Award-Winning Test Prep Tutors serving Newton, MA

Originally from the Boston area, I completed my undergrad degree at Georgetown University in Washington where I focused on Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. I have lived and worked in Boston, Spain, Belgium, Washington, Brazil, and Afghanistan. I completed an MBA in Finance and International Management at Boston University in 2012 and am recently back in the Boston area again. I enjoy traveling and adventure.... I'm very patient with students and understand how to explain things...

As your tutor, I'm here to inspire you about the content you're learning, to see value in excelling, and support you in becoming an active, life-long learner.

...the same level of interests in topics that I have. As represented by my double major, I have a wide range of interests and passions, and these correlate with the subjects that I enjoy teaching. I have always enjoyed the STEM subjects the most, specifically physics and chemistry, but I believe in the value of building a strong foundation in the basics of these subjects beforehand through fundamental understanding and focusing on the basics of...

...have enjoyed it immensely. I've worked with students of all ages and from all over the world and, in all honesty, I can say that my students have been very pleased with my style of teaching as well as the personal interactions I have had with them. In addition to teaching, I have been a political activist and writer for most of my adult life. My wife and I are the proud parents of a...

...a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't see learning as a static process, whereby a student studies for a test, passes it, then lets the information slip away. Rather, I believe the student should be truly hungry 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...

...Education with a Sheltered English Immersion endorsement (grades 5-12) and my Bachelor's Degree in English from Westfield State University. Tutoring is one of my favorite forms of teaching. There is no better moment than when a student is able to figure something out in their own way (aka the lightbulb moment). I tutor a variety of subjects! I am well-rounded, though, my largest amount of experience is with Reading, Writing, ELA, Special Education, and test...

I have my bachelors degree in interior architecture from Boston Architecture College and I have experience with Sketchup Revit and Autocad ... PRACTICE MAKES YOU BETTER.... See previous examples of work that they have been working on.... By assigning him/her homework and giving them some themes that they are interested in.... REWARD him/her with something they like, such as a movie.... Have them break it up and simplify.... Read more, listen to music or watch videos;...

...whilst I was earning my Mathematics Ph.D. from Boston University, and some more comes from my time as a Math Lecturer at Northeastern University. Per this, I prefer to work in Math subjects, though I am not against Physics, Programming, or other related topics. My philosophy of teaching is that a student should never be punished or shamed for asking a question, and moreover that my time is best spent on students who are struggling...

I'm a recent Smith College graduate with a BA in Art History. I specialize in humanities classes like English, writing, and literature. I can also help with SAT verbal/writing preparedness.

...(and my inherent nerdiness, tendency to go on Wikipedia binges, etc.) I am confident in my ability to offer instruction in related areas of the humanities, having done well in these courses as a student. However, I specialize in standardized test taking, and the skills and tricks that go along with it. I received a perfect score on the ACT in the summer after my sophomore year of high school, and more recently, I scored...

...College of Criminal Justice (CUNY). I have experience working with students of all ages. I've interned at CASES for a year, where I tutored students in many different subjects. I currently tutor for Esperanza NY Inc as well. I'm passionate about helping students change their relationship with subjects they struggle with so that they can enjoy what they're learning. Other than tutoring in traditional academic subjects like English, I've hosted Yoga and meditation workshops for...

...for several years now, ranging from grade school aged children at local elementary schools (in both the greater Boston area as well as in St. Louis) to volunteering at a school for autistic young adults. My favorite subjects to tutor are math and science, since they are the two subjects I have been passionate about my whole life. I am, however, also comfortable with many other subjects, including french and writing skills. Additionally, I really...

...forward 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...

...students on a one on one level in biology, chemistry, and physics classes. Working with these students has given me a unique experience in promoting individual interest and curiosity in academic subjects, generally years after the students most recent exposure to learning in a classroom setting. I firmly believe that the key to thorough and lasting mastery of subject material is presenting the information in a way that appeals to the individual, prompting a desire...

...to tutoring, he spends his time cycling, skiing and playing FIFA. He is also a big cinema buff and has been known to quote Pulp Fiction profusely. As a tutor, Josh brings a commitment to academic excellence and an optimistic approach to learning. He emphasizes setting achievable goals with students and keeping both parties motivated, as well as encouraging students throughout the learning process by always keeping the information relevant. He believes that the path...

As someone who has endured multiple standardized tests and successfully completed high school and college, I understand the importance of tutors.

...in San Diego. While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Literature, Writing skill development and organization. I enjoy teaching Math skills from an elementary level up to Algebra I. Additionally, I am proficient in teaching Anatomy, specifically Clinical Anatomy. I have spent many hours studying and finding techniques of which to best learn different types of material for both myself and the students I have worked with in...

...my Masters of Science in Medical Sciences and will be applying to medical school this year. I also received a Bachelors in Biology from Boston College. I am passionate about inclusion for students with developmental delays and have done clinical research in this field. I have had experience teaching students as young as 5th grade to students in high school and college. Although I have degrees in the sciences and have recent exposure to human...

...to build fluency by focusing on verb structure, syntax, and pronunciation. After graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, I moved to Boston where I worked at software company HubSpot, honing my tech abilities and using my teaching skills to give bilingual support to customers from around the globe. I primarily tutor in Spanish, but I am also passionate about history, literature, and middle- and early high- school math. In my free time, I enjoy writing...