and make sure they understand. I am an MIT graduate with degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. I have worked as an engineer for the past 30 years. My background includes being a college professor and tutor with experiences with a large range of types of students and continuing education students. I have taught; computers, statistics, college...

...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 making the sessions fun. I'm a strong proponent of keeping studying dynamic. It is important to me that my students come away from our sessions with not only the scores or grades they desire, but a deeper understanding of the topics and skills that...

...myself on creating a lasting impression on the student. After all, if the student's performance decreases when I leave, I really have not done my job. I have a natural gift for Math and Science tutoring, with various approaches to every problem. My upbringing (my father wrote plays, and had a PhD in English) has also left me with a strong interest in the languages and social sciences. Most of all, I excel in Microeconomics...

...my high school years, I also prepared extensively for the SAT, giving me extensive knowledge of the test and various test-taking strategies. Due to this knowledge, and personal experience tutoring some of my friends, I primarily tutor for the SAT. I always have my students take diagnostic tests for each section, preferably before we meet, so that I have a good idea of what their strengths and weaknesses are and we can really hone in...

...a tutor for the last few years. I have worked primarily with undergraduate physics and engineering students, both individually and in large groups. I am a great tutor because I am extremely patient. I believe that the best way to teach is to first listen carefully to how a student is approaching a problem. Rather than jumping in with my own favorite tricks, I help students understand which of their instincts are bringing them in...