Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Newton, MA

...and feel passionately about the subject of education. I am pursuing a double major in Digital Journalism and Photography, with a minor in International Studies. I want to become a journalist so that I may educate others about the things that are going on in the world. My favorite topics to tutor include the wonderful subjects of English and Social Studies! My teaching philosophy is relaxed and laid back- I believe that in order to...

...endorsement (grades 5-12) and my Bachelor's Degree in English from Westfield State University. Tutoring is one of my favorite forms of teaching. There is no better moment than when a student is able to figure something out in their own way (aka the lightbulb moment). I tutor a variety of subjects! I am well-rounded, though, my largest amount of experience is with Reading, Writing, ELA, Special Education, and test prep (SAT, MCAS, etc).

...a student in Medieval European history since she was struggling and wanted some help in understanding the subject better. She did better after our study sessions. I learned that each student may require a different approach to best learn the subject. So I don't have any set style but rather one that changes to suit the student's needs. My interests outside of academia range among several different things. I enjoy playing video games, card games,...

I am a working professional with over ten years of experience in higher education administration. I have a Bachelors Degree in Rehabilitation Services & Masters in Educational Policy & Leadership. My passion for helping others through education is what inspired me to become a Varsity Tutor. I am hoping to work with students of all ages in a variety of topics.

...from the University of Rhode Island. My favorite subjects revolve around sciences, math and foreign language. Education is a vast journey of self-discovery and talent development that bestows upon your unique skills to explore your most significant capabilities. I possess an irrefutable passion in teaching because it is monumentally rewarding to instill courage and perseverance to professionals, scholars and everyday people towards their goals. My goals are to foment the innate skills, abilities and talent...

...is Cy - and I've been working with students for almost 15 years. I really enjoy being part of the learning process and helping students succeed. My professional life began as a biochemist and intellectual property attorney. After practicing law for five years, I attended grad school at Stanford, graduating in 2012. This background allows me to support students in a fairly large number of subjects. I look forward to working with you and helping...

...and Farsi (due to my upbringing, background and education). I'm very passionate about teaching languages, European and World History to students of different levels and ages. I can also help you prepare for the GRE as I have studied for it extensively in preparation for my graduate school applications. I believe that patience, hard work and dedication in conveying the message to the student pays off at the end and is a very rewarding experience...

Student at Wake Forest University. I love Spanish and English. In my free time, I enjoy reading, photography, and hanging out with friends!

I recently graduated from New York University with a bachelor's degree in Computer Science and minors in Mathematics and Philosophy. I'm most passionate about tutoring Math, History, and Coding, but I'm also well-equipped to tutor a wide range of other subjects. In my past tutoring experience, I've helped students improve their test scores and deepen their understanding of the materialall while maintaining a fun and engaging learning environment.

...Rindge and Latin School in Cambridge, MA. I loved working with my class and watching how much they learned and grew throughout the year. One of my students was even selected to participate in a national moot court competition, and I had the privilege of coaching him through the competition and watching him compete in Washington, D.C. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about history, government, political science, and...

...they now can see how all of these seemingly separate scientific topics are actually all related. My goal in providing tutorial is not just to get through the student's materials, but to motivate the student about the learning process as a whole and provide career guidance, good organizational skills and help the student develop good learning ethics and excellent time management skills by so doing they become independent very quickly. I love helping students to...

I am a professional writer, with 6 published novels, 1000s of magazine and newspaper articles, and a degree from University of Massachusetts. It is my hope I can help you not only become a better student in your subject, but show you why topics like literature can be so exciting. I look forward to working with you one on one.

...two years off between undergrad and law school to travel and teach. I have over seven years of tutoring experience in a broad range of subjects. I’m passionate about all things History and Geography-related (I have a collection of old maps and books), though I also really enjoy teaching U.S. Government, World History, and Political Science-type subjects. I pride myself in having an adaptable teaching style that allows me to break down difficult concepts into...

...six to age eighteen, usually with a focus on reading and writing, but with occasional forays into social studies, science, and Taekwondo. My favorite subjects to tutor are middle and high school writing and math through Algebra I. I also tutor in the elementary grades, in Spanish, and in history. I am willing to meet each student where they are and go from there. I encourage students to embrace a growth mindset, believing that they...

...an elementary school student who had recently emigrated from Latin America, taught math to a middle school student with an IEP, taught math and science to high school students, and was hired by my college to teach biology and economics to students at my school. I got a 2100 on my SAT's and a 29 composite score on my ACT's (my scores in English and Math were 34 and 31, respectively). I also got my...

...proofreader, helping authors with disabilities edit manuscripts, monitoring textual cohesion and offering narrative feedback. I would love to apply these skills for a school-aged audience too. I can show you tools to become a better writer (and reader), including vocabulary tips, essay help, tailored feedback, and more, depending on your needs. There's no magic formula to being a good writer and confident reader. The most important thing you bring to it is you!

Writer, philosopher, and strong believer in the power of critical thinking, my goal is to help students feel engaged and excited about materials they are working with. I did my undergraduate degree at the University of Richmond and I'm currently pursing an MA at Boston University in the School of Communication. I enjoy working with learners of all ages and backgrounds.

...academic content, but also to help them develop skills to set goals and gain autonomy over their own education. When working in schools, collaboration with colleagues is central to my practice; when tutoring, this means being open to feedback from my students and their families so we can work together to best support the student's growth. This allows me to become self-reflective about my own practice, and match my tutoring style so it best meets...

...obtaining a degree in electrical engineering. I worked as a private tutor for high school mathematics, history, and English to help students in both individual or group settings. Finally, I co-founded a Mathematics enrichment program "MathMatters!", where I developed and taught a curriculum of creative discrete math lessons/activities. Many of the subjects I tutor are subjects I greatly enjoy; I carry my passion for the material while mentoring and tutoring my students.

...to their interests and everyday lives. For the past few months, I have been teaching students of all ages (age 4 up to adult) English as a secondary language. These students are from East Asia and have varying degrees of fluency in English. I have found I particularly enjoy working with young children and finding ways to engage them in learning. In my everyday life, I go on many walks with my dog, and I...