Award-Winning Study Skills and Organization Tutors serving Lawrence, MA

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...where I taught extracurricular classes to middle school students. In college, I worked with Varsity Tutors to tutor middle school and high school level standardized test prep. Likewise, at Northwestern, I was a TA for a biology lab sequence where I helped teach biology to younger college students. Working in these different experiences showed me...

...4th grade students in math. Lastly, I spent a month teaching computer literacy to health workers in rural Togo in the summer of 2013. I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience. I really enjoy teaching and like the challenge of trying to figure out the teaching style that best fits my students!... I understand that everyone has different learning styles and learns material at a different pace. Therefore, I first try to figure out...

...to Vanderbilt University for college, where I studied Medicine, Health and Society along with Psychology and Spanish. I worked for a little while at a Boys and Girls Club and then at a hospital in Atlanta before moving to Boston for graduate school. I got my MPH at Tufts and began medical school at Tufts...

...I enjoy board games (a few favorites: Ghost Stories, Betrayal at House on the Hill, Dominion) and video games (Hearthstone, various indie games, and anything Legend of Zelda!), music (mostly piano, although I'm trying to learn guitar and I love singing with friends), and theater (especially improv comedy - Who's Line is it Anyway, Second...

...that seem a lot more interesting and thus rememberable. As for math, I like to give my struggling students the confidence to admit what they know and do not understand and tackling subjects from a grassroots level up. I think understanding the "why" behind everything makes learning a lot easier, and my Physics background gives...

...where I earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Minor in Music. I hold a Masters of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut, where I am currently working on my PhD in American Literature. I tutor a mix of test preparation, English, Literature, and Writing. In helping students with reading and...

...I believe a great tutor not only teaches the material, but also helps students to become more effective learners. I often provide real-world examples to help students get excited about concepts. Also, I use practice problems so that my students can see their own improvement and gain confidence. These strategies help students to become better...

...and graduate of Brandeis University, where I earned both my masters and bachelors in biochemistry. I'm passionate about science, discovery, and teaching, which is why I am pursuing both research and tutoring. I am also an avid reader, writer, and learner. I have over 5 years of experience working with students from the junior high...

...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,...

...actuary, so my areas of expertise cover a wide array of topics. I believe in taking an open-minded approach for my tutoring, and based on my students' strengths and weaknesses I like to develop a unique tutoring style. This most often ranges from focusing on being able to explain concepts in words, to taking a...

...with a broad range of students through Varsity Tutors. I want to become a high school teacher, but tutoring is something that is so unique in that you get to work with one student and learn their every strength and weakness. I look forward to working with any student who needs my help, and helping...

...history is alive and full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't...

...strong problem solving skills. I specialize in math and psychology tutoring. I scored an 800 on SAT math, and a 5 on BC Calculus and Statistics APs. I believe that all students have a right to a high quality and rigorous education, and make sure to scaffold and personalize lessons so all students feel challenged...

...attended Stuyvesant High School. I recently graduated Amherst College with an English and Neuroscience double degree. As the oldest in the family, I have been tutoring and mentoring my siblings and cousins my entire life. I worked as a volunteer tutor throughout high school and started to tutor professionally during my senior year. Ever since,...

...fun, enjoyable, and exciting. I strive to create an engaging and supportive environment where every student can thrive. Beyond the classroom, I enjoy a variety of activities that keep me balanced and inspired. I love doing yoga, which helps me stay centered and focused. Being in nature is another passion of mine. I'm an avid reader...

...tutoring experience from the grades K-12, as well as college level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about math. I believe that education is critical to living life to its fullest and try to encourage students to enjoy the process! In my spare time, I enjoy singing and spending...

...Boston University studying Biomedical Engineering. I have a strong passion for the math and sciences and love sharing and passing this passion to others. I am a committed and dedicated student and tutor who believes that everyone possesses the ability to learn new things. I am a strong believer in adapting my teaching style to...

...in the underground scene in Boston, as well as teach Yoga at The Breathing Room in Cambridge. I have a colorful background in the arts, and try to include this creativity into my teaching style. I am a solution oriented person, and try my best to find ways to help my students access the material,...

...an energetic and passionate educator, who has had a love for teaching since she was young. She attended Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, where she earned a B.A. in History and a B.A. in English and American Literature. There she also completed a History Teacher education program for grades 5-12. Cynthia has taught history and...