Award-Winning Tutors serving Brookline, MA

...connections, not memorization. I help students to link new material with basic concepts and relevant themes. This keeps students engaged and motivated to keep learning. I am currently earning a doctorate in Psychology on a Cognitive Neuroscience track. As part of my degree, I have been a teaching assistant for undergraduate Psychology classes such as Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience. My research also requires extensive computer programming in languages such as Matlab and R. In...

...pointed questions meant to stump them, and maybe even put their knowledge to real world use. As a tutor, I like to give a strong foundation to orient my student, and then gradually grant them more freedom and independence until they can feel themselves grasp the concept, pointing out pitfalls or common errors along the way; teachers who used these methods on me always left the most lasting impressions. Outside of my studies, I really...

...school Math teacher for grades 9-12, coach, and tutor for all aged children after school. I am a graduate of Saint Michael's College where I received my Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and participated in the Education Program. I am a licensed education for grades 5-12 in Vermont and Massachusetts. Since college, I have taught in various states including Vermont, Hawaii, and Massachusetts. In my experience, I have found that the key to helping struggling...

...entire life. I have also worked with students with disabilities since the age of 12, so I am comfortable working students of all skill ranges. My specialty areas include math, literacy, science and prep for elementary through college testing. I am also a violinist and dancer so I am well versed in music theory courses. Teaching has always been something I am passionate about, and I look forward to continuing to do so.

...in the Boston area with a strong background in reading, writing, and middle and elementary math. Having attended some of the most prestigious elementary and high schools in the state (The Park School and Milton Academy), I have gained a strong desire to help others attain that same level of education and skills. I have been in education for 17 years, having started at a small private school in Quincy, MA. I have worked there...

I have experience tutoring at all levels, and one of my primary focus is to incorporate dialogic discourse into all of my tutoring sessions. This is a special type of teaching philosophy which focuses on allowing students to reach the answers rather than just showing them the right solution. I believe that a combination of dialogic discourse, critical thinking, and interest is necessary to truly understand a subject well.

...and study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, where I obtained my Trinity CertTSOL certificate for ESL teaching. It was overseas working with people of so many different backgrounds that I grew to love language learning in general, and teaching English in particular. I am passionate about education, and I strive to impart that passion onto my students, whether they are taking lessons for casual conversation skills or need help with profession business communication.

...am a zealot for designing and facilitating transformative educational initiatives and experiences, and I love helping people discover their own innate potential. I believe failure is just a (terrible) synonym for learning, and I focus on building a strong teacher-to-student relationship designed to cultivate trust, foster growth, and encourage a learning mindset. Learning is a process, not a product, and becoming a great learner is the best investment you can make in your own life.

...especially nice to tutor non-science courses such as English and psychology, subjects that I also really enjoyed throughout high school and college. As a current student, I understand how some subjects can be extremely overwhelming. I believe that one way to strengthen one's understanding of a topic is to take a step backward and reinforce the knowledge of prior topics. My goal is to help students understand the basics before moving onto more complicated topics....

Julia is an alumna of AmeriCorps, the Harvard Innovation Lab, and an Intel Innovation Prize Winner at MIT. A strong writer who studied Women's and Gender Studies in addition to completing rigorous science coursework and a Master's of Public Health Degree, Julia finds her unusual perspective is useful in helping students tackle academic challenges.

Hello, my name is Jason! I am currently a mechanical engineering student at UMASS Amherst and I enjoy math and science.

...joy in breaking down barriers to learning. Watching students grasp difficult concepts and witnessing their confidence grow has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my teaching experience. My dedication to teaching stems from an innate curiosity and a belief that education is a two-way process. While I aim to spark curiosity and passion in my students, their questions and perspectives inspire me to delve deeper into my fields of interest, from biostatistics and...

...student at Harvard College studying Economics and Neurobiology. Since junior high, I have been a tutor, and I am comfortable whether the subject is English, calculus, or biology. I believe knowledge is most useful when you're able to integrate it into your everyday life. To that end, I would seek to learn from you and listen to your interests, and then find ways to show the hidden connections between the subject under study and your...

I have three years of experience in 1:1 tutoring and two years of experience in classroom teaching. I have experience with ADHD clients. Creative, agile, and willing to pivot to new teaching methods in order to best serve the clients.

...University. I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Philosophy and have since started my research career in Social Psychology. I love working with children and youth in their learning and education and have experience tutoring in English and Math. I have also taught ESL classes to both children overseas as well as older adults. I have a passion for teaching and am motivated to help all learners achieve their educational potential.

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

...ESL teacher in southwestern China. There she taught English to college students as well as tutored students of all ages in English, reading, and writing. After living in China for a year she traveled through southeast Asia on her way to Israel where she completed her Master's thesis in Neurobiology. Besides her lab work, she helped teach an upper level microscopy course and lead two summer science camps for international high school students. She loved...

..."big-picture" overviews, I am not afraid to dive into the nitty-gritty details if you need it! I can be sure to provide thorough explanations---I think it is important to know not only what is the correct answer but also why it is the correct answer. I am an extremely patient person, and I am willing to take as much time as necessary to explain concepts clearly. As someone who has gone through tutoring herself, I...

...be, truth this like you trust the ABC. Personally, I would do well to make the best or least out of every siltation as an opportunity met presents itself. I also strive to be the best of myself that I would be and to help others be themselves same. My utmost passion is to see a world that grows better everyday today and tomorrow than it was yesterday, and today tomorrow. That is why I...

I'm very passionate about and love teaching math, science, and engineering! I received my bachelor's in civil and environmental engineering (CEE) at MIT, and I'm still at MIT pursuing my master's, also in CEE. However, I can tutor for various STEM topics outside CEE as well.