Award-Winning SAT Writing and Language Tutors serving Lowell, MA

...great deal of knowledge and practice regarding how to make creative, engaging, and relevant lessons that respond to student learning needs. Lastly, with my additional background as a Teach for America 2016 Corps Member, I have learned many strategies for developing and maintaining a supportive and safe class environment. I am a passionate and driven young woman who thrives in leadership positions. My organizational skills and effective time management contribute to my timely completion of...

...helping my brother and sister see problems the way I do. I believe strongly that the student gains nothing from the tutor who does their work for them, so I go out of my way to make sure each student understands that grasping the concepts is much more important than solving the individual problems. Besides working with my siblings, I also have experience teaching swim lessons, volunteering in classrooms, and tutoring High School students. My...

...science and programming. Besides tech, I also like reading, and have a particular knack for the English and Reading portions of the ACT and SAT. My philosophy for test taking success is to know the base material required to answer the questions, know the tactics to optimize approaches to questions, and to do practice problems and rigorously review mistakes. I aim to tutor students in the ACT and SAT using this philosophy, helping them approach...

...a master's in sustainable technology. I lived in Stockholm for two years and worked on teams with students from all over the world. My thesis focused on energy efficiency in wastewater treatment systems. I believe in life-long learning and keeping a curious spirit. Having gone through the experience of AP tests in a variety of subjects, to SAT preparation, to rigorous college courses, I want to help students succeed as they go through the same...

...them in subjects that I had excelled in. Besides helping them in purely academic subjects like Chemistry or Math, I also gave them tips to study better and other organizational skills, which help in daily life as well. I really enjoy working with students and working with them towards their goals, both academically and personally. I believe anyone can succeed as long as they are interested and are willing to put in the time and...

...standardized tests (Scoring in the 99% of the LSAT) and academic tests (I completed my Wake Forest degree with a 3.8 GPA). My experience working with students began in high school, where for four years I taught and mentored ice hockey players ages 6-14 in year round clinics and camps. Then, during college, I spent a semester in South America and paid my daily expenses through tutoring Chilean high school students in English. Studying for...

...semesters, I was a supplemental instructor for a Liberal Studies course, which focused on writing a long-form research paper. In this position, I aided the professor in lectures and held office hours of my own, where I answered students' questions regarding all of the aspects of writing a research paper, including how to find sources, which sources are acceptable, and how to format a paper. Following this position, I acted as the History and Liberal...

...high school level; I actively participated in three tutoring programs at my high school and was appointed through my academic performance. Almost all math subjects, especially Algebra and Calculus, are really enjoyable for me to tutor because I love sharing my experiences and seeing students gain confidence in their abilities! Chemistry is a close second mostly because I am currently studying the material for the third time since my sophomore year of high school. I...

...Music in Music Theory and Saxophone Performance. I have a passion for teaching youth have taught privately for 13+ years. I have been an SAT/ACT Tutor for Study Point, a mathematics tutor for Tutors for All, and have tutored Latin to 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...

...and a plethora of other subjects. I use a fun yet firm approach, as positive reinforcement and enthusiasm are the best motivators for young learners. Well spoken and a strong communicator, my methods raise grades and push students to become more 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,...

...students, though I am also extremely passionate about science (specifically Biology), and Test Prep! As a student, I am extremely detail-oriented myself, and while I am certainly capable of providing "big-picture" overviews, I am not afraid to dive into the nitty-gritty details if you need it! I can be sure to provide thorough explanations---I think it is important to know not only what is the correct answer but also why it is the correct answer....

...University in St. Louis studying Biology as well as Global Health and Environment. I have been tutoring for four years in a broad range of subjects including Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, English, and SAT prep. At WashU, I work as a peer mentor for General Chemistry in which I lead small groups through problem sets every week. As a tutor, I think it is critical to not only teach the student but also foster his/her problem...

My name is Charlie and have been privately tutoring students for the last 6 years. I enjoy 1 on 1 interactions as it provides a chance for better learning with custom tailored lessons. Learning should be enjoyable and easy and it's my goal to make it that way for you.

...and levels. As an English major, I wrote many papers and edited those of my peers. I believe the best teachers help students use their own intuitions and reasoning to discover knowledge or arrive at conclusions. I have broad knowledge in the humanities, including two master's degrees in music (composition and performance) from the Guildhall School of Music in London and the New England Conservatory in Boston. As a freelance musician, I have flexible hours.

...continued tutoring throughout all of middle and high school, graduating in 2012 and heading to college. In college, I volunteered to tutor local elementary school students in the afternoons for one term and was later selected to serve as a lab assistant in an introduction to computer science class at my undergraduate institution. I was recently selected to serve as a teacher's assistant for an introduction to communication class during my first semester of graduate...

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.

Rick is a veteran journalist and teacher. He has been teaching SAT preparation since 2003, and is currently teaching English at high school in Massachusetts. He is licensed in Massachusetts to teach English and History at the middle- and high-school levels. Rick's chief teaching strengths are in writing mechanics and reading comprehension. He is also highly knowledgeable of American history, government, politics, and civics.

...to become an author or editor. Currently, I'm a freshman at Trinity College in Hartford, CT, where I'm also studying rhetoric, sociology, anthropology, and theatre. Both in college and in high school, I've been extremely active in whatever English-related programs I could find, from book clubs to poetry contests. I even had a poem submitted in the Apple Pi Literary Magazine! With Varsity Tutors, I hope to spread my passion for writing and literature to...

...them things that I am passionate about like math, English, science, and art! I have 4 cummulative years of peer mentoring in middle school and high school. I was always someone who wanted to do well in school, but I struggled with self-confidence and test anxiety. I was able to find amazing mentors through Varsity Tutors and other programs who helped me overcome these obstacles and I wish to do the same for other students....

...a Writing Tutor to students on-campus before starting a full-time job as an Associate Writer for a Boston-based financial firm. In 2017, I decided to pursue my love of education and travel by relocating to Leon, Nicaragua. There, I taught elementary, middle, and high school English classes, and tutored adults in the evenings. Since my return to Boston, I've been working in the travel industry coordinating tours in Europe and contributing to our travel blog....