Top Social Studies Tutors serving Newton

Samuel: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...helping students with their writing. I would love to help you improve your writing skills in general, or to look at specific essays or papers. I also enjoy tutoring English/ Language Arts more broadly, including ESL, and math. I do hold a TEFL certificate. I try to keep lessons with students interesting, because I think it's really hard to learn when you don't enjoy what you're learning! I hope to work with you to develop...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1430
SAT Math: 710
SAT Verbal: 720

Marianne: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...a director and teacher for the Educational Studies Program (ESP), the group that runs MIT Splash, an event where 2000+ high schoolers come to MIT to take classes from MIT students on any subject imaginable. My time in ESP got me addicted to "spreading the joy of teaching and learning". I love my work as a manufacturing consultant and enjoy spending my weekends teaching online small-group classes and tutoring students. When tutoring, I specialize in...
Education & Certification
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800

Kathryn: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
Certified Biology and Special Ed teacher looking to help high school students better understand their coursework! I also enjoy tutoring Math and German.
Education & Certification
Brown University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Brown University - Master of Arts Teaching, Biology Teacher Education
ACT Composite: 33
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 33

Leonard: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
I'm a retired physician, who rediscovered his love for teaching as a volunteer tutor for Boston's Partners in Education. I have been a volunteer tutor for high school kids at Artists for Humanity for the past 3 years. I have many years of experience teaching in Medical Continuing Education. I am semi-retired, like teaching and kids. I enjoy working with students on a one-on-one basis, and am patient and thorough in my approach.
Education & Certification
Miami University (Ohio) - Bachelor in Arts, Government
New York Medical College - Doctor of Medicine, Medicine

Andrew: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...move on to fulfill their life vision. After graduating with my B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maine, I worked in an urban school in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston to help students achieve higher marks in English/Language Arts and Math. I then went on to begin my tutoring career while I study to obtain my master's degree in teaching. I primarily tutor middle school, high school, and AP US History, middle and...
Education & Certification
University of Maine - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government

Christine: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...in mathematics. I started tutoring in high school by teaching my peers after school and during our lunch breaks. I have a passion for helping others with their studies and accomplishing their aspirations. It's always an exciting experience to help other overcome obstacles and achieve their goals! I am also able to tutor in Mandarin Chinese. My hobbies are exploring the city of Boston, visiting historical landmarks and museums, and trying out new cuisines.... My teaching...
Education & Certification
Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Computer Science
SAT Math: 750
SAT Verbal: 700

Melani: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...wrapped up my own MCAT journey so everything that I learned to guide me through the process is fresh in my mind! I also am passionate about STEM subjects and love coaching students in their science and math courses, specifically in Chemistry, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, and Physics. I have tutored students on a volunteer basis for 4 years in these subjects. When I'm not tutoring students (or studying for my own coursework), I love baking,...
Education & Certification
Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Biomedical Sciences
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 34
ACT Math: 35

Soren: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...presently in the dissertation writing phase of the program. I have a MA in Art History and Theory from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a BFA in Painting from Maryland Institute College of Art. When beginning to work with a student no matter the level of the student or the subject matter to be covered I always make sure that the student and I are on the same page. This means,...
Education & Certification
Maryland Institute College of Art - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Painting
Stony Brook University - Doctor of Philosophy, Philosophy

Winston: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...read, and the latter two because I think they are highly solvable and I want to make sure students get a chance to learn how to solve them. I'm a firm believer in tutoring in the style of a conversation. Obviously I'm imparting knowledge, but I don't want to lecture and I don't want to be boring, so I try to make it as natural as possible--which does mean I make my fair share of...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, History
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
SAT Writing: 800

Thomas: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
I am a retired corporate instructor and for the past ten years a professor at New York University (NYU). Education has been a lifelong passion which I pursue, in part, by tutoring individual students from late middle school through college. I'm married and have three grown children and a couple of very special grandchildren.
Education & Certification
Providence College - Bachelors, English
Boston University - Masters, Education

Alyssa: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...first pre-orientation program for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students. As part of FYRE's leadership, I mentored another ten students directly and served as an advocate for all 100 students in the program. I am well-qualified to teach a wide variety of subjects due to the interdisciplinary nature of Harvard's education generally and of each of my majors specifically. For example, Environmental Science & Public Policy majors are required not only to take classes on earth...
Education & Certification
Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Environmental Studies
ACT Composite: 35
ACT English: 35
ACT Math: 32

George: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
PhD candidate (passed-graduating in July 2019) at the University of Edinburgh with an interdisciplinary and international background. Over ten years of teaching and research experience in Philosophy, Theology/Religion, Social Ethics, Sociology and Comparative Criminology/Criminal Justice Reform Research with a background in research, resource development and administration.
Education & Certification
Central University College - Bachelor in Arts, Public Administration
University of Phoenix-Boston Campus - Master of Philosophy, Philosophy and Religious Studies, General

Ri: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...a concentration in health sciences. I'm currently pursuing my MBA. I'm equipped to tutor students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. My specialties lie in math and English, and I also offer tailored tutoring for GRE preparation. With experience tutoring students from middle school to college and even post-grad learners, I strive to make learning engaging and accessible. Having grown up feeling intense pressure to excel academically, I know firsthand how stress can take...
Education & Certification
Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government

Kailing: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
Hi! My name is Kailing, and I am a DMD/PhD student at Harvard University with an interest in clinical and research education in health sciences as well as global health. I am also very interested in becoming an educator in academia. I am very excited to work with you!
Education & Certification
Wellesley College - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Harvard University - Current Grad Student, Chemistry
GRE Verbal: 164

Mégann: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
Graduated with a French Literature Diploma, I am currently enrolled in a French Law school, majoring Business and International Law. I will be graduate this September.
Education & Certification
Universit Paris X - Bachelor of Laws, Legal Studies

Julia: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...involved in the education in a myriad of ways: I've taught both in the States and abroad, tutored, trained teachers, taken academic courses, and worked with education policy. Half of learning is understanding the material, and the other half is understanding yourself and how you need to relate to the material. I think a well rounded, successful student needs to focus on both aspects in order to be prepared for a lifetime of learning, and...
Education & Certification
Emory University - Bachelors, Creative Writing/English and Neuropsychology
American University School of International Service - Current Grad Student, International Development

Laura: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...addition to holding a BFA in Musical Theatre from Belmont University. Since graduating from high school, I have lived in a variety of places, including Nashville, Northern California, London, and, most recently, New York. Due in part to my background in the performing arts, I am most excited about teaching literature, reading comprehension, and English. I also am passionate about helping students polish essays and language skills in preparation for the SAT and ACT. I...
Education & Certification
Belmont University - Bachelors, Musical Theatre
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Masters, Classical Acting for the Professional Theater
ACT English: 33
ACT Reading: 34

Becky: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
Hello, My name is Rebecca, but I prefer to go by "Becky." I am a recent graduate of Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts. Over the past 5 years, I have tutored over 1,000 students in about 40 subject areas! I look forward to hearing from you!
Education & Certification
Assumption College - Bachelor in Arts, History

Teagan: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...tutor is definitely ELA! I have experience as a freelance middle school private tutor and a college application editor/tutor. I'd describe my tutoring style as very hands on. I come to sessions with lesson plans based on both the student's and teacher's educational goals, and create plans that are simultaneously engaging/fun, but also challenging. I like to end sessions with creative writing exercises/word games. I find these help students with vocabulary, sentence variation, and structure....
Education & Certification
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Bachelor of Science, History
Brandeis University - Master of Arts, English

Nathaniel: Newton Social Studies tutor
Certified Social Studies Tutor in Newton, MA
...of computer science for fun). I scored a 2380 on my SAT, 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...
Education & Certification
Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
SAT Composite (1600 scale): 1590
SAT Math: 800
SAT Verbal: 800
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