Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Newton, MA

...leverage their own personal learning style to perform: ace technical details, harness the power of repetition, and take advantage of the revising process the goes into producing polished results that land the job, the account, or gain an applicant entry to his or her university of choice. As keynote speaker of the Youth Toastmasters high school program, I can offer a structured perspective on planning and executing a speech, preparing mentally for the experience of...

...a student's innate curiosity, but a good tutor can restore it. I currently tutor students in the social and biological sciences (elementary school through college level), reading and writing, and in standardized test preparation. I am also an avid debater, and coach debate at a high school in Providence, RI. When I am not tutoring, I enjoy creative writing, singing, painting, horseback riding, skiing, hiking, and traveling. My dream is to one day practice medicine...

Hi, I'm Chris. I am currently a Senior at Boston College studying Computer Science. I have extensive experience in Math, Science, History, and English at the High School level. I tutored throughout High School and into college, where my horizons broadened to tutoring higher levels of Mathematics and Science, up to Multivariable Calculus and linear algebra. I also have extensive coding experience to help those interested in the field.

I am a teacher, a writer, and a traveler. I am here to support your education and guide you to unlocking your own abilities. My goal is always to help students progress to the next step in their individual learning paths. I am ready to help!

...meeting students from all over Boston and helping them with SAT preparation or science class. Its a very rewarding feeling when students achieve their goals because of your help. This feeling, and the growth of confidence Ive seen in my students after our sessions, has led me to keep tutoring in my life post-graduation! If you need help with specific subject matter, or just need a friendly face to work through problems with, I'm here...

...problem. On top of my scientific pursuits, I have immersed myself in the worlds of classical Latin and Spanish. The beauty of language and its power are so wonderful. I am extremely passionate about biology, chemistry, math, and language. I have learned a great deal thus far, and really want to help others along their learning journeys! I firmly believe that with the proper guidance, we all possess the abilities to grasp and master complex...

...pool, I believe that a good lesson is one where the student is doing the thinking. I teach interactively, asking questions, listening to students. explanations, and probing students to produce the correct answer for themselves. I want to model thinking and questioning strategies that will allow a student to be successful without a tutor; I endeavor always to work myself out of a job. When I'm not tutoring or teaching swim lessons, I enjoy reading...

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...

As a recent graduate student of archaeology at Cornell University, I will be able to help students with subjects ranging from anthropology, archaeology, geography, and social studies. I have conducted research in Romania, Italy, and most recently in Jordan for my thesis; "Resettlement of the Bdul and its effect on Preservation Initiatives at Petra, Jordan." Please let me know if you would like any additional information!... My teaching philosophy is student oriented. First, I assess the...

...experience and having taken those tests myself, I know exactly the types of issues that students struggle with and am well qualified to overcome commonplace obstacles to help them be successful in their courses. Also, I tutored in my high school's after school program where I helped many struggling students achieve great success in their classes. In medical school, I peer tutored many of my fellow classmates by helping them develop better study strategies, helping...

I am a graduate of Loyola University Maryland. I am licensed to teach first through sixth grade. I have worked with children from first grade to eighth grade in many different capacities! I was a camp counselor for years, I have tutored young students as well as college students at Loyola. I currently work with 8th graders. I love working with students of all ages and I am extremely passionate about what I do!

...Heather, and I am a recent graduate of Vanderbilt University where I received a BS in Human and Organizational Development. I also minored in Quantitative Methods and have a passion for statistics. I have spent time living in France and England and love to travel. My time abroad has cultivated a love of language and writing and how to use academic tools in order to create opportunities in life beyond the classroom. I am excited...

...statistics, SAT subject exams in history, English literature, and biology, and the MCAT; I am also EMT certified in the state of Massachusetts. As an undergrad, I tutored my peers in biostatistics and provided edits and feedback for written assignments. I am also an avid fiction writer who has written full-length novels and taken many creative and technical writing classes. I love finding different ways to organize information to maximize learning and absorption and helping...

...involves personalized, hands-on, interactive activities (even in a remote setting). My unique approach employs theatre and creative dramatics and inter-arts strategies across subjects, especially essay writing, critical thinking, and analysis. As someone who attended college and received both my advanced degrees on scholarship (Vassar, Emerson, Tufts), I am an advocate for equal opportunity education. I have worked one-on-one with students of all ages, including thesis and dissertation coaching. For me, learning is fun!

...to lighten it a bit with a sense of humor (I got my start as a comedy writer while at Columbia). I have varied interests outside of tutoring, all of which tend to run toward the artistic. I am an avid film-goer and a regular attendee of the theater. I also like to attend visual art shows. In my free time I continue to study Creative Writing while also working freelance as a story analyst...

...some Spanish. My previous experience includes tutoring for the National Honor Society and serving as a Teaching Assistant for AP Psychology in high school. While I can tutor a wide range of topics, I am most passionate about Math, Science, and Computer Science. I am a huge believer that hands-on practice and actively working through examples are crucial for long-term understanding and learning of a topic. My goal as a tutor is to be able...

...third year biology major at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with a strong background in math at all levels. Along with my biology degree, I am also studying for two minors in psychology and mathematics. I have experience as a tutor, both freelance for a year with several students and working through a school as a math tutor and SAT prep tutor for three years. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, the ocean, and...

I have my bachelors degree in interior architecture from Boston Architecture College and I have experience with Sketchup Revit and Autocad ... PRACTICE MAKES YOU BETTER.... See previous examples of work that they have been working on.... By assigning him/her homework and giving them some themes that they are interested in.... REWARD him/her with something they like, such as a movie.... Have them break it up and simplify.... Read more, listen to music or watch videos;...

...settings (especially in mathematics). I also have several years of experience working with children. I believe any academic concept can be taught to any student, as long as it is visualized in the way that reaches the student the best. I place a lot of importance on visual learning, diagrams, and analogies. Other than biology, I have a passion for drawing, playing the piano, running, spending time with friends and family, and being outdoors.

...experienced licensed educator who also holds advanced degrees in Curriculum and Instruction, Special Education, and Educational Therapy. I have expertise in teaching PreK-12 students and adult learners with and without disabilities. I provide tutoring services in a variety of areas, such as CBEST, CSET, GRE, MTEL, RICA, ESL, and computer skills. I also provide editing services to Master and Ph.D. students on writing thesis, dissertation, manuscripts. I am passionate about working with individuals and helping...