Award-Winning Social Studies Tutors serving Waltham, MA

...I've worked with students of all ages and from all over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and writer for most of my adult life. My wife and I are the proud parents of a recently turned 21 year...

...world of software and technology with a passion for working with mobile devices. Loves playing board games and following major trends in economic and technology sectors. I studied computer science at Northeastern University and am personally enamored by its myriad uses, from algorithmic calculations to statistical analysis. In my experience, every student has the capacity to excel in any subject given the right method of approach. Any material can be captivating depending on its presentation...

...master a topic and can answer even pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting...

I'm a graduate of Northeastern University, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with a minor in History. I'm passionate about cancer research and I'm currently a PhD student at Yale. I find that there is not one tutoring style that fits every student. People learn in different ways, and I make sure to adjust my tutoring style accordingly.

...lover of learning and helping others learn. As a student, I have had great success at rigorous and selective schools, earning my Bachelor's with High Honors and Phi Beta Kappa from Swarthmore College and my Master's with perfect grades from Brown University. Since leaving formal education, I continue to pursue learning opportunities through independent reading and professional development. I often tell my students that learning is my addiction, as many make fun of my choices...

...passionate about helping students my entire life, as I grew up helping care for my disabled twin brother, I saw firsthand how important access to education is from a young age. Since then, I have devoted my time to my two passions, medicine, and education. I am currently in school obtaining a combination B.S. and Masters Degree in Biology, with a minor in Education. I love all the subjects that I tutor, and my favorite...

...is a lost cause. Tutoring is a great way to change a student's attitude towards a particular subject. I have always prided myself on getting to know the students in my class beyond their lives in the classroom in order to determine how they can learn to the best of their abilities. The one-on-one setting of tutoring offers an even better environment to develop a trusting relationship to take some frustration out of students' lives...

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.

...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 law. I also love reading and writing, and am very experienced...

...and art history, I'm excited to share painting techniques while fostering creativity to allow students to reach their personal artistic goals. I am an enthusiastic art educator who strives to create an engaging and supportive learning environment where students can gain confidence in their abilities and can develop their artistic voice. I enjoy painting master copies ( a copy of a masterpiece) of renaissance artists such as Caravaggio and Raphael while researching and employing centuries...

...at Plymouth State University, working toward my bachelor's degree in Mathematics with a minor in K8 Math Education. I'm set to graduate in 2027. Before college, I attended Lowell High School in Massachusetts, where I was part of the Education Pathway program. That experience included 30 hours of student teaching in Lowell Public Schools and really helped spark my passion for education. I believe all students can learn and succeed when they have access to...

...Since then, She has worked in a variety of positions ranging from teaching photography to high-risk youth, to developing technology workshops for blind and deaf customers at Apple, to working for higher education institutions, such as Harvard University. This summer she moved from Los Angeles back to the Boston area to pursue her Master's in Technology, Innovation, and Education at Harvard University. In addition to her experience with traditional subjects, she teaches yoga and has...

...as well as psychology and introductory neuroscience. In the past I've also worked with learners on prepping for standardized tests, including the SATs, GREs, and TOEFL. My teaching approach is responsive and 100 percent student-centered. I look forward to working one-on-one with you to help clarify your learning goals, scaffolding activities to match your abilities and get you to the next level, all while ensuring that the learning process is both challenging and fun. I...

...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. It...

...educator of 15+ years, primarily in English/humanities, though I occasionally dabble in math/science and such. I hold a Masters in Education specializing in secondary education, but I've worked with a wide variety of student demographics: K-12, college/university, returning students, ESL/ELL, gifted and/or reluctant learners, etc. I enjoy the challenge of stepping outside of my comfort zone in terms of teaching assignments, and I believe my passion for being in the classroom rubs off on my...

I recently completed my Masters degree in Neuroscience at Trinity College, Dublin. Prior to pursuing my Masters I received a B.A. in Psychology from Emmanuel College, Boston. I plan on starting my PhD next year, and would ultimately like to become a professor. I want to teach because I have always enjoyed learning and helping other people to do the same.

...Washington University. I have experience tutoring English and Spanish to all age levels. I have also tutored writing and job search and career planning skills, but my primary experience is in teaching SAT and LSAT test prep. In high school, I completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, with particular success in European History and World Literature. I feel comfortable teaching a majority of high school subjects, but my favorite subject to tutor is Test Prep, particularly...

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.

...Little Rock, Arkansas, but now I live in Cambridge, Massachusetts as a senior at Harvard University studying government and economics. I'm very excited to be tutoring for Varsity Tutors because I received tutoring for standardized tests on the website when I was applying to colleges a few years ago, and I'm excited to continue the tradition of excellence and to help everyone do well and achieve what they are aiming to do! I am the...

...perspectives in papers that are clear, well-supported, and well-organized. I also love working with students on questions of environmentalism, earth science and agriculture, and questions of anthropology and environmental justice. I am a firm believer in the importance of a person's ability to effectively communicate and express themselves, and I work hard in every session to make sure students feel seen, heard, and supported as they communicate their ideas and think critically about their learning....