Award-Winning Summer Tutors serving Newton, MA

...as a teacher I have prided myself with creating a personal bond with my students. Not only does this set the student at ease, but it also allows me to identify how the students learns best. Learning can be a cause for anxiety. I like to build a relationship with my students and help them face fears about areas of anxiety. I have multiple ways of presenting content so that each student can discover which...

...Speaking. In my experience, preparing students for Standardized Testing is immensely satisfying (especially in the Writing and Reading sections) as so much of a student's success is based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I also firmly believe that Public Speaking, as well as organizational skills, are critical to a student's level of confidence and advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I...

...MFA itself is a rigorous program that focuses on intense reading and writing. The MFA degree is the terminal degree for the fine arts field. I am also a Professor of Literature at Changing Lives Through Literature, an alternative probation program at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. I am also a copyeditor for The Tishman Review and a manuscript reader for Hunger Mountain. Throughout my poetry career, I have worked closely with several nationally recognized...

...teaching high school math for eight years (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Precalculus, Calculus AP), and have many years of experience teaching and tutoring high school students, home-schooled students, college students and adults in writing, mathematics, the sciences and test preparation. My academic background is varied--I've studied writing (technical, professional and creative), civil engineering and biochemistry extensively at the undergraduate level, and education and mathematics at the graduate level. In my own classroom, I incorporate...

As a professional tutor, I really enjoy the work I do. To me, a crucial part of life success is helping others, so I am dedicated to my work. Sometimes, when somebody shows us something we can't see for ourselves, we become capable of things we never thought we could do. ... Once you've learned something, it is never forgotten. It just needs to be recalled.... Assess the problem, set short and long-term goals, establish plans...

...in Boston, MA. I have a passion for people and for learning. Specifically, I have studied Spanish for ten years, and graduated from Bucknell University with a degree in Spanish in 2014. I have served as a teaching assistant for a class of ESL kindergarteners and have lived abroad in Costa Rica and Mexico. I am comfortable with students of all ages and ability levels in Spanish, and also available for ESL tutoring. I also...

...as a French Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny, volunteering in elementary school, and teaching university-level English in France, I have discovered how much I love helping others learn. As a liberal arts college graduate (my classes at Allegheny consisted of around 15 students each) I have firsthand experience getting individual, customized instruction directly from a teacher, so I know how valuable that attention is. I will bring passion, patience, and understanding to each tutoring session in...

...2011) and William James College (M.A. in Psychology, 2014). I have founded my own business as a Productivity Coach, specializing in executive functioning and motivation. I also enjoy helping students learn with tutoring! My background means I am well suited to clients with test anxiety, and other psychological factors that interfere with academic potential. I have experience working with clients with ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My favorite subjects to tutor are Psychology, French, writing,...

...University of Connecticut in Cognitive Science and Linguistics, and have enjoyed tutoring all through my educational career. I have been tutoring since high school in a variety of different subjects and every experience has been unique and fulfilling. From middle and high school students to college students, I love the challenge of finding the best way to make a concept make sense to a student and learning about all of the new and different ways...

...Science for elementary and middle school children. Some of my hobbies include crafts, 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 of initiatives and organizations in the Boston...

...teaching assistant, a Writing Tutor for high school and college students, and a classroom consultant. I enjoy getting to know my students and working together on long-term projects, but I also love the thrill of fast-paced one-hour sessions with new faces. My teaching style is all about "you," including your voice, your arguments and your ideas. Standardized test formats and strict grading rubrics can make writing feel like a chore for many students, but I...

I studied Theatre, Philosophy, and Literature at Villanova University and earned a degree in Creative Writing at Southern New Hampshire University. I am a published writer and playwright and ran a theatre company in Philadelphia for several years

...I am most experienced in teaching SSAT, SAT, and similar entrance/exit exams for students entering high school or preparing to enter college. Preparing for standardized tests can represent a stressful and frustrating time for many students. I work closely with each student to make the most of their time and bring out their very best. I am enthusiastic about learning and hope to instill the same appreciation in each student I teach. In my free...

...feel passionately about the subject of education. I am pursuing a double major in Digital Journalism and Photography, with a minor in International Studies. I want to become a journalist so that I may educate others about the things that are going on in the world. My favorite topics to tutor include the wonderful subjects of English and Social Studies! My teaching philosophy is relaxed and laid back- I believe that in order to learn,...

...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 fit the needs of the student and how they learn best. I find it is easiest to learn when you are interested and engaged in a subject and that is what I try to teach. I have a strong desire to help others reach their full potential and help...

...decided to use it for my future education. My goal for coming years is gaining biotechnology knowledge which includes biology, chemistry and physics. From the college I master new procedures, laboratory techniques daily; I hope to add those subjects to my tutoring in the future. I want to be a part of Varsity Tutors to gain knowledge not only from the college. Working with people from different backgrounds allows to exchange experiences quickly and use...

...wrote memorization or cramming material for an upcoming test. Instead, all subjects will be taught to students in ways that ensure the concepts will make sense and stick for years to come, even going so far as to occasionally review past material to form solid frameworks for new topics. A large portion of my experience tutoring has been in Test Prep areas, such as helping students prepare for the SAT. Knowing just how much a...

...for BU researching and performing pre-clinical drug trials for a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy. I have been tutoring for the better part of seven years, mostly focusing on one-on-one sessions in chemistry, physics, and physiology. For me, these are the most enjoyable subjects to tutor because through them we can begin to understand how and why the natural world works. The sciences are what propel our civilization forward and hold the keys to...

...helping students with test prep and gaining a deeper understanding of their subject matter. As an American History major I'm especially interested in history, government, literature and the arts. Reading and grammar are my specialities! I've worked as a blog editor and communications professional, and so hope to help students improve their essay writing and sentence structure. I have worked with students of all ages and levels, including special needs students with ADHD and autism.

...children in the future. This means a lot of my coursework has centered around child development, how they learn and grow. My education and experience spill over into my volunteer work, where I tutor and mentor children ages K-12. My main subject is ELA/ ESL, because that is what most of the kids I work with have difficulty understanding. However, I also tutor U.S. History because I love it! I can still name all 50...