Award-Winning Tutors from Boston College

I am currently a graduate student at Tufts University School of Medicine. As a former biology major at Boston College, I have extensive experience in Biology as well as other science courses. Outside of tutoring I enjoy exercising and skiing. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants with friends.

I graduated Boston College, and I am loved the experience! I tutored extensively throughout high school, and so far I have continued this trend in college. Over my four years in high school, I tutored about 10 different students in areas such as English, Spanish (I am a native speaker), math, history, test prep, and even music performance. Now in college, I have 5 students, and I tutor them in math, reading, writing, grammar, proofreading, and in the development of useful skills such as time management, organization, staying focused and on task, and more.I find tutoring to be an extremely rewarding experience, both for the student and the tutor. Although it seems like the student is the only one learning, the tutor learns a great deal, as well. For instance, with each student I take on, I gain valuable experience that I can then use with another student. In addition, I love being able to assist a student in reaching their goals, be that a higher grade in a class, a deeper understanding of a specific topic, etc.I am a native speaker of Spanish- it was actually my first language! My entire family comes from (and still lives) in Galicia, the northwest province of Spain. Although I am fortunate enough to be bilingual, I still love tutoring others in the hopes that they will come to love the language just as much as I do.I took all the AP and Honors courses I could in high school, and although I placed out of my freshman English classes in college, I decided to take an extra English literature course out of my passion for the subject. I have worked towards having and using excellent grammar since a young age, and I find editing and proofreading to be a calming, enjoyable task.I began studying the violin when I was 6 years old, and it was only a few short years later that I decided to pursue it seriously. Since then, I have formed part of countless county and state-wide orchestras, as well as several symphonies on the national and international level. I have been lucky enough to perform in halls such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, United Palace, and more locations throughout the U.S. as well as Europe. I tutored music all throughout high school, and I am excited to continue doing so in college!If you happen to be interested in any of the areas I tutor in, please don't hesitate to contact me! I look forward to working with you!

My name is Annabel, and I am a junior studying finance and philosophy at Boston College. I will be an Investment Banking Analyst at UBS next summer. I have a long history of tutoring across various age levels and subjects. I am happy to tutor various ages, and study skills and tailored lessons are my strengths. SAT: 1530 ACT: 35 AP Calculus BC: 5 AP Macroeconomics: 5 AP Statistics: 5 AP United States History: 5 AP World History Modern: 5 AP Physics C Mechanics: 4 AP Language & Composition: 4 Preschool: Volunteered teaching math/alphabet for four years at summer school. Kindergarten - Fourth grade: Helped with math, English, science, and social studies classes. Happy to tutor fifth and sixth grade as well. Middle School: Tutored ESL students struggling with homework (various subjects). High School: I have almost all 5s on my AP exams and have tutored for many of them. College: Accounting, Finance, Basic Philosophy classes, Marketing, Investment Banking prep.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology from Boston College and my Master of Science in Education from University of Miami. I have been teaching in elementary schools for three years, and before that, I volunteer taught in high school for two years. I have tutored students in math and reading in grades K and 3-5, but I am also able to work with other grades. I currently teach elementary math and have done so for the past two years. My teaching experience has taught me all students can learn, and it is just necessary to find how they learn best. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, and trying out new restaurants in Miami.

It's so great to meet you! I'm a senior at Boston College studying Psychology and Economics, with experience teaching students in both group and one-on-one settings. I'm passionate about math, reading, writing, and (of course) psychology. I believe tutoring should be patient, encouraging, and tailored to each student. I love helping students build confidence, ask questions, and discover the learning strategies that work best for them!

I am a graduate of Boston College where I studied Education and Psychology. I received my Master's in Education at the University of Notre Dame. Since graduation, I have taught Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades in both general education and special education settings. I am trained in elementary (K-4) math concepts and reading/phonics instruction (for example the Fundations program). I am passionate about education and love working with students. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, singing, playing guitar, and being outside.

I am currently a Finance major at Boston College. I graduated from the United World College in Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. At this school, my interest in tutoring and getting to know different people was ignited when I started tutoring non-native English speakers. I learned to be patient while teaching new subjects and to cater to the needs and interests of my students. I have lots of experience taking standardized tests such as the ACT and AP tests and would love to spread my knowledge to my tutees in an exciting and dynamic way.

I am a graduate of Dartmouth College where I majored in History. I also received my M.Ed. from Boston College so that I could become a middle school and high school social studies teacher. Currently, I am working concurrently on my JD (at Duke University) and my Ph.D. in Education (at Boston College) and hope to one day combine the two degrees by working in policy. I have tutored or been in the education field my entire life and love it when I am able to help a scholar learn something new. I love to tutor a broad range of subjects but primarily focus on History and English. I particularly love working with scholars on their college essays and finding ways to get their unique voice and experience into writing. Education is crucial and it is important to work with scholars so that they realize the vast amount of knowledge there is in the world. In my free time, I love putting together puzzles, playing Xbox, or cheering on the Dallas Cowboys!

I have three years of experience teaching first grade, along with a full year of student teaching in first grade. I hold a B.A. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction from Boston College, and my primary area of expertise is teaching children how to read. I strongly believe in the science of reading and use explicit instruction to build phonemic and phonological awareness, phonics and decoding skills, and ultimately fluency and comprehension. By breaking reading into small steps and giving students focused practice and feedback, I help them grow in confidence, accuracy, and independence as readers. My goal is always to meet each child where they are and give them the tools they need to become strong readers.

In one way or another, I've been an educator and a mentor all of my life. The oldest in my family, many afternoons in my childhood were spent helping my three younger brothers and my younger sister to understand the concepts that I myself had been taught a few years before. When I was eleven I joined the Boy Scouts, and very quickly I again found myself in positions of authority, guiding the younger scouts as they learned the skills and accomplished the feats necessary to ascend in rank. In college, although I studied the humanities, I spent a summer teaching inner-city kids in Boston geometry to help prepare them for high school, and in the past year I have gained a fresh perspective on the ways that we learn and how we embrace new challenges in my work with preschoolers.Although I have not officially been an educator for long, my experiences have taught me that patience is the most crucial virtue that a teacher can have. In my work, I have encountered and interacted with children and young adults with a host of challenges to their individual learning. I have witnessed the not-yet-verbal approach of toddlers, the nonverbal gap with which AS students face, the frustrations of students working past dyslexia, and the anger of children from broken homes. I have learned that what most students want and need is not primarily to be told what to do and how to solve their problems, but first to be listened to. And so that is what I want to offer.I am here to take your problems seriously, however big or small you may think you are, however silly you may feel admitting them. I want you to tell me what it is that you think is keeping you from reaching your fullest potential, and I want to help empower you to overcome it.

Having just completed my first year of college, I am beyond familiar with the feeling of being frustrated in understanding certain subjects or concepts. Yet, in times like these, I always find myself reaching out to my peers for help (whether this was a classmate, tutor, or teacher). After seeing how much a tutor could improve my performance in subjects I struggled in, I decided to use my own academic strengths and help others. My tutoring experience ranges from helping middle and high schoolers with math concepts (from pre-Algebra to Calculus) along with teaching Japanese kids English in Japan for two years (pre-K-8th grade). I am passionate about giving other students the pride and joy that comes with great academic performance along with understanding challenging topics!Outside of tutoring, I like to play soccer, run cross-country, and cook!

My passion is the sciences and math. I want to help everyone become a better student. I can do this through a unique and effective tutoring style.I have a special focus in biology and physics, but love to teach chemistry and math as well. Physics was my favorite course in college and continues to be until this very day. I believe a better student is in everyone, it just takes the right teacher to bring it out.

I am committed to tutoring students to the best of my abilities to give them the tools to be successful in their classes and be able to translate those skills to their future classes.I am entering my Junior year at Boston College and am studying Math. I have an extensive background taking math classes, and I also have past math tutoring experience in Geometry.I have lots of experience working with kids of all ages, coaching youth sports up to 8th grade and working with high school students as a retreat leader.I believe that I can bring a much more personal perspective to tutoring, having taken and been successful with the material very recently. I can relay the best ways that students can be successful in their work from a student's perspective, but one with plenty of experience.

Hi! I'm Dr. Liz and I welcome you to Varsity Tutors. Please check out my profile and let me know if I can answer any questions for you. I have had over three decades of experience teaching various skills and subjects to adult students. My passion and expertise is in Psychology, but I also enjoy helping students organize their personal and professional essays and any academic papers needing APA style. As a previous college professor and graduate student, I can assist with your professional licensure exams for both content review and testing strategies. I've never met a student who is unteachable, and my two sons, ages 14 and 18 are the people I consider to be MY best teachers. I'm looking forward to hearing from you soon. Thanks for taking the time to read my statement.

As a social worker (LMSW) with more than 5 years in the field and a robust knowledge of psychology, I find comfort in making exams and tests the least of your worries so you can focus on what matters most. Utilizing a friendly approach, I look forward to fostering connections with students that allow for the least amount of anxiety during my sessions. You can expect a strong sense of humor and relaxed vibe when working with me. "Don't worry, you got this." Big exams can feel daunting at first, lets break them down, and make them manageable.

I am a first-year at Boston College studying political science and international relations on the pre-law track. Through experiences such as youth political conferences, authoring an original political discourse column, tutoring elementary students, and working to expand access to Speech and Debate around Philadelphia I have developed a passion for advocacy, government, and public service. I have taken 11 AP courses such as US Government, Comparative Government, US History, and Macro economics - earning As and 5s on all

I'm an MIT grad with 10+ years of experience tutoring SAT and ACT living in the Boston area. I work in finance, but my passion is teaching. If you work with me, I promise my enthusiasm and corny jokes will keep you motivated.

I am passionate about supporting teens and adults in developing the skills they need to thrive and lead. I am a graduate of Boston College and I have two years of tutoring experience in addition to several years of professional training experience. Through Varsity Tutors, I look forward to helping students who want to improve their writing or GRE scores. I live in New York, and in my free time, I enjoy running, traveling, and reading (mostly novels, memoir, and nonfiction related to social justice).

I was born and raised in Westwood, MA, a suburb of Boston and have lived in the area ever since. I attended Boston College as a Biology/ Pre-med major, but also studied Russian Culture and Literature. After working in a lab in Boston for several years studying the molecular mechanisms of cancer, I decided to further my education in graduate school, exploring a new scientific direction. I recently completed my Ph.D. studies in Neuroscience at The University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester. My thesis investigated the neural circuitry and neurotransmitter systems underlying food-reward learning using fruit flies.While trained in neurobiology and genetics, I've always had a passion for everything science, from all aspects of biology to chemistry and even theoretical physics and cosmology. I've also always been fascinated in history, from ancient civilizations to European history through modern day U.S. History.I've tutored students across a range of ages and experience. I've mentored several local high school students in their science projects, two of which went on to win awards at the regional competition. I mentored a group of first-year graduate students in the UMass Biomedical Sciences Curriculum. In lab, I've instructed and mentored many incoming lab mates from undergraduate technicians to post doctoral fellows.When I'm not in the lab, I can usually be found playing guitar and songwriting with my band, listening to new music, hitting the slopes on my snowboard or just spending a night in cooking interesting new dishes or baking bread.My goal is to always engage my students on their level and get them as excited about the subject matter as I am. I believe its my own thirst for knowledge and the drive to always know more about what interests me that makes me a highly effective tutor.

Hello prospective students and parents! My name is Sofia Lopez, I am currently a first year graduate student at the Boston College School of Social Work. I am eager to help you get to where you need to be in any of the subjects that I am qualified in. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time. I am excited to start working with you!

I graduated from Colorado State University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering. I am certified as an E.I. and a P.E. Currently, I am working towards a master's degree in Social Work with a focus on Latinx communities at Boston College.The bulk of my tutoring experience comes from my time in the Peace Corps. I served as a Community Environmental Conservation volunteer in Panama from 2015 to 2018. I co-taught Science, Environmental Education, and English in a multi grade one room schoolhouse with students aged 5 to 12, I also tutored middle and high school students in English after school. I have also been a youth mentor and enjoy making connections with students and encouraging them in their academic journeys. I worked for four years as an engineer at a small municipality in the water quality group where I managed the water quality database and performed process optimizations for water and wastewater. While I no longer practice engineering, I am very passionate about water and wastewater treatment and processes and am most excited to help future engineers achieve their certifications. My philosophy around engineering exams is that while it is important to know how to do the problems, it is even more important to learn how to think about problem solving.In my spare time I enjoy reading, hiking, camping, and skiing. I love backpacking and always spend at least a week of the summer on solo backpacking trips.

I've always had a huge passion for theatre, but even some of my friends don't know that I also love math, art history, and writing! I earned my BA at Boston College and my MFA at The Boston Conservatory. My masters program was a dual performance and teaching degree which provided a pedagogical point of view and the opportunity to be a teaching assistant. I tutor several math subjects, including geometry, algebra I and II, and SAT math. Math has always been one of my favorite subjects to study and tutor because I enjoy the satisfaction of tackling a challenging puzzle. I would say that as a teacher, I like to guide my students and let them draw their own conclusions whenever possible. I want a student to leave a tutoring session feeling like they can rely on their own instincts and abilities when working on their own. My hobbies include swimming, theatre, singing, kayaking, reading, drawing, walking dogs, and watching too much Netflix. I know what it's like to struggle in school, but I also know the power of finding an appreciation for even the most dreaded subjects. I'd love to help your child articulate their goals, identify the strengths they already possess, and conquer those academic obstacles they're facing.

Hey guys, I'm Danny. I got a 1600 on the SAT. I'm studying mathematics at Boston College. I intend to get a PHD later on. I'm great at explaining stuff in a down to earth, intuitive manner. Work with me if you want tangible results. Looking forward to hearing from you!

I am a teacher and I have taught at elementary and middle schools in Boston for 4 years. I have tutored for over 7 years! I majored in education at Boston College. My favorite part of teaching is getting to know students and creating course materials that engage students to make learning fun and accessible. I mainly tutor math and Chinese. I believe that each student is fully capable of understanding material. It just depends on how the material is presented to them. My goal is to meet each student where they are at, and support them in learning the way they learn best!

I am a class of 2015 graduate of Boston College. I have been brought to the world of tutoring because of my desire to help students through the stressful time of taking those big scary standardized tests. Both the ACT and the SAT gave me a large amount of anxiety when I was a junior in high school and I want to help other students through this process. This desire brought me to tutor kids in the local Boston high schools while I was in college and now I have taken my talents to the Twin Cities.Some fun facts about me not related to test taking are that I played the sousaphone in college, I sing in a local choir and that I can make a mean apple pie.

Friends and acquaintances have told me on numerous occasions that I would be a great teacher. I've spent my entire career in private industry as both an individual contributor and a manager. Curiosity about a wide variety of subjects has been a part of my life throughout adulthood. While commuting to work, I listened to over 75 college level courses.

As someone who has always had a passion for education, I love sharing that passion with others by helping them further their studies and work on areas they wish to improve. Additionally, I place a strong emphasis on thinking critically and analytically over simple rote memorization. I am currently a student at Boston College and majoring in Biochemistry. My current position as a student offers me an ideal perspective for tutoring both because the subjects are fresh in my mind and also because I have a variety of study strategies I use myself that I can share with my students. I am friendly, passionate and patient in my work, and would love the opportunity to work with you!

I am a graduate of Boston College, having received my Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies with a minor in Economics. In both employment and volunteer situations, I have extensive experience with childhood education, having tutored at a boys' elementary charter school in Brooklyn; worked as a site assistant at a YMCA elementary after school program in New Hampshire; tutored at a women's shelter in Boston; acted as a reading buddy at a Boys and Girls club in Boston; and volunteered at a nursery school in New Hampshire. In addition to these formal settings of education assistance, I was a counselor at a co-ed YMCA summer camp for six years, which gave me countless opportunities to grow my own understanding of how kids learn.I tutor elementary math and reading and truly love both subjects. I believe elementary education is as much about understanding the student's way of thinking and helping her or him absorb the material in a way that compliments that approach as it is a one-way impartation of knowledge. As such I try very hard to patiently go through each step of the student's thought process with him or her, in order to personalize my tutoring to the student. Having worked with children for so long I absolutely believe that they all have incredible brilliance in ways that are not always exposed by standard education, so I try very hard to tap into that imagination in order to help them become the best scholars they can be.I spend the majority of my free time reading, watching documentaries, biking, swimming, walking around New York, traveling by the subway to new places, and attending free events in the city.

I am a graduate of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, where I obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH). Previously, I had been a verbal SAT, PSAT, SSAT, ISEE and GRE Senior Tutor working for Inspirica, Inc. in Manhattan. I loved the job. I tutored in the New York City area, as well as nationally and internationally.I was promoted to Senior Tutor because my students had the highest overall score increases, as compared to the students taught by my fellow verbal tutors. As a Senior Tutor, I taught newly hired tutors the best strategies to help their students achieve the best possible score results. There's nothing better than to see a student achieve scores higher than they had initially imagined. I am also a very accomplished writer. I can help to brainstorm and edit a college application essay, a master's thesis, or a dissertation.As a standardized test tutor, I have an interactive tutoring style. Once I teach the strategies I usually don't answer content questions, but instead, I ask a lot of questions to encourage my students to think for themselves. I always remind them that I will not be there on test day. That said, it's very important for me to be a supportive, fun, and engaging teacher. I look forward to tutoring sessions and try my best to make sure that my students do as well.Since receiving my MPH, I have been writing a full-length musical The Moving Sky. I have been a professional, published songwriter for a long time and it gives me great joy. In addition, I enjoy swimming, playing trivia games, being outside, and watching foreign films. I'm also a member of Mensa.

I studied Math and Finance at Boston College and graduated in 2015. In some capacity, I've been helping students of varying abilities and ages in subjects ranging from reading to business to Math for the past 7 years! Nothing is more satisfying than seeing the pieces fall into place for a student who has previously been struggling with a topic. I firmly believe that learning can be interesting when placed into context.To get to know I'll tell you a little more about myself. Since graduating I've begun working at a software company in NYC. In my free time, I love reading, cooking, and playing music. I've recently begun taking up the guitar. Additionally, I'm always outdoors. I'm looking forward to the upcoming ski season and I just ran my first marathon.

Hello! I tutor in a multitude of subjects such as French, GRE test prep, Political Science & Government, and Film Studies. I currently teach French at a university and have tutored students in the other subjects. I received dual Bachelor's degrees in French and Political Science and I am currently working on my Master's degree in French.When I'm not tutoring, I enjoy playing tennis, trying new restaurants, and watching new films.

Mark's teaching journey began while he was getting his bachelor's degree in elementary education and computer science from Boston College. After landing his first job in the Boston public school system, he knew he was in it for the long haul! He has kept this first job for 23 years, even while he was earning his master's degree in teaching and math from Northeastern University. He is currently working in a new position in Natick, MA.Mark's tutoring style is centered on empathy. When working with students, he asks himself: "If I know nothing about this, how would I present this so it could make sense to the weakest performing student?" He gathers as much information about his students' learning styles as possible in order to plan the best path forward. Spontaneity and humor are also tools in his teaching repertoire. "Humor is essential for helping people overcome obstacles, in learning and in life," he says.While in college, Mark taught at a private learning center for children who struggle with learning differences. He also nurtured his love of film, music, and sports.Self-Bio:Graduated from Boston College with a double major in education and math/computer science. He then completed his masters degree at Northeastern University with a concentration in mathematics and teaching. He has been a teacher in the Boston Public Schools for the past 23 years in the area of mathematics. He has held positions such as department head and has worked with many types of students.

I received my undergraduate degree in English at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where I graduated summa cum laude and won the James William Fay Essay Prize for best undergraduate writing for the 2009-2010 school year. I also minored in dance, with a focus on ballet, which I have been teaching for over 10 years. I went on to receive a master's degree in English at Boston College where I studied postcolonial literature and theory, with a specific focus on Anglophone literatures hailing from England, Ireland, and India. Since graduating, I have taught writing and literature at the undergraduate-level and helped students revise their writing for a wide array of classes as a university tutor. In my free time I like to take dance classes (having been trained in classical ballet myself) and go to concerts. I also like to read, watch movies, and catch the Patriots on Sundays.

I hold a master's degree in English from Boston College, and I have 5-6 years of tutoring experience, depending on the subject. I also teach college level writing and English.I tutor ESL/ELL, English, Writing, Editing, Grammar and Style, SAT Reading, and Literature. I most enjoy tutoring writing, since that's what I teach, and literature, since that's what I enjoy studying most.My tutoring (and teaching) style is relatively informal, since I like to make sure students are comfortable both with me and the material. I also find that a more casual setting increases students' willingness to learn and their ability to retain material. My goal is to make sure that the student not only understands the material, but is confident in their understanding, since that leads to better grades and, ultimately, a better education.When I'm not teaching or tutoring, I enjoy music, cooking, writing, watching Jeopardy obsessively, and being outside with my dogs.

I believe that the goal of education is to spark the curious nature of students, so that students are interested in exploring and learning more. The role of the teacher is to foster this curiosity and interest in learning and to guide students by clearly explaining difficult concepts. I have many years of experience tutoring students of all ages. Most recently, I worked as a teacher and tutor in Madrid, Spain, where I taught English as a Foreign Language. Before that, I worked in New York as a tutor with a private tutoring company. I have tutored students in many academic subjects including English, Spanish, Math, Science and History.

Josie earned her B.A in Political Science and History from Boston College in 2021, where she graduated summa cum laude and received departmental honors for both her majors. She is now a first-year graduate student at New York University, earning her M.A. in Higher Education. Josie has also been a researcher for Princeton University and Columbia Books.While Josie tutors a broad range of subjects, she is most passionate about History and English. While studying for Standardized Tests, she understands the importance of translating strategies for comprehension, analysis, and time management. She employs an empathetic and positive tutoring style and aims to foster curiosity and thoughtfulness in her students.Josie has experience working with students of all ages, ranging from kindergarteners to college seniors. She would love to assist in the academic journeys of you or your children, providing positive support every step of the way.In her spare time, Josie enjoys reading fiction, drinking iced coffee, and watching films at the local movie theatre.

Hi! I'm from upstate New York and I love to be outside, play guitar, and work out. I have 3 siblings, so I'm used to helping people strengthen their skills and learn new ones. I love most math classes, and I'm attending Boston College in the Carroll School of Management Honors Program. I intend on majoring in finance and mathematics. I look forward to working with you!

Hello, all!I'm an English language instructor specializing in grammar acquisition, reading and writing help and conversation practice.

I am a 2020 graduate of Eastern CT State University where I majored in psychological science (concentration in clinical mental health counseling) and minored in criminology. Currently, I am pursuing two masters level degrees, an MSW in clinical social work (mental health concentration) and an MA in theology/ministry. I love to learn, I think its so exciting to take on new challenges and grow as a student! I am passionate about sharing my love of learning with others. I worked for four years as a teaching assistant at an after school program (K-5) where I assisted students with work and projects. I have also worked as an assistant teacher in a preschool. For older ages, I have led various study groups at my schools and I was a teaching assistant for a psychological research methods course.