Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Newton, MA

...it is a fundamental building block to any successful career, both in school and out of school. I love helping people to realize that they have the ability to be a great writer with some practice, and I firmly believe that with the right approach, it's an accessible skill for all learners. Outside of work, I enjoy dancing with a local performance company, reading, knitting, and spending time with my two cats.

...in the whole world. Seeing students gain confidence in their own learning puts a smile on my face every time. I started tutoring for students who were in the hospital and could not be present in their classrooms. It was such a special job and I have since been tutoring every weekday since! I typically work with elementary students who struggle with their literacy, but have worked with elementary math and other subjects such as...

My name is Seth. I love to learn and am love helping others achieve their academic goals.

...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. Tutoring has always been a huge part of my life...

...over a year as a classroom and private English teacher. I am qualified to teach English as a second language, French language, and all levels of academic writing. I'm also a *huge* standardized test geek--I'm here to help you prepare for tests like the SAT, LSAT, and GRE by helping you understand the logic of the test and the similarities among question types. My LSAT score puts me in the top half of one percent...

...them shape their ideas into coherent narratives. However, I am proudest to have supported students in their pursuit of graduate education. Sometimes this meant helping with admissions essays and personal statements, strategically planning their application process, or talking through the unwritten rules of graduate admissions and graduate education. I have experience working with college students who have learning differences, and I am sensitive to the specific processes used to support these students in higher education....

...summa cum laude from Hobart College with degrees in French and Francophone Studies and European Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies. I have three years of experience tutoring French students of all levels at Hobart and William Smith Colleges between 2014 and 2016. Although I am not a native French speaker, I believe that I am better equipped to teach the language since I have gone through the learning process myself. I am approachable,...

...taught 4th grade for two years in a different school district. I have been working in education; teaching, substitute teaching, and working as a paraprofessional for seven years now. I have experience working with a wide range of students; students on IEPs, students with academic challenges who need additional support, students who need enrichment and extra challenge, etc. I am very comfortable and familiar with teaching all subject matter of elementary aged students.

As a tutor in test prep (SAT/ACT/SSAT/AP), I aim to help my students learn subject matter solidly enough to teach it themselves. I have four years of experience in online tutoring through the Russian School of Mathematics. My VA research, 1st placement in MA Science Olympiad, and perfect AP scores in Calc BC, Eng Lang, Chem, and Bio give me the expertise to transform your student into an academic weapon.

I am passionate about helping students learn about economics, math, history and anything else I can help with. I look forward to working with you!

...worked with a variety of student populations including students with specific learning disabilities, multi-lingual students, students on the Autism Spectrum, and students with emotional and behavioral challenges. I believe that all students can be successful, but that some need a little extra help. I use formative and summative assessments, progress monitoring and data collection in my classroom to identify and target the needs of my individual students. I bring that same enthusiasm and diligence to...

...many real-world organizational skills whilst pursuing my undergrad degree in business management & marketing, and an MBA program in the future, which will help me provide a pragmatic approach to learning & educating towards students. This background also helps in my specialized field of teaching qualitative, analytical & subjective courses such as English, marketing, and essay & creative writing. Outside of academia, I enjoy hobbies such as martial arts, fitness, cooking & music composition. I...

...my own son whom I tutored from 2012-2016 in German so he does not lose it. In my "real" life job I am an Executive Assistant. I am a well organized person with a passion to pass on my knowledge and socialize with people from different cultures. In my free time I love to read, to cook, hang out with friends, listen to music. My sportive self loves kayaking, spinning and yoga.

I recently graduated with my PhD in chemistry from Tufts University, I received my bachelor's degree from Bard College in 2014 and worked in the private sector for 2 years in New York City as a analytical chemist. I tutor a broad range of subjects; I am most passionate about chemistry, mathematics and history (predominantly world history). I don't just wish to impart not just knowledge and understanding but also a passion for the sciences.

...science. I have experience teaching U.S. history to high school students. I have also worked with middle school aged children including running a MCAS math boot camp. I am ready to help students of all abilities whether it be a student looking to get ahead by prepping for an upcoming test, or a student looking to catch up in a troublesome class. School work can often be frustrating; I pride myself on identifying and addressing...

...few months ago and can help with anything AP related in high school as well as college courses. I have a year of teaching experience teaching 7-12 graders. I'm a huge movie buff, and I also really enjoy singing and photography. I strongly believe in preparing for success, so I will do my very best to make sure that our tutoring sessions set you up for success in mastery of that material and subject!

...all ages & abilities for more than 16 years. Specifically, I have worked as a literary specialist for those learning and struggling to read including those with diagnoses of learning disabilities. I have worked with thousands of students helping them become proficient readers. I have also taught English, ELA, Spanish and history for students in grades 3,6,7,9,10,11,12, and university classes during my years of teaching at public and private institutions. I am a native Spanish...

...to instill this passion in others. As a strong proponent of tutoring, I believe that those who benefit more from a one-on-one learning environment as opposed to a large, classroom setting should be given the attention and encouragement they deserve. In my free time, I enjoy cooking, baking, watching movies, and listening to music. I also love to travel, as one of my goals in life is to visit all 7 continents.

I'm a recent BU graduate with a major in history and a minor in chemistry. I'm well rounded, with a solid understanding of chemistry, physics, math, American history and European history up to a college level. I've always loved helping other students learn, and want to bring that enthusiasm to tutoring. I like to make problems relatable to students, and believe they can learn anything they set their mind to with enough practice.

...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 their own progress by basic homework assignments...