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

...abstract concepts with examples, and working through problems in a way that the underlying mathematical principle is apparent. I also have done some work editing scientific research papers, and enjoy writing on my own. As such, I have a passion for language and grammar. My biochemistry degree suits me to working with students interested in...

Learning isn't always easy; in fact it's often uncomfortable. This means it's possible to find meaning even in classes we hate or the ones we think we are bad at. For this reason, I hope to work with learners who might be uncertain about their interests and futures.

...these experiences has taught me how to communicate concepts in clear and engaging ways. For instance, while tutoring adolescents enrolled in the Boston-based Artists for Humanity program, I would often teach students whom I had never worked with before, and thus became adept at quickly discovering and implementing the strategies that worked best for a...

...My teaching is centered around creating connections between content and themes, as well as connections to the students' personal lives, current events, and other content knowledge or media. Learning, especially learning social studies, is most accessible to the student when it becomes relevant. I will work with you to find a door into whatever you...

...that education is the most essential element in any society, and feel privileged to be pursuing it as a career. Students enjoy my tutoring style and feel comfortable asking questions and pushing their own cognitive limits. Lessons are generally planned and scaffolded, adhering to an individualized curriculum often aligned with the student's school curriculum (as...

...to absorb the material, to truly own it, then use that newfound knowledge as the jump-off point for even higher achievement. The student should never sit still in his/her academic achievements; rather he/she should always strive to improve and grow. It is my job to foster that hunger and to enable the student to progress...

...my students are provided with the skills and tools that will enable them to study effectively and reach their full potential. I recognize that not everyone has the same learning styles and, therefore, adapt my teaching for each individual student. My aim is to inspire interest and clarify understanding to overcome problem study areas, so...

...variety of subjects. My life ambition is to be a college professor, so I can share my love of education and psychology with future generations. I am a patient and passionate tutor, and it is my goal to help you succeed in your academics so you can move on to be successful in all you...

...creating healthful and microbiome-consious recipes on my foodie instagram, reading Stephen King novels, and (embarrassingly) updating and drawing in my planner. When I am not in the lab, I am often speaking at panels and forums on the importance of gender and racial equity, especially in higher education. I am actively involved in a number...

...science at Northeastern University. I have a full year of experience tutoring high school students outside Varsity Tutors. Working with students is rewarding because there is nothing better than helping someone else understand a difficult concept. We've all had those "aha!" moments, and it feels great to guide someone towards finding that.

...Korea to teach English as language for over two years. While there, I published a book, wrote a theatrical play, acted for the screen and stage, and was also a radio personality. With the years of experience I have accumulated in front of the class, working one on one, as well as in front of...

...completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Richmond, Virginia, with a double major in International Studies and History. While I have experience teaching and tutoring all subjects, I become especially excited about English, History, and Writing. I greatly enjoy helping students realize their potential and unlocking their interest in learning, and I believe it's...

...you don't consider yourself to be a math and science person, I believe you can make great progress with the right attitude. I study Engineering Science at Trinity University. I tutor in group sessions for classes like Statics and Dynamics. I've made a list of meaningful study habits and learning strategies that I would like...

I graduated summa cum laude from Yale with a BA in history. I care about helping students navigate standardized tests, sharpen their writing skills, and understand how to approach any question or prompt. I enjoy mentoring students, and I find tutoring to be a genuinely fun and meaningful experience.... The goal is not to assist with a particular problem or assignment, but to instill the understanding and skills that students need in order to gain confidence...

...Master of Science from Boston University in Communications with a concentration in science and technology. In this degree program, students learn how to make complex material accessible to non-expert audiences. As a result of this training and my years working with non-fiction writers, I bring a wealth of experience in finding many ways to help...

...must build a profile similarly to how you build your Facebook profile. Your college application "profile" is your opportunity to show colleges how awesome you are with the aim of compelling them to send you a friend request. It would be my pleasure to work with you on test prep; including SAT, SAT II Latin,...

...only achieve their academic goals but also build confidence in their abilities. Being bilingual, I also understand the challenges that students may face when navigating language barriers, and I'm eager to support those who may need additional assistance in that area. Moreover, my leadership role in the Roses in Concrete Leadership and Mentorship Program has...

...we can find a way towards achieving the goals of learning. I think that planning is a very important skill as well and I like to work with all of my students with planning. This planning can be used for studying, for homework, for testing, and for any variety of areas that a student may...

...the ACTs and the SATs. It is great to see a student's scores improve as we work on practice tests and the different skills that they need. In my free time I love to travel. In Oct. of 2014 I left the country for the first time to travel to Zambia, Africa to visit a...

...triathlons. I connect disparate groups of friends at the lunch table with kindness. I hold an elderly woman's hand after she receives chemo. Today, when I consider my first experience of anaphylaxis at that restaurant, I am filled not only with the terror of my throat closing, but also with a deep gratitude for having...