Award-Winning SSAT Tutors serving Newton, MA

...against time. In short: I enjoy a good challenge, and the biggest challenge out there (in my opinion) is education. Education is the pathway to intellectual curiosity which hopefully can continue to define more and more people. Seeking to understand is what makes us human after all. Outside of tutoring, I enjoy curling up by the fire with a good book and a cat, watching and talking about TV or movies, Boston sports, science-fiction, anime,...

A hardworking and organized student and worker, who is eager to learn, teach, and contribute to the community.

I am a current medical student (MD/PhD) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. I graduated in 2020 from UC San Diego with a degree in bioengineering: biotechnology. I have been a tutor for the past 5 years and my motto that I try to impart on students is to learn by doing. ... That learning should be fun and interesting, not something to be dreaded.... Assess their current skill level in the subject. Then have...

...I have offered my students a variety of assessments to provide them with opportunities to showcase their skills and knowledge. I consistently hold students accountable for their learning and hold high expectations within all lessons. I have allowed families and students to bring their culture into our classroom which has allowed me to build a sense of community as well as a responsive environment where students feel safe. Students collaborated with peers in authentic roles...

...individuals and small groups across a broad range of subjects (math, science, writing, grammar) and have served as a teaching assistant in both mathematics and biology. To me, meaningful and productive learning begins with connection; I enjoy getting to know my students and seek to foster a comfortable, low-stress environment in which we can work together to capitalize upon strengths and interests, identify challenges, and explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning outcomes and...

...Education and received my teaching license upon graduation. I moved back to Massachusetts (where I grew up) after graduation and began working as a Special Education aide at an elementary school in Marshfield. While working as an aide, I am attending Lesley University and working towards my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. I will receive this degree in December of 2016. I have worked in preschools, kindergartens, and many other early childhood classrooms throughout...

...Renaissance art. Primarily I tutor subjects in the humanities, particularly history, English and, naturally, art history, but I also enjoy working with elementary and middle school students in all 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...

...organization that helps prepare gifted students from South Los Angeles for elite high schools and colleges. While there, a big part of my work involved preparing students for the Upper-Level ISEE. I began my PhD in Philosophy at Boston University in 2016 and served as a Teaching Fellow for undergraduate courses in the 2017-18 academic year. I took the LSAT in September 2017 and will be beginning law school in Fall 2018 at New York...

...their own individual learning style. I am not prescriptive in my approach, but rather present potential strategies and tools, and then figure out what works best for the client. I have a friendly, easy-going, flexible and direct teaching style. I always try to make sure I am being clear and concise when teaching, and continuously check to make sure my clients understand the first step before moving onto the next step. I approach my clients...

...and Assessment, and at UMass Boston in Instructional Design which led to a period mentoring teachers at a charter school in Worcester. In recent years I have been an adjunct professor of Developmental Mathematics at both Bunker Hill, and Roxbury Community Colleges, working with an adult population. Throughout my career, I have encouraged students within my classroom and in one-on-one tutoring, and have an excellent record for maximizing achievement. I spent several years at Guildhall...

...Knowledge or Business Statistics. I am currently pursuing My bachelor's in international relations and business as well as my Master's in international affairs at Boston University where I have strengthened my expertise in learning techniques and a wide breadth of subject matters. Whether it's helping a student develop strong writing skills, build confidence in problem-solving, or prepare for an important exam, I take pride in guiding them toward success. My tutoring philosophy centers on patience,...

...areas they have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the questions and narrowing answer choices based on the type of question. I focus on...

...have three children of my own ages 3, 5, and 7. I live in Boston. I love to laugh and play while learning. I have spent the last seven years tutoring for the writing and reading portions of the SAT and ACT, as well as helping to proofread college essays. When I am not teaching I love to ride roller coasters, hike with my kids, read, and do arts and crafts. I read over 80...

...skills by becoming a tutor! I have completed all requirements for Early Childhood Education and English as a Second Language (ESL) and I would love to pass my knowledge on to others. I love having fun and making learning exciting! I think it is very important to get to know the student(s) you are working with in order to better teach them because no two minds are the same. I am already excited to work...

...Connecticut College to Nautical and Marine Science papers at the Coast Guard Academy. As a writing tutor, I strive to create a comfortable and stress-free environment in which a student can explore and develop their topic. After graduating from Connecticut College, I pursued a Fulbright Scholarship, and I spent the 2012-2013 academic year in Germany teaching English to middle and high school students in Dresden. Through this experience, I have developed a strategy for tutoring...

...from McGill University in Montreal with an honors degree in economics and statistics. I also graduated from Phillips Academy (Andover) in 2013. While living in Montreal and attending Andover, I spent a significant amount of time learning French too. I have been fortunate to study at elite educational institutions and hope to help students reach their full potential. My main philosophy is that the process is just as important as the final answer.

...here to meet you where you are and help you grow with confidence. I believe that every student has a unique learning style, and my goal is to create a personalized, engaging, and supportive environment where questions are welcomed and learning feels achievable. My approach combines patience, encouragement, and clear explanations to ensure that students not only understand the material but feel empowered to apply it independently. With a flexible and adaptable teaching style, I...

"Those who say it cannot be done should not stand in the way of those trying to do it!" With 18+ years in public education (focus on Special Needs children), along with the skills I bring, I have the experience needed when working with people with disabilities.

...ability to relate to the youth through our common interests and life experiences. By building strong connections and relationships with the youth, I am able to design and implement course curriculum that not only responds to student learning needs, but that is also relevant, interesting, and engaging for students. I often describe my classroom as "student-centered" and "student-driven," as I consistently seek to collect and analyze student feedback, which I then use to adjust my...

...hope to gain from me and our session. The student's learning style has the highest priority, and I experiment with teaching methods to see what works best. Every academic discipline equally contributes to the development of a well-rounded and aware individual, so I try to communicate that the knowledge each student stands to gain is incredibly important for their present and future. When I'm not in class, I am actively involved in my college's student...