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

...and that passion has only grown stronger as I have gotten older. Through studying English and literature in college, I have also grown to appreciate all the new challenges and complexities that English encompasses. Though the papers are much longer and the readings much more difficult than they were when I first discovered my love for it, the reward is also that much better. I am excited to meet, work, and learn with you!

...Although I have taken a wide variety of classes, I am most passionate about biology, especially those which relate to the human body. I find it incredibly interesting that so many things are happening in our bodies all at once! In my free time I enjoy coding, solving puzzles, being in the outdoors, and hanging out with friends. I look forward to getting to know you and working with you in the future!

...my academics, I am interested in public policy and plan to go to law school. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Writing, and Spanish. In my experience helping struggling students with their writing and language acquisition, I am always fascinated by the diversity of learning styles among students. I aim to tailor my tutoring to a student's particular needs to provide them the best possible service.

...with conductive metals, and develop test procedures for lithium ion batteries. Somewhere along the way, I discovered that I really enjoy working with other students and sharing what I've learned. I started off tutoring a couple of neighbors in high school. Now I work with classes of up to eight. I prefer the smaller setting so that it doesn't feel like I'm assuming the role of a teacher or a professor. My areas of specialization...

I am a recent graduate of Clark University with a B.A. in Urban Geography and Women's and Gender Studies. I have a passion for teaching writing, reading, and general social science courses. It makes my day to spark a student's passion for a new topic or help a student grasp a difficult idea.

...confusion into success. I specialize in all levels of math up to and through precalculus. Everyone thinks about numbers and equations differently, and I want to help each student I meet in and individual, patient, and personalized way. I'm a graduate of Boston University, where I studied theatre and biology, but was very active in my high school's math curriculum. Outside of academia, I'm passionate about theatre, acting, current events, and instrumental arrangements of pop...

...my MBA. I have always enjoyed tutoring, and tutored throughout high school and college. As a mechanical engineering major, I have a very strong background in math and sciences. I have experience tutoring all levels of math, from middle school to college level, SAT prep, and Physics. My ability to explain complex concepts in a simplified manner makes me a great tutor, and my ability to make my students feel comfortable learning and asking questions....

...since 2009. I have worked with high school students since 2010 with many math courses and topics. Additionally, I have successfully tutored and prepared student for the SAT, ACT, GRE and MCAT. I have a proven track history of higher scores on practice tests and topic mastery. I don't just tutor the subject, I show your student how to maximize time, spot traps and find the right answer quickly. I look forward to work with...

At the core, I love learning and find it fun. In teaching, I try to convey that sense of fun to my students. I use a variety of techniques depending on my student's learning style, but I always focus on the fun of learning new things.... In a first session with a student, I would introduce the basic concepts and core questions of the subject, and determine my student's learning style in order to plan future...

...tutoring as well as working as an endoscopy nurse per diem. As a nursing tutor, I will incorporate features such as clinical assessments, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation, and evaluation from past experiences to help my students find success and gratification as well empowering learners to develop their own strengths, beliefs, and personal attributes to become a well rounded professional nurse. I love to teach and come up with new strategies and materials to help students learn...

I have been working with students of all ages for several years. I take a personal approach with each student, learning their strengths, weaknesses, and ways of learning. I am a creative instructor and use visuals, verbal cues, and games to assist students in their learning. I am a passionate instructor and child care professional striving to assist as many students as possible.

...test prep curricula! I graduated cum laude from Pomona College, studied mental health counseling at USC, and I am currently pursuing my master's degree at Harvard. Each student is unique, and I excel at determining your specific needs, then focusing on accomplishing your goals with skilled and thoughtful expertise. Collaboration and active learning are focal components of my job as tutor, test prep instructor, and essay editor. I am looking forward to working with you...

...respectively. My areas of specialization at the graduate level are in ethics, moral thought, philosophy of law, political theory, Africana philosophy, and criminology. I also earned my BA from the University of Southern California where I triple majored in Sociology, Religion, and American Studies & Ethnicity. I have over 6 years of teaching at the university level, and have taught courses in both Philosophy, Politics, and African-American-Studies. And I have 3 years teaching at the...

...instruction has its place but I am not as interested in whether students know these concepts; as I am in if they can put them to critical use. My teaching philosophy has both traditional and radical roots, and rests, not only on my being an expert in my field, but on my being a partner in learning with my students. I look forward to our work and sharing my love of knowledge with you.

...and the Reading and Writing section of the SAT. I love engaging with students and I like figuring out how to tailor the tutoring experience to best fit their learning style. I am currently an English major, and I love writing (and editing!). I eventually intend to get my master's degree in education. In high school, I took four years of Latin and it was one of my favorite subjects! Outside of school, I enjoy...

...you or your children succeed in school. In 2016, I won a national essay competition for The Nation magazine and I continue to receive positive feedback on my writing from my professors. No matter what point you are at in the writing process, I want to support you! We can brainstorm, talk it through, look for sources, write an outline, and edit. I can also support you in creating an academic plan. I hope to...

Hello! Learning is boundless, and it has always been a deep interest of mine. Whether you're exploring the limits of math and rigor, or searching for beauty in music and art, my wide-ranging set of interests (and experience extending back to my MIT education) will help you reach your goals, faster. Reach out! I'd like to meet you, and help in any way I can.

...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. My philosophy for tutoring students is to try my best and tailor my teaching style to what works...

...and in order to reach it, they must embrace and persevere through adversity. Failure, however, is never a setback; it is a step closer to success. When working with students, I refrain from providing direct answers to homework or test questions, for building a foundation for sustainable learning is more important than memorizing easy answers. Above all else, I focus on forming a personal relationship with each student to create an open and engaging learning...

...I designed my own degree through the Individually-Designed Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDIP) based around English and Linguistics. I have experience tutoring high school and college age students. I worked in the Emerson college writing center and currently tutor at Enroot in Cambridge. I am passionate about coming up with intuitive and effective writing techniques and study strategies. If you are looking for help with a research paper, SAT prep or an English assignment, I would...