Award-Winning SSAT Tutors in Brookline, MA

...subjects to tutor are standardized tests such as the SAT and LSAT as there truly is a science behind approaching questions, finding contextual clues and eliminating wrong answers. I have used these techniques throughout my own academic career with great success and I like passing them along to my students. When you work with me, we will run diagnostic tests to pinpoint the exact questions types that are troubling you and then focus on that...

...up to tackle the material using a range of strategies until we find an approach that works for this particular student. My favorite subjects to tutor include writing and editing, whether we're working on a research paper, a college application essay, or reviewing grammar; public speaking; SAT prep; and study skills and organization, because each of these areas boosts overall academic success and builds a student's self-confidence. In any subject, I focus on study skills,...

I'm a recent graduate of Columbia University with a BA in Creative Writing. The only thing I love as much as writing is helping students with their writing and reading comprehension. Furthermore, as a student who loved both humanities and sciences throughout high school and college, I firmly believe that anyone can be taught how to succeed in either or spheres, and perhaps maybe even come to have a passion for them as I do.

...time huddled around math and science textbooks, explaining concepts and helping my brother and sister see problems the way I do. I believe strongly that the student gains nothing from the tutor who does their work for them, so I go out of my way to make sure each student understands that grasping the concepts is much more important than solving the individual problems. Besides working with my siblings, I also have experience teaching swim...

...banks of the Loire river. I taught at a school of predominately underprivileged students of North African descent and was lucky enough to learn about their traditions and experiences in France. I have a real passion for travel and exploring other cultures. Especially all their food! I love to cook and bake, and attempt to bring some of my favorite French treats into my own home. I love tutoring French because I have a passion...

...tutoring experience and experience tutoring elementary students all the way up to college students. Currently I am a sophomore at Cornell University studying neuroscience as my major and math as my minor. Even at college I have continued tutoring. I am on the E-board for our tutoring club. I also lead a study section for college students currently taking Comparative Physiology. For Varsity Tutors I tutor in the following subjects: biology, psychology, algebra, geometry, calculus,...

...to working as a legal assistant and lawyer, I also spent ten years working as a tutor for SAT, SAT Subject tests, PSAT, SSAT, and general academics, primarily Math. I have since made a career transition to teaching and am currently licensed to teach Math and General Science at the middle school level. My favorite subjects have always been Math and Science, especially Biology and Chemistry. I enjoy finding different approaches to math problems and...

...subjects. I love tutoring art history and introducing students to a discipline that they may not be as familiar with, and also have a passion for American and European history. For me, making a real connection with a student is a crucial part of tutoring. I am incredibly personable, relaxed, and patient and am able to set students at ease. In addition to a having a passion for travel, I love to read, enjoy scrapbooking,...

...Santiago. When I was in Santiago, I learned how to rock climb, which is now my favorite hobby! If I'm not at the climbing gym, I am usually spending time with friends and family, going for walks or runs outside, cooking, or reading. I love to travel, especially with friends!. I am passionate about studying water rights, climate change, and international relations, and from my love of learning I grew into a love of teaching....

...an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) class. There I worked with sophomores on whatever trouble spots they were having in their classes. After college I was hired as live-in tutor for a homeschooling family with two high school age children. This was an incredible position. I worked with them on Literature, Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, History and Geography - you name it, I did it. In my tutoring I prefer to focus on the student's strengths...