Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Lowell, MA

...a Master's Degree in Education and a professional teaching license in grades 5-12. I specialize in executive functioning, reading comprehension, writing development, and creating academic strategies for test prep, ELA, History, and ESL. I see myself more of a coach helping you develop strategies that will serve you long after we finish our session. I'll tailor a program that works for you, which will serve you academically and professionally. I look forward to working with...

I have taught English, French, and Latin at both the middle school and high school levels. I have also tutored students in individual and group settings for the reading and writing portions of the SAT. ... My goals as an educator are to build student confidence, and to help students to set and reach measurable markers of progress.... In a first session, I try to get a read on the student’s needs and personality. Together with...

...prep. I am hoping to help students reach their academic potential through immersing them in subject content, providing them with analytical skills, and applying concepts to the real-world. I hope to see my students build strong analytical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaboration skills. I have worked as a teaching assistance at KTBYTE, teaching students the fundamentals of computer science in Java via Processing and aiding students with programming concepts and independent projects. I have...

...lived there for 3 years, and went to graduate school in Southern France. May you, the potential student/client, please bring an open mind & above-average effort to my tutor sessions... as well as a notebook for keeping notes throughout the study session. Please understand that perfection is not our goal, progress is the objective every time we meet. Practice takes effort; great practice takes great effort. I will consistently encourage my students to better judge...

...National Honors Society in math, reading, social studies, Spanish, and science. Two summers ago, I ran my own tutoring business, where I tutored math through Algebra II (helping a student through her online class), ACT/SAT prep for a rising 9th grader, reading comprehension and writing skills for a rising 5th grader, Geometry (with the hopes of skipping 8th grade math) for a rising 8th grader, and homework help for a variety of students. I very...

...and my students referred to me as either "Monsieur," or, inaccurately, "Professor." For two summers, I tutored Reading Comprehension. What makes me a great tutor is my passion for student success and my love for the subjects I want to teach. The diversity of my students has taught me to adopt a new persona to fit each particular student. Zany playfulness is often the best for younger students, a certain amount of sarcastic humor can...

...lessons in pursuit of my degree in education. I tutor students in a variety of subject including English, Math, and Social studies at both general and elementary, plus some history subjects aswell. I also teach drum lessons for students at a variety of levels. I believe in a very hands-on approach to learning as I find it is the best way to develop a stronger understanding of the content. Learning should also be fun! So...

...models for my own behavior. One of my proudest moments was working as an undergraduate instructor as part of my doctoral program at Northeastern University. Walking in the classroom and getting to stand at the front of the classroom for the first time, completing my journey from one side of the classroom to the other, I could not have been happier I bring the same passion and enthusiasm to tutoring that I do to teaching,...

...Reading Instructor during my summers at the Institute of Reading Development. Throughout these experiences, I have dedicated myself to informing my students about the critical reading and writing process. I received my B.A. in English (cum laude) from Suffolk University and my M.A. in English Literature (honors) from the University of New Hampshire. I am currently in the Ph.D. application process! I tutor writing, reading, literature, history, philosophy, and any other writing intensive material. My...

...areas of expertise include mathematics, SAT/ACT/AP test prep, English and history. In addition to tutoring, he spends his time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the...

...and enjoy teaching students the skills necessary to excel at their own SATs and other standardized tests. I also have experience helping students academically at the middle school and high school levels, primarily with math and English classes. As a tutor, I strive to make concepts intuitive and easily understandable. My goal is to equip my pupils with the tools they need to tackle any academic or intellectual challenge. Every student learns differently, so my...

...math courses ranging from basic math to calculus. I have also tutored some basic physics courses, and meteorology courses. My tutoring style is casual and collaborative with the student. I like to work a problem or problem set with students to gauge how they approach problems and identify what issue they are having and then work with them to find a strategy. I enjoy tutoring and helping students because during my education I benefitted from...

...do you want to learn? How do you learn best?" Based on their answers, I make sure to incorporate their interests and preferences into whatever it is we do. As a student, I was always fascinated by the humanities, as well as learning a second language. I am a recent Harvard graduate, earning my Master's in Secondary Education, and received my undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Political Science and Education. As a young educator,...

...I spent three summers working as a camp counselor, giving me experience working with children in a wide range of ages. In an academic setting, I love to be challenged because I find it encourages me to expand my thinking in new ways. As a tutor, I try to encourage a dedication to problem solving. I believe that nothing is unsolvable- some problems just need outside the box creativity to conquer. Nothing makes me happier...

...various capacities for close to four years now, using my education and experience to help them succeed in school and socially. From September 2015 until June 2016, I served in a 5th grade classroom in Hyde Park with City Year Boston, helping my students primarily with their reading but also with math and other subjects. I am capable of working with you from various backgrounds and can tailor my work to fit the needs of...

...must often "get through" subjects they do not find fun. I feel I should acknowledge that I consider that once my student, always my student. This means that I answer panicked emails from students who have forgotten how to do footnotes once they get to college, among other things. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading, watching rugby (I used to play), swimming, dancing (all kinds), photography, reading, manga/anime and needlecrafts. Model United Nations is...

...Tahoe, NV. The most successful approach to learning is one that's hands-on and personal. Through activities, discussions and scenarios, we'll easily accelerate your learning pace, and ensure success towards your learning goals. Outside of academia, I enjoy backpacking in New Hampshire, seeing movies at the Davis Square Theater, going to concerts at Great Scott in Allston, and camping out on the lawn in front of the Cambridge Public Library - enjoying a good book and...

...Need help organizing an essay, or writing a college application? Struggling to differentiate early Christianity and Judaism? Iambic Pentameter making you crazy? Missed the lesson on the sociological perspective? Let's chat! I studied Religion and Theatre at Wellesley College and took classes in Literature, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, History, Dramatic Theory, and more! I have a special place in my heart for Shakespeare, and my favorite quote of his is "Let the sky rain potatoes!"

...a friendly and charismatic person, with the ability to make people comfortable around me and also understand the importance of what I am communicating. I am thorough and meticulous in my method of tutoring, and I try to make sure my student fully comprehends the scope of what they're learning. Aside from that, I enjoy meeting people, drawing and going to art shows, experimenting with circuits, playing volleyball, and going to the beach.

...the language conversationally. In addition to my experience teaching Latin, I have previously taught classes and tutored students individually for the ACT, SAT, and SSAT. I can teach all subjects on these tests, and I have developed my own materials that are based on previously released tests. I particularly enjoy helping students master these entrance exams and seeing them gain confidence as they realize that they can can succeed on the test.